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Cheapest round-trip
$1,253
Qatar Airways
Mon 10/26Mon 11/9
DSM - KGL • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$947
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Sun 8/16
DSM - KGL • 3 stops
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Cheapest • from $1,396 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Kigali (DSM-KGL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Kigali 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 from Des Moines to Kigali

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 9
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2:01 pm - 6:55 amDSM  Des Moines-KGL Kigali Intl
33h 54m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl
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11:20 pm - 12:18 amKGL  Kigali Intl-DSM Des Moines
32h 58m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$1,253Multiple Airlines
Fri, Sep 18 - Fri, Sep 25
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7:05 am - 6:55 amDSM  Des Moines-KGL Kigali Intl
40h 50m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl
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11:20 pm - 11:12 pmKGL  Kigali Intl-DSM Des Moines
30h 52m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
$1,396Qatar Airways
Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 9
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11:23 am - 7:40 pmDSM  Des Moines-KGL Kigali Intl
25h 17m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National
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8:50 pm - 5:23 pmKGL  Kigali Intl-DSM Des Moines
28h 33m3 stops Entebbe Brussels Bruxelles-National Chicago O'Hare Intl
$1,618Lufthansa
Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 9
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6:05 am - 7:40 pmDSM  Des Moines-KGL Kigali Intl
30h 35m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark Brussels Bruxelles-National
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8:50 pm - 10:50 pmKGL  Kigali Intl-DSM Des Moines
34h 00m3 stops Entebbe Brussels Bruxelles-National Chicago O'Hare Intl
$1,634United Airlines
Fri, Sep 18 - Fri, Sep 25
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3:22 pm - 6:50 pmDSM  Des Moines-KGL Kigali Intl
20h 28m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National
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8:05 pm - 5:48 pmKGL  Kigali Intl-DSM Des Moines
28h 43m3 stops Entebbe Brussels Bruxelles-National Chicago O'Hare Intl
$1,635Lufthansa
Fri, Sep 18 - Fri, Sep 25
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6:24 am - 6:50 pmDSM  Des Moines-KGL Kigali Intl
29h 26m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National
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8:05 pm - 11:35 pmKGL  Kigali Intl-DSM Des Moines
34h 30m3 stops Entebbe Brussels Bruxelles-National Chicago O'Hare Intl
$1,665Multiple Airlines
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Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Kigali?

The cheapest round-trip price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 5 days.

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Des Moines to Kigali were found on Qatar Airways ($1,396) and Lufthansa ($1,618).

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$947
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FAQs for booking flights from Des Moines to Kigali

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Kigali?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Kigali was $947 for a one-way ticket and $1,253 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Des Moines and Kigali?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Kigali from Des Moines.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Des Moines to Kigali?

    When flying out of Des Moines you will be using Des Moines. You will be landing at Kigali, also known as Kigali Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Des Moines to Kigali?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Des Moines to Kigali?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Des Moines and Kigali, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Des Moines to Kigali, Qatar Airways or Lufthansa?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Kigali are Qatar Airways and Lufthansa. With an average price for the route of $1,733 and an overall rating of 7.4, Qatar Airways is the most popular choice. Lufthansa is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,919 and an overall rating of 6.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Des Moines to Kigali?

    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 from Des Moines to Kigali.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Des Moines to Kigali?

    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 Kigali with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and KGL can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 Kigali from Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Des Moines to Kigali

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Kigali. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Des Moines to Kigali? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3736 reviews
7.9Crew
7.3Comfort
7.3Entertainment
7.5Boarding
7.3Food
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Mediocre movies Too cold Didn’t have extra blankets Check in was too long (60-70 min coming 3 hours early) Breakfast was terrible Great WiFi however And smooth ride Dinner was decent

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jul 2026
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Mediocre movies Too cold Didn’t have extra blankets Check in was too long (60-70 min coming 3 hours early) Breakfast was terrible Great WiFi however And smooth ride Dinner was decent

Really good food and service. Qatar Airways is again and again provided an exceptional experience.

Extremely uncomfortable seats with very little cushioning, unable to recline enough to sleep comfortably on this 13 hour overnight flight. My body was in pain by the end.

When we checked in at the Siem Reap Airport in Cambodia, we were only given three boarding passes and told that we would have to check in with American when we arrived in Boston. This was a source of stress for us. After we landed in Boston, we had a long passage from Terminal E to Terminal B (American Airline ticketing counter). Because the electronic ticketing kiosks for check-in would not recognize our Confirmation Code, we had to wait for an hour in a long line where only two AA reps were taking care of Special Services passengers. In many years of both business and recreational travel, I have never had this experience. I would expect more from AA being in partnership with other airlines to do a better job with this.

Our experience on the Doha to Hyderabad segment was extremely stressful due to prolonged delays and a lack of clear communication from the airline. We were traveling as a family, including children, and the uncertainty around timing and next steps caused significant distress. There was very little proactive information provided during the delay, and we were not given clear written explanations about what was happening or how long it might take. This made it difficult to manage the situation, especially while caring for children in a transit environment. In addition, one member of our party was ultimately unable to continue travel, which added to the emotional strain and disruption of the trip. Overall, the experience highlighted gaps in communication, customer care, and handling of unexpected situations. We are sharing this feedback so that future passengers, especially families, are supported with clearer communication and better assistance during irregular operations.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

It would help id flight crew were not rude and showed some courtesy. They were shouting at passengers and yelling instructions as if we were school children at lunch cafeteria!!

All good. Over four hours flight if provided snacks like Qatar Airways would be better

Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

Food was absolutely pathetic. I wasted so much food which I thought was inedible. I also loathe the inflight entertainment system which has very little content

The crew could deploy more customer focus and not frown when asked a question. I’m speaking of one lady in particular who raised a hand in my face for me to wait whe I tried to ask a question and never came back to me. Very unprofessional and rude.

They set someone on our assigned seats and we ended up finding seats for ourselves to ensure the family sits together.

Very efficient and excellent service. Nice amenities and beautiful plane. Elevated meals. Boarding could have been more organized. We missed our connecting flight due to EU entry but Lufthansa was extremely quick to rebook us.

Aircraft had fairly roomy seats on economy. Food was good (beef dinner).

Broken seat did not recline fully, broken footrest, no air vents, no electricity for charging devices, outlets for headphones or isb did not work. Rude crew. Horrible experience. Would never fly Lufthansa again

The Discover flight from TPA to FRA was exceptionally unprofessional and incompetent in organization. First the entertainment system was completely nonfunctional for the entire plane and no competent IT support to fix. Than they could not serve any coffee or tea because they ran out of water - reflecting the exceptionally incompetent management at Discovery and most embarrassing for Lufthansa and a German airline, more like a third world country. The food was mediocre at best and minimalistic for Discover, particularly with the much higher standards at Lufthansa.

Lufthansa's Miami International counter folks are very strict on carry-on weight. Can't be greater than 8 kg otherwise they force you to check it for a fee. Bags came out at baggage claim as soon as we arrived to that location (it is a far walk from arrival gate to bag pickup). We do travel with Lufthansa domestically and enjoy every trip.

It was okay. Mothers with rowdy children should be invited to sit in front of them.

It started well but flight was cancelled and they created a nightmare rebooking. It is two days later and we still haven’t reached our destination. I am in Amsterdam waiting on transfer desk to open (later than other airlines) to hopefully get a boarding pass. Once that problem is solved we will just pray this flight isn’t cancelled too.

The flight was cancelled, so why are you asking me how the flight was?

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