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 22h 05m 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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Flights to Kigali

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Qatar Airways

Aug 30

JFK

20h 10m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 14

KGL

21h 50m

1 stop

JFK

$887

Qatar Airways

Nov 1

JFK

20h 10m

1 stop

KGL

Nov 23

KGL

30h 10m

1 stop

JFK

$888

Kenya Airways

Sep 21

JFK

28h 50m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 27

KGL

33h 55m

1 stop

JFK

$916

Kenya Airways

Sep 6

JFK

28h 50m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 28

KGL

17h 35m

1 stop

JFK

$922

Delta

Jul 25

JFK

22h 15m

1 stop

KGL

Aug 2

KGL

28h 40m

2 stops

JFK

$925

Delta

Jul 25

JFK

21h 25m

2 stops

KGL

Aug 2

KGL

28h 40m

2 stops

JFK

$930

Delta

Jul 25

LGA

23h 55m

2 stops

KGL

Aug 3

KGL

31h 46m

3 stops

LGA

$939

KLM

Jul 21

JFK

17h 40m

1 stop

KGL

Aug 19

KGL

25h 15m

3 stops

JFK

$957

Multiple Airlines

Jul 21

EWR

20h 30m

2 stops

KGL

Aug 19

KGL

24h 10m

3 stops

EWR

$977

Multiple Airlines

Jul 21

JFK

21h 00m

2 stops

KGL

Aug 19

KGL

25h 15m

3 stops

JFK

$977

KLM

Jul 26

JFK

18h 20m

1 stop

KGL

Aug 2

KGL

26h 30m

2 stops

JFK

$982

Delta

Jul 26

JFK

20h 00m

2 stops

KGL

Aug 2

KGL

28h 40m

2 stops

JFK

$1,001

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11:20 am - 1:30 pm

JFK

KGL

20h 10m

1 stop

11:20 pm - 3:10 pm

KGL

JFK

21h 50m

1 stop

$887Qatar Airways

Sun, Aug 30 - Mon, Sep 14

10:20 am - 1:30 pm

JFK

KGL

20h 10m

1 stop

3:50 pm - 3:00 pm

KGL

JFK

30h 10m

1 stop

$888Qatar Airways

Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 23

1:45 pm - 12:35 am

JFK

KGL

28h 50m

1 stop

3:40 am - 7:35 am

KGL

JFK

33h 55m

1 stop

$916Kenya Airways

Mon, Sep 21 - Sun, Sep 27

9:45 pm - 12:50 am

IAD

KGL

21h 05m

1 stop

1:50 am - 11:35 am

KGL

IAD

39h 45m

2 stops

$1,045Turkish Airlines

Sun, Sep 6 - Thu, Sep 10

1:30 pm - 1:40 am

IAD

KGL

29h 10m

1 stop

2:35 am - 11:45 am

KGL

IAD

40h 10m

2 stops

$1,088Turkish Airlines

Sun, Nov 22 - Mon, Nov 30

10:55 am - 9:50 am

IAD

KGL

16h 55m

1 stop

2:10 am - 8:55 am

KGL

IAD

36h 45m

2 stops

$1,110Ethiopian Air

Mon, Aug 10 - Wed, Sep 9

6:35 pm - 6:50 pm

EWR

KGL

18h 15m

1 stop

8:50 pm - 1:30 pm

KGL

EWR

23h 40m

2 stops

$1,148Lufthansa

Thu, Oct 8 - Sat, Nov 14

6:55 pm - 7:40 pm

EWR

KGL

17h 45m

1 stop

8:50 pm - 1:30 pm

KGL

EWR

23h 40m

2 stops

$1,149United Airlines

Mon, Nov 23 - Thu, Nov 26

3:30 pm - 6:50 pm

DCA

KGL

21h 20m

2 stops

8:05 pm - 4:58 pm

KGL

DCA

26h 53m

3 stops

$1,163United Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Sat, Oct 3

8:45 am - 7:20 pm

AUS

KGL

27h 35m

2 stops

8:50 pm - 7:00 pm

KGL

AUS

30h 10m

3 stops

$1,400Lufthansa

Sat, Oct 24 - Mon, Nov 9

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Depart

Return

Price

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New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/30

11:20 am-1:30 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Kigali Intl

Mon 9/14

11:20 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop21h 50m

$887

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/1

10:20 am-1:30 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Kigali Intl

Mon 11/23

3:50 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop30h 10m

$888

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/21

1:45 pm-12:35 am

1 stop28h 50m

Kigali Intl

Sun 9/27

3:40 am-7:35 am

1 stop33h 55m

$916

Washington, D.C.Kigali

IAD - KGL

IADKGL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 9/6

9:45 pm-12:50 am

1 stop21h 05m

Kigali Intl

Thu 9/10

1:50 am-11:35 am

2 stops39h 45m

$1,045

Washington, D.C.Kigali

IAD - KGL

IADKGL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 11/22

1:30 pm-1:40 am

1 stop29h 10m

Kigali Intl

Mon 11/30

2:35 am-11:45 am

2 stops40h 10m

$1,088

Washington, D.C.Kigali

IAD - KGL

IADKGL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/10

10:55 am-9:50 am

1 stop16h 55m

Kigali Intl

Wed 9/9

2:10 am-8:55 am

2 stops36h 45m

$1,110

NewarkKigali

EWR - KGL

EWRKGL

Newark

Thu 10/8

6:35 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop18h 15m

Kigali Intl

Sat 11/14

8:50 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops23h 40m

$1,148

Quickest round-trip

NewarkKigali

EWR - KGL

EWRKGL

Newark

Mon 11/23

6:55 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop17h 45m

Kigali Intl

Thu 11/26

8:50 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops23h 40m

$1,149

Washington, D.C.Kigali

DCA - KGL

DCAKGL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/28

3:30 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops21h 20m

Kigali Intl

Sat 10/3

8:05 pm-4:58 pm

3 stops26h 53m

$1,163

AustinKigali

AUS - KGL

AUSKGL

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 10/24

8:45 am-7:20 pm

2 stops27h 35m

Kigali Intl

Mon 11/9

8:50 pm-7:00 pm

3 stops30h 10m

$1,400

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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 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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Cheap Rwanda flight deals and tips

Summary info about Rwanda flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$483
Best Round-Trip Price	$887
Fastest flight time	21h 20m

The best one-way flight price to Rwanda from United States in the last 5 days is $483 (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 $887 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Kigali Intl).

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The fastest flight to Rwanda from United States takes 21h 20m (New York LaGuardia 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 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?

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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