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Price, demand and travel trends for Des Moines to Rwanda flights

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What are the cheapest fares from Des Moines to Rwanda right now?

The cheapest fare from Des Moines to Rwanda in the last week was $1,498 round-trip, to Kigali Intl (KGL).

Which airport in Rwanda is the cheapest to fly to from Des Moines?

All flights from Des Moines to Rwanda arrive at Kigali Intl (KGL). On average, round-trip fares are around $1,784.

What’s the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Rwanda?

Wednesday tends to be the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Rwanda, while Friday is the most expensive. Fares run about 28% higher that day, based on the past 12 months of KAYAK data.

What's the cheapest time of day to fly from Des Moines to Rwanda?

Data from the past 12 months shows it's cheapest to fly to Rwanda during the evening with average prices of $1,378. The morning is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $1,920.

Key details for Des Moines to Rwanda flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$1,498
Beat the crowds with an average 90% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 23% increase in travelers.
Round-trip flight from Des Moines to Kigali

Your Des Moines to Rwanda flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from Des Moines to Rwanda?

    Fares from Des Moines to Rwanda are around their usual level right now. A round-trip under $1,497 is considered a good deal, so it's worth keeping an eye out, or setting a Price Alert to catch price changes.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from Des Moines to Rwanda?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from Des Moines to Rwanda have ranged from $1,497 to $1,972.

  • What are the main airports serving Rwanda?

    Flights to Rwanda use two main airports, Kigali Intl (KGL) and Cyangugu Kamembe (KME).

  • Which cabin classes are available on flights from Des Moines to Rwanda?

    On flights from Des Moines to Rwanda you can book Economy Class or First Class.

Your guide to booking Des Moines to Rwanda flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, book your trip for March when flights are typically cheapest and avoid June when prices are at their highest.
  • Flying on Wednesday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Friday cost about 28% more on average, so being flexible with your travel dates could help you save.
  • Start your trip in Kigali, which is the most popular destination in Rwanda. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular destinations such as Gisenyi, Ruhengeri and Kibuye.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Des Moines to Rwanda

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Des Moines to Rwanda? 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.
6.8
LufthansaOverall score based on 8299 reviews
6.4Food
6.5Entertainment
7.6Crew
6.8Comfort
7.0Boarding
Airline reviews

The flight and staff were perfect. No notes. Amazing experience overall.

10.0 ExcellentCaitlynne, Oct 2026
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The flight and staff were perfect. No notes. Amazing experience overall.

I'm a nervous, autistic adult. The staff were very friendly and answered my questions and came by at regular intervals to check everyone's comfort. They even resolved a fight between two couples in front of me!

The new buisness class pods are 100% worth it. Loved it.

Pretty bad. No welcome drink (the Lufthansa signature drink they advertised but did not serve). No 2 round of beverages. No coffee to end your meal. No snack before landing on an overseas flight. Mediocre everything and unattentive staff. Munich and Frankfurt as connecting flight airports are terribly big (20 min walk for transfer!) and confusing. Will not fly again.

My premium economy experience did not live up to my minimum expectations. I've taken this flight twice in the last three weeks, and each experience was the same. The premium economy seat was worn and extremely difficult to recline. It took two people to return it to its takeoff and landing position. The food was OK, but for the premium that a premium economy seat cost, I expect a satisfying meal. Years ago, I looked forward to the experience of flying transatlantic on Lufthansa (I especially enjoy the hot towel before the meal), but this is not been my experience recently. I'm not going to use Lufthansa again.

If was mostly my own fault. I booked and paid for a window seat. That was a mistake for a long flight. It was hard to get up and use the bathroom. The entertainment system seemed primitive for a modern aircraft.

It was a safe and smooth flight. Members of the crew at the second level, business could have been more polite and engaging.

Our seats were not together - one on upstairs business class, the other nicer downstairs business class. Terrible!! A very nice agent worked hard with other passengers & got us upstairs together. Not ideal experience. Check in agent should have caught that! Asked about upgrade to first class for additional $2500 each. Refused upgrade saying we upgraded once already. We booked on business class to begin with so we’re NOT happy!!

Old planes and rude crew. They need a make over and better staff training. Even business class crew was rude and the hospitality was non existent.

They left a little late, contributing to our missed flight.

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