What is the cheapest airline that flies from United States to Kigali Intl?

Qatar Airways, American Airlines, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from United States to Kigali Intl

How long does it take to fly to Kigali?

Flight times from United States to Kigali vary, but if you’re flying out of New York and flying into Kigali (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 18h 40m on average. Another popular route from United States to Kigali is flying from Boston to Kigali, which will take roughly 19h 05m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

What airlines fly to Kigali?

Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Kigali from United States according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 32% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Kigali. Keep in mind that there are 11 different airlines that fly to Kigali on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Prices for flights from United States to Kigali Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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As of May 2026, there are 11 operators available to choose from for flights from United States to Kigali Intl Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from United States to Kigali Intl Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from United States to Kigali Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Kigali Intl Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Kigali Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Kigali Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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1:45 pm - 8:00 am

JFK

KGL

36h 15m

1 stop

3:40 am - 7:35 am

KGL

JFK

33h 55m

1 stop

$898Kenya Airways

Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 17

1:45 pm - 8:00 am

JFK

KGL

36h 15m

1 stop

3:40 am - 7:35 am

KGL

JFK

33h 55m

1 stop

$918Kenya Airways

Fri, Oct 16 - Wed, Oct 28

6:30 pm - 8:20 pm

JFK

KGL

18h 50m

1 stop

9:25 pm - 3:00 pm

KGL

JFK

24h 35m

2 stops

$974Delta

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15

1:20 am - 6:55 am

JFK

KGL

23h 35m

1 stop

1:00 am - 10:30 pm

KGL

JFK

27h 30m

3 stops

$982Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 9 - Thu, Sep 17

11:20 am - 9:30 pm

JFK

KGL

28h 10m

2 stops

4:20 pm - 4:00 pm

KGL

JFK

29h 40m

1 stop

$988Qatar Airways

Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 29

6:00 pm - 6:50 pm

ORD

KGL

17h 50m

1 stop

8:05 pm - 9:54 pm

KGL

ORD

32h 49m

2 stops

$1,157Lufthansa

Fri, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 28

6:35 pm - 6:50 pm

EWR

KGL

18h 15m

1 stop

8:50 pm - 8:29 pm

KGL

EWR

29h 39m

3 stops

$1,160United Airlines

Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 26

3:30 pm - 6:50 pm

DCA

KGL

21h 20m

2 stops

8:50 pm - 10:26 pm

KGL

DCA

31h 36m

3 stops

$1,164United Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 26

6:00 pm - 6:50 pm

ORD

KGL

17h 50m

1 stop

7:55 pm - 7:55 pm

KGL

ORD

31h 00m

3 stops

$1,198Lufthansa

Thu, Sep 17 - Sun, Sep 27

9:45 pm - 1:05 am

EWR

KGL

21h 20m

2 stops

5:40 pm - 8:10 pm

KGL

EWR

32h 30m

2 stops

$1,299Ethiopian Air

Thu, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 28

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Air Canada

Oct 12

EWR6:00 amNewark

30h 50m

2 stops

KGL6:50 pmKigali Intl

Oct 27

KGL8:50 pmKigali Intl

45h 49m

3 stops

EWR12:39 pmNewark

$1,156

Air Canada

Nov 13

IAD9:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

26h 45m

2 stops

KGL7:40 pmKigali Intl

Nov 24

KGL8:50 pmKigali Intl

30h 33m

3 stops

IAD8:23 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,157

Kenya Airways flights from United States to Kigali

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Kenya Airways

Sep 10

JFK1:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

36h 15m

1 stop

KGL8:00 amKigali Intl

Sep 17

KGL3:40 amKigali Intl

33h 55m

1 stop

JFK7:35 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$898

Kenya Airways

Oct 16

JFK1:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

36h 15m

1 stop

KGL8:00 amKigali Intl

Oct 28

KGL3:40 amKigali Intl

33h 55m

1 stop

JFK7:35 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$918

Kenya Airways

Oct 12

JFK1:45 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

28h 50m

1 stop

KGL12:35 amKigali Intl

Oct 26

KGL8:50 amKigali Intl

28h 45m

1 stop

JFK7:35 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,009

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JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/10

1:45 pm-8:00 am

1 stop36h 15m

Kigali Intl

Thu 9/17

3:40 am-7:35 am

1 stop33h 55m

$898

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/16

1:45 pm-8:00 am

1 stop36h 15m

Kigali Intl

Wed 10/28

3:40 am-7:35 am

1 stop33h 55m

$918

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New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/8

6:30 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop18h 50m

Kigali Intl

Sun 11/15

9:25 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops24h 35m

$974

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/9

1:20 am-6:55 am

1 stop23h 35m

Kigali Intl

Thu 9/17

1:00 am-10:30 pm

3 stops27h 30m

$982

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 10/15

11:20 am-9:30 pm

2 stops28h 10m

Kigali Intl

Thu 10/29

4:20 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop29h 40m

$988

ChicagoKigali

ORD - KGL

ORDKGL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/18

6:00 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop17h 50m

Kigali Intl

Mon 9/28

8:05 pm-9:54 pm

2 stops32h 49m

$1,157

NewarkKigali

EWR - KGL

EWRKGL

Newark

Mon 10/12

6:35 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop18h 15m

Kigali Intl

Mon 10/26

8:50 pm-8:29 pm

3 stops29h 39m

$1,160

Washington, D.C.Kigali

DCA - KGL

DCAKGL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 10/15

3:30 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops21h 20m

Kigali Intl

Mon 10/26

8:50 pm-10:26 pm

3 stops31h 36m

$1,164

ChicagoKigali

ORD - KGL

ORDKGL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/17

6:00 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop17h 50m

Kigali Intl

Sun 9/27

7:55 pm-7:55 pm

3 stops31h 00m

$1,198

NewarkKigali

EWR - KGL

EWRKGL

Newark

Thu 10/15

9:45 pm-1:05 am

2 stops21h 20m

Kigali Intl

Wed 10/28

5:40 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops32h 30m

$1,299

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Kigali?

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of February, then book flights to Kigali from United States during October instead. Flights to Kigali in October, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around $526.

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How old do you have to be to fly from United States to Kigali Intl Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from United States to Kigali Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Kigali Intl Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Kigali Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Kigali Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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