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 20h 45m on average. On the other hand, flying from Miami to Kigali Intl takes 24h 17m 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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Turkish Airlines

Feb 11

ORD

29h 50m

1 stop

KGL

Mar 10

KGL

23h 50m

2 stops

ORD

$846

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Ethiopian Air

Nov 30

JFK

21h 10m

2 stops

KGL

Dec 13

KGL

23h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$856

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Ethiopian Air

Nov 24

JFK

21h 10m

2 stops

KGL

Nov 30

KGL

23h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$861

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Qatar Airways

Mar 11

JFK

30h 10m

1 stop

KGL

Mar 23

KGL

29h 45m

1 stop

JFK

$866

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Turkish Airlines

Jan 15

BOS

22h 45m

1 stop

KGL

Jan 22

KGL

22h 30m

2 stops

BOS

$868

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Qatar Airways

Feb 4

JFK

33h 30m

1 stop

KGL

Feb 16

KGL

30h 10m

1 stop

JFK

$869

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Turkish Airlines

Mar 1

DFW

21h 20m

1 stop

KGL

Mar 11

KGL

43h 56m

3 stops

DFW

$869

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Qatar Airways

Dec 3

IAD

20h 05m

1 stop

KGL

Dec 18

KGL

23h 00m

1 stop

IAD

$870

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Brussels Airlines

Jan 22

EWR

17h 45m

1 stop

KGL

Jan 26

KGL

23h 40m

2 stops

EWR

$871

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Brussels Airlines

Jan 11

ORD

17h 45m

1 stop

KGL

Feb 10

KGL

23h 20m

2 stops

ORD

$871

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Ethiopian Air

Nov 22

JFK

21h 10m

2 stops

KGL

Nov 29

KGL

23h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$873

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Qatar Airways

Dec 3

IAD

20h 05m

1 stop

KGL

Dec 17

KGL

31h 05m

1 stop

IAD

$875

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Flights to Cyangugu

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RwandAir

May 3

JFK

38h 20m

2 stops

KME

May 6

KME

30h 40m

2 stops

JFK

$1,200

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RwandAir

May 3

JFK

38h 20m

2 stops

KME

May 6

KME

30h 40m

2 stops

JFK

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11:50 am - 1:40 amORD-KGL

29h 50m1 stop

2:35 am - 7:25 pmKGL-ORD

23h 50m2 stops

$846Turkish Airlines

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Wed, Feb 11 - Tue, Mar 10

8:55 pm - 1:05 amJFK-KGL

21h 10m2 stops

2:10 am - 6:55 pmKGL-JFK

23h 45m2 stops

$856Ethiopian Air

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Sun, Nov 30 - Sat, Dec 13

8:55 pm - 1:05 amJFK-KGL

21h 10m2 stops

2:10 am - 6:55 pmKGL-JFK

23h 45m2 stops

$861Ethiopian Air

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Mon, Nov 24 - Sun, Nov 30

1:20 am - 1:30 pmJFK-KGL

30h 10m1 stop

3:50 pm - 3:35 pmKGL-JFK

29h 45m1 stop

$866Qatar Airways

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Wed, Mar 11 - Mon, Mar 23

8:00 pm - 1:45 amBOS-KGL

22h 45m1 stop

2:35 am - 6:05 pmKGL-BOS

22h 30m2 stops

$868Turkish Airlines

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Thu, Jan 15 - Thu, Jan 22

9:00 pm - 1:30 pmJFK-KGL

33h 30m1 stop

3:50 pm - 3:00 pmKGL-JFK

30h 10m1 stop

$869Qatar Airways

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Wed, Feb 4 - Mon, Feb 16

6:55 pm - 7:40 pmEWR-KGL

17h 45m1 stop

8:25 pm - 1:30 pmKGL-EWR

24h 05m2 stops

$929United Airlines

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Wed, Nov 19 - Sun, Dec 7

5:45 pm - 7:40 pmIAD-KGL

18h 55m1 stop

8:25 pm - 2:35 pmKGL-IAD

25h 10m2 stops

$929United Airlines

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Sun, Jan 11 - Sun, Jan 25

10:59 pm - 8:25 pmSFO-KGL

35h 26m2 stops

9:30 pm - 11:50 amKGL-SFO

24h 20m2 stops

$952KLM

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Mon, Nov 17 - Wed, Dec 3

8:10 pm - 8:25 pmBOS-KGL

18h 15m1 stop

8:50 am - 7:55 pmKGL-BOS

41h 05m2 stops

$958KLM

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Sun, Mar 15 - Sun, Mar 22

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoKigali

ORD - KGL

ORDKGL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/11

11:50 am-1:40 am

1 stop29h 50m

Kigali Intl

Tue 3/10

2:35 am-7:25 pm

2 stops23h 50m

$846

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/30

8:55 pm-1:05 am

2 stops21h 10m

Kigali Intl

Sat 12/13

2:10 am-6:55 pm

2 stops23h 45m

$856

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/24

8:55 pm-1:05 am

2 stops21h 10m

Kigali Intl

Sun 11/30

2:10 am-6:55 pm

2 stops23h 45m

$861

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/11

1:20 am-1:30 pm

1 stop30h 10m

Kigali Intl

Mon 3/23

3:50 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop29h 45m

$866

BostonKigali

BOS - KGL

BOSKGL

Boston Logan Intl

Thu 1/15

8:00 pm-1:45 am

1 stop22h 45m

Kigali Intl

Thu 1/22

2:35 am-6:05 pm

2 stops22h 30m

$868

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/4

9:00 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop33h 30m

Kigali Intl

Mon 2/16

3:50 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop30h 10m

$869

NewarkKigali

EWR - KGL

EWRKGL

Newark

Wed 11/19

6:55 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop17h 45m

Kigali Intl

Sun 12/7

8:25 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops24h 05m

$929

Washington, D.C.Kigali

IAD - KGL

IADKGL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 1/11

5:45 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Kigali Intl

Sun 1/25

8:25 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops25h 10m

$929

San FranciscoKigali

SFO - KGL

SFOKGL

San Francisco

Mon 11/17

10:59 pm-8:25 pm

2 stops35h 26m

Kigali Intl

Wed 12/3

9:30 pm-11:50 am

2 stops24h 20m

$952

BostonKigali

BOS - KGL

BOSKGL

Boston Logan Intl

Sun 3/15

8:10 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop18h 15m

Kigali Intl

Sun 3/22

8:50 am-7:55 pm

2 stops41h 05m

$958

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Rwanda flights insights and trends

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What airlines fly to Rwanda?

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air 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 29% 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	$442
Best Round-Trip Price	$846
Fastest flight time	20h 10m

The best one-way flight price to Rwanda from United States in the last 72 hours is $442 (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 $846 (Chicago O'Hare Intl to Kigali Intl).

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The fastest flight to Rwanda from United States takes 20h 10m (New York John F Kennedy 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 $59 with RwandAir, $245 with Kenya Airways, and $313 with Ethiopian Air.

What airlines fly to Rwanda?

Of the 11 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 35% 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.

What is the best day of the week to fly to Rwanda?

The best day to take a flight to Rwanda is on Wednesday, followed by Sunday. Wednesday and Sunday tend to have the lowest flight prices to Rwanda. If your travel dates are flexible, then try to avoid booking on a Friday, which is known for being the most expensive day of the week to fly to Rwanda.

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 12 as of November 2025.

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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