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$1,176
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JFK - BJM • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights to Bujumbura

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights to Bujumbura that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals to Bujumbura

Sat, Jul 4 - Wed, Jul 15
United Airlines Logo
6:10 pm - 6:55 pm
JFK
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BJM
18h 45m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:05 pm - 1:00 pm
BJM
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JFK
22h 55m
2 stops
$1,176United Airlines
Sat, Jul 4 - Wed, Jul 15
Brussels Airlines Logo
6:10 pm - 6:55 pm
JFK
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BJM
18h 45m
1 stop
Brussels Airlines Logo
8:05 pm - 3:00 pm
BJM
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JFK
24h 55m
3 stops
$1,205Brussels Airlines
Sat, Jul 4 - Sun, Jul 19
Brussels Airlines Logo
6:10 pm - 6:55 pm
JFK
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BJM
18h 45m
1 stop
Brussels Airlines Logo
8:05 pm - 3:00 pm
BJM
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JFK
48h 55m
3 stops
$1,216Brussels Airlines
Sat, Jul 4 - Wed, Jul 15
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 6:55 pm
EWR
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BJM
30h 55m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:05 pm - 1:10 pm
BJM
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EWR
23h 05m
2 stops
$1,217United Airlines
Sat, Jul 4 - Wed, Jul 15
SWISS Logo
4:15 pm - 6:55 pm
JFK
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BJM
20h 40m
2 stops
SWISS Logo
8:05 pm - 12:50 pm
BJM
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JFK
46h 45m
3 stops
$1,221SWISS
Fri, Jul 3 - Wed, Jul 15
SWISS Logo
9:45 pm - 6:55 pm
EWR
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BJM
39h 10m
2 stops
SWISS Logo
8:05 pm - 8:15 pm
BJM
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EWR
54h 10m
3 stops
$1,221SWISS
Wed, Oct 14 - Fri, Jan 29
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 1:15 pm
ORD
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BJM
20h 00m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
4:15 pm - 7:40 am
BJM
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ORD
23h 25m
2 stops
$1,225Ethiopian Air
Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Jan 28
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 1:15 pm
ORD
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BJM
20h 00m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
4:15 pm - 7:40 am
BJM
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ORD
23h 25m
2 stops
$1,235Ethiopian Air
Thu, Jul 2 - Sun, Jul 5
RwandAir Logo
3:55 pm - 3:35 pm
SFO
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BJM
38h 40m
2 stops
RwandAir Logo
3:45 pm - 1:35 pm
BJM
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SFO
54h 50m
2 stops
$2,271RwandAir
Tue, Jun 30 - Fri, Jul 3
RwandAir Logo
3:55 pm - 3:35 pm
SFO
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BJM
38h 40m
2 stops
RwandAir Logo
3:45 pm - 1:35 pm
BJM
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SFO
30h 50m
2 stops
$6,178RwandAir
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What is the cheapest flight to Bujumbura?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 5 days.

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Bujumbura was found on the route from New York, at $1,176 return. The most popular connection is from Dallas to Bujumbura and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $1,330 in the last 5 days.

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Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight$640
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 20% lower on average.
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Bujumbura

When to book flights to Bujumbura

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FAQs - booking Bujumbura flights

  • How do I go from Bujumbura Airport (BJM) to the city center?

    Taxis are the most convenient and common way to get to the city center from BJM. Taxis are readily available outside the airport terminal and the journey takes around 20 minutes, depending on the traffic. There are also airport shuttle buses available that connect the airport to the city center. The shuttle buses run every 20-30 minutes, and it takes around 25 minutes to reach the city center.

  • Can I rent a car at Bujumbura Airport (BJM)?

    Yes, it is possible to rent a car at the Bujumbura Airport (BJM). Some of the popular car rental companies available at Bujumbura Airport are Europcar, Avis, and Hertz. The car rental facilities are located at the arrivals area of Bujumbura Airport, just before the exit door. You will need to present your valid driver's license, passport, and credit card for a security deposit to complete the rental process.

  • Can I reserve a seat on flights to Bujumbura with Ethiopian Airlines?

    Yes. Ethiopian Airlines operates flights to Bujumbura and offers seat reservation options for passengers. Generally, the higher the fare class, the more flexibility and benefits are offered. For example, passengers who book a Business Class fare on Ethiopian Airlines are allowed to reserve seats in advance, while passengers booking Economy Class fares may have to pay an additional fee to reserve a seat in advance.

  • How far is Rusizi National Park from Bujumbura Airport (BJM)?

    Rusizi National Park is located in Burundi, and it is approximately 14 km (8 miles) away from the Bujumbura International Airport (BJM). To get to Rusizi National Park from Bujumbura Airport, you can hire a taxi or rent a car. It takes approximately 20 to 30 minutes to reach the national park, depending on the traffic conditions. 

  • What is the cheapest flight to Bujumbura?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Bujumbura was found on the route from New York, at $1,176 return. The most popular connection is from Dallas to Bujumbura and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $1,330 in the last 5 days.

  • How far is Bujumbura Airport from central Bujumbura?

    There are 5 miles between Bujumbura city center and Bujumbura Airport.

  • What is the name of Bujumbura’s airport?

    Bujumbura is served by Bujumbura Airport, also commonly referred to as Bujumbura or Bujumbura Intl. The airport code is BJM.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Bujumbura?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Bujumbura.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Bujumbura?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Bujumbura is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Bujumbura?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Bujumbura with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Bujumbura?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Bujumbura up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Bujumbura

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Bujumbura flight deals.
  • The journey on flights to Bujumbura is significantly long and travelers should consider booking business class seats as they offer more legroom and a more relaxed travel experience. These seats are offered by airlines such as Brussels Airlines, Ethiopian Air, Kenya Airways, Rwandair, and Swiss Airlines which all operate flights for this route.
  • US citizens need a visa to travel to Bujumbura, the capital city of Burundi. The visa can be obtained either in advance from the Burundian embassy or consulate or on arrival at Bujumbura International Airport (BJM). You will be required to pay the visa fee in cash, so plan accordingly.
  • Flights to Bujumbura usually involve stops in various cities depending on the airline you choose. Some common layovers for these flights include Addis Ababa (ADD), Brussels (BRU), Entebbe (EBB), Kigali (KGL), Doha (DOH), and Nairobi (NBO).
  • Various airlines including Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways offer a wide variety of special meals to cater to the dietary requirements and preferences of its passengers on flights to Bujumbura. The types of special meals offered include vegetarian meals, religious meals like Hindu, kosher, Muslim, and Jain options, low-fat, low-salt, low-calorie, and gluten-free options, and children's meals.
  • Bujumbura Airport (BJM) serves as a gateway to various nearby cities in the area in addition to Bujumbura. Some of these cities include Mutimbuzi, Bugarama, Rumonge, and Muramvya. These cities are all easily accessible from the airport by car.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Bujumbura

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Bujumbura. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the United States to Bujumbura. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.8
RwandAirOverall score based on 42 reviews
6.8Entertainment
7.4Food
7.7Comfort
7.9Boarding
8.0Crew
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Because of the long lay over hour, Rwand Air offered a free hotel accomodation and transport. This was highly appreciate d

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2026
KGL - DOH
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Because of the long lay over hour, Rwand Air offered a free hotel accomodation and transport. This was highly appreciate d

Pleasant, relaxed flight. I had 2 seats to myself, which was a bonus. I couldn't find a flight tracker ap so I could know where we were but that's a minor complaint. On the plus side, the passenger announcements did not come through my earphones but were on main speakers only. That was a nice touch.

Flight delayed by 3 hours 45 mins and no explanation given or apology. Rebooked on a flight departing to final destination 48 hrs later and baggage not delivered.

My outbound flight was grounded in Lusaka so we never made it to Paris. DO NOT fly this airline you will be stranded and your plans will be completely disrupted

Inflight entertainment with electronic charging stations can help during a long flight.

The flight was delayed with no notice. No inflight entertainment. Communication is vital in any business.

Poor communication: Flight come directly to kigali , didn’t come via mumbasa. Favouring to Rwandan passenger to move from economic to bussiness class after flight depart. Where they don’t asked other older passenger who need more comfort. Rude staff : chekin airport at Mumbai. Talking in local language (marathi) while serving and no sorry no thank you attitude.

Checking bag at terminal was horrible. No agents to check us in and only 1 kiosk working. Boarding went ok. Crew onboard was very scattered rained. Missed our row while serving and then didn’t see them hardly again.

Crew was amazing, takeoff wonderful. The bathroom was disgusting from before takeoff the odor made the flight uncomfortable as you could smell the bathroom from the center of the plane where we were sitting. Smelled like raw sewage. My daughter was throwing up as we landed due to the smell and horrible turbulence as we approached Newark.

Airline tickets are not cheap. You expect reliable competent service. Thanks to canceled flights and botched transfers we arrived at our destination two days late. This is not acceptable

Horrible! Several delays and then was cancelled! I spent over 24 hours in the airport and was unable to get a hotel or food voucher.

The entertainment they offer could use some games, and maybe they could add some cookies to the snack menu. And the automated messages are a bit repetitive. But it was comfortable temperature wise and the seats were comfortable. The crew is very polite and helpful

The entertainment is a bit limited, it would be better if they added some games to play besides the movies and tv shows. But the seats are comfortable and the crew is polite

This planes staff was top tier. Everything went great and had a great flight home.

Food was great. Staff was phenomenal. Seats were a bit hard and could use a lot more entertainment options as far as movies to choose from. WiFi was good. Overall great trip.

This was an overnight flight, and in the morning they did know coffee service. How you can throw passengers in a San Francisco airport at 5:40 a.m. in the morning and not giving them Coffee is a crime.

I was promised by United Airline (operated by ANA) that I will be seated together with my kids as I am the only adult flying with two minors. We did not get seats together in our 11 hours flight from LA to Tokyo. When asked at the gate, ANA representative said United Airline should have informed them that there is a parent flying with two minors. He said they can’t do anything in the system as the flight is full. He ask me to ask passengers next to me and the kids if they are willing to change seats. This is ridiculous! However, I went in the flight and asked other passages but no one willing to change seats. 11 hours and we were seating separately. I was very disappointed with this. It made things super inconvenient for me.

Everything was better but france airlines more better than them

Good leg room for people of all sizes. Pleasent crew.

WE didint profit of food , but for the other think all was good

Spacious and clean aircraft. Good food. Economy will always be squeezed but thankfully I had an aisle seat for stretching exercises. Good selection of movies, particularly Spike Lee joint.

Unfriendly, 8 hours delayed, no lounge access even flying business. Don’t fly Brussels

Flight from London was delayed so missed the connecting flight. Taking 2 days to get to destination which should have only taken a few hours.

Too cramped up for the better seats I paid for.

I didn’t like my seat in my return flight from Montreal to Orlando at all; considering I paid extra for better seats. That middle seat was cramped up way too much.

Suitcase didn’t arrive to Stockholm. Chairs y comfy and not even water is offered

Bad baggage and people management at boarding forcing me to dispatch my bad despite being the perfect size and respecting everything perfectly, whereas many did not and many free empty spots on the plane as usual… making me loose time and my planned bus at arrival to go to Geneva. Costing me 100 euros extra! So Brussels airlines needs to refund me

The flight was very smooth, however, the quality of food was mediocre.

It was a good experience - too many times checking at the airport - every time had to remove shoes , belt , laptop etc. that was a bit of exaggerated. The seat had a sharp metal plate -- which torn into my jeans.

The TV wasn't working No music for the whole flight from JFK to LOS It was too burring.

Flight was delayed by two hours. This really messed things up because I missed my connecting flight in Addis. I had a meeting in Entebbe which was scrapped because my flight from Addis landed later in the day.

To the Ethiopian Airlines Customer Relations Team, I am writing to formally express my disappointment regarding my recent travel experience with Ethiopian Airlines on flight [I629/352] . Unfortunately, the level of service provided fell significantly short of the standards I expected from your airline. I would like to highlight the following serious issues encountered during the journey: • Cabin Condition and Hygiene: The aircraft cabin was notably poorly maintained. The seating area was dirty, and there was a persistent, unpleasant odor throughout the flight, which made the environment very uncomfortable for passengers. • Inadequate Service: The overall level of service provided by the staff was unsatisfactory and did not reflect a professional passenger experience. • Baggage Loss: Upon arrival, I was informed that my luggage was lost. This is particularly distressing as it has caused significant personal inconvenience and disruption to my schedule. As a frequent traveler, I value reliability and a clean cabin environment. I request that you investigate these matters immediately, provide an update on the status of my missing baggage, and outline how you intend to compensate for these failures in service. I look forward to your prompt response and a resolution to my lost luggage claim. Sincerely, Puguh

I paid for internet that did not work and had to pay more to have it

Boarding was disorganized. Cabin crew was rude. Food was okay. Baggage was lost in Jeddah. Called airline for the past 5 days, either no response or saying the same thing as always which was "No bag has arrived. It should be here by tonight."

The crew were amazing. They should improve the inflight entertainment

The crew was unfriendly and very rude to name a few (Helina). I felt unsafe due to most of the cabinets were open while on flight. All in all the flight was ok, but the crew needed more training on customer service most of all for international flights.

Delay not posted, only departure time listed- not boarding time. We left an hour late and arrived 45 min late. Restrooms had backed up sinks and toilets not flushed ) passenger error). Lots of screen for entertainment didn’t work. But we arrived with our luggage

Horrible airline that charged me $300 for my luggage saying my bag was excess luggage when that flight was super empty. Absolutely ridiculous never flying with them ever again!

Flight was on time. Crew was amazing, minimal announcement interruptions, clean facilities and spaces.

Flight was on time and very comfortable. Staff were friendly and efficient. Food options were good.

Flight delay from Nairobi to JFK causing me to miss my connection. While at NBO waiting more than 5 hours for departure, no Kenyan Air representative made any announcement as to why the delay or when a new time would be given.

Very terrible airline. The flights were delayed for long hours and the customer service is terrible. Never flying with Kenya Airways again.

Overall good experience but for long distances there really needs to be more room.

there really needs to be more room with each seat for such a long flight.

The plane was delayed almost three hours because boarding was unorganized then we were delayed even longer because the plane had an issue. The plane didn't look well maintained, there was also alot of tape on the exterior. I won't fly kenya air ways again after this trip.

Sadly, flights were delayed both ways with no reasons given other than " operational".

The crew was good but the entertainment was poor . All old movies and TV shows and very few of them. Needs current entertainment. Seats too firm. Food just ok. Nice though to have option with upgrade of no one sitting in middle seat

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