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 25m on average. On the other hand, flying from San Francisco to Kigali Intl takes 25h 45m 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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Kenya Airways

Sep 9

JFK

28h 50m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 14

KGL

17h 35m

1 stop

JFK

$906

Qatar Airways

Sep 15

DFW

31h 55m

1 stop

KGL

Oct 14

KGL

41h 30m

1 stop

DFW

$962

Qatar Airways

Oct 6

BOS

26h 00m

2 stops

KGL

Nov 11

KGL

22h 00m

1 stop

BOS

$967

Turkish Airlines

Sep 8

IAD

29h 35m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 28

KGL

24h 00m

2 stops

IAD

$999

Qatar Airways

Oct 6

BOS

26h 00m

2 stops

KGL

Nov 11

KGL

22h 00m

1 stop

BOS

$1,001

Qatar Airways

Aug 10

ORD

28h 35m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 15

KGL

29h 45m

1 stop

ORD

$1,003

Qatar Airways

Aug 11

ORD

35h 25m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 8

KGL

29h 45m

1 stop

ORD

$1,005

Qatar Airways

Jul 26

DFW

31h 55m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 5

KGL

24h 30m

1 stop

DFW

$1,008

Kenya Airways

May 11

JFK

28h 50m

1 stop

KGL

May 19

KGL

17h 35m

1 stop

JFK

$1,014

Qatar Airways

Oct 6

BOS

26h 00m

2 stops

KGL

Nov 14

KGL

29h 00m

1 stop

BOS

$1,016

Turkish Airlines

Oct 13

IAD

29h 35m

1 stop

KGL

Oct 19

KGL

39h 45m

2 stops

IAD

$1,022

Qatar Airways

Sep 1

DFW

31h 55m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 25

KGL

52h 55m

3 stops

DFW

$1,025

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1:45 pm - 8:00 am

JFK

KGL

36h 15m

1 stop

3:40 am - 7:35 am

KGL

JFK

33h 55m

1 stop

$906Kenya Airways

Wed, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 12

10:00 pm - 6:00 am

BOS

KGL

26h 00m

2 stops

11:20 pm - 2:20 pm

KGL

BOS

22h 00m

1 stop

$967Qatar Airways

Tue, Oct 6 - Wed, Nov 11

1:20 pm - 12:55 am

IAD

KGL

29h 35m

1 stop

1:50 am - 7:50 pm

KGL

IAD

24h 00m

2 stops

$999Turkish Airlines

Tue, Sep 8 - Mon, Sep 28

1:20 pm - 12:55 am

IAD

KGL

29h 35m

1 stop

1:50 am - 11:35 am

KGL

IAD

39h 45m

2 stops

$1,022Turkish Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Mon, Oct 19

9:45 pm - 1:05 am

EWR

KGL

21h 20m

2 stops

2:10 am - 7:45 pm

KGL

EWR

23h 35m

2 stops

$1,125Ethiopian Air

Sun, May 10 - Sat, May 16

9:45 pm - 1:05 am

EWR

KGL

21h 20m

2 stops

2:10 am - 7:45 pm

KGL

EWR

23h 35m

2 stops

$1,146Ethiopian Air

Tue, May 12 - Wed, May 20

9:35 am - 6:50 pm

EWR

KGL

27h 15m

2 stops

8:05 pm - 1:10 pm

KGL

EWR

23h 05m

2 stops

$1,149Brussels Airlines

Tue, May 19 - Mon, May 25

5:35 pm - 6:50 pm

IAD

KGL

19h 15m

1 stop

8:05 pm - 1:30 pm

KGL

IAD

23h 25m

2 stops

$1,150Brussels Airlines

Sat, Sep 5 - Tue, Sep 29

6:15 am - 6:50 pm

IAD

KGL

30h 35m

2 stops

8:05 pm - 1:30 pm

KGL

IAD

23h 25m

2 stops

$1,155United Airlines

Sun, Sep 6 - Tue, Sep 29

6:00 am - 6:50 pm

DCA

KGL

30h 50m

2 stops

8:05 pm - 4:57 pm

KGL

DCA

26h 52m

3 stops

$1,165United Airlines

Sun, Sep 6 - Thu, Oct 1

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/9

1:45 pm-8:00 am

1 stop36h 15m

Kigali Intl

Sat 9/12

3:40 am-7:35 am

1 stop33h 55m

$906

BostonKigali

BOS - KGL

BOSKGL

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 10/6

10:00 pm-6:00 am

2 stops26h 00m

Kigali Intl

Wed 11/11

11:20 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop22h 00m

$967

Washington, D.C.Kigali

IAD - KGL

IADKGL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/8

1:20 pm-12:55 am

1 stop29h 35m

Kigali Intl

Mon 9/28

1:50 am-7:50 pm

2 stops24h 00m

$999

Washington, D.C.Kigali

IAD - KGL

IADKGL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/13

1:20 pm-12:55 am

1 stop29h 35m

Kigali Intl

Mon 10/19

1:50 am-11:35 am

2 stops39h 45m

$1,022

NewarkKigali

EWR - KGL

EWRKGL

Newark

Sun 5/10

9:45 pm-1:05 am

2 stops21h 20m

Kigali Intl

Sat 5/16

2:10 am-7:45 pm

2 stops23h 35m

$1,125

NewarkKigali

EWR - KGL

EWRKGL

Newark

Tue 5/12

9:45 pm-1:05 am

2 stops21h 20m

Kigali Intl

Wed 5/20

2:10 am-7:45 pm

2 stops23h 35m

$1,146

NewarkKigali

EWR - KGL

EWRKGL

Newark

Tue 5/19

9:35 am-6:50 pm

2 stops27h 15m

Kigali Intl

Mon 5/25

8:05 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops23h 05m

$1,149

Quickest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Kigali

IAD - KGL

IADKGL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/5

5:35 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop19h 15m

Kigali Intl

Tue 9/29

8:05 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops23h 25m

$1,150

Washington, D.C.Kigali

IAD - KGL

IADKGL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 9/6

6:15 am-6:50 pm

2 stops30h 35m

Kigali Intl

Tue 9/29

8:05 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops23h 25m

$1,155

Washington, D.C.Kigali

DCA - KGL

DCAKGL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 9/6

6:00 am-6:50 pm

2 stops30h 50m

Kigali Intl

Thu 10/1

8:05 pm-4:57 pm

3 stops26h 52m

$1,165

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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 35% 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.

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Summary info about Rwanda flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$544
Best Round-Trip Price	$906
Fastest flight time	19h 15m

The best one-way flight price to Rwanda from United States in the last 72 hours is $544 (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 $906 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Kigali Intl).

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The fastest flight to Rwanda from United States takes 19h 15m (New York John F Kennedy 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 April 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?

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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