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 20m on average. On the other hand, flying from San Francisco to Kigali Intl takes 20h 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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Recent flights found to popular cities in Rwanda

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Flights to Kigali

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Qatar Airways

Sep 16

JFK

20h 25m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 28

KGL

23h 10m

1 stop

JFK

$861

Qatar Airways

Sep 16

JFK

26h 55m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 28

KGL

29h 20m

1 stop

JFK

$879

Kenya Airways

Sep 16

JFK

36h 15m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 27

KGL

17h 35m

1 stop

JFK

$892

Kenya Airways

Sep 10

JFK

28h 50m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 14

KGL

17h 35m

1 stop

JFK

$893

Kenya Airways

Sep 26

JFK

23h 15m

1 stop

KGL

Oct 3

KGL

33h 55m

1 stop

JFK

$897

Delta

Aug 30

BOS

20h 45m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 6

KGL

27h 55m

2 stops

BOS

$899

Kenya Airways

Sep 25

JFK

18h 15m

1 stop

KGL

Oct 4

KGL

28h 35m

1 stop

JFK

$900

Kenya Airways

Sep 10

JFK

28h 50m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 14

KGL

17h 35m

1 stop

JFK

$903

Delta

Aug 30

BOS

31h 25m

2 stops

KGL

Sep 6

KGL

27h 55m

2 stops

BOS

$904

Kenya Airways

Sep 16

JFK

28h 50m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 27

KGL

17h 35m

1 stop

JFK

$906

Qatar Airways

Sep 8

JFK

20h 10m

1 stop

KGL

Dec 2

KGL

22h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$912

Delta

Aug 30

BOS

31h 25m

2 stops

KGL

Sep 6

KGL

32h 08m

3 stops

BOS

$914

Flights to Cyangugu

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RwandAir

Sep 14

JFK

38h 20m

2 stops

KME

Sep 18

KME

37h 00m

2 stops

JFK

$1,407

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11:20 am - 1:45 pm

JFK

KGL

20h 25m

1 stop

3:50 pm - 9:00 am

KGL

JFK

23h 10m

1 stop

$861Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 28

10:00 pm - 6:55 am

JFK

KGL

26h 55m

1 stop

3:50 pm - 3:10 pm

KGL

JFK

29h 20m

1 stop

$879Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 28

1:45 pm - 8:00 am

JFK

KGL

36h 15m

1 stop

8:00 pm - 7:35 am

KGL

JFK

17h 35m

1 stop

$892Kenya Airways

Wed, Sep 16 - Sun, Sep 27

10:35 am - 4:45 pm

ATL

KGL

24h 10m

1 stop

10:55 am - 8:55 am

KGL

ATL

28h 00m

2 stops

$995Ethiopian Air

Wed, Aug 19 - Sun, Aug 23

10:35 am - 9:50 am

ATL

KGL

17h 15m

1 stop

5:40 pm - 8:55 am

KGL

ATL

21h 15m

2 stops

$1,033Ethiopian Air

Mon, Aug 17 - Sun, Aug 23

9:45 pm - 12:55 am

IAD

KGL

21h 10m

1 stop

1:50 am - 7:50 pm

KGL

IAD

24h 00m

2 stops

$1,052Turkish Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Thu, Oct 1

9:45 pm - 12:50 am

IAD

KGL

21h 05m

1 stop

1:50 am - 7:50 pm

KGL

IAD

24h 00m

2 stops

$1,088Turkish Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Wed, Oct 7

10:10 am - 7:40 pm

BWI

KGL

26h 30m

2 stops

8:50 pm - 8:57 pm

KGL

BWI

31h 07m

3 stops

$1,164United Airlines

Thu, Nov 26 - Mon, Nov 30

11:56 am - 6:50 pm

DFW

KGL

23h 54m

2 stops

8:05 pm - 4:57 pm

KGL

DFW

27h 52m

3 stops

$1,164United Airlines

Thu, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 17

8:45 am - 6:50 pm

LGA

KGL

28h 05m

2 stops

8:05 pm - 7:36 pm

KGL

LGA

29h 31m

2 stops

$1,203Lufthansa

Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 28

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/16

11:20 am-1:45 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Kigali Intl

Mon 9/28

3:50 pm-9:00 am

1 stop23h 10m

$861

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/16

10:00 pm-6:55 am

1 stop26h 55m

Kigali Intl

Mon 9/28

3:50 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop29h 20m

$879

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/16

1:45 pm-8:00 am

1 stop36h 15m

Kigali Intl

Sun 9/27

8:00 pm-7:35 am

1 stop17h 35m

$892

AtlantaKigali

ATL - KGL

ATLKGL

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 8/19

10:35 am-4:45 pm

1 stop24h 10m

Kigali Intl

Sun 8/23

10:55 am-8:55 am

2 stops28h 00m

$995

Quickest round-trip

AtlantaKigali

ATL - KGL

ATLKGL

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 8/17

10:35 am-9:50 am

1 stop17h 15m

Kigali Intl

Sun 8/23

5:40 pm-8:55 am

2 stops21h 15m

$1,033

Washington, D.C.Kigali

IAD - KGL

IADKGL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/28

9:45 pm-12:55 am

1 stop21h 10m

Kigali Intl

Thu 10/1

1:50 am-7:50 pm

2 stops24h 00m

$1,052

Washington, D.C.Kigali

IAD - KGL

IADKGL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/10

9:45 pm-12:50 am

1 stop21h 05m

Kigali Intl

Wed 10/7

1:50 am-7:50 pm

2 stops24h 00m

$1,088

BaltimoreKigali

BWI - KGL

BWIKGL

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 11/26

10:10 am-7:40 pm

2 stops26h 30m

Kigali Intl

Mon 11/30

8:50 pm-8:57 pm

3 stops31h 07m

$1,164

DallasKigali

DFW - KGL

DFWKGL

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 9/3

11:56 am-6:50 pm

2 stops23h 54m

Kigali Intl

Thu 9/17

8:05 pm-4:57 pm

3 stops27h 52m

$1,164

New YorkKigali

LGA - KGL

LGAKGL

New York LaGuardia

Wed 9/16

8:45 am-6:50 pm

2 stops28h 05m

Kigali Intl

Mon 9/28

8:05 pm-7:36 pm

2 stops29h 31m

$1,203

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Rwanda flights insights and trends

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What airlines fly to Rwanda?

Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Rwanda from United States according to our data. Ethiopian Air 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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Summary info about Rwanda flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$451
Best Round-Trip Price	$861
Fastest flight time	21h 20m

The best one-way flight price to Rwanda from United States in the last 5 days is $451 (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 $861 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Kigali Intl).

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The fastest flight to Rwanda from United States takes 21h 20m (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National 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, $291 with Kenya Airways, and $307 with Ethiopian Air.

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 40% 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 July 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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