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Cheapest round-trip
$1,158
Typical prices: $1,302-$1,918
Ethiopian Air
Fri 11/30Thu 12/13
ORD - BJM • 1 stop
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$652
Typical prices: $782-$1,124
Air Canada
Sat 11/24
EWR - BJM • 2 stops
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Recent round-trip flight deals to Bujumbura

Mon, Nov 30 - Sun, Dec 13
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 am - 1:15 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BJM Bujumbura
19h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
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2:35 pm - 7:40 amBJM  Bujumbura-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
25h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
$1,158Ethiopian Air
Mon, Nov 30 - Sun, Dec 13
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 am - 1:15 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BJM Bujumbura
19h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
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2:35 pm - 7:40 amBJM  Bujumbura-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
25h 05m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
$1,183Ethiopian Air
Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9
KLM Logo
6:40 pm - 8:10 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-BJM Bujumbura
30h 30m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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1:50 pm - 3:45 pmBJM  Bujumbura-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
32h 55m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Amsterdam Schiphol
$1,205KLM
Tue, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 1
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 am - 1:15 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-BJM Bujumbura
20h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:45 pm - 8:00 amBJM  Bujumbura-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
23h 15m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
$1,239Ethiopian Air
Fri, Nov 27 - Sun, Dec 6
United Airlines Logo
9:00 pm - 7:55 pmEWR  Newark-BJM Bujumbura
39h 55m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National
United Airlines Logo
9:00 pm - 1:25 pmBJM  Bujumbura-EWR Newark
23h 25m2 stops Entebbe Brussels Bruxelles-National
$1,240United Airlines
Tue, Nov 17 - Wed, Dec 2
Air Canada Logo
12:55 pm - 7:55 pmATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-BJM Bujumbura
24h 00m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National
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9:00 pm - 9:17 pmBJM  Bujumbura-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
31h 17m3 stops Entebbe Brussels Bruxelles-National Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
$1,243Air Canada
Fri, Nov 27 - Sun, Dec 6
United Airlines Logo
9:00 pm - 7:55 pmEWR  Newark-BJM Bujumbura
39h 55m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National
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9:00 pm - 9:55 pmBJM  Bujumbura-EWR Newark
31h 55m3 stops Entebbe Brussels Bruxelles-National Chicago O'Hare Intl
$1,244United Airlines
Thu, Nov 26 - Sun, Dec 6
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:15 pm - 7:55 pmEWR  Newark-BJM Bujumbura
62h 40m3 stops Dublin Zurich Brussels Bruxelles-National
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9:00 pm - 1:25 pmBJM  Bujumbura-EWR Newark
23h 25m2 stops Entebbe Brussels Bruxelles-National
$1,261Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 26 - Sun, Dec 6
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8:20 pm - 7:55 pmEWR  Newark-BJM Bujumbura
64h 35m2 stops Rome Fiumicino Brussels Bruxelles-National
Brussels Airlines Logo
9:00 pm - 1:25 pmBJM  Bujumbura-EWR Newark
23h 25m2 stops Entebbe Brussels Bruxelles-National
$1,294Brussels Airlines
Mon, Jan 4 - Sun, Jan 31
Brussels Airlines Logo
2:27 pm - 7:55 pmDFW  Dallas/Fort Worth-BJM Bujumbura
45h 28m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle Brussels Bruxelles-National
Brussels Airlines Logo
9:00 pm - 8:44 pmBJM  Bujumbura-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth
31h 44m3 stops Entebbe Brussels Bruxelles-National Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$1,380Brussels Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for flights to Bujumbura

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Bujumbura?

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bujumbura is the cheapest route at $1,158 round-trip, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Bujumbura?

On average, a round-trip flight from the United States to Bujumbura costs $1,563, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Round-trip fares from Tucson average $1,068, while New York runs a bit higher at $1,353.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Bujumbura?

Saturday is the cheapest day to fly to Bujumbura at $1,554 round-trip on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Sunday is the most expensive at $1,762.

What’s the cheapest month to fly to Bujumbura?

•February is the cheapest month to fly to Bujumbura with an average price of $1,184 round-trip.
•June ($1,840) and July ($1,749) are the most expensive.

Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Bujumbura?

Afternoon flights to Bujumbura are the cheapest at $1,531 round-trip on average. Evening flights are the most expensive at $1,633.

What is a good deal for flights to Bujumbura?

Flights under $1,302 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found round-trip flights to Bujumbura at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Tucson $994
•Rochester $1,123
•New York $1,170.

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Expert advice for your flight to Bujumbura

 
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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on Ethiopian Air

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Ramsey Qubein

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An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

Key details for flights to Bujumbura

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$652
Beat the crowds with an average 60% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 116% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Newark Airport to Bujumbura

When to book flights to Bujumbura

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Bujumbura based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Bujumbura, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • How do I know if a flight to Bujumbura is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Bujumbura is around $1,302 round-trip. This fare is in the lowest 25% of round-trip prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • Which city has the cheapest flights to Bujumbura?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Bujumbura are from:
    • Chicago, from $1,158 round-trip
    • Washington, D.C., from $1,205 round-trip
    • New York, from $1,240 round-trip
    • Dallas, from $1,380 round-trip

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Bujumbura?

    Ethiopian Air operates the most flights from the United States to Bujumbura at 0 per week, and for this route Ethiopian Air is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from the United States to Bujumbura. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveler choice.

  • 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. 

Your guide to booking Bujumbura flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For flights to Bujumbura, a good round-trip fare is around $1,302. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Bujumbura in February. Round-trip fares historically average $1,184, making February the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat-selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to noon to save up to $102 per round-trip. Noon flights to Bujumbura average $1,531 compared to $1,633 for afternoon flights.
  • 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 4 airlines flying to Bujumbura

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Bujumbura? 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.
7.3
Brussels AirlinesOverall score based on 438 reviews
7.1Comfort
7.9Crew
7.4Boarding
6.2Entertainment
6.4Food
Airline reviews

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.

8.0 ExcellentNyaga, Mar 2026
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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

On board service was decent. I like the legroom at UA that seems to be more than in other airlines

It was really good because the employees were very nice and fun to talk to. The entertainment was nice because they had plenty of movies to watch.

The flight went well, only during the flight from Brussels to Vilnius I would have liked if they had at least given us plain water to drink.

The crew and the flight were excellent, the food might be better!

This was absolutely one of the worst experiences of my life. I came to Europe for a 2 week trip and the airline was probably the most disorganized airline I’ve ever seen in my life. They lost my luggage. I had tracking on it for just such an occasion and told them EXACTLY where it was in the terminal and they somehow failed to get it out on the flight that night, since we were leaving for Switzerland the next day there was no way they would get it to our hotel in time. Seriously, take another airline at any cost. It’s not worth whatever you pay…you’ll end up paying a lot more in the end. My medication is in the bag and I can’t get to it and don’t know how I will get it.

I felt the overall quality of the plane and food service was less than that of their partner airlines, United. An example was wine was served in paper cups in premium economy class. There was no real silverware, napkins or a welcome kit other than a pillow and blanket.

my husband's monitor did not work. there was a visibly ill family in my husband's row.

we had to unexpectedly check a bag, the flight was late getting in

Connection times always good online, but not in reality when first leg is delayed (2 out of 2 times this trip).

When booking, the connection times seem fine. But in reality, my two connections were cut short by the first leg being delayed due to issues at the destination (too much traffic going into SFO, ORD) and it became extremely stressful.

It was good flight was smooth, little cold on the plane but other wise good.

I need to note that this flight experience was generally fine but the boarding situation was absolutely a mess and there wasn’t any actual priority boarding. I rated the experience poorly because I’m am genuinely so frustrated with the crew on United taking the baggage space in first class. This flight it didn’t happen, but the last few flights (when I ironically don’t get an opportunity to provide feedback) have been spoiled because upon entering the first class cabin as one of the first few seated passengers, the overhead bins are full and ‘crew’’ tags are on the bags of those taking space. I don’t intend to infer some sort of a class or caste system but it’s absolutely ridiculous that the crew takes the overhead storage above and beyond their most loyal and lucrative customers. They should not even have economy space IMO. And I’ve gotten grief when I’ve noted to the crew the ridiculousness of the notion that the crew (who are the last off the plane) should have priority over flyers who pay. I hope you find a way to convey this message to United because it’s happening with increasing frequency and I intend to find a way to expose the specific crew members who are doing this on a flight by flight basis. (And I have a day job)

Great flight and crew. Need more legroom and DO NOT allow seats to recline.

Flight and crew were great. Need more legroom and do not allow seats to recline.

Bathrooms broken, Wifi not working, Direct TV stuck in a United credit card loop for whole flight

We arrived to Chicago nearly 30 minutes early, which was great, but then was on the ground for over an hour because the gate was not available. The issue I had was the pilot estimation was frustrating. First he said he was informed it would be 20 minutes but he said "it will probably be more like 10 minutes". After 30 minutes he came back on the comm and said it would be another 10 minutes, maybe 20. I understand he was only giving estimates but he also layered in his own gut feel. We were never told why we didn't have a gate even after our scheduled entry.

Just sat on the run way after we arrived early

New Max 10, first class seats have been shrunk. End of a 20 hour journey, it was United not Lufthansa, just glad to get home

The seat was wet when I came in. Food was just something. And during a whole 11 to 12 hours in the airplane NO WIFI. Was is the point to buy a business ticket if you can be connected to your relatives and your company. Ethiopian used to do that to theirs customers, TECHNICAL ISSUE, WE ARE SORRY….. I am a gold customer for ET. It is very disappointed!

It was a great experience for my first time flying with this airline. I will be flying with them a lot more now. Plane crew was amazing.

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

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.

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

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

The plane was old and the luggage racks above us were visibly shaking during turbulence. Water was dripping on our heads during landing. Our flight was over 2 hours late departing but we were not updated or told what to expect as the screen at the gate continued to read “on time”

Check in took over an hour because printer was not working. Attendant did not know how to give free layover Addis Ababa hotel vouchers or update frequent flyer number. After repeated attempts, got voucher emailed. However hotel wanted printed voucher hence more delay. Bus time from hotel back to airport was printed 4:50 hours, but hotel reception called at 3 pm saying bus will leave at 4 pm. Then hotel reception called again saying 4:15 pm. We rushed at 4:15 pm and bus was not ready until 4:40 pm. Many audio outlets were not working in planes.

It was good ,I enjoyed it also crew were very respectful and patient waiting people parking their belongings.

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.

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

There was chaos checking because of a canceled flight the day prior. Also, we had an issue with tickets. The KQ agent went above a d beyond to help us get on board the flight Overall the 13+ hour flight is uncomfortable in coach. I may try to upgrade on return

For a long haul flight, the seats were too narrow. Paid for extra legroom but wish I could have paid for width! I was pressed against another person for the whole donation of the flight.

This one is not bad even it is late, but they apologize and every time they announced the update.

The kindness and good humor of all the people who this flight possible was a joy.

They fed me at the right time the flight was smooth and the captain explain everything

Food was awful and the seats were bad. No privacy in business class with the seat next to someone. 15 hours without WiFi!!!

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