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 40m 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.

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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

May 1

BOS

34h 30m

1 stop

KGL

May 8

KGL

29h 05m

1 stop

BOS

$832

Multiple Airlines

May 1

BOS

34h 20m

1 stop

KGL

May 8

KGL

29h 15m

1 stop

BOS

$848

Qatar Airways

May 4

ATL

36h 55m

1 stop

KGL

May 15

KGL

30h 10m

1 stop

ATL

$854

Multiple Airlines

Feb 2

JFK

33h 30m

1 stop

KGL

Feb 11

KGL

30h 10m

1 stop

JFK

$866

Turkish Airlines

Mar 10

EWR

18h 20m

1 stop

KGL

Apr 13

KGL

26h 40m

2 stops

EWR

$867

Turkish Airlines

Mar 11

JFK

23h 00m

1 stop

KGL

Apr 13

KGL

22h 05m

2 stops

JFK

$867

Qatar Airways

Jan 20

JFK

20h 10m

1 stop

KGL

Feb 24

KGL

22h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$868

Turkish Airlines

Mar 8

EWR

18h 20m

1 stop

KGL

Mar 11

KGL

26h 50m

2 stops

EWR

$870

Turkish Airlines

Feb 22

JFK

18h 25m

1 stop

KGL

Mar 3

KGL

39h 30m

2 stops

JFK

$870

Ethiopian Air

Feb 22

JFK

21h 10m

2 stops

KGL

Mar 9

KGL

24h 00m

2 stops

JFK

$873

Brussels Airlines

Jan 18

ORD

17h 45m

1 stop

KGL

Feb 2

KGL

23h 20m

2 stops

ORD

$873

Brussels Airlines

Feb 22

JFK

18h 15m

1 stop

KGL

Mar 10

KGL

23h 30m

2 stops

JFK

$874

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Qatar Airways

Mar 18

JFK

48h 20m

2 stops

KME

Mar 23

KME

37h 15m

2 stops

JFK

$1,240

Qatar Airways

Mar 22

JFK

38h 20m

2 stops

KME

Mar 25

KME

37h 15m

2 stops

JFK

$1,351

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10:00 pm - 2:30 pm

BOS

KGL

34h 30m1 stop

4:00 pm - 3:05 pm

KGL

BOS

29h 05m1 stop

$832Qatar Airways

Fri, May 1 - Fri, May 8

10:00 pm - 2:20 pm

BOS

KGL

34h 20m1 stop

3:50 pm - 3:05 pm

KGL

BOS

29h 15m1 stop

$848Multiple Airlines

Fri, May 1 - Fri, May 8

7:25 pm - 2:20 pm

ATL

KGL

36h 55m1 stop

3:50 pm - 4:00 pm

KGL

ATL

30h 10m1 stop

$854Qatar Airways

Mon, May 4 - Fri, May 15

1:25 am - 1:45 am

EWR

KGL

18h 20m1 stop

1:50 am - 10:30 pm

KGL

EWR

26h 40m2 stops

$867Turkish Airlines

Tue, Mar 10 - Mon, Apr 13

8:40 pm - 1:40 am

JFK

KGL

23h 00m1 stop

1:50 am - 5:55 pm

KGL

JFK

22h 05m2 stops

$867Turkish Airlines

Wed, Mar 11 - Mon, Apr 13

8:55 pm - 1:05 am

JFK

KGL

21h 10m2 stops

2:10 am - 8:10 pm

KGL

JFK

24h 00m2 stops

$873Ethiopian Air

Sun, Feb 22 - Mon, Mar 9

9:45 pm - 1:05 am

EWR

KGL

21h 20m2 stops

5:40 pm - 8:55 am

KGL

EWR

21h 15m2 stops

$881Ethiopian Air

Thu, Apr 9 - Thu, Apr 16

1:00 pm - 7:40 pm

EWR

KGL

24h 40m2 stops

8:50 pm - 1:30 pm

KGL

EWR

22h 40m2 stops

$916United Airlines

Mon, Mar 9 - Thu, Mar 12

8:20 am - 7:40 pm

IAD

KGL

28h 20m2 stops

8:50 pm - 2:35 pm

KGL

IAD

24h 45m2 stops

$916United Airlines

Thu, Feb 5 - Thu, Feb 12

12:00 pm - 8:25 pm

ORD

KGL

24h 25m2 stops

9:30 pm - 5:45 pm

KGL

ORD

28h 15m3 stops

$934KLM

Tue, Jan 13 - Mon, Jan 19

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

BostonKigali

BOS - KGL

BOSKGL

Boston Logan Intl

Fri 5/1

10:00 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop34h 30m

Kigali Intl

Fri 5/8

4:00 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop29h 05m

$832

BostonKigali

BOS - KGL

BOSKGL

Boston Logan Intl

Fri 5/1

10:00 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop34h 20m

Kigali Intl

Fri 5/8

3:50 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop29h 15m

$848

AtlantaKigali

ATL - KGL

ATLKGL

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 5/4

7:25 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop36h 55m

Kigali Intl

Fri 5/15

3:50 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop30h 10m

$854

NewarkKigali

EWR - KGL

EWRKGL

Newark

Tue 3/10

1:25 am-1:45 am

1 stop18h 20m

Kigali Intl

Mon 4/13

1:50 am-10:30 pm

2 stops26h 40m

$867

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/11

8:40 pm-1:40 am

1 stop23h 00m

Kigali Intl

Mon 4/13

1:50 am-5:55 pm

2 stops22h 05m

$867

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/22

8:55 pm-1:05 am

2 stops21h 10m

Kigali Intl

Mon 3/9

2:10 am-8:10 pm

2 stops24h 00m

$873

NewarkKigali

EWR - KGL

EWRKGL

Newark

Thu 4/9

9:45 pm-1:05 am

2 stops21h 20m

Kigali Intl

Thu 4/16

5:40 pm-8:55 am

2 stops21h 15m

$881

NewarkKigali

EWR - KGL

EWRKGL

Newark

Mon 3/9

1:00 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops24h 40m

Kigali Intl

Thu 3/12

8:50 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops22h 40m

$916

Washington, D.C.Kigali

IAD - KGL

IADKGL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 2/5

8:20 am-7:40 pm

2 stops28h 20m

Kigali Intl

Thu 2/12

8:50 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops24h 45m

$916

ChicagoKigali

ORD - KGL

ORDKGL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/13

12:00 pm-8:25 pm

2 stops24h 25m

Kigali Intl

Mon 1/19

9:30 pm-5:45 pm

3 stops28h 15m

$934

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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	$445
Best Round-Trip Price	$832
Fastest flight time	20h 25m

The best one-way flight price to Rwanda from United States in the last 72 hours is $445 (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 $832 (Boston Logan Intl to Kigali Intl).

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The fastest flight to Rwanda from United States takes 20h 25m (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 $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 39% 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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