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 Los Angeles to Kigali Intl takes 28h 40m on average. On the other hand, flying from San Francisco to Kigali Intl takes 25h 40m 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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Qatar Airways

Nov 4

JFK

26h 55m

1 stop

KGL

Nov 13

KGL

22h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$858

Qatar Airways

Aug 7

JFK

20h 25m

1 stop

KGL

Oct 28

KGL

23h 10m

1 stop

JFK

$893

Kenya Airways

Oct 13

JFK

36h 15m

1 stop

KGL

Nov 2

KGL

22h 45m

1 stop

JFK

$898

Qatar Airways

Nov 1

JFK

29h 25m

1 stop

KGL

Nov 17

KGL

22h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$906

Qatar Airways

Oct 29

JFK

34h 45m

1 stop

KGL

Nov 25

KGL

22h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$909

Kenya Airways

Oct 16

JFK

28h 50m

1 stop

KGL

Oct 22

KGL

17h 35m

1 stop

JFK

$918

Kenya Airways

Oct 18

JFK

23h 15m

1 stop

KGL

Oct 22

KGL

28h 35m

1 stop

JFK

$920

Qatar Airways

Nov 6

JFK

20h 25m

1 stop

KGL

Nov 14

KGL

29h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$938

Qatar Airways

Nov 6

JFK

20h 25m

1 stop

KGL

Dec 2

KGL

22h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$946

Qatar Airways

Oct 24

JFK

33h 30m

1 stop

KGL

Nov 19

KGL

22h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$949

Qatar Airways

Nov 4

JFK

22h 35m

1 stop

KGL

Nov 13

KGL

29h 20m

2 stops

JFK

$959

Delta

Oct 18

JFK

18h 20m

1 stop

KGL

Nov 15

KGL

20h 55m

2 stops

JFK

$974

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9:00 pm - 6:55 am

JFK

KGL

26h 55m

1 stop

11:20 pm - 3:00 pm

KGL

JFK

22h 40m

1 stop

$858Qatar Airways

Wed, Nov 4 - Fri, Nov 13

11:20 am - 1:45 pm

JFK

KGL

20h 25m

1 stop

3:50 pm - 9:00 am

KGL

JFK

23h 10m

1 stop

$893Qatar Airways

Fri, Aug 7 - Wed, Oct 28

1:45 pm - 8:00 am

JFK

KGL

36h 15m

1 stop

2:50 pm - 6:35 am

KGL

JFK

22h 45m

1 stop

$898Kenya Airways

Tue, Oct 13 - Mon, Nov 2

1:30 pm - 1:40 am

IAD

KGL

29h 10m

1 stop

2:40 am - 11:45 am

KGL

IAD

40h 05m

2 stops

$1,107Turkish Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 22

10:10 pm - 1:45 am

IAD

KGL

20h 35m

1 stop

2:40 am - 11:45 am

KGL

IAD

40h 05m

2 stops

$1,127Turkish Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Fri, Nov 13

7:55 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, Oct 25 - Mon, Nov 23

12:50 am - 6:50 pm

SFO

KGL

33h 00m

2 stops

8:50 pm - 8:49 pm

KGL

SFO

32h 59m

3 stops

$1,165United Airlines

Sun, Aug 9 - Mon, Oct 26

10:50 pm - 6:55 am

DFW

KGL

25h 05m

1 stop

11:20 pm - 9:50 am

KGL

DFW

41h 30m

1 stop

$1,184RwandAir

Fri, Sep 18 - Fri, Oct 9

2:02 pm - 6:50 pm

DTW

KGL

22h 48m

2 stops

8:50 pm - 2:55 pm

KGL

DTW

48h 05m

3 stops

$1,250Lufthansa

Wed, Oct 14 - Thu, Oct 29

4:20 pm - 6:45 am

LAX

KGL

29h 25m

1 stop

11:20 pm - 2:00 pm

KGL

LAX

23h 40m

1 stop

$1,407RwandAir

Fri, Jun 19 - Fri, Jul 17

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/4

9:00 pm-6:55 am

1 stop26h 55m

Kigali Intl

Fri 11/13

11:20 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$858

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 8/7

11:20 am-1:45 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Kigali Intl

Wed 10/28

3:50 pm-9:00 am

1 stop23h 10m

$893

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/13

1:45 pm-8:00 am

1 stop36h 15m

Kigali Intl

Mon 11/2

2:50 pm-6:35 am

1 stop22h 45m

$898

Washington, D.C.Kigali

IAD - KGL

IADKGL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/11

1:30 pm-1:40 am

1 stop29h 10m

Kigali Intl

Sun 11/22

2:40 am-11:45 am

2 stops40h 05m

$1,107

Washington, D.C.Kigali

IAD - KGL

IADKGL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 11/5

10:10 pm-1:45 am

1 stop20h 35m

Kigali Intl

Fri 11/13

2:40 am-11:45 am

2 stops40h 05m

$1,127

Quickest round-trip

NewarkKigali

EWR - KGL

EWRKGL

Newark

Sun 10/25

7:55 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop17h 45m

Kigali Intl

Mon 11/23

8:50 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops23h 40m

$1,150

San FranciscoKigali

SFO - KGL

SFOKGL

San Francisco

Sun 8/9

12:50 am-6:50 pm

2 stops33h 00m

Kigali Intl

Mon 10/26

8:50 pm-8:49 pm

3 stops32h 59m

$1,165

DallasKigali

DFW - KGL

DFWKGL

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 9/18

10:50 pm-6:55 am

1 stop25h 05m

Kigali Intl

Fri 10/9

11:20 pm-9:50 am

1 stop41h 30m

$1,184

DetroitKigali

DTW - KGL

DTWKGL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/14

2:02 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops22h 48m

Kigali Intl

Thu 10/29

8:50 pm-2:55 pm

3 stops48h 05m

$1,250

Los AngelesKigali

LAX - KGL

LAXKGL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 6/19

4:20 pm-6:45 am

1 stop29h 25m

Kigali Intl

Fri 7/17

11:20 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop23h 40m

$1,407

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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 34% 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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Summary info about Rwanda flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$471
Best Round-Trip Price	$858
Fastest flight time	27h 55m

The best one-way flight price to Rwanda from United States in the last 72 hours 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 72 hours is $858 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Kigali Intl).

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The fastest flight to Rwanda from United States takes 27h 55m (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl 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 44% 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 May 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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