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 24h 40m on average. On the other hand, flying from Miami to Kigali Intl takes 23h 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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Flights to Kigali

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Kenya Airways

May 15

JFK

23h 15m

1 stop

KGL

May 24

KGL

17h 35m

1 stop

JFK

$766

Qatar Airways

Mar 11

BOS

27h 15m

1 stop

KGL

Mar 18

KGL

21h 35m

1 stop

BOS

$782

Qatar Airways

Apr 7

BOS

33h 45m

1 stop

KGL

Apr 28

KGL

28h 45m

1 stop

BOS

$804

Turkish Airlines

Apr 23

IAD

21h 10m

1 stop

KGL

Apr 29

KGL

39h 45m

2 stops

IAD

$814

Multiple Airlines

Feb 25

BOS

27h 15m

1 stop

KGL

Mar 4

KGL

21h 35m

1 stop

BOS

$826

Qatar Airways

May 1

BOS

26h 55m

1 stop

KGL

May 8

KGL

21h 45m

1 stop

BOS

$841

Qatar Airways

Apr 21

BOS

33h 45m

1 stop

KGL

May 9

KGL

28h 45m

1 stop

BOS

$844

Turkish Airlines

Feb 16

ORD

29h 50m

1 stop

KGL

Feb 23

KGL

39h 25m

2 stops

ORD

$847

Turkish Airlines

Feb 26

ORD

21h 25m

1 stop

KGL

Mar 2

KGL

39h 25m

2 stops

ORD

$848

Turkish Airlines

Mar 11

IAD

21h 25m

1 stop

KGL

Mar 17

KGL

40h 10m

2 stops

IAD

$850

Turkish Airlines

Mar 12

IAD

21h 30m

1 stop

KGL

Mar 18

KGL

23h 40m

2 stops

IAD

$851

Turkish Airlines

Feb 25

ORD

21h 20m

1 stop

KGL

Mar 4

KGL

39h 25m

2 stops

ORD

$859

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RwandAir

Mar 22

JFK

38h 20m

2 stops

KME

Mar 25

KME

30h 40m

2 stops

JFK

$1,286

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 - 6:55 am

BOS

KGL

27h 15m

1 stop

11:20 pm - 2:55 pm

KGL

BOS

21h 35m

1 stop

$782Qatar Airways

Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 18

10:00 pm - 1:45 pm

BOS

KGL

33h 45m

1 stop

4:20 pm - 3:05 pm

KGL

BOS

28h 45m

1 stop

$804Qatar Airways

Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 28

9:45 pm - 12:55 am

IAD

KGL

21h 10m

1 stop

1:50 am - 11:35 am

KGL

IAD

39h 45m

2 stops

$814Turkish Airlines

Thu, Apr 23 - Wed, Apr 29

11:50 am - 1:40 am

ORD

KGL

29h 50m

1 stop

2:40 am - 10:05 am

KGL

ORD

39h 25m

2 stops

$847Turkish Airlines

Mon, Feb 16 - Mon, Feb 23

8:55 pm - 1:05 am

JFK

KGL

21h 10m

2 stops

2:10 am - 6:55 pm

KGL

JFK

23h 45m

2 stops

$862Ethiopian Air

Tue, Feb 17 - Mon, Feb 23

9:45 am - 4:45 pm

ORD

KGL

23h 00m

1 stop

5:40 pm - 7:40 am

KGL

ORD

22h 00m

2 stops

$863Ethiopian Air

Wed, Feb 25 - Tue, Mar 3

6:45 pm - 7:40 pm

IAD

KGL

18h 55m

1 stop

8:50 pm - 1:30 pm

KGL

IAD

22h 40m

2 stops

$870Brussels Airlines

Fri, Mar 20 - Sat, Mar 28

7:25 pm - 7:40 pm

JFK

KGL

18h 15m

1 stop

8:25 pm - 2:20 pm

KGL

JFK

23h 55m

2 stops

$875Brussels Airlines

Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 18

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

1:00 pm - 7:40 pm

EWR

KGL

24h 40m

2 stops

8:05 pm - 6:59 pm

KGL

EWR

28h 54m

3 stops

$925United Airlines

Fri, Mar 20 - Mon, Apr 6

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

BostonKigali

BOS - KGL

BOSKGL

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 3/11

9:40 pm-6:55 am

1 stop27h 15m

Kigali Intl

Wed 3/18

11:20 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$782

BostonKigali

BOS - KGL

BOSKGL

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 4/7

10:00 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop33h 45m

Kigali Intl

Tue 4/28

4:20 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop28h 45m

$804

Washington, D.C.Kigali

IAD - KGL

IADKGL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/23

9:45 pm-12:55 am

1 stop21h 10m

Kigali Intl

Wed 4/29

1:50 am-11:35 am

2 stops39h 45m

$814

ChicagoKigali

ORD - KGL

ORDKGL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/16

11:50 am-1:40 am

1 stop29h 50m

Kigali Intl

Mon 2/23

2:40 am-10:05 am

2 stops39h 25m

$847

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/17

8:55 pm-1:05 am

2 stops21h 10m

Kigali Intl

Mon 2/23

2:10 am-6:55 pm

2 stops23h 45m

$862

ChicagoKigali

ORD - KGL

ORDKGL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/25

9:45 am-4:45 pm

1 stop23h 00m

Kigali Intl

Tue 3/3

5:40 pm-7:40 am

2 stops22h 00m

$863

Washington, D.C.Kigali

IAD - KGL

IADKGL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 3/20

6:45 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Kigali Intl

Sat 3/28

8:50 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops22h 40m

$870

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/11

7:25 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop18h 15m

Kigali Intl

Wed 3/18

8:25 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops23h 55m

$875

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

NewarkKigali

EWR - KGL

EWRKGL

Newark

Fri 3/20

1:00 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops24h 40m

Kigali Intl

Mon 4/6

8:05 pm-6:59 pm

3 stops28h 54m

$925

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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 31% 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	$436
Best Round-Trip Price	$782
Fastest flight time	19h 50m

The best one-way flight price to Rwanda from United States in the last 72 hours is $436 (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 $782 (Boston Logan 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 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 41% 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 January 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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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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