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 26h 50m on average. On the other hand, flying from San Francisco to Kigali Intl takes 29h 20m 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 12

JFK

36h 15m

1 stop

KGL

Oct 27

KGL

17h 55m

1 stop

JFK

$889

Kenya Airways

Sep 14

JFK

28h 50m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 24

KGL

33h 55m

1 stop

JFK

$918

Kenya Airways

Sep 14

JFK

28h 50m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 27

KGL

28h 35m

1 stop

JFK

$920

Kenya Airways

Sep 14

JFK

28h 50m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 24

KGL

33h 55m

1 stop

JFK

$934

Kenya Airways

Sep 12

JFK

23h 15m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 28

KGL

17h 35m

1 stop

JFK

$968

Kenya Airways

Nov 11

JFK

35h 15m

1 stop

KGL

Nov 24

KGL

17h 55m

1 stop

JFK

$969

Qatar Airways

Sep 9

JFK

20h 25m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 29

KGL

27h 30m

3 stops

JFK

$980

Qatar Airways

Nov 1

IAD

19h 50m

1 stop

KGL

Nov 16

KGL

31h 05m

1 stop

IAD

$988

Kenya Airways

Sep 15

JFK

36h 15m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 26

KGL

28h 35m

1 stop

JFK

$994

Kenya Airways

Nov 8

JFK

17h 05m

1 stop

KGL

Nov 26

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

$1,015

Qatar Airways

Aug 6

JFK

24h 30m

2 stops

KGL

Nov 6

KGL

22h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$1,027

Flights to Cyangugu

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RwandAir

Sep 17

JFK

51h 40m

2 stops

KME

Sep 21

KME

30h 50m

2 stops

JFK

$1,603

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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 - 12:35 am

JFK

KGL

28h 50m

1 stop

3:00 pm - 7:35 am

KGL

JFK

22h 35m

1 stop

$918Kenya Airways

Mon, Sep 14 - Sat, Sep 26

1:45 pm - 12:35 am

JFK

KGL

28h 50m

1 stop

9:00 am - 7:35 am

KGL

JFK

28h 35m

1 stop

$920Kenya Airways

Mon, Sep 14 - Sun, Sep 27

11:20 am - 1:45 pm

JFK

KGL

20h 25m

1 stop

1:00 am - 10:30 pm

KGL

JFK

27h 30m

3 stops

$980Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 29

11:20 am - 9:30 pm

JFK

KGL

28h 10m

2 stops

4:20 pm - 9:00 am

KGL

JFK

22h 40m

1 stop

$985Qatar Airways

Mon, Oct 12 - Tue, Oct 27

9:20 pm - 1:40 am

IAD

KGL

21h 20m

1 stop

2:35 am - 7:25 pm

KGL

IAD

23h 50m

2 stops

$1,088Turkish Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Jan 19

2:30 pm - 1:40 am

IAD

KGL

29h 10m

1 stop

2:35 am - 7:25 pm

KGL

IAD

23h 50m

2 stops

$1,118Turkish Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 16

8:40 am - 6:50 pm

ORD

KGL

27h 10m

2 stops

7:55 pm - 12:00 pm

KGL

ORD

23h 05m

2 stops

$1,159United Airlines

Sat, Jun 27 - Sun, Jul 5

6:30 am - 6:50 pm

ORD

KGL

29h 20m

2 stops

8:05 pm - 4:34 pm

KGL

ORD

27h 29m

3 stops

$1,164United Airlines

Sun, Jun 28 - Mon, Oct 5

12:00 pm - 6:50 pm

PHX

KGL

45h 50m

2 stops

8:50 pm - 6:55 pm

KGL

PHX

31h 05m

3 stops

$1,598Lufthansa

Tue, Oct 20 - Thu, Nov 12

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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

Mon 9/14

1:45 pm-12:35 am

1 stop28h 50m

Kigali Intl

Sat 9/26

3:00 pm-7:35 am

1 stop22h 35m

$918

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/14

1:45 pm-12:35 am

1 stop28h 50m

Kigali Intl

Sun 9/27

9:00 am-7:35 am

1 stop28h 35m

$920

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/9

11:20 am-1:45 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Kigali Intl

Tue 9/29

1:00 am-10:30 pm

3 stops27h 30m

$980

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/12

11:20 am-9:30 pm

2 stops28h 10m

Kigali Intl

Tue 10/27

4:20 pm-9:00 am

1 stop22h 40m

$985

Quickest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Kigali

IAD - KGL

IADKGL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/9

9:20 pm-1:40 am

1 stop21h 20m

Kigali Intl

Tue 1/19

2:35 am-7:25 pm

2 stops23h 50m

$1,088

Washington, D.C.Kigali

IAD - KGL

IADKGL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/29

2:30 pm-1:40 am

1 stop29h 10m

Kigali Intl

Mon 11/16

2:35 am-7:25 pm

2 stops23h 50m

$1,118

ChicagoKigali

ORD - KGL

ORDKGL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/27

8:40 am-6:50 pm

2 stops27h 10m

Kigali Intl

Sun 7/5

7:55 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops23h 05m

$1,159

ChicagoKigali

ORD - KGL

ORDKGL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/28

6:30 am-6:50 pm

2 stops29h 20m

Kigali Intl

Mon 10/5

8:05 pm-4:34 pm

3 stops27h 29m

$1,164

PhoenixKigali

PHX - KGL

PHXKGL

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 10/20

12:00 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops45h 50m

Kigali Intl

Thu 11/12

8:50 pm-6:55 pm

3 stops31h 05m

$1,598

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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	$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 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.

Why use momondo?

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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Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to Rwanda.

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