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 05m on average. On the other hand, flying from Miami to Kigali Intl takes 26h 05m 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.

$422 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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Turkish Airlines

Feb 15

IAD

29h 15m

1 stop

KGL

May 5

KGL

39h 45m

2 stops

IAD

$813

Turkish Airlines

Jan 29

IAD

29h 15m

1 stop

KGL

Feb 26

KGL

40h 10m

2 stops

IAD

$823

Ethiopian Air

Mar 8

JFK

21h 10m

2 stops

KGL

Mar 11

KGL

23h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$841

Multiple Airlines

May 1

BOS

26h 55m

1 stop

KGL

May 8

KGL

29h 05m

1 stop

BOS

$845

Qatar Airways

May 1

BOS

26h 55m

1 stop

KGL

May 8

KGL

29h 05m

1 stop

BOS

$847

Qatar Airways

Feb 2

ATL

28h 20m

1 stop

KGL

Feb 10

KGL

29h 55m

1 stop

ATL

$848

Multiple Airlines

May 1

BOS

34h 30m

1 stop

KGL

May 8

KGL

29h 05m

1 stop

BOS

$848

Turkish Airlines

Feb 2

IAD

29h 10m

1 stop

KGL

Feb 8

KGL

23h 40m

2 stops

IAD

$850

Qatar Airways

Apr 4

BOS

33h 30m

1 stop

KGL

May 15

KGL

29h 05m

1 stop

BOS

$850

Qatar Airways

Feb 1

ATL

34h 45m

1 stop

KGL

Feb 9

KGL

22h 55m

1 stop

ATL

$851

Qatar Airways

Mar 10

BOS

34h 05m

1 stop

KGL

Apr 2

KGL

28h 55m

1 stop

BOS

$856

Turkish Airlines

Feb 1

DFW

25h 18m

2 stops

KGL

Apr 29

KGL

51h 39m

3 stops

DFW

$865

Flights to Cyangugu

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Qatar Airways

Mar 18

JFK

48h 20m

2 stops

KME

Mar 23

KME

37h 15m

2 stops

JFK

$1,240

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8:40 pm - 6:55 am

BOS

KGL

27h 15m

1 stop

3:50 pm - 1:55 pm

KGL

BOS

29h 05m

1 stop

$822Multiple Airlines

Wed, Feb 18 - Sun, Mar 1

8:40 pm - 1:45 pm

BOS

KGL

34h 05m

1 stop

3:50 pm - 2:55 pm

KGL

BOS

29h 05m

1 stop

$830Qatar Airways

Sun, Mar 1 - Sun, Mar 8

9:55 pm - 1:05 am

JFK

KGL

21h 10m

2 stops

2:10 am - 7:55 pm

KGL

JFK

23h 45m

2 stops

$841Ethiopian Air

Sun, Mar 8 - Wed, Mar 11

4:27 pm - 1:45 am

DFW

KGL

25h 18m

2 stops

1:50 am - 10:29 pm

KGL

DFW

51h 39m

3 stops

$865Turkish Airlines

Sun, Feb 1 - Wed, Apr 29

12:25 am - 1:45 am

EWR

KGL

18h 20m

1 stop

2:40 am - 11:30 pm

KGL

EWR

26h 50m

2 stops

$870Turkish Airlines

Sat, Mar 7 - Wed, Mar 11

8:55 pm - 1:05 am

JFK

KGL

21h 10m

2 stops

2:10 am - 6:55 pm

KGL

JFK

23h 45m

2 stops

$876Ethiopian Air

Tue, Jan 27 - Mon, Feb 16

7:55 pm - 7:40 pm

EWR

KGL

17h 45m

1 stop

8:50 pm - 1:30 pm

KGL

EWR

22h 40m

2 stops

$911United Airlines

Wed, Mar 11 - Tue, Mar 17

3:00 pm - 7:40 pm

EWR

KGL

22h 40m

2 stops

8:50 pm - 1:30 pm

KGL

EWR

22h 40m

2 stops

$915United Airlines

Mon, Mar 9 - Thu, Mar 12

3:50 pm - 8:25 pm

ATL

KGL

21h 35m

1 stop

9:30 pm - 1:35 pm

KGL

ATL

23h 05m

2 stops

$919KLM

Sun, Feb 1 - Mon, Feb 9

11:57 am - 8:25 pm

DAL

KGL

24h 28m

2 stops

9:30 pm - 5:47 pm

KGL

DAL

28h 17m

3 stops

$1,702KLM

Fri, Feb 6 - Mon, Feb 9

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

BostonKigali

BOS - KGL

BOSKGL

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 2/18

8:40 pm-6:55 am

1 stop27h 15m

Kigali Intl

Sun 3/1

3:50 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop29h 05m

$822

BostonKigali

BOS - KGL

BOSKGL

Boston Logan Intl

Sun 3/1

8:40 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop34h 05m

Kigali Intl

Sun 3/8

3:50 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop29h 05m

$830

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/8

9:55 pm-1:05 am

2 stops21h 10m

Kigali Intl

Wed 3/11

2:10 am-7:55 pm

2 stops23h 45m

$841

DallasKigali

DFW - KGL

DFWKGL

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sun 2/1

4:27 pm-1:45 am

2 stops25h 18m

Kigali Intl

Wed 4/29

1:50 am-10:29 pm

3 stops51h 39m

$865

NewarkKigali

EWR - KGL

EWRKGL

Newark

Sat 3/7

12:25 am-1:45 am

1 stop18h 20m

Kigali Intl

Wed 3/11

2:40 am-11:30 pm

2 stops26h 50m

$870

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/27

8:55 pm-1:05 am

2 stops21h 10m

Kigali Intl

Mon 2/16

2:10 am-6:55 pm

2 stops23h 45m

$876

NewarkKigali

EWR - KGL

EWRKGL

Newark

Wed 3/11

7:55 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop17h 45m

Kigali Intl

Tue 3/17

8:50 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops22h 40m

$911

NewarkKigali

EWR - KGL

EWRKGL

Newark

Mon 3/9

3:00 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops22h 40m

Kigali Intl

Thu 3/12

8:50 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops22h 40m

$915

AtlantaKigali

ATL - KGL

ATLKGL

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sun 2/1

3:50 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop21h 35m

Kigali Intl

Mon 2/9

9:30 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops23h 05m

$919

DallasKigali

DAL - KGL

DALKGL

Dallas Love Field

Fri 2/6

11:57 am-8:25 pm

2 stops24h 28m

Kigali Intl

Mon 2/9

9:30 pm-5:47 pm

3 stops28h 17m

$1,702

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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	$422
Best Round-Trip Price	$822
Fastest flight time	19h 50m

The best one-way flight price to Rwanda from United States in the last 72 hours is $422 (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 $822 (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 Turkish 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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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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