Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Washington, D.C. to Kigali?

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $1,200.

How long does it take to fly to Kigali?

Flight times from Washington, D.C. to Kigali vary, but if you’re flying out of Washington, D.C. and flying into Kigali (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 18h 37m on average. Another popular route from Washington, D.C. to Kigali is flying from Baltimore to Kigali, which will take roughly 26h 05m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Washington, D.C. and Kigali?

Brussels (BRU) was the most common stop: 75% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Washington, D.C. to Kigali?

Doha (DOH) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 54m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Washington, D.C. to Kigali Intl?

Turkish Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Washington, D.C. to Kigali Intl

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Washington, D.C. to Kigali?

Flights connecting via Brussels (BRU) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 19h 11m.

What airlines fly to Kigali?

Ethiopian Air, Brussels Airlines and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Kigali from Washington, D.C. according to our data. Ethiopian Air is the first choice among our users, with 61% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Kigali. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Kigali on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Kigali Intl Airport?

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How many operators does momondo search for flights from Washington, D.C. to Kigali Intl Airport?

The number of operators available for flights from Washington, D.C. to Kigali Intl Airport is 5 as of October 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. to Kigali Intl Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Washington, D.C. to Kigali Intl Airport.

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

The required travel and health documents for your Kigali Intl Airport 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 Kigali Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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1:30 pm - 1:40 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

29h 10m1 stop Istanbul

2:35 am - 11:45 amKGL Kigali Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

40h 10m2 stops Entebbe Istanbul

$1,060Turkish Airlines

Mon, Nov 30 - Mon, Jan 25

9:20 pm - 1:40 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

21h 20m1 stop Istanbul

2:35 am - 11:45 amKGL Kigali Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

40h 10m2 stops Entebbe Istanbul

$1,060Turkish Airlines

Mon, Nov 30 - Mon, Jan 25

10:00 am - 9:40 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

16h 40m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

5:35 pm - 8:00 amKGL Kigali Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$1,079Ethiopian Air

Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 30

8:50 pm - 1:05 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

21h 15m2 stops Lome Addis Ababa Bole

5:35 pm - 8:00 amKGL Kigali Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$1,079Ethiopian Air

Mon, Nov 23 - Mon, Nov 30

4:50 pm - 8:30 pmBWI Baltimore/Washington-KGL Kigali Intl

44h 40m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Amsterdam Schiphol

9:25 pm - 9:22 amKGL Kigali Intl-BWI Baltimore/Washington

42h 57m3 stops Entebbe Amsterdam Schiphol Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,086KLM

Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 30

5:02 pm - 8:30 pmDCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-KGL Kigali Intl

44h 28m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

9:25 pm - 10:24 pmKGL Kigali Intl-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

31h 59m3 stops Entebbe Amsterdam Schiphol New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,086Delta

Mon, Nov 23 - Mon, Nov 30

6:10 am - 7:40 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

30h 30m2 stops Newark Brussels Bruxelles-National

8:50 pm - 2:30 pmKGL Kigali Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

24h 40m2 stops Entebbe Brussels Bruxelles-National

$1,173United Airlines

Mon, Nov 30 - Tue, Jan 26

6:10 am - 7:40 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

30h 30m2 stops Newark Brussels Bruxelles-National

8:50 pm - 9:20 pmKGL Kigali Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

31h 30m3 stops Entebbe Brussels Bruxelles-National Newark

$1,183United Airlines

Mon, Nov 30 - Tue, Jan 26

8:05 pm - 1:30 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

34h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:50 pm - 3:55 pmKGL Kigali Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

31h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,241Qatar Airways

Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 30

8:05 pm - 6:55 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

27h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

11:20 pm - 3:55 pmKGL Kigali Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

23h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,370Qatar Airways

Mon, Nov 23 - Mon, Nov 30

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6:45 pm - 7:20 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

18h 35m1 stop Brussels Bruxelles-National

8:50 pm - 2:30 pmKGL Kigali Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

24h 40m2 stops Entebbe Brussels Bruxelles-National

$1,108Brussels Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Fri, Nov 6

6:45 pm - 7:20 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

18h 35m1 stop Brussels Bruxelles-National

8:50 pm - 3:55 pmKGL Kigali Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

26h 05m3 stops Entebbe Brussels Bruxelles-National Frankfurt am Main

$1,138Lufthansa

Sat, Oct 31 - Fri, Nov 6

9:10 pm - 7:40 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

40h 30m2 stops Zurich Brussels Bruxelles-National

8:50 pm - 5:00 pmKGL Kigali Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

27h 10m3 stops Entebbe Brussels Bruxelles-National Zurich

$1,172SWISS

Sat, Oct 31 - Fri, Nov 6

9:05 pm - 1:30 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

34h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

11:20 pm - 3:55 pmKGL Kigali Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

23h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,881Qatar Airways

Sat, Oct 31 - Fri, Nov 6

12:39 pm - 7:20 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

24h 41m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National

8:50 pm - 8:23 pmKGL Kigali Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

30h 33m3 stops Entebbe Brussels Bruxelles-National Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$5,448Air Canada

Sat, Oct 31 - Fri, Nov 6

11:15 am - 9:30 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

28h 15m2 stops Dubai Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

8:50 am - 8:35 amKGL Kigali Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

30h 45m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Dubai Intl

$24,573Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Fri, Nov 6

11:15 am - 9:30 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

28h 15m2 stops Dubai Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

3:55 am - 8:35 amKGL Kigali Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

35h 40m3 stops Entebbe Cairo Dubai Intl

$24,626Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Thu, Nov 5

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Turkish Airlines flights from Washington, D.C. to Kigali

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Nov 30

IAD1:30 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

29h 10m

1 stop

KGL1:40 amKigali Intl

Jan 25

KGL2:35 amKigali Intl

40h 10m

2 stops

IAD11:45 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,060

Turkish Airlines

Nov 30

IAD1:30 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

29h 10m

1 stop

KGL1:40 amKigali Intl

Jan 25

KGL2:35 amKigali Intl

40h 10m

2 stops

IAD11:45 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,068

Turkish Airlines

Nov 16

IAD9:20 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 20m

1 stop

KGL1:40 amKigali Intl

Nov 23

KGL2:35 amKigali Intl

40h 10m

2 stops

IAD11:45 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,078

Ethiopian Air flights from Washington, D.C. to Kigali

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Ethiopian Air

Nov 23

IAD8:50 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 15m

2 stops

KGL1:05 amKigali Intl

Nov 30

KGL5:35 pmKigali Intl

21h 25m

2 stops

IAD8:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,079

Ethiopian Air

Nov 30

IAD8:50 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 15m

2 stops

KGL1:05 amKigali Intl

Jan 26

KGL5:35 pmKigali Intl

21h 25m

2 stops

IAD8:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,270

Ethiopian Air

Dec 9

IAD10:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

23h 45m

1 stop

KGL4:45 pmKigali Intl

Dec 16

KGL5:35 pmKigali Intl

21h 25m

2 stops

IAD8:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,349

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IADKGL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/30

1:30 pm-1:40 am

1 stop29h 10m

Kigali Intl

Mon 1/25

2:35 am-11:45 am

2 stops40h 10m

$1,060

Washington, D.C.Kigali

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

IADKGL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/30

9:20 pm-1:40 am

1 stop21h 20m

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Mon 1/25

2:35 am-11:45 am

2 stops40h 10m

$1,060

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IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

IADKGL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/16

10:00 am-9:40 am

1 stop16h 40m

Kigali Intl

Mon 11/30

5:35 pm-8:00 am

2 stops21h 25m

$1,079

Washington, D.C.Kigali

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

IADKGL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/23

8:50 pm-1:05 am

2 stops21h 15m

Kigali Intl

Mon 11/30

5:35 pm-8:00 am

2 stops21h 25m

$1,079

BaltimoreKigali

BWI Baltimore/Washington - KGL Kigali Intl

BWIKGL

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 11/16

4:50 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops44h 40m

Kigali Intl

Mon 11/30

9:25 pm-9:22 am

3 stops42h 57m

$1,086

Washington, D.C.Kigali

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - KGL Kigali Intl

DCAKGL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 11/23

5:02 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops44h 28m

Kigali Intl

Mon 11/30

9:25 pm-10:24 pm

3 stops31h 59m

$1,086

Washington, D.C.Kigali

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

IADKGL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/30

6:10 am-7:40 pm

2 stops30h 30m

Kigali Intl

Tue 1/26

8:50 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops24h 40m

$1,173

Washington, D.C.Kigali

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

IADKGL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/30

6:10 am-7:40 pm

2 stops30h 30m

Kigali Intl

Tue 1/26

8:50 pm-9:20 pm

3 stops31h 30m

$1,183

Washington, D.C.Kigali

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

IADKGL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/16

8:05 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop34h 25m

Kigali Intl

Mon 11/30

3:50 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop31h 05m

$1,241

Washington, D.C.Kigali

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

IADKGL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/23

8:05 pm-6:55 am

1 stop27h 50m

Kigali Intl

Mon 11/30

11:20 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop23h 35m

$1,370

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The best one-way flight to Kigali from Washington, D.C. in the past 72 hours is $701. The best round-trip flight deal from Washington, D.C. to Kigali found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,060.

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Kigali Intl is 7215.1 mi away from Washington, D.C.. Flights usually cover this in 16h 40m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
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The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Washington, D.C. to Kigali Intl Airport.
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The required travel and health documents for your Kigali Intl Airport 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 Kigali Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
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