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 29h 35m on average. On the other hand, flying from Miami to Kigali Intl takes 20h 35m 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.

$386 Cheap Flights to Rwanda in 2026

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Recent flights found to popular cities in Rwanda

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Flights to Kigali

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Multiple Airlines

Mar 9

BOS

33h 50m

1 stop

KGL

Mar 25

KGL

29h 05m

1 stop

BOS

$792

Qatar Airways

Apr 8

BOS

26h 55m

1 stop

KGL

Apr 15

KGL

28h 45m

1 stop

BOS

$801

Turkish Airlines

Apr 26

IAD

29h 35m

1 stop

KGL

Apr 29

KGL

39h 45m

2 stops

IAD

$814

Multiple Airlines

May 1

BOS

26h 55m

1 stop

KGL

May 8

KGL

21h 45m

1 stop

BOS

$829

Kenya Airways

Mar 22

JFK

22h 55m

1 stop

KGL

Mar 29

KGL

17h 35m

1 stop

JFK

$834

Kenya Airways

Apr 17

JFK

18h 15m

1 stop

KGL

Apr 26

KGL

17h 35m

1 stop

JFK

$838

Turkish Airlines

Apr 5

IAD

21h 10m

1 stop

KGL

Apr 15

KGL

24h 00m

2 stops

IAD

$839

Multiple Airlines

May 1

BOS

26h 55m

1 stop

KGL

May 8

KGL

21h 45m

1 stop

BOS

$840

Qatar Airways

May 1

BOS

26h 55m

1 stop

KGL

May 8

KGL

21h 45m

1 stop

BOS

$841

Kenya Airways

Mar 9

JFK

28h 50m

1 stop

KGL

Mar 16

KGL

33h 55m

1 stop

JFK

$843

Qatar Airways

Apr 21

BOS

33h 45m

1 stop

KGL

May 9

KGL

28h 45m

1 stop

BOS

$844

Qatar Airways

Apr 27

ATL

29h 30m

1 stop

KGL

May 5

KGL

29h 40m

1 stop

ATL

$849

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Qatar Airways

Mar 22

JFK

38h 20m

2 stops

KME

Mar 25

KME

30h 40m

2 stops

JFK

$1,351

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9:40 pm - 1:30 pm

BOS

KGL

33h 50m

1 stop

3:50 pm - 2:55 pm

KGL

BOS

29h 05m

1 stop

$792Multiple Airlines

Mon, Mar 9 - Wed, Mar 25

10:00 pm - 6:55 am

BOS

KGL

26h 55m

1 stop

4:20 pm - 3:05 pm

KGL

BOS

28h 45m

1 stop

$801Qatar Airways

Wed, Apr 8 - Wed, Apr 15

1:20 pm - 12:55 am

IAD

KGL

29h 35m

1 stop

1:50 am - 11:35 am

KGL

IAD

39h 45m

2 stops

$814Turkish Airlines

Sun, Apr 26 - Wed, Apr 29

1:30 pm - 1:45 am

IAD

KGL

29h 15m

1 stop

2:35 am - 8:20 pm

KGL

IAD

23h 45m

2 stops

$839Turkish Airlines

Sun, Mar 1 - Tue, Mar 10

2:37 pm - 6:50 pm

ATL

KGL

22h 13m

2 stops

8:05 pm - 7:34 pm

KGL

ATL

29h 29m

3 stops

$875Brussels Airlines

Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28

8:55 pm - 1:05 am

JFK

KGL

21h 10m

2 stops

2:10 am - 7:55 pm

KGL

JFK

23h 45m

2 stops

$876Ethiopian Air

Sat, Mar 7 - Wed, Mar 11

9:45 pm - 1:05 am

EWR

KGL

21h 20m

2 stops

2:10 am - 7:45 pm

KGL

EWR

23h 35m

2 stops

$881Ethiopian Air

Tue, Apr 7 - Mon, Apr 13

9:45 am - 6:50 pm

EWR

KGL

27h 05m

2 stops

8:05 pm - 1:10 pm

KGL

EWR

23h 05m

2 stops

$885Brussels Airlines

Thu, May 7 - Mon, Jun 1

1:00 pm - 6:50 pm

EWR

KGL

23h 50m

2 stops

8:05 pm - 1:05 pm

KGL

EWR

23h 00m

2 stops

$915United Airlines

Tue, Apr 14 - Mon, Apr 20

6:20 pm - 6:50 pm

EWR

KGL

18h 30m

1 stop

8:05 pm - 11:59 pm

KGL

EWR

33h 54m

3 stops

$921United Airlines

Fri, Apr 3 - Thu, Apr 30

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

BostonKigali

BOS - KGL

BOSKGL

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 3/9

9:40 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop33h 50m

Kigali Intl

Wed 3/25

3:50 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop29h 05m

$792

BostonKigali

BOS - KGL

BOSKGL

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 4/8

10:00 pm-6:55 am

1 stop26h 55m

Kigali Intl

Wed 4/15

4:20 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop28h 45m

$801

Washington, D.C.Kigali

IAD - KGL

IADKGL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 4/26

1:20 pm-12:55 am

1 stop29h 35m

Kigali Intl

Wed 4/29

1:50 am-11:35 am

2 stops39h 45m

$814

Washington, D.C.Kigali

IAD - KGL

IADKGL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 3/1

1:30 pm-1:45 am

1 stop29h 15m

Kigali Intl

Tue 3/10

2:35 am-8:20 pm

2 stops23h 45m

$839

AtlantaKigali

ATL - KGL

ATLKGL

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 4/21

2:37 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops22h 13m

Kigali Intl

Tue 4/28

8:05 pm-7:34 pm

3 stops29h 29m

$875

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 3/7

8:55 pm-1:05 am

2 stops21h 10m

Kigali Intl

Wed 3/11

2:10 am-7:55 pm

2 stops23h 45m

$876

NewarkKigali

EWR - KGL

EWRKGL

Newark

Tue 4/7

9:45 pm-1:05 am

2 stops21h 20m

Kigali Intl

Mon 4/13

2:10 am-7:45 pm

2 stops23h 35m

$881

NewarkKigali

EWR - KGL

EWRKGL

Newark

Thu 5/7

9:45 am-6:50 pm

2 stops27h 05m

Kigali Intl

Mon 6/1

8:05 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops23h 05m

$885

NewarkKigali

EWR - KGL

EWRKGL

Newark

Tue 4/14

1:00 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops23h 50m

Kigali Intl

Mon 4/20

8:05 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops23h 00m

$915

NewarkKigali

EWR - KGL

EWRKGL

Newark

Fri 4/3

6:20 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop18h 30m

Kigali Intl

Thu 4/30

8:05 pm-11:59 pm

3 stops33h 54m

$921

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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 12 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	$386
Best Round-Trip Price	$792
Fastest flight time	20h 10m

The best one-way flight price to Rwanda from United States in the last 72 hours is $386 (Boston Logan 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 $792 (Boston Logan Intl to Kigali Intl).

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The fastest flight to Rwanda from United States takes 20h 10m (New York John F Kennedy 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 12 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 February 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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