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 on average. On the other hand, flying from San Francisco to Kigali Intl takes 27h 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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Flights to Kigali

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Turkish Airlines

Oct 29

IAD

29h 15m

1 stop

KGL

Nov 3

KGL

24h 40m

2 stops

IAD

$998

Qatar Airways

Aug 11

ORD

35h 25m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 8

KGL

29h 45m

1 stop

ORD

$1,004

Turkish Airlines

Sep 10

IAD

21h 05m

1 stop

KGL

Nov 9

KGL

40h 05m

2 stops

IAD

$1,012

Turkish Airlines

Sep 9

IAD

21h 10m

1 stop

KGL

Nov 10

KGL

40h 10m

2 stops

IAD

$1,038

Turkish Airlines

Sep 2

IAD

29h 35m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 30

KGL

39h 45m

2 stops

IAD

$1,040

Qatar Airways

Jun 17

BOS

26h 55m

1 stop

KGL

Jun 23

KGL

44h 15m

3 stops

BOS

$1,043

Turkish Airlines

Oct 16

IAD

29h 35m

1 stop

KGL

Nov 26

KGL

40h 10m

2 stops

IAD

$1,051

Qatar Airways

Jun 18

BOS

33h 45m

1 stop

KGL

Jul 5

KGL

35h 35m

2 stops

BOS

$1,053

Etihad Airways

Sep 1

BOS

52h 15m

2 stops

KGL

Sep 7

KGL

65h 20m

3 stops

BOS

$1,065

Turkish Airlines

Oct 26

IAD

21h 30m

1 stop

KGL

Nov 6

KGL

24h 35m

2 stops

IAD

$1,070

American Airlines

Nov 2

IAD

34h 25m

1 stop

KGL

Nov 23

KGL

31h 05m

1 stop

IAD

$1,071

Qatar Airways

Aug 4

DFW

31h 55m

1 stop

KGL

Feb 2

KGL

25h 05m

1 stop

DFW

$1,073

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2:30 pm - 1:45 am

IAD

KGL

29h 15m

1 stop

2:35 am - 8:15 pm

KGL

IAD

24h 40m

2 stops

$998Turkish Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Tue, Nov 3

7:20 pm - 1:45 pm

ORD

KGL

35h 25m

1 stop

4:20 pm - 3:05 pm

KGL

ORD

29h 45m

1 stop

$1,004Qatar Airways

Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Sep 8

9:45 pm - 12:50 am

IAD

KGL

21h 05m

1 stop

2:40 am - 11:45 am

KGL

IAD

40h 05m

2 stops

$1,012Turkish Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Nov 9

9:45 pm - 12:55 am

IAD

KGL

21h 10m

1 stop

2:35 am - 11:45 am

KGL

IAD

40h 10m

2 stops

$1,038Turkish Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Nov 10

1:20 pm - 12:55 am

IAD

KGL

29h 35m

1 stop

1:50 am - 11:35 am

KGL

IAD

39h 45m

2 stops

$1,040Turkish Airlines

Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 30

10:00 pm - 6:55 am

BOS

KGL

26h 55m

1 stop

5:30 pm - 3:15 pm

KGL

BOS

27h 45m

2 stops

$1,043Qatar Airways

Wed, Jun 17 - Wed, Jun 24

11:00 am - 6:50 pm

DCA

KGL

25h 50m

2 stops

8:05 pm - 4:57 pm

KGL

DCA

26h 52m

3 stops

$1,165United Airlines

Sun, Aug 30 - Fri, Oct 2

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

4:00 pm - 6:50 pm

DFW

KGL

43h 50m

2 stops

8:05 pm - 1:35 pm

KGL

DFW

48h 30m

3 stops

$1,243Lufthansa

Fri, Sep 18 - Fri, Oct 9

3:55 pm - 1:45 pm

SFO

KGL

36h 50m

1 stop

11:20 pm - 1:35 pm

KGL

SFO

23h 15m

1 stop

$1,404RwandAir

Sun, Jun 21 - Mon, Jul 13

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Depart

Return

Price

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Washington, D.C.Kigali

IAD - KGL

IADKGL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/29

2:30 pm-1:45 am

1 stop29h 15m

Kigali Intl

Tue 11/3

2:35 am-8:15 pm

2 stops24h 40m

$998

ChicagoKigali

ORD - KGL

ORDKGL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/11

7:20 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop35h 25m

Kigali Intl

Tue 9/8

4:20 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop29h 45m

$1,004

Washington, D.C.Kigali

IAD - KGL

IADKGL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/10

9:45 pm-12:50 am

1 stop21h 05m

Kigali Intl

Mon 11/9

2:40 am-11:45 am

2 stops40h 05m

$1,012

Washington, D.C.Kigali

IAD - KGL

IADKGL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/9

9:45 pm-12:55 am

1 stop21h 10m

Kigali Intl

Tue 11/10

2:35 am-11:45 am

2 stops40h 10m

$1,038

Washington, D.C.Kigali

IAD - KGL

IADKGL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/2

1:20 pm-12:55 am

1 stop29h 35m

Kigali Intl

Wed 9/30

1:50 am-11:35 am

2 stops39h 45m

$1,040

BostonKigali

BOS - KGL

BOSKGL

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 6/17

10:00 pm-6:55 am

1 stop26h 55m

Kigali Intl

Wed 6/24

5:30 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops27h 45m

$1,043

Quickest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Kigali

DCA - KGL

DCAKGL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 8/30

11:00 am-6:50 pm

2 stops25h 50m

Kigali Intl

Fri 10/2

8:05 pm-4:57 pm

3 stops26h 52m

$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

DallasKigali

DFW - KGL

DFWKGL

Dallas/Fort Worth

Fri 9/18

4:00 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops43h 50m

Kigali Intl

Fri 10/9

8:05 pm-1:35 pm

3 stops48h 30m

$1,243

San FranciscoKigali

SFO - KGL

SFOKGL

San Francisco

Sun 6/21

3:55 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop36h 50m

Kigali Intl

Mon 7/13

11:20 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop23h 15m

$1,404

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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	$584
Best Round-Trip Price	$998
Fastest flight time	21h 10m

The best one-way flight price to Rwanda from United States in the last 72 hours is $584 (Chicago O'Hare 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 $998 (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Kigali Intl).

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The fastest flight to Rwanda from United States takes 21h 10m (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 46% 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.

Why use momondo?

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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