Which airports can I use when flying from San Diego to Kigali?

Flights from San Diego to Kigali usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Kigali Intl (KGL).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Diego to Kigali?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Diego to Kigali.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Diego to Kigali?

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 40% on the San Diego to Kigali route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,336 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $2,200, a difference of $864. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from San Diego to Kigali?

A nonstop flight from San Diego to Kigali takes 0h 00m, covering 9,430 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from San Diego to Kigali?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from San Diego to Kigali changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,347 to $7,554. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

What is the time difference between San Diego and Kigali?

Kigali is 9 hours ahead of San Diego (Central Africa Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Diego to Kigali?

Qatar Airways ($1,347) and Lufthansa ($1,529) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San Diego to Kigali according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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Typical prices: $1,558-$1,978

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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Kigali

Thu, Nov 5 - Fri, Nov 20

10:00 pm - 1:45 pmSAN San Diego-KGL Kigali Intl

29h 45m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Doha Hamad Intl

11:20 pm - 8:20 amKGL Kigali Intl-SAN San Diego

43h 00m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl San Francisco

$1,347Qatar Airways

Sat, Jan 9 - Fri, Jan 15

3:24 pm - 1:30 pmSAN San Diego-KGL Kigali Intl

36h 06m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Doha Hamad Intl

11:20 pm - 11:26 pmKGL Kigali Intl-SAN San Diego

34h 06m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,440Qatar Airways

Fri, Oct 30 - Fri, Nov 6

6:27 pm - 1:30 pmSAN San Diego-KGL Kigali Intl

58h 03m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl

11:20 pm - 4:22 pmKGL Kigali Intl-SAN San Diego

27h 02m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl San Francisco

$1,450Qatar Airways

Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2

7:50 am - 1:45 pmSAN San Diego-KGL Kigali Intl

44h 55m2 stops San Francisco Doha Hamad Intl

3:50 pm - 7:09 pmKGL Kigali Intl-SAN San Diego

37h 19m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,451Qatar Airways

Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2

7:50 am - 1:45 pmSAN San Diego-KGL Kigali Intl

44h 55m2 stops San Francisco Doha Hamad Intl

3:50 pm - 7:09 pmKGL Kigali Intl-SAN San Diego

37h 19m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,464Qatar Airways

Thu, Nov 5 - Fri, Nov 20

6:50 am - 7:40 pmSAN San Diego-KGL Kigali Intl

26h 50m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National

8:50 pm - 6:39 pmKGL Kigali Intl-SAN San Diego

31h 49m3 stops Entebbe Brussels Bruxelles-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,529Lufthansa

Thu, Nov 5 - Fri, Nov 20

6:45 am - 7:40 pmSAN San Diego-KGL Kigali Intl

26h 55m3 stops Denver Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National

8:50 pm - 10:40 pmKGL Kigali Intl-SAN San Diego

35h 50m3 stops Entebbe Brussels Bruxelles-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,560Multiple Airlines

Sat, Jan 9 - Fri, Jan 15

6:50 am - 7:20 pmSAN San Diego-KGL Kigali Intl

26h 30m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National

8:50 pm - 3:45 pmKGL Kigali Intl-SAN San Diego

28h 55m3 stops Entebbe Brussels Bruxelles-National Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$1,582Lufthansa

Fri, Oct 30 - Fri, Nov 6

6:50 am - 7:40 pmSAN San Diego-KGL Kigali Intl

27h 50m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National

8:50 pm - 6:39 pmKGL Kigali Intl-SAN San Diego

31h 49m3 stops Entebbe Brussels Bruxelles-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,594Lufthansa

Fri, Oct 30 - Fri, Nov 6

6:45 am - 7:40 pmSAN San Diego-KGL Kigali Intl

27h 55m3 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National

8:50 pm - 6:39 pmKGL Kigali Intl-SAN San Diego

31h 49m3 stops Entebbe Brussels Bruxelles-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,611United Airlines

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How much is a round-trip flight from San Diego to Kigali?

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Kigali start at $1,347. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $1,558 to $1,978. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,347 on Qatar Airways.

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Which airports can I use when flying from San Diego to Kigali?
Flights from San Diego to Kigali usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Kigali Intl (KGL).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Diego to Kigali?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Diego to Kigali.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Diego to Kigali?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 40% on the San Diego to Kigali route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,336 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $2,200, a difference of $864. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How long is a flight from San Diego to Kigali?
A nonstop flight from San Diego to Kigali takes 0h 00m, covering 9,430 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Diego to Kigali?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
Have flight prices from San Diego to Kigali changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,347 to $7,554. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Kigali?
Kigali is 9 hours ahead of San Diego (Central Africa Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $1,336 - about $864 less than Saturday (39% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Kigali Intl Airport.
- Hotel Chez Lando
- Lebanon Hotel
- Keva Guest House

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