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 26h 30m 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

Apr 7

BOS

33h 45m

1 stop

KGL

Apr 28

KGL

28h 45m

1 stop

BOS

$804

Turkish Airlines

Feb 16

IAD

21h 25m

1 stop

KGL

Feb 18

KGL

23h 40m

2 stops

IAD

$814

Qatar Airways

Feb 18

BOS

27h 15m

1 stop

KGL

Mar 25

KGL

29h 05m

1 stop

BOS

$817

Qatar Airways

Feb 20

BOS

27h 15m

1 stop

KGL

Mar 16

KGL

21h 35m

1 stop

BOS

$821

Ethiopian Air

Feb 22

JFK

21h 10m

2 stops

KGL

Mar 1

KGL

23h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$841

Qatar Airways

May 1

BOS

26h 55m

1 stop

KGL

May 8

KGL

29h 05m

1 stop

BOS

$841

Qatar Airways

Feb 2

ATL

28h 20m

1 stop

KGL

Feb 17

KGL

29h 55m

1 stop

ATL

$843

Qatar Airways

Apr 21

BOS

33h 45m

1 stop

KGL

May 9

KGL

28h 45m

1 stop

BOS

$844

Multiple Airlines

May 1

BOS

26h 55m

1 stop

KGL

May 8

KGL

29h 05m

1 stop

BOS

$845

Ethiopian Air

Feb 17

JFK

21h 10m

2 stops

KGL

Feb 23

KGL

23h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$862

Multiple Airlines

Mar 14

BOS

33h 50m

1 stop

KGL

Mar 22

KGL

29h 05m

1 stop

BOS

$863

Multiple Airlines

Feb 18

JFK

20h 25m

1 stop

KGL

Mar 4

KGL

23h 10m

1 stop

JFK

$864

Flights to Cyangugu

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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 - 1:45 pm

BOS

KGL

33h 45m

1 stop

4:20 pm - 3:05 pm

KGL

BOS

28h 45m

1 stop

$804Qatar Airways

Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 28

9:15 pm - 1:40 am

IAD

KGL

21h 25m

1 stop

2:40 am - 7:20 pm

KGL

IAD

23h 40m

2 stops

$814Turkish Airlines

Mon, Feb 16 - Wed, Feb 18

8:55 pm - 1:05 am

JFK

KGL

21h 10m

2 stops

2:10 am - 6:55 pm

KGL

JFK

23h 45m

2 stops

$841Ethiopian Air

Sun, Feb 22 - Sun, Mar 1

8:55 pm - 1:05 am

JFK

KGL

21h 10m

2 stops

2:10 am - 6:55 pm

KGL

JFK

23h 45m

2 stops

$862Ethiopian Air

Tue, Feb 17 - Mon, Feb 23

7:25 pm - 7:40 pm

JFK

KGL

18h 15m

1 stop

8:05 pm - 1:00 pm

KGL

JFK

22h 55m

2 stops

$897Brussels Airlines

Mon, Mar 9 - Mon, Mar 30

5:35 pm - 6:50 pm

IAD

KGL

19h 15m

1 stop

8:05 pm - 1:30 pm

KGL

IAD

23h 25m

2 stops

$906Brussels Airlines

Sun, May 10 - Sat, May 23

6:15 am - 6:50 pm

IAD

KGL

30h 35m

2 stops

8:05 pm - 2:20 pm

KGL

IAD

24h 15m

2 stops

$914United Airlines

Sun, May 10 - Sat, May 23

8:00 am - 7:20 pm

EWR

KGL

29h 20m

2 stops

8:05 pm - 1:05 pm

KGL

EWR

23h 00m

2 stops

$915United Airlines

Tue, Mar 10 - Thu, Apr 16

4:45 pm - 7:30 pm

LAX

KGL

41h 45m

1 stop

8:35 pm - 2:45 pm

KGL

LAX

27h 10m

2 stops

$918KLM

Mon, Mar 30 - Wed, Jun 10

9:00 am - 7:30 pm

LAX

KGL

25h 30m

2 stops

8:35 pm - 11:50 am

KGL

LAX

24h 15m

2 stops

$922KLM

Tue, Mar 31 - Wed, Jun 10

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

BostonKigali

BOS - KGL

BOSKGL

Boston Logan Intl

Tue 4/7

10:00 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop33h 45m

Kigali Intl

Tue 4/28

4:20 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop28h 45m

$804

Washington, D.C.Kigali

IAD - KGL

IADKGL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/16

9:15 pm-1:40 am

1 stop21h 25m

Kigali Intl

Wed 2/18

2:40 am-7:20 pm

2 stops23h 40m

$814

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

Sun 3/1

2:10 am-6:55 pm

2 stops23h 45m

$841

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/17

8:55 pm-1:05 am

2 stops21h 10m

Kigali Intl

Mon 2/23

2:10 am-6:55 pm

2 stops23h 45m

$862

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/9

7:25 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop18h 15m

Kigali Intl

Mon 3/30

8:05 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops22h 55m

$897

Washington, D.C.Kigali

IAD - KGL

IADKGL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/10

5:35 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop19h 15m

Kigali Intl

Sat 5/23

8:05 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops23h 25m

$906

Washington, D.C.Kigali

IAD - KGL

IADKGL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/10

6:15 am-6:50 pm

2 stops30h 35m

Kigali Intl

Sat 5/23

8:05 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops24h 15m

$914

NewarkKigali

EWR - KGL

EWRKGL

Newark

Tue 3/10

8:00 am-7:20 pm

2 stops29h 20m

Kigali Intl

Thu 4/16

8:05 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops23h 00m

$915

Los AngelesKigali

LAX - KGL

LAXKGL

Los Angeles

Mon 3/30

4:45 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop41h 45m

Kigali Intl

Wed 6/10

8:35 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops27h 10m

$918

Los AngelesKigali

LAX - KGL

LAXKGL

Los Angeles

Tue 3/31

9:00 am-7:30 pm

2 stops25h 30m

Kigali Intl

Wed 6/10

8:35 pm-11:50 am

2 stops24h 15m

$922

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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	$422
Best Round-Trip Price	$804
Fastest flight time	27h 50m

The best one-way flight price to Rwanda from United States in the last 72 hours is $422 (Boston Logan 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 $804 (Boston Logan Intl to Kigali Intl).

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The fastest flight to Rwanda from United States takes 27h 50m (Washington, D.C. Dulles 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 United Airlines happen to be the most favored based on our user data. Qatar Airways is the most popular among the three airlines, with 41% 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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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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