How long is the flight from United States to Rwanda?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in United States you fly out of and what airport in Rwanda you fly into. For example, flying from Los Angeles Los Angeles to Kigali Intl takes 20h 40m on average. On the other hand, flying from San Francisco to Kigali Intl takes 20h 45m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo if there are any available for your route.

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Flights to Kigali

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Qatar Airways

Sep 7

BOS

26h 55m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 15

KGL

28h 55m

1 stop

BOS

$959

Delta

Jul 18

BOS

18h 30m

1 stop

KGL

Aug 2

KGL

27h 55m

2 stops

BOS

$1,019

Delta

Jul 18

BOS

28h 20m

2 stops

KGL

Aug 2

KGL

27h 55m

2 stops

BOS

$1,024

Delta

Sep 28

JFK

39h 55m

2 stops

KGL

Oct 3

KGL

28h 40m

2 stops

JFK

$1,026

Delta

Jul 18

BOS

31h 25m

2 stops

KGL

Aug 2

KGL

32h 08m

3 stops

BOS

$1,034

Delta

Jul 15

JFK

40h 31m

2 stops

KGL

Jul 26

KGL

24h 00m

2 stops

JFK

$1,039

Turkish Airlines

Sep 22

IAD

29h 35m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 29

KGL

24h 00m

2 stops

IAD

$1,042

Qatar Airways

Aug 14

DFW

24h 15m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 15

KGL

30h 20m

1 stop

DFW

$1,049

KLM

Jul 18

BOS

22h 15m

1 stop

KGL

Aug 1

KGL

24h 20m

3 stops

BOS

$1,050

Kenya Airways

Sep 28

JFK

36h 15m

1 stop

KGL

Oct 3

KGL

17h 35m

1 stop

JFK

$1,052

KLM

Jul 18

BOS

21h 50m

2 stops

KGL

Aug 1

KGL

29h 00m

3 stops

BOS

$1,055

Kenya Airways

Sep 28

JFK

36h 15m

1 stop

KGL

Oct 3

KGL

17h 35m

1 stop

JFK

$1,057

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Qatar Airways

Aug 6

JFK

48h 20m

2 stops

KME

Aug 13

KME

30h 40m

2 stops

JFK

$1,954

Multiple Airlines

Aug 7

JFK

31h 30m

2 stops

KME

Aug 13

KME

34h 50m

3 stops

JFK

$2,429

Multiple Airlines

Aug 7

EWR

31h 10m

2 stops

KME

Aug 13

KME

35h 00m

3 stops

EWR

$2,603

Multiple Airlines

Aug 7

EWR

55h 50m

2 stops

KME

Aug 13

KME

41h 15m

2 stops

EWR

$3,062

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10:00 pm - 6:55 am

BOS

KGL

26h 55m

1 stop

4:20 pm - 3:15 pm

KGL

BOS

28h 55m

1 stop

$959Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 7 - Tue, Sep 15

1:45 pm - 1:50 pm

JFK

KGL

17h 05m

1 stop

7:40 pm - 6:35 am

KGL

JFK

17h 55m

1 stop

$1,009Kenya Airways

Sun, Nov 1 - Tue, Nov 10

1:20 pm - 12:55 am

IAD

KGL

29h 35m

1 stop

1:50 am - 7:50 pm

KGL

IAD

24h 00m

2 stops

$1,042Turkish Airlines

Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29

9:45 pm - 12:55 am

IAD

KGL

21h 10m

1 stop

1:50 am - 7:50 pm

KGL

IAD

24h 00m

2 stops

$1,062Turkish Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 20

5:35 pm - 6:50 pm

IAD

KGL

19h 15m

1 stop

8:05 pm - 1:30 pm

KGL

IAD

23h 25m

2 stops

$1,086Brussels Airlines

Sat, Jul 11 - Thu, Jul 23

5:20 pm - 6:50 pm

IAD

KGL

43h 30m

2 stops

8:05 pm - 1:30 pm

KGL

IAD

23h 25m

2 stops

$1,107Brussels Airlines

Tue, Jul 14 - Tue, Jul 21

6:25 pm - 7:40 pm

DTW

KGL

42h 15m

2 stops

8:50 pm - 11:52 pm

KGL

DTW

34h 02m

3 stops

$1,157Lufthansa

Tue, Nov 24 - Mon, Nov 30

10:10 am - 7:40 pm

BWI

KGL

26h 30m

2 stops

8:50 pm - 9:23 pm

KGL

BWI

31h 33m

3 stops

$1,163United Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Thu, Nov 12

3:30 pm - 6:50 pm

DCA

KGL

21h 20m

2 stops

8:05 pm - 4:58 pm

KGL

DCA

26h 53m

3 stops

$1,163United Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Sat, Oct 3

6:00 pm - 6:50 pm

ORD

KGL

17h 50m

1 stop

8:05 pm - 12:00 pm

KGL

ORD

22h 55m

1 stop

$1,294Lufthansa

Sun, Aug 23 - Thu, Aug 27

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

BostonKigali

BOS - KGL

BOSKGL

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 9/7

10:00 pm-6:55 am

1 stop26h 55m

Kigali Intl

Tue 9/15

4:20 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop28h 55m

$959

Quickest round-trip

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/1

1:45 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop17h 05m

Kigali Intl

Tue 11/10

7:40 pm-6:35 am

1 stop17h 55m

$1,009

Washington, D.C.Kigali

IAD - KGL

IADKGL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/22

1:20 pm-12:55 am

1 stop29h 35m

Kigali Intl

Tue 9/29

1:50 am-7:50 pm

2 stops24h 00m

$1,042

Washington, D.C.Kigali

IAD - KGL

IADKGL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/29

9:45 pm-12:55 am

1 stop21h 10m

Kigali Intl

Tue 10/20

1:50 am-7:50 pm

2 stops24h 00m

$1,062

Washington, D.C.Kigali

IAD - KGL

IADKGL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 7/11

5:35 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop19h 15m

Kigali Intl

Thu 7/23

8:05 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops23h 25m

$1,086

Washington, D.C.Kigali

IAD - KGL

IADKGL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 7/14

5:20 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops43h 30m

Kigali Intl

Tue 7/21

8:05 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops23h 25m

$1,107

DetroitKigali

DTW - KGL

DTWKGL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/24

6:25 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops42h 15m

Kigali Intl

Mon 11/30

8:50 pm-11:52 pm

3 stops34h 02m

$1,157

BaltimoreKigali

BWI - KGL

BWIKGL

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 11/8

10:10 am-7:40 pm

2 stops26h 30m

Kigali Intl

Thu 11/12

8:50 pm-9:23 pm

3 stops31h 33m

$1,163

Washington, D.C.Kigali

DCA - KGL

DCAKGL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/28

3:30 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops21h 20m

Kigali Intl

Sat 10/3

8:05 pm-4:58 pm

3 stops26h 53m

$1,163

ChicagoKigali

ORD - KGL

ORDKGL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/23

6:00 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop17h 50m

Kigali Intl

Thu 8/27

8:05 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$1,294

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Rwanda flights insights and trends

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What airlines fly to Rwanda?

Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Rwanda from United States according to our data. Ethiopian Air is the first choice among our users, with 32% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Rwanda. Keep in mind that there are 11 different airlines that fly to Rwanda on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Cheapest flights to cities in Rwanda

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Cheap Rwanda flight deals and tips

Summary info about Rwanda flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$455
Best Round-Trip Price	$959
Fastest flight time	20h 25m

The best one-way flight price to Rwanda from United States in the last 5 days is $455 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Kigali Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to Rwanda from United States in the last 5 days is $959 (Boston Logan Intl to Kigali Intl).

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The fastest flight to Rwanda from United States takes 20h 25m (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Kigali Intl).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Rwanda

What is the cheapest flight to Rwanda?

The cheapest flights to Rwanda recently found by momondo users are $71 with RwandAir, $289 with Ethiopian Air, and $291 with Kenya Airways.

What airlines fly to Rwanda?

Of the 11 airlines that fly to Rwanda, Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air and United Airlines happen to be the most favored based on our user data. Qatar Airways is the most popular among the three airlines, with 40% of users choosing them for their travels to Rwanda.

What is the most popular airport in Rwanda to fly to?

Kigali Intl is the most popular airport in Rwanda to fly to at the moment. Out of all our users who flew to Rwanda in the past year, 99% of them chose to fly into Kigali’s Kigali Intl airport. Keep in mind that there may be other airports within Rwanda that are also a great option to fly to.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Rwanda?

Prices for flights to Rwanda refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Rwanda?

The number of operators available for flights to Rwanda is 13 as of July 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly to Rwanda?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to Rwanda.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Rwanda?

The required travel and health documents for your Rwanda trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Rwanda. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Rwanda?

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Can I find flights to Rwanda with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to Rwanda with this policy.

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