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 25h 35m on average. On the other hand, flying from San Francisco to Kigali Intl takes 27h 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

Sep 20

JFK

28h 50m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 23

KGL

33h 55m

1 stop

JFK

$884

Kenya Airways

Oct 25

JFK

28h 50m

1 stop

KGL

Nov 1

KGL

28h 45m

1 stop

JFK

$886

Kenya Airways

Sep 6

JFK

28h 50m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 12

KGL

33h 55m

1 stop

JFK

$898

Qatar Airways

Aug 5

JFK

20h 25m

1 stop

KGL

Nov 5

KGL

22h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$933

Qatar Airways

Sep 8

ORD

35h 25m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 20

KGL

27h 10m

2 stops

ORD

$952

Multiple Airlines

Sep 9

JFK

20h 25m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 29

KGL

24h 50m

2 stops

JFK

$961

Multiple Airlines

Oct 12

JFK

38h 40m

2 stops

KGL

Oct 27

KGL

22h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$964

Qatar Airways

Oct 19

ORD

32h 30m

2 stops

KGL

Oct 31

KGL

30h 10m

1 stop

ORD

$966

Qatar Airways

Sep 9

JFK

20h 25m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 30

KGL

57h 15m

3 stops

JFK

$970

Qatar Airways

Sep 7

ORD

28h 35m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 19

KGL

27h 10m

2 stops

ORD

$989

Qatar Airways

Oct 25

JFK

20h 10m

1 stop

KGL

Nov 1

KGL

29h 20m

2 stops

JFK

$1,013

Multiple Airlines

Aug 6

JFK

38h 40m

2 stops

KGL

Nov 6

KGL

22h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$1,018

Flights to Cyangugu

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Qatar Airways

Nov 22

JFK

38h 20m

2 stops

KME

Nov 26

KME

37h 40m

2 stops

JFK

$1,572

RwandAir

Sep 17

JFK

51h 40m

2 stops

KME

Sep 21

KME

30h 50m

2 stops

JFK

$1,603

Multiple Airlines

Jul 5

JFK

31h 30m

2 stops

KME

Jul 12

KME

34h 50m

3 stops

JFK

$2,076

Multiple Airlines

Jul 5

EWR

31h 10m

2 stops

KME

Jul 12

KME

35h 00m

3 stops

EWR

$2,394

Multiple Airlines

Jul 5

JFK

38h 20m

2 stops

KME

Jul 12

KME

41h 30m

2 stops

JFK

$2,534

Multiple Airlines

Jul 5

EWR

31h 10m

2 stops

KME

Jul 12

KME

41h 15m

2 stops

EWR

$3,030

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1:45 pm - 12:35 am

JFK

KGL

28h 50m

1 stop

3:40 am - 7:35 am

KGL

JFK

33h 55m

1 stop

$884Kenya Airways

Sun, Sep 20 - Wed, Sep 23

1:45 pm - 12:35 am

JFK

KGL

28h 50m

1 stop

8:50 am - 6:35 am

KGL

JFK

28h 45m

1 stop

$886Kenya Airways

Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 1

1:45 pm - 12:35 am

JFK

KGL

28h 50m

1 stop

3:40 am - 7:35 am

KGL

JFK

33h 55m

1 stop

$898Kenya Airways

Sun, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 12

11:20 am - 1:45 pm

JFK

KGL

20h 25m

1 stop

4:20 pm - 8:00 am

KGL

JFK

22h 40m

1 stop

$933Qatar Airways

Wed, Aug 5 - Thu, Nov 5

7:20 pm - 1:45 pm

ORD

KGL

35h 25m

1 stop

6:55 pm - 3:05 pm

KGL

ORD

27h 10m

2 stops

$952Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 8 - Sun, Sep 20

1:20 pm - 12:55 am

IAD

KGL

29h 35m

1 stop

1:50 am - 11:35 am

KGL

IAD

39h 45m

2 stops

$1,088Turkish Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Thu, Oct 22

9:30 pm - 12:55 am

DFW

KGL

20h 25m

1 stop

2:35 am - 7:25 pm

KGL

DFW

23h 50m

2 stops

$1,094Turkish Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 27

6:35 pm - 6:50 pm

EWR

KGL

18h 15m

1 stop

8:05 pm - 1:10 pm

KGL

EWR

23h 05m

2 stops

$1,149United Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Sat, Oct 3

5:45 pm - 7:40 pm

IAD

KGL

18h 55m

1 stop

8:50 pm - 2:30 pm

KGL

IAD

24h 40m

2 stops

$1,149Lufthansa

Fri, Nov 13 - Sat, Nov 21

6:55 pm - 7:40 pm

EWR

KGL

17h 45m

1 stop

8:50 pm - 1:30 pm

KGL

EWR

23h 40m

2 stops

$1,150United Airlines

Sun, Nov 15 - Thu, Nov 19

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/20

1:45 pm-12:35 am

1 stop28h 50m

Kigali Intl

Wed 9/23

3:40 am-7:35 am

1 stop33h 55m

$884

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/25

1:45 pm-12:35 am

1 stop28h 50m

Kigali Intl

Sun 11/1

8:50 am-6:35 am

1 stop28h 45m

$886

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/6

1:45 pm-12:35 am

1 stop28h 50m

Kigali Intl

Sat 9/12

3:40 am-7:35 am

1 stop33h 55m

$898

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/5

11:20 am-1:45 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Kigali Intl

Thu 11/5

4:20 pm-8:00 am

1 stop22h 40m

$933

ChicagoKigali

ORD - KGL

ORDKGL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/8

7:20 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop35h 25m

Kigali Intl

Sun 9/20

6:55 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops27h 10m

$952

Washington, D.C.Kigali

IAD - KGL

IADKGL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 10/18

1:20 pm-12:55 am

1 stop29h 35m

Kigali Intl

Thu 10/22

1:50 am-11:35 am

2 stops39h 45m

$1,088

DallasKigali

DFW - KGL

DFWKGL

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 10/6

9:30 pm-12:55 am

1 stop20h 25m

Kigali Intl

Tue 10/27

2:35 am-7:25 pm

2 stops23h 50m

$1,094

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

$1,149

Washington, D.C.Kigali

IAD - KGL

IADKGL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 11/13

5:45 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Kigali Intl

Sat 11/21

8:50 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops24h 40m

$1,149

NewarkKigali

EWR - KGL

EWRKGL

Newark

Sun 11/15

6:55 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop17h 45m

Kigali Intl

Thu 11/19

8:50 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops23h 40m

$1,150

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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 33% 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	$461
Best Round-Trip Price	$884
Fastest flight time	18h 20m

The best one-way flight price to Rwanda from United States in the last 5 days is $461 (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 $884 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Kigali Intl).

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The fastest flight to Rwanda from United States takes 18h 20m (Newark 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 $321 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 43% 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?

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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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