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 34h 15m on average. On the other hand, flying from Miami to Kigali Intl takes 23h 02m 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.

$442 Cheap Flights to Rwanda in 2025/26

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Recent flights found to popular cities in Rwanda

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Flights to Kigali

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Multiple Airlines

Apr 13

BOS

34h 20m

1 stop

KGL

Apr 22

KGL

29h 15m

1 stop

BOS

$802

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Turkish Airlines

Feb 25

DTW

22h 35m

1 stop

KGL

Mar 4

KGL

22h 30m

2 stops

DTW

$838

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Lufthansa

Feb 15

EWR

17h 45m

1 stop

KGL

Mar 3

KGL

23h 40m

2 stops

EWR

$843

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Qatar Airways

Jan 26

ATL

28h 20m

1 stop

KGL

Feb 13

KGL

30h 25m

1 stop

ATL

$847

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Multiple Airlines

Jan 28

ATL

34h 55m

1 stop

KGL

Feb 18

KGL

30h 25m

1 stop

ATL

$848

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Qatar Airways

Jan 27

ATL

35h 10m

1 stop

KGL

Feb 13

KGL

30h 25m

1 stop

ATL

$850

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Qatar Airways

Apr 15

BOS

34h 20m

1 stop

KGL

Apr 22

KGL

29h 15m

1 stop

BOS

$855

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Lufthansa

Jan 13

IAD

18h 35m

1 stop

KGL

Jan 28

KGL

25h 10m

2 stops

IAD

$857

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Multiple Airlines

Apr 15

ATL

36h 55m

1 stop

KGL

Apr 24

KGL

30h 10m

1 stop

ATL

$860

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 21

JFK

21h 10m

2 stops

KGL

Jan 31

KGL

23h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$861

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Qatar Airways

Feb 2

JFK

26h 55m

1 stop

KGL

Feb 11

KGL

23h 10m

1 stop

JFK

$865

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Turkish Airlines

Feb 23

JFK

29h 50m

1 stop

KGL

Mar 5

KGL

39h 30m

2 stops

JFK

$866

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Qatar Airways

Feb 4

JFK

51h 40m

2 stops

KME

Feb 8

KME

30h 40m

2 stops

JFK

$1,282

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10:00 pm - 2:20 pm

BOS

KGL

34h 20m1 stop

3:50 pm - 3:05 pm

KGL

BOS

29h 15m1 stop

$802Multiple Airlines

Mon, Apr 13 - Wed, Apr 22

8:05 pm - 1:40 am

DTW

KGL

22h 35m1 stop

2:40 am - 6:10 pm

KGL

DTW

22h 30m2 stops

$838Turkish Airlines

Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 4

7:35 pm - 6:55 am

ATL

KGL

28h 20m1 stop

3:50 pm - 3:15 pm

KGL

ATL

30h 25m1 stop

$847Qatar Airways

Mon, Jan 26 - Wed, Feb 11

7:35 pm - 1:45 pm

ATL

KGL

35h 10m1 stop

3:50 pm - 3:15 pm

KGL

ATL

30h 25m1 stop

$850Qatar Airways

Tue, Jan 27 - Wed, Feb 11

8:55 pm - 1:05 am

JFK

KGL

21h 10m2 stops

2:10 am - 6:55 pm

KGL

JFK

23h 45m2 stops

$861Ethiopian Air

Wed, Jan 21 - Sat, Jan 31

10:00 am - 4:45 pm

IAD

KGL

23h 45m1 stop

5:40 pm - 8:00 am

KGL

IAD

21h 20m2 stops

$884Ethiopian Air

Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 11

6:55 pm - 7:20 pm

EWR

KGL

17h 25m1 stop

8:25 pm - 1:30 pm

KGL

EWR

24h 05m2 stops

$915United Airlines

Tue, Jan 13 - Wed, Jan 21

5:35 pm - 6:50 pm

IAD

KGL

19h 15m1 stop

7:55 pm - 1:30 pm

KGL

IAD

23h 35m2 stops

$915United Airlines

Sun, May 17 - Wed, May 20

12:30 pm - 8:25 pm

DFW

KGL

23h 55m2 stops

9:30 pm - 9:43 pm

KGL

DFW

32h 13m3 stops

$933KLM

Tue, Jan 20 - Wed, Feb 18

2:35 pm - 8:25 pm

DCA

KGL

22h 50m2 stops

9:30 pm - 5:50 pm

KGL

DCA

27h 20m3 stops

$933KLM

Tue, Feb 10 - Wed, Feb 18

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

BostonKigali

BOS - KGL

BOSKGL

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 4/13

10:00 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop34h 20m

Kigali Intl

Wed 4/22

3:50 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop29h 15m

$802

DetroitKigali

DTW - KGL

DTWKGL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/25

8:05 pm-1:40 am

1 stop22h 35m

Kigali Intl

Wed 3/4

2:40 am-6:10 pm

2 stops22h 30m

$838

AtlantaKigali

ATL - KGL

ATLKGL

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 1/26

7:35 pm-6:55 am

1 stop28h 20m

Kigali Intl

Wed 2/11

3:50 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop30h 25m

$847

AtlantaKigali

ATL - KGL

ATLKGL

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 1/27

7:35 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop35h 10m

Kigali Intl

Wed 2/11

3:50 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop30h 25m

$850

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/21

8:55 pm-1:05 am

2 stops21h 10m

Kigali Intl

Sat 1/31

2:10 am-6:55 pm

2 stops23h 45m

$861

Washington, D.C.Kigali

IAD - KGL

IADKGL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/4

10:00 am-4:45 pm

1 stop23h 45m

Kigali Intl

Wed 2/11

5:40 pm-8:00 am

2 stops21h 20m

$884

NewarkKigali

EWR - KGL

EWRKGL

Newark

Tue 1/13

6:55 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop17h 25m

Kigali Intl

Wed 1/21

8:25 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops24h 05m

$915

Washington, D.C.Kigali

IAD - KGL

IADKGL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/17

5:35 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop19h 15m

Kigali Intl

Wed 5/20

7:55 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops23h 35m

$915

DallasKigali

DFW - KGL

DFWKGL

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 1/20

12:30 pm-8:25 pm

2 stops23h 55m

Kigali Intl

Wed 2/18

9:30 pm-9:43 pm

3 stops32h 13m

$933

Washington, D.C.Kigali

DCA - KGL

DCAKGL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 2/10

2:35 pm-8:25 pm

2 stops22h 50m

Kigali Intl

Wed 2/18

9:30 pm-5:50 pm

3 stops27h 20m

$933

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Rwanda flights insights and trends

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What airlines fly to Rwanda?

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air 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 30% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Rwanda. Keep in mind that there are 10 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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Kigali

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Summary info about Rwanda flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$442
Best Round-Trip Price	$802
Fastest flight time	19h 20m

The best one-way flight price to Rwanda from United States in the last 72 hours is $442 (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 $802 (Boston Logan Intl to Kigali Intl).

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The fastest flight to Rwanda from United States takes 19h 20m (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 $298 with Ethiopian Air.

What airlines fly to Rwanda?

Of the 10 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 38% 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.

What is the best day of the week to fly to Rwanda?

The best day to take a flight to Rwanda is on Wednesday, followed by Sunday. Wednesday and Sunday tend to have the lowest flight prices to Rwanda. If your travel dates are flexible, then try to avoid booking on a Friday, which is known for being the most expensive day of the week to fly to Rwanda.

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 12 as of December 2025.

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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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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