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 40m on average. On the other hand, flying from San Francisco to Kigali Intl takes 25h 30m 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 25

JFK

18h 05m

1 stop

KGL

Oct 31

KGL

33h 55m

1 stop

JFK

$932

Kenya Airways

Aug 31

JFK

23h 15m

1 stop

KGL

Oct 19

KGL

33h 55m

1 stop

JFK

$948

Qatar Airways

Oct 26

JFK

20h 25m

1 stop

KGL

Nov 2

KGL

22h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$967

Kenya Airways

Oct 25

JFK

18h 05m

1 stop

KGL

Nov 2

KGL

22h 45m

1 stop

JFK

$968

Kenya Airways

Oct 23

JFK

23h 15m

1 stop

KGL

Nov 1

KGL

28h 45m

1 stop

JFK

$1,009

Qatar Airways

Jul 30

DFW

31h 55m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 2

KGL

25h 00m

1 stop

DFW

$1,010

Qatar Airways

Sep 7

DFW

25h 05m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 15

KGL

30h 20m

1 stop

DFW

$1,014

Kenya Airways

Sep 1

JFK

23h 15m

1 stop

KGL

Oct 19

KGL

33h 55m

1 stop

JFK

$1,027

Qatar Airways

Oct 25

JFK

34h 45m

1 stop

KGL

Nov 4

KGL

22h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$1,030

American Airlines

Nov 2

BOS

33h 25m

1 stop

KGL

Nov 16

KGL

29h 30m

1 stop

BOS

$1,035

Qatar Airways

Oct 26

BOS

27h 50m

1 stop

KGL

Oct 29

KGL

44h 20m

2 stops

BOS

$1,043

American Airlines

Nov 2

BOS

45h 13m

2 stops

KGL

Nov 18

KGL

29h 30m

1 stop

BOS

$1,044

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1:45 pm - 1:50 pm

JFK

KGL

18h 05m

1 stop

3:40 am - 7:35 am

KGL

JFK

33h 55m

1 stop

$932Kenya Airways

Sun, Oct 25 - Sat, Oct 31

1:45 pm - 7:00 pm

JFK

KGL

23h 15m

1 stop

3:40 am - 7:35 am

KGL

JFK

33h 55m

1 stop

$948Kenya Airways

Mon, Aug 31 - Mon, Oct 19

11:20 am - 1:45 pm

JFK

KGL

20h 25m

1 stop

11:20 pm - 3:00 pm

KGL

JFK

22h 40m

1 stop

$967Qatar Airways

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 2

6:50 pm - 1:45 pm

ORD

KGL

35h 55m

1 stop

1:00 am - 3:30 pm

KGL

ORD

45h 30m

2 stops

$999Qatar Airways

Sun, Oct 25 - Wed, Oct 28

1:20 pm - 12:55 am

IAD

KGL

29h 35m

1 stop

1:50 am - 7:50 pm

KGL

IAD

24h 00m

2 stops

$1,085Turkish Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 11

6:30 pm - 6:50 pm

EWR

KGL

18h 20m

1 stop

8:05 pm - 1:10 pm

KGL

EWR

23h 05m

2 stops

$1,150Lufthansa

Mon, Aug 31 - Tue, Oct 20

6:35 pm - 6:50 pm

EWR

KGL

18h 15m

1 stop

8:50 pm - 1:30 pm

KGL

EWR

23h 40m

2 stops

$1,151United Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Tue, Nov 3

9:45 pm - 12:55 am

IAD

KGL

21h 10m

1 stop

1:50 am - 11:35 am

KGL

IAD

39h 45m

2 stops

$1,199Turkish Airlines

Thu, Sep 24 - Sun, Sep 27

2:15 pm - 6:50 pm

DTW

KGL

22h 35m

2 stops

8:05 pm - 1:55 pm

KGL

DTW

47h 50m

3 stops

$1,251Lufthansa

Sat, Oct 3 - Fri, Oct 16

6:40 am - 6:50 pm

AUS

KGL

29h 10m

2 stops

8:05 pm - 10:19 pm

KGL

AUS

33h 14m

3 stops

$1,485United Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/25

1:45 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop18h 05m

Kigali Intl

Sat 10/31

3:40 am-7:35 am

1 stop33h 55m

$932

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/31

1:45 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop23h 15m

Kigali Intl

Mon 10/19

3:40 am-7:35 am

1 stop33h 55m

$948

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/26

11:20 am-1:45 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Kigali Intl

Mon 11/2

11:20 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$967

ChicagoKigali

ORD - KGL

ORDKGL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/25

6:50 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop35h 55m

Kigali Intl

Wed 10/28

1:00 am-3:30 pm

2 stops45h 30m

$999

Washington, D.C.Kigali

IAD - KGL

IADKGL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 10/2

1:20 pm-12:55 am

1 stop29h 35m

Kigali Intl

Sun 10/11

1:50 am-7:50 pm

2 stops24h 00m

$1,085

Quickest round-trip

NewarkKigali

EWR - KGL

EWRKGL

Newark

Mon 8/31

6:30 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop18h 20m

Kigali Intl

Tue 10/20

8:05 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops23h 05m

$1,150

NewarkKigali

EWR - KGL

EWRKGL

Newark

Thu 10/22

6:35 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop18h 15m

Kigali Intl

Tue 11/3

8:50 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops23h 40m

$1,151

Washington, D.C.Kigali

IAD - KGL

IADKGL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/24

9:45 pm-12:55 am

1 stop21h 10m

Kigali Intl

Sun 9/27

1:50 am-11:35 am

2 stops39h 45m

$1,199

DetroitKigali

DTW - KGL

DTWKGL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/3

2:15 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops22h 35m

Kigali Intl

Fri 10/16

8:05 pm-1:55 pm

3 stops47h 50m

$1,251

AustinKigali

AUS - KGL

AUSKGL

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 10/1

6:40 am-6:50 pm

2 stops29h 10m

Kigali Intl

Mon 10/5

8:05 pm-10:19 pm

3 stops33h 14m

$1,485

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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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Summary info about Rwanda flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$471
Best Round-Trip Price	$932
Fastest flight time	20h 25m

The best one-way flight price to Rwanda from United States in the last 72 hours is $471 (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 $932 (New York John F Kennedy 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 44% 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 May 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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