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 24h 40m on average. On the other hand, flying from Miami to Kigali Intl takes 22h 55m 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

Apr 15

ATL

36h 55m

1 stop

KGL

Apr 29

KGL

30h 10m

1 stop

ATL

$849

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Brussels Airlines

Feb 6

JFK

18h 15m

1 stop

KGL

Feb 12

KGL

23h 30m

2 stops

JFK

$852

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 20

JFK

21h 10m

2 stops

KGL

Feb 16

KGL

23h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$860

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Qatar Airways

Mar 25

JFK

30h 10m

1 stop

KGL

Apr 6

KGL

23h 00m

1 stop

JFK

$865

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Brussels Airlines

Jan 21

EWR

17h 45m

1 stop

KGL

Feb 2

KGL

23h 40m

2 stops

EWR

$867

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Qatar Airways

Feb 23

JFK

33h 30m

1 stop

KGL

Mar 6

KGL

23h 10m

1 stop

JFK

$868

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Qatar Airways

Jan 22

JFK

20h 10m

1 stop

KGL

Feb 2

KGL

23h 10m

1 stop

JFK

$869

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Qatar Airways

Feb 23

IAD

34h 25m

1 stop

KGL

Mar 6

KGL

31h 05m

1 stop

IAD

$871

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Brussels Airlines

Feb 23

JFK

18h 15m

1 stop

KGL

Mar 6

KGL

23h 30m

2 stops

JFK

$872

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Ethiopian Air

Feb 6

JFK

21h 10m

2 stops

KGL

Feb 11

KGL

23h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$873

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Ethiopian Air

Feb 4

ATL

17h 20m

1 stop

KGL

Mar 3

KGL

21h 20m

2 stops

ATL

$875

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 21

JFK

21h 10m

2 stops

KGL

Feb 1

KGL

23h 45m

2 stops

JFK

$878

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RwandAir

Mar 20

JFK

38h 20m

2 stops

KME

Mar 24

KME

30h 40m

2 stops

JFK

$1,556

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RwandAir

Mar 20

JFK

38h 20m

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KME

Mar 24

KME

30h 40m

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JFK

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7:25 pm - 2:20 pm

ATL

KGL

36h 55m1 stop

3:50 pm - 4:00 pm

KGL

ATL

30h 10m1 stop

$849Qatar Airways

Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 29

6:25 pm - 7:40 pm

JFK

KGL

18h 15m1 stop

8:50 pm - 1:20 pm

KGL

JFK

23h 30m2 stops

$852Brussels Airlines

Fri, Feb 6 - Thu, Feb 12

8:55 pm - 1:05 am

JFK

KGL

21h 10m2 stops

2:10 am - 6:55 pm

KGL

JFK

23h 45m2 stops

$860Ethiopian Air

Tue, Jan 20 - Mon, Feb 16

1:20 am - 1:30 pm

JFK

KGL

30h 10m1 stop

3:50 pm - 8:50 am

KGL

JFK

23h 00m1 stop

$865Qatar Airways

Wed, Mar 25 - Mon, Apr 6

8:55 pm - 1:05 am

JFK

KGL

21h 10m2 stops

2:10 am - 6:55 pm

KGL

JFK

23h 45m2 stops

$873Ethiopian Air

Fri, Feb 6 - Wed, Feb 11

8:25 pm - 1:45 am

DFW

KGL

21h 20m1 stop

2:40 am - 7:40 pm

KGL

DFW

24h 00m2 stops

$882Turkish Airlines

Sun, Mar 1 - Wed, Mar 11

9:15 pm - 1:40 am

IAD

KGL

21h 25m1 stop

2:35 am - 7:20 pm

KGL

IAD

23h 45m2 stops

$884Turkish Airlines

Mon, Feb 23 - Thu, Mar 5

6:55 pm - 7:40 pm

EWR

KGL

17h 45m1 stop

8:50 pm - 1:30 pm

KGL

EWR

23h 40m2 stops

$909United Airlines

Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Feb 2

5:55 pm - 7:40 pm

ORD

KGL

18h 45m1 stop

8:50 pm - 1:10 pm

KGL

ORD

23h 20m2 stops

$909United Airlines

Wed, Mar 11 - Thu, Mar 19

6:00 pm - 8:25 pm

LGA

KGL

19h 25m2 stops

9:30 pm - 4:30 pm

KGL

LGA

26h 00m3 stops

$932KLM

Fri, Jan 23 - Sat, Jan 31

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

AtlantaKigali

ATL - KGL

ATLKGL

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 4/15

7:25 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop36h 55m

Kigali Intl

Wed 4/29

3:50 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop30h 10m

$849

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 2/6

6:25 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop18h 15m

Kigali Intl

Thu 2/12

8:50 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops23h 30m

$852

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/20

8:55 pm-1:05 am

2 stops21h 10m

Kigali Intl

Mon 2/16

2:10 am-6:55 pm

2 stops23h 45m

$860

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/25

1:20 am-1:30 pm

1 stop30h 10m

Kigali Intl

Mon 4/6

3:50 pm-8:50 am

1 stop23h 00m

$865

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 2/6

8:55 pm-1:05 am

2 stops21h 10m

Kigali Intl

Wed 2/11

2:10 am-6:55 pm

2 stops23h 45m

$873

DallasKigali

DFW - KGL

DFWKGL

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sun 3/1

8:25 pm-1:45 am

1 stop21h 20m

Kigali Intl

Wed 3/11

2:40 am-7:40 pm

2 stops24h 00m

$882

Washington, D.C.Kigali

IAD - KGL

IADKGL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/23

9:15 pm-1:40 am

1 stop21h 25m

Kigali Intl

Thu 3/5

2:35 am-7:20 pm

2 stops23h 45m

$884

NewarkKigali

EWR - KGL

EWRKGL

Newark

Thu 1/22

6:55 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop17h 45m

Kigali Intl

Mon 2/2

8:50 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops23h 40m

$909

ChicagoKigali

ORD - KGL

ORDKGL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/11

5:55 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Kigali Intl

Thu 3/19

8:50 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops23h 20m

$909

New YorkKigali

LGA - KGL

LGAKGL

New York LaGuardia

Fri 1/23

6:00 pm-8:25 pm

2 stops19h 25m

Kigali Intl

Sat 1/31

9:30 pm-4:30 pm

3 stops26h 00m

$932

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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 28% 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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Cheap Rwanda flight deals and tips

Summary info about Rwanda flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$464
Best Round-Trip Price	$849
Fastest flight time	30h 35m

The best one-way flight price to Rwanda from United States in the last 72 hours is $464 (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 $849 (Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson to Kigali Intl).

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The fastest flight to Rwanda from United States takes 30h 35m (Dallas/Fort Worth 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 $59 with RwandAir, $245 with Kenya Airways, and $313 with Ethiopian Air.

What airlines fly to Rwanda?

Of the 11 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 36% 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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