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 to Kigali Intl takes 22h 05m 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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Kenya Airways

Oct 4

JFK

23h 15m

1 stop

KGL

Oct 20

KGL

28h 35m

1 stop

JFK

$888

Kenya Airways

Oct 12

JFK

36h 15m

1 stop

KGL

Oct 27

KGL

17h 55m

1 stop

JFK

$889

Kenya Airways

Sep 16

JFK

36h 15m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 26

KGL

33h 55m

1 stop

JFK

$890

Kenya Airways

Oct 12

JFK

36h 15m

1 stop

KGL

Oct 27

KGL

17h 55m

1 stop

JFK

$892

American Airlines

Nov 1

IAD

19h 50m

1 stop

KGL

Nov 16

KGL

31h 05m

1 stop

IAD

$968

Kenya Airways

Nov 3

JFK

35h 15m

1 stop

KGL

Nov 17

KGL

17h 55m

1 stop

JFK

$969

American Airlines

Oct 26

IAD

35h 25m

1 stop

KGL

Nov 16

KGL

31h 05m

1 stop

IAD

$971

Qatar Airways

Dec 1

BOS

33h 40m

1 stop

KGL

Feb 1

KGL

22h 00m

1 stop

BOS

$980

Delta

Nov 5

JFK

38h 35m

1 stop

KGL

Nov 15

KGL

20h 55m

2 stops

JFK

$984

Kenya Airways

Sep 15

JFK

23h 15m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 26

KGL

22h 35m

1 stop

JFK

$994

Kenya Airways

Nov 1

JFK

17h 05m

1 stop

KGL

Nov 19

KGL

28h 45m

1 stop

JFK

$1,009

Qatar Airways

Sep 7

ORD

28h 35m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 19

KGL

27h 10m

2 stops

ORD

$1,018

Flights to Cyangugu

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Qatar Airways

Aug 7

JFK

38h 20m

2 stops

KME

Aug 13

KME

36h 50m

2 stops

JFK

$1,904

Multiple Airlines

Aug 7

JFK

31h 30m

2 stops

KME

Aug 13

KME

34h 50m

3 stops

JFK

$2,212

Multiple Airlines

Aug 7

EWR

31h 10m

2 stops

KME

Aug 13

KME

35h 00m

3 stops

EWR

$2,241

Multiple Airlines

Aug 7

EWR

31h 10m

2 stops

KME

Aug 13

KME

41h 15m

2 stops

EWR

$2,751

Multiple Airlines

Aug 7

EWR

31h 10m

3 stops

KME

Aug 13

KME

35h 00m

3 stops

EWR

$5,761

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1:45 pm - 8:00 am

JFK

KGL

36h 15m

1 stop

7:40 pm - 7:35 am

KGL

JFK

17h 55m

1 stop

$889Kenya Airways

Mon, Oct 12 - Tue, Oct 27

1:45 pm - 8:00 am

JFK

KGL

36h 15m

1 stop

3:40 am - 7:35 am

KGL

JFK

33h 55m

1 stop

$890Kenya Airways

Wed, Sep 16 - Sat, Sep 26

7:20 pm - 6:55 am

ORD

KGL

28h 35m

1 stop

6:55 pm - 3:05 pm

KGL

ORD

27h 10m

2 stops

$1,018Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 7 - Sat, Sep 19

6:50 pm - 9:25 pm

ORD

KGL

42h 35m

2 stops

4:20 pm - 2:30 pm

KGL

ORD

30h 10m

1 stop

$1,020Qatar Airways

Thu, Nov 12 - Sat, Nov 21

2:30 pm - 1:40 am

IAD

KGL

28h 10m

1 stop

2:35 am - 7:25 pm

KGL

IAD

23h 50m

2 stops

$1,088Turkish Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 17

9:45 pm - 12:55 am

IAD

KGL

21h 10m

1 stop

2:35 am - 7:25 pm

KGL

IAD

23h 50m

2 stops

$1,110Turkish Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Thu, Nov 19

6:55 pm - 7:40 pm

EWR

KGL

17h 45m

1 stop

8:50 pm - 1:30 pm

KGL

EWR

23h 40m

2 stops

$1,149Lufthansa

Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 17

6:35 pm - 6:50 pm

EWR

KGL

18h 15m

1 stop

8:05 pm - 1:10 pm

KGL

EWR

23h 05m

2 stops

$1,150United Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Sat, Oct 3

8:40 am - 7:40 pm

LAX

KGL

25h 00m

2 stops

8:50 pm - 7:54 pm

KGL

LAX

33h 04m

3 stops

$1,152Lufthansa

Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Dec 1

6:00 am - 6:50 pm

EWR

KGL

30h 50m

2 stops

8:05 pm - 1:10 pm

KGL

EWR

23h 05m

2 stops

$1,154United Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Sat, Oct 3

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/12

1:45 pm-8:00 am

1 stop36h 15m

Kigali Intl

Tue 10/27

7:40 pm-7:35 am

1 stop17h 55m

$889

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/16

1:45 pm-8:00 am

1 stop36h 15m

Kigali Intl

Sat 9/26

3:40 am-7:35 am

1 stop33h 55m

$890

ChicagoKigali

ORD - KGL

ORDKGL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/7

7:20 pm-6:55 am

1 stop28h 35m

Kigali Intl

Sat 9/19

6:55 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops27h 10m

$1,018

ChicagoKigali

ORD - KGL

ORDKGL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/12

6:50 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops42h 35m

Kigali Intl

Sat 11/21

4:20 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop30h 10m

$1,020

Washington, D.C.Kigali

IAD - KGL

IADKGL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/4

2:30 pm-1:40 am

1 stop28h 10m

Kigali Intl

Tue 11/17

2:35 am-7:25 pm

2 stops23h 50m

$1,088

Washington, D.C.Kigali

IAD - KGL

IADKGL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/17

9:45 pm-12:55 am

1 stop21h 10m

Kigali Intl

Thu 11/19

2:35 am-7:25 pm

2 stops23h 50m

$1,110

NewarkKigali

EWR - KGL

EWRKGL

Newark

Wed 11/4

6:55 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop17h 45m

Kigali Intl

Tue 11/17

8:50 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops23h 40m

$1,149

Quickest round-trip

NewarkKigali

EWR - KGL

EWRKGL

Newark

Mon 9/28

6:35 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop18h 15m

Kigali Intl

Sat 10/3

8:05 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops23h 05m

$1,150

Los AngelesKigali

LAX - KGL

LAXKGL

Los Angeles

Mon 11/2

8:40 am-7:40 pm

2 stops25h 00m

Kigali Intl

Tue 12/1

8:50 pm-7:54 pm

3 stops33h 04m

$1,152

NewarkKigali

EWR - KGL

EWRKGL

Newark

Mon 9/28

6:00 am-6:50 pm

2 stops30h 50m

Kigali Intl

Sat 10/3

8:05 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops23h 05m

$1,154

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Rwanda flights insights and trends

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What airlines fly to Rwanda?

Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Rwanda from United States according to our data. Qatar Airways 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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Kigali

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Cheap Rwanda flight deals and tips

Summary info about Rwanda flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$456
Best Round-Trip Price	$889
Fastest flight time	20h 50m

The best one-way flight price to Rwanda from United States in the last 5 days is $456 (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 $889 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Kigali Intl).

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The fastest flight to Rwanda from United States takes 20h 50m (New York John F Kennedy 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 42% 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 June 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?

momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and agents so you can find and book the best deal on flights to Rwanda. Millions of users trust and use momondo every year so you are in good company.

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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