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 30m on average. On the other hand, flying from San Francisco to Kigali Intl takes 25h 40m 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

Aug 31

JFK

23h 35m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 15

KGL

28h 50m

1 stop

JFK

$939

Qatar Airways

Sep 9

BOS

26h 00m

2 stops

KGL

Jan 20

KGL

22h 00m

1 stop

BOS

$949

Kenya Airways

Aug 20

JFK

36h 15m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 24

KGL

17h 35m

1 stop

JFK

$954

Qatar Airways

Sep 9

BOS

26h 00m

3 stops

KGL

Jan 20

KGL

22h 00m

1 stop

BOS

$957

Qatar Airways

Aug 31

JFK

23h 35m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 15

KGL

32h 40m

2 stops

JFK

$965

Qatar Airways

Oct 8

DFW

31h 55m

1 stop

KGL

Oct 29

KGL

25h 05m

1 stop

DFW

$970

Turkish Airlines

Oct 1

DTW

22h 05m

1 stop

KGL

Oct 14

KGL

22h 55m

2 stops

DTW

$1,000

Turkish Airlines

Oct 1

DFW

20h 25m

1 stop

KGL

Oct 10

KGL

41h 55m

2 stops

DFW

$1,001

RwandAir

Sep 23

JFK

20h 25m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 29

KGL

22h 40m

1 stop

JFK

$1,022

Turkish Airlines

Aug 31

ATL

21h 05m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 10

KGL

41h 10m

2 stops

ATL

$1,034

Qatar Airways

Oct 8

DFW

39h 40m

2 stops

KGL

Oct 29

KGL

30h 50m

1 stop

DFW

$1,036

Qatar Airways

Aug 19

JFK

23h 35m

1 stop

KGL

Sep 24

KGL

27h 40m

2 stops

JFK

$1,040

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1:20 am - 6:55 am

JFK

KGL

23h 35m

1 stop

4:20 pm - 3:10 pm

KGL

JFK

28h 50m

1 stop

$939Qatar Airways

Mon, Aug 31 - Tue, Sep 15

10:00 pm - 6:00 am

BOS

KGL

26h 00m

2 stops

11:20 pm - 2:20 pm

KGL

BOS

22h 00m

1 stop

$949Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Jan 20

1:45 pm - 8:00 am

JFK

KGL

36h 15m

1 stop

8:00 pm - 7:35 am

KGL

JFK

17h 35m

1 stop

$954Kenya Airways

Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Sep 24

8:50 pm - 12:55 am

DTW

KGL

22h 05m

1 stop

1:50 am - 6:45 pm

KGL

DTW

22h 55m

2 stops

$1,000Turkish Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 14

9:30 pm - 12:55 am

DFW

KGL

20h 25m

1 stop

1:50 am - 12:45 pm

KGL

DFW

41h 55m

2 stops

$1,001Turkish Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 10

10:08 am - 6:50 pm

IAD

KGL

26h 42m

2 stops

8:05 pm - 2:20 pm

KGL

IAD

24h 15m

2 stops

$1,135United Airlines

Sun, May 3 - Fri, May 8

1:10 pm - 6:50 pm

IAD

KGL

23h 40m

2 stops

8:05 pm - 7:28 pm

KGL

IAD

29h 23m

3 stops

$1,145United Airlines

Sun, May 3 - Fri, May 8

7:44 pm - 6:50 pm

DTW

KGL

41h 06m

2 stops

8:05 pm - 1:55 pm

KGL

DTW

23h 50m

3 stops

$1,201Lufthansa

Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 15

10:05 am - 6:50 pm

DTW

KGL

50h 45m

3 stops

8:05 pm - 1:55 pm

KGL

DTW

23h 50m

3 stops

$1,209Lufthansa

Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 15

6:00 am - 9:50 am

EWR

KGL

21h 50m

2 stops

5:40 pm - 7:45 pm

KGL

EWR

32h 05m

2 stops

$1,243Ethiopian Air

Tue, May 26 - Mon, Jun 22

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 8/31

1:20 am-6:55 am

1 stop23h 35m

Kigali Intl

Tue 9/15

4:20 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop28h 50m

$939

BostonKigali

BOS - KGL

BOSKGL

Boston Logan Intl

Wed 9/9

10:00 pm-6:00 am

2 stops26h 00m

Kigali Intl

Wed 1/20

11:20 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop22h 00m

$949

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 8/20

1:45 pm-8:00 am

1 stop36h 15m

Kigali Intl

Thu 9/24

8:00 pm-7:35 am

1 stop17h 35m

$954

Quickest round-trip

DetroitKigali

DTW - KGL

DTWKGL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/1

8:50 pm-12:55 am

1 stop22h 05m

Kigali Intl

Wed 10/14

1:50 am-6:45 pm

2 stops22h 55m

$1,000

DallasKigali

DFW - KGL

DFWKGL

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 10/1

9:30 pm-12:55 am

1 stop20h 25m

Kigali Intl

Sat 10/10

1:50 am-12:45 pm

2 stops41h 55m

$1,001

Washington, D.C.Kigali

IAD - KGL

IADKGL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/3

10:08 am-6:50 pm

2 stops26h 42m

Kigali Intl

Fri 5/8

8:05 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops24h 15m

$1,135

Washington, D.C.Kigali

IAD - KGL

IADKGL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/3

1:10 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops23h 40m

Kigali Intl

Fri 5/8

8:05 pm-7:28 pm

3 stops29h 23m

$1,145

DetroitKigali

DTW - KGL

DTWKGL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/1

7:44 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops41h 06m

Kigali Intl

Thu 10/15

8:05 pm-1:55 pm

3 stops23h 50m

$1,201

DetroitKigali

DTW - KGL

DTWKGL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/1

10:05 am-6:50 pm

3 stops50h 45m

Kigali Intl

Thu 10/15

8:05 pm-1:55 pm

3 stops23h 50m

$1,209

NewarkKigali

EWR - KGL

EWRKGL

Newark

Tue 5/26

6:00 am-9:50 am

2 stops21h 50m

Kigali Intl

Mon 6/22

5:40 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops32h 05m

$1,243

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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	$939
Fastest flight time	20h 30m

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 $939 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Kigali Intl).

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The fastest flight to Rwanda from United States takes 20h 30m (New York LaGuardia 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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