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 33m on average. On the other hand, flying from San Francisco to Kigali Intl takes 29h 20m 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

Sep 20

JFK

23h 15m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 23

KGL

33h 55m

1 stop

JFK

$898

Qatar Airways

Nov 9

JFK

20h 25m

1 stop

KGL

Nov 17

KGL

22h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$905

Qatar Airways

Sep 13

JFK

20h 10m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 25

KGL

29h 10m

2 stops

JFK

$959

Qatar Airways

Sep 9

ORD

28h 35m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 22

KGL

45h 05m

2 stops

ORD

$967

Qatar Airways

Nov 10

ORD

34h 55m

1 stop

KGL

Nov 17

KGL

38h 10m

2 stops

ORD

$970

Multiple Airlines

Sep 9

JFK

26h 55m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 22

KGL

35h 20m

2 stops

JFK

$979

Qatar Airways

Oct 12

JFK

26h 00m

2 stops

KGL

Oct 27

KGL

29h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$985

Qatar Airways

Sep 9

JFK

20h 25m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 22

KGL

38h 00m

3 stops

JFK

$990

Kenya Airways

Sep 8

JFK

23h 15m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 22

KGL

28h 35m

1 stop

JFK

$1,000

Qatar Airways

Aug 23

ORD

35h 25m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 6

KGL

37h 45m

2 stops

ORD

$1,010

Qatar Airways

Nov 9

ORD

28h 05m

1 stop

KGL

Nov 16

KGL

23h 10m

1 stop

ORD

$1,014

Qatar Airways

Nov 10

ORD

34h 55m

1 stop

KGL

Nov 18

KGL

23h 10m

1 stop

ORD

$1,017

Flights to Cyangugu

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Qatar Airways

Nov 22

JFK

38h 20m

2 stops

KME

Nov 26

KME

37h 40m

2 stops

JFK

$1,504

RwandAir

Sep 20

JFK

38h 20m

2 stops

KME

Sep 24

KME

30h 50m

2 stops

JFK

$1,506

Qatar Airways

Nov 22

JFK

38h 20m

2 stops

KME

Nov 26

KME

37h 40m

2 stops

JFK

$1,572

RwandAir

Oct 18

JFK

38h 20m

2 stops

KME

Oct 22

KME

30h 50m

2 stops

JFK

$1,585

Multiple Airlines

Sep 20

JFK

31h 30m

2 stops

KME

Sep 24

KME

34h 50m

3 stops

JFK

$1,607

Multiple Airlines

Sep 20

EWR

31h 05m

2 stops

KME

Sep 24

KME

41h 15m

2 stops

EWR

$2,486

Multiple Airlines

Sep 20

EWR

31h 05m

2 stops

KME

Sep 24

KME

35h 00m

3 stops

EWR

$2,583

Multiple Airlines

Sep 20

JFK

55h 10m

3 stops

KME

Sep 24

KME

40h 40m

3 stops

JFK

$2,671

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1:45 pm - 7:00 pm

JFK

KGL

23h 15m

1 stop

3:40 am - 7:35 am

KGL

JFK

33h 55m

1 stop

$898Kenya Airways

Sun, Sep 20 - Wed, Sep 23

10:20 am - 1:45 pm

JFK

KGL

20h 25m

1 stop

4:20 pm - 8:00 am

KGL

JFK

22h 40m

1 stop

$905Qatar Airways

Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 17

11:20 am - 1:30 pm

JFK

KGL

20h 10m

1 stop

9:40 am - 8:50 am

KGL

JFK

29h 10m

2 stops

$959Qatar Airways

Sun, Sep 13 - Fri, Sep 25

9:15 pm - 1:05 am

EWR

KGL

20h 50m

2 stops

2:10 am - 7:10 pm

KGL

EWR

24h 00m

2 stops

$1,099Ethiopian Air

Thu, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 18

10:35 am - 4:45 pm

ATL

KGL

24h 10m

1 stop

10:55 am - 8:55 am

KGL

ATL

28h 00m

2 stops

$1,132Ethiopian Air

Wed, Jul 22 - Tue, Aug 11

6:55 pm - 7:40 pm

EWR

KGL

17h 45m

1 stop

8:50 pm - 1:30 pm

KGL

EWR

23h 40m

2 stops

$1,150United Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Fri, Nov 20

6:00 am - 6:50 pm

EWR

KGL

30h 50m

2 stops

8:05 pm - 1:10 pm

KGL

EWR

23h 05m

1 stop

$1,153Lufthansa

Mon, Jun 15 - Mon, Jun 22

2:46 pm - 7:40 pm

EWR

KGL

21h 54m

2 stops

8:50 pm - 1:30 pm

KGL

EWR

23h 40m

2 stops

$1,155United Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Sat, Nov 14

6:30 pm - 6:50 pm

EWR

KGL

18h 20m

1 stop

8:05 pm - 11:59 pm

KGL

EWR

33h 54m

2 stops

$1,157Lufthansa

Sun, Jun 14 - Tue, Jun 23

9:50 pm - 12:55 am

ATL

KGL

21h 05m

1 stop

1:50 am - 7:45 pm

KGL

ATL

23h 55m

2 stops

$1,216Turkish Airlines

Tue, Jul 21 - Wed, Sep 2

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/20

1:45 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop23h 15m

Kigali Intl

Wed 9/23

3:40 am-7:35 am

1 stop33h 55m

$898

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/9

10:20 am-1:45 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Kigali Intl

Tue 11/17

4:20 pm-8:00 am

1 stop22h 40m

$905

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/13

11:20 am-1:30 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Kigali Intl

Fri 9/25

9:40 am-8:50 am

2 stops29h 10m

$959

NewarkKigali

EWR - KGL

EWRKGL

Newark

Thu 11/12

9:15 pm-1:05 am

2 stops20h 50m

Kigali Intl

Wed 11/18

2:10 am-7:10 pm

2 stops24h 00m

$1,099

AtlantaKigali

ATL - KGL

ATLKGL

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 7/22

10:35 am-4:45 pm

1 stop24h 10m

Kigali Intl

Tue 8/11

10:55 am-8:55 am

2 stops28h 00m

$1,132

Quickest round-trip

NewarkKigali

EWR - KGL

EWRKGL

Newark

Sun 11/8

6:55 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop17h 45m

Kigali Intl

Fri 11/20

8:50 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops23h 40m

$1,150

NewarkKigali

EWR - KGL

EWRKGL

Newark

Mon 6/15

6:00 am-6:50 pm

2 stops30h 50m

Kigali Intl

Mon 6/22

8:05 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop23h 05m

$1,153

NewarkKigali

EWR - KGL

EWRKGL

Newark

Sun 11/8

2:46 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops21h 54m

Kigali Intl

Sat 11/14

8:50 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops23h 40m

$1,155

NewarkKigali

EWR - KGL

EWRKGL

Newark

Sun 6/14

6:30 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop18h 20m

Kigali Intl

Tue 6/23

8:05 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops33h 54m

$1,157

AtlantaKigali

ATL - KGL

ATLKGL

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 7/21

9:50 pm-12:55 am

1 stop21h 05m

Kigali Intl

Wed 9/2

1:50 am-7:45 pm

2 stops23h 55m

$1,216

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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 33% 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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Kigali

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Cheap Rwanda flight deals and tips

Summary info about Rwanda flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$471
Best Round-Trip Price	$898
Fastest flight time	18h 20m

The best one-way flight price to Rwanda from United States in the last 5 days is $471 (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 $898 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Kigali Intl).

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The fastest flight to Rwanda from United States takes 18h 20m (Newark 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 $326 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 43% 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 June 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?

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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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