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 20m on average. On the other hand, flying from San Francisco to Kigali Intl takes 27h 50m 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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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

Qatar Airways

Oct 6

BOS

26h 00m

2 stops

KGL

Nov 11

KGL

22h 00m

1 stop

BOS

$978

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 15

KGL

29h 45m

1 stop

ORD

$1,005

Qatar Airways

Aug 10

ORD

28h 35m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 14

KGL

22h 45m

1 stop

ORD

$1,011

Qatar Airways

Aug 11

ORD

35h 25m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 15

KGL

29h 45m

1 stop

ORD

$1,013

Qatar Airways

Oct 6

BOS

26h 00m

2 stops

KGL

Nov 14

KGL

29h 00m

1 stop

BOS

$1,015

Turkish Airlines

Aug 18

IAD

21h 10m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 22

KGL

24h 00m

2 stops

IAD

$1,022

Qatar Airways

Aug 27

DFW

31h 55m

1 stop

KGL

Oct 1

KGL

29h 45m

2 stops

DFW

$1,025

Qatar Airways

Aug 27

DFW

31h 55m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 30

KGL

46h 15m

3 stops

DFW

$1,030

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1:45 pm - 12:35 am

JFK

KGL

28h 50m

1 stop

8:00 pm - 7:35 am

KGL

JFK

17h 35m

1 stop

$954Kenya Airways

Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Sep 24

10:50 pm - 1:45 pm

DFW

KGL

31h 55m

1 stop

11:20 pm - 9:50 am

KGL

DFW

41h 30m

1 stop

$962Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Oct 14

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

9:45 pm - 12:55 am

IAD

KGL

21h 10m

1 stop

1:50 am - 7:50 pm

KGL

IAD

24h 00m

2 stops

$1,022Turkish Airlines

Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Sep 22

9:50 pm - 12:55 am

BOS

KGL

21h 05m

1 stop

1:50 am - 7:55 pm

KGL

BOS

24h 05m

2 stops

$1,068Turkish Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 28

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 - Wed, May 13

6:20 pm - 6:50 pm

EWR

KGL

18h 30m

1 stop

8:05 pm - 1:05 pm

KGL

EWR

23h 00m

2 stops

$1,316Brussels Airlines

Wed, May 6 - Mon, May 18

6:20 pm - 6:50 pm

EWR

KGL

18h 30m

1 stop

8:05 pm - 1:05 pm

KGL

EWR

23h 00m

2 stops

$1,317Brussels Airlines

Wed, May 6 - Mon, May 18

6:20 pm - 6:50 pm

EWR

KGL

18h 30m

1 stop

8:05 pm - 1:05 pm

KGL

EWR

23h 00m

2 stops

$1,335United Airlines

Wed, May 6 - Mon, May 18

6:10 am - 6:50 pm

EWR

KGL

30h 40m

2 stops

8:05 pm - 1:05 pm

KGL

EWR

23h 00m

2 stops

$1,339United Airlines

Wed, May 6 - Mon, May 18

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 8/20

1:45 pm-12:35 am

1 stop28h 50m

Kigali Intl

Thu 9/24

8:00 pm-7:35 am

1 stop17h 35m

$954

DallasKigali

DFW - KGL

DFWKGL

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 9/15

10:50 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop31h 55m

Kigali Intl

Wed 10/14

11:20 pm-9:50 am

1 stop41h 30m

$962

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 8/18

9:45 pm-12:55 am

1 stop21h 10m

Kigali Intl

Tue 9/22

1:50 am-7:50 pm

2 stops24h 00m

$1,022

BostonKigali

BOS - KGL

BOSKGL

Boston Logan Intl

Mon 9/14

9:50 pm-12:55 am

1 stop21h 05m

Kigali Intl

Mon 9/28

1:50 am-7:55 pm

2 stops24h 05m

$1,068

NewarkKigali

EWR - KGL

EWRKGL

Newark

Sun 5/10

9:45 pm-1:05 am

2 stops21h 20m

Kigali Intl

Wed 5/13

2:10 am-7:45 pm

2 stops23h 35m

$1,125

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NewarkKigali

EWR - KGL

EWRKGL

Newark

Wed 5/6

6:20 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop18h 30m

Kigali Intl

Mon 5/18

8:05 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops23h 00m

$1,316

NewarkKigali

EWR - KGL

EWRKGL

Newark

Wed 5/6

6:20 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop18h 30m

Kigali Intl

Mon 5/18

8:05 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops23h 00m

$1,317

NewarkKigali

EWR - KGL

EWRKGL

Newark

Wed 5/6

6:20 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop18h 30m

Kigali Intl

Mon 5/18

8:05 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops23h 00m

$1,335

NewarkKigali

EWR - KGL

EWRKGL

Newark

Wed 5/6

6:10 am-6:50 pm

2 stops30h 40m

Kigali Intl

Mon 5/18

8:05 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops23h 00m

$1,339

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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 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	$496
Best Round-Trip Price	$954
Fastest flight time	19h 15m

The best one-way flight price to Rwanda from United States in the last 72 hours is $496 (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 $954 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Kigali Intl).

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The fastest flight to Rwanda from United States takes 19h 15m (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 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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