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 07m on average. On the other hand, flying from Miami to Kigali Intl takes 23h 02m 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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Turkish Airlines

Feb 16

JFK

29h 50m

1 stop

KGL

Feb 25

KGL

22h 30m

2 stops

JFK

$861

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Qatar Airways

Feb 26

JFK

20h 10m

1 stop

KGL

Apr 1

KGL

23h 00m

1 stop

JFK

$865

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Qatar Airways

Apr 6

JFK

33h 30m

1 stop

KGL

Apr 20

KGL

23h 30m

1 stop

JFK

$868

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Ethiopian Air

Feb 25

EWR

16h 55m

1 stop

KGL

Jun 25

KGL

21h 15m

2 stops

EWR

$872

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Turkish Airlines

Jan 12

IAD

21h 25m

1 stop

KGL

Mar 11

KGL

23h 40m

2 stops

IAD

$876

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 21

JFK

21h 10m

2 stops

KGL

Jan 31

KGL

23h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$892

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Multiple Airlines

Jan 12

IAD

26h 55m

2 stops

KGL

Mar 12

KGL

30h 04m

3 stops

IAD

$893

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Air Canada

Jan 11

LGA

40h 55m

2 stops

KGL

Mar 12

KGL

45h 07m

3 stops

LGA

$893

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Ethiopian Air

Feb 13

JFK

21h 10m

2 stops

KGL

Feb 28

KGL

23h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$895

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Multiple Airlines

Jan 11

JFK

18h 15m

1 stop

KGL

Mar 12

KGL

30h 10m

3 stops

JFK

$897

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Turkish Airlines

Feb 20

JFK

29h 50m

1 stop

KGL

Mar 2

KGL

22h 30m

2 stops

JFK

$898

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Turkish Airlines

Jan 29

IAD

29h 15m

1 stop

KGL

Feb 26

KGL

40h 10m

2 stops

IAD

$899

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Qatar Airways

Mar 11

JFK

52h 00m

2 stops

KME

Mar 15

KME

30h 40m

2 stops

JFK

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12:50 pm - 1:40 am

JFK

KGL

29h 50m1 stop

2:40 am - 6:10 pm

KGL

JFK

22h 30m2 stops

$861Turkish Airlines

Mon, Feb 16 - Wed, Feb 25

10:20 am - 1:30 pm

JFK

KGL

20h 10m1 stop

3:50 pm - 8:50 am

KGL

JFK

23h 00m1 stop

$865Qatar Airways

Thu, Feb 26 - Wed, Apr 1

10:00 am - 9:55 am

EWR

KGL

16h 55m1 stop

5:40 pm - 8:55 am

KGL

EWR

21h 15m2 stops

$872Ethiopian Air

Wed, Feb 25 - Thu, Jun 25

9:15 pm - 1:40 am

IAD

KGL

21h 25m1 stop

2:40 am - 8:20 pm

KGL

IAD

23h 40m2 stops

$876Turkish Airlines

Mon, Jan 12 - Wed, Mar 11

8:55 pm - 1:05 am

JFK

KGL

21h 10m2 stops

2:10 am - 6:55 pm

KGL

JFK

23h 45m2 stops

$892Ethiopian Air

Wed, Jan 21 - Sat, Jan 31

10:20 am - 1:45 pm

JFK

KGL

20h 25m1 stop

3:50 pm - 3:00 pm

KGL

JFK

30h 10m1 stop

$901Qatar Airways

Wed, Jan 21 - Sun, Feb 1

2:20 pm - 7:40 pm

EWR

KGL

22h 20m2 stops

8:50 pm - 1:30 pm

KGL

EWR

23h 40m2 stops

$914United Airlines

Fri, Feb 20 - Tue, Mar 3

10:51 am - 7:40 pm

SNA

KGL

22h 49m2 stops

8:50 pm - 10:24 pm

KGL

SNA

35h 34m3 stops

$924United Airlines

Thu, Jan 29 - Mon, Feb 2

5:45 pm - 7:40 pm

IAD

KGL

18h 55m1 stop

8:50 pm - 3:35 pm

KGL

IAD

24h 45m1 stop

$927Brussels Airlines

Mon, Jan 12 - Thu, Mar 12

8:30 am - 7:40 pm

LAX

KGL

25h 10m2 stops

8:50 pm - 10:57 pm

KGL

LAX

36h 07m2 stops

$940Brussels Airlines

Wed, Jan 28 - Tue, Feb 3

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/16

12:50 pm-1:40 am

1 stop29h 50m

Kigali Intl

Wed 2/25

2:40 am-6:10 pm

2 stops22h 30m

$861

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/26

10:20 am-1:30 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Kigali Intl

Wed 4/1

3:50 pm-8:50 am

1 stop23h 00m

$865

NewarkKigali

EWR - KGL

EWRKGL

Newark

Wed 2/25

10:00 am-9:55 am

1 stop16h 55m

Kigali Intl

Thu 6/25

5:40 pm-8:55 am

2 stops21h 15m

$872

Washington, D.C.Kigali

IAD - KGL

IADKGL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/12

9:15 pm-1:40 am

1 stop21h 25m

Kigali Intl

Wed 3/11

2:40 am-8:20 pm

2 stops23h 40m

$876

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/21

8:55 pm-1:05 am

2 stops21h 10m

Kigali Intl

Sat 1/31

2:10 am-6:55 pm

2 stops23h 45m

$892

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/21

10:20 am-1:45 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Kigali Intl

Sun 2/1

3:50 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop30h 10m

$901

NewarkKigali

EWR - KGL

EWRKGL

Newark

Fri 2/20

2:20 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops22h 20m

Kigali Intl

Tue 3/3

8:50 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops23h 40m

$914

Santa AnaKigali

SNA - KGL

SNAKGL

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/29

10:51 am-7:40 pm

2 stops22h 49m

Kigali Intl

Mon 2/2

8:50 pm-10:24 pm

3 stops35h 34m

$924

Washington, D.C.Kigali

IAD - KGL

IADKGL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/12

5:45 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Kigali Intl

Thu 3/12

8:50 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop24h 45m

$927

Los AngelesKigali

LAX - KGL

LAXKGL

Los Angeles

Wed 1/28

8:30 am-7:40 pm

2 stops25h 10m

Kigali Intl

Tue 2/3

8:50 pm-10:57 pm

2 stops36h 07m

$940

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Rwanda flights insights and trends

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What airlines fly to Rwanda?

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air 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 29% 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.

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Cheap Rwanda flight deals and tips

Summary info about Rwanda flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$439
Best Round-Trip Price	$861
Fastest flight time	19h 50m

The best one-way flight price to Rwanda from United States in the last 72 hours is $439 (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 72 hours is $861 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Kigali Intl).

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The fastest flight to Rwanda from United States takes 19h 50m (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Kigali Intl).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Rwanda

What is the best airport to land at to visit Akagera National Park?

Flying into Kigali Airport is typically the best way to visit Akagera National Park, since it is the closest airport to the area.

What is the cheapest flight to Rwanda?

The cheapest flights to Rwanda recently found by momondo users are $71 with RwandAir, $245 with Kenya Airways, and $313 with Ethiopian Air.

What airlines fly to Rwanda?

Of the 11 airlines that fly to Rwanda, Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air and Turkish Airlines happen to be the most favored based on our user data. Qatar Airways is the most popular among the three airlines, with 36% 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.

What is the best day of the week to fly to Rwanda?

The best day to take a flight to Rwanda is on Wednesday, followed by Sunday. Wednesday and Sunday tend to have the lowest flight prices to Rwanda. If your travel dates are flexible, then try to avoid booking on a Friday, which is known for being the most expensive day of the week to fly to Rwanda.

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 12 as of December 2025.

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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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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