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 55m 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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Recent flights found to popular cities in Rwanda

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Flights to Kigali

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Qatar Airways

Mar 11

BOS

27h 15m

1 stop

KGL

Mar 18

KGL

21h 35m

1 stop

BOS

$782

Qatar Airways

Mar 18

BOS

27h 15m

1 stop

KGL

Mar 25

KGL

29h 05m

1 stop

BOS

$833

Qatar Airways

May 1

BOS

26h 55m

1 stop

KGL

May 8

KGL

29h 05m

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

Mar 10

IAD

21h 30m

1 stop

KGL

Mar 16

KGL

23h 40m

2 stops

IAD

$850

Ethiopian Air

Feb 17

JFK

21h 10m

2 stops

KGL

Feb 23

KGL

23h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$862

Qatar Airways

Feb 18

JFK

26h 55m

1 stop

KGL

Mar 10

KGL

22h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$863

Multiple Airlines

Mar 14

BOS

33h 50m

1 stop

KGL

Mar 22

KGL

29h 05m

1 stop

BOS

$863

Multiple Airlines

Feb 18

JFK

29h 10m

1 stop

KGL

Feb 25

KGL

30h 10m

1 stop

JFK

$864

Qatar Airways

Feb 18

JFK

26h 55m

1 stop

KGL

Mar 10

KGL

36h 00m

1 stop

JFK

$865

Turkish Airlines

Apr 25

DFW

25h 43m

2 stops

KGL

May 1

KGL

27h 58m

3 stops

DFW

$866

Brussels Airlines

May 11

EWR

18h 30m

1 stop

KGL

May 18

KGL

23h 00m

2 stops

EWR

$869

Flights to Cyangugu

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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

9:40 pm - 6:55 am

BOS

KGL

27h 15m

1 stop

3:50 pm - 2:55 pm

KGL

BOS

29h 05m

1 stop

$833Qatar Airways

Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25

10:00 pm - 6:55 am

BOS

KGL

26h 55m

1 stop

4:00 pm - 3:05 pm

KGL

BOS

29h 05m

1 stop

$841Qatar Airways

Fri, May 1 - Fri, May 8

10:15 pm - 1:45 am

IAD

KGL

21h 30m

1 stop

2:40 am - 8:20 pm

KGL

IAD

23h 40m

2 stops

$850Turkish Airlines

Tue, Mar 10 - Mon, Mar 16

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

4:12 pm - 12:55 am

DFW

KGL

25h 43m

2 stops

1:50 am - 10:48 pm

KGL

DFW

27h 58m

3 stops

$866Turkish Airlines

Sat, Apr 25 - Fri, May 1

6:20 pm - 6:50 pm

EWR

KGL

18h 30m

1 stop

8:05 pm - 1:05 pm

KGL

EWR

23h 00m

2 stops

$869Brussels Airlines

Mon, May 11 - Mon, May 18

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

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

Wed 3/18

9:40 pm-6:55 am

1 stop27h 15m

Kigali Intl

Wed 3/25

3:50 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop29h 05m

$833

BostonKigali

BOS - KGL

BOSKGL

Boston Logan Intl

Fri 5/1

10:00 pm-6:55 am

1 stop26h 55m

Kigali Intl

Fri 5/8

4:00 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop29h 05m

$841

Washington, D.C.Kigali

IAD - KGL

IADKGL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/10

10:15 pm-1:45 am

1 stop21h 30m

Kigali Intl

Mon 3/16

2:40 am-8:20 pm

2 stops23h 40m

$850

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

DallasKigali

DFW - KGL

DFWKGL

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 4/25

4:12 pm-12:55 am

2 stops25h 43m

Kigali Intl

Fri 5/1

1:50 am-10:48 pm

3 stops27h 58m

$866

NewarkKigali

EWR - KGL

EWRKGL

Newark

Mon 5/11

6:20 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop18h 30m

Kigali Intl

Mon 5/18

8:05 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops23h 00m

$869

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

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	$438
Best Round-Trip Price	$782
Fastest flight time	17h 45m

The best one-way flight price to Rwanda from United States in the last 72 hours is $438 (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 17h 45m (Newark 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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