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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights 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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Sun, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 10
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10:40 am - 1:30 pmIAD-KGL
19h 50m1 stop
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3:50 pm - 3:55 pmKGL-IAD
31h 05m1 stop
$856Qatar Airways
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Wed, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 17
Qatar Airways Logo
9:00 pm - 6:55 amIAD-KGL
27h 55m1 stop
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3:50 pm - 3:40 pmKGL-IAD
29h 50m1 stop
$857Qatar Airways
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Sun, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 10
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 am - 9:55 amIAD-KGL
16h 55m1 stop
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5:40 pm - 8:00 amKGL-IAD
21h 20m2 stops
$891Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Dec 4 - Thu, Dec 11
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:15 pm - 1:05 amEWR-KGL
20h 50m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
5:40 pm - 7:55 amKGL-EWR
21h 15m2 stops
$898Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 16
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 12:50 amIAD-KGL
29h 20m1 stop
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1:45 am - 7:45 pmKGL-IAD
24h 00m2 stops
$942Turkish Airlines
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Fri, Oct 3 - Tue, Oct 14
Brussels Airlines Logo
6:10 pm - 6:55 pmJFK-KGL
18h 45m1 stop
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8:10 pm - 1:00 pmKGL-JFK
22h 50m2 stops
$948Brussels Airlines
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Wed, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 10
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:25 am - 1:40 amEWR-KGL
18h 15m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
2:45 am - 10:30 pmKGL-EWR
26h 45m2 stops
$953Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Nov 23 - Mon, Dec 8
Brussels Airlines Logo
5:45 pm - 7:40 pmIAD-KGL
18h 55m1 stop
Brussels Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 2:35 pmKGL-IAD
24h 45m2 stops
$958Brussels Airlines
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Mon, Jul 7 - Sun, Jul 13
KLM Logo
5:00 pm - 7:35 pmEWR-KGL
20h 35m2 stops
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8:45 pm - 3:00 pmKGL-EWR
24h 15m3 stops
$1,158KLM
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Mon, Jul 7 - Sun, Jul 13
KLM Logo
5:00 pm - 7:35 pmEWR-KGL
20h 35m2 stops
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8:45 pm - 3:00 pmKGL-EWR
24h 15m3 stops
$1,221KLM
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Expert advice for your flight to Kigali

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian's Cloud Nine offers fully reclining seats, priority boarding, and increased baggage allowance.


Economy passengers can purchase MyShebaSpace for extra seats, enhancing comfort on long journeys.

Read more about Ethiopian Airby Jessica Macdonald
Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines' A350 offers suites with closing doors, providing excellent privacy in business class.


Turkish Airlines offers free city tours for layovers between 6 and 24 hours in Istanbul.

Qatar Airways

Qatar's Qsuites provide lie-flat beds and privacy doors, ideal for long-haul comfort.


Economy tickets include a free checked bag, a valuable perk for long-haul travel.

KLM

KLM's Premium Comfort offers 18.5-inch wide seats and 8-inch recline for enhanced comfort.


KLM's SkyPriority provides expedited security, useful at busy airports like Atlanta.

Read more about KLMby Blane Bachelor
Brussels Airlines

Brussels Airlines' Premium Economy offers a recliner seat with leg rest and footrest.


Brussels Airlines' Business Class includes a self-serve bar with snacks and beverages.

United Airlines

United Polaris offers lie-flat seats with aisle access, perfect for long-haul flights.


United's Priority Boarding ensures overhead bin space, available for purchase in Zone 2.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Kigali

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Kigali to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Kigali?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Kigali, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to Kigali is April, where tickets cost $925 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is $1,391 and $1,377 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is April with an average price of $1,158.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Kigali?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Kigali, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.


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Low seasonApril
High seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$454
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% increase in price.
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Kigali

When to book flights to Kigali

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Kigali based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Kigali based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Kigali flights

  • Are there any onsite car rental agencies at Kigali International Airport?

    Yes, there is a Europcar at the airport. It offers everything from economy to luxury cars. Some cars you might rent include a Toyota Corolla, a Toyota Rav 4 or a Toyota Prado. Both pick-up and drop-off are on the airport premises.

  • How can I get from the airport into the city?

    Yes, there is a public bus that goes from the airport into the heart of Kigali. The bus picks up passengers outside of the arrival hall, If you're staying at a hotel, many offer complimentary shuttles to and from the airport. Taxi service is also available at the airport. You can negotiate your fare with the taxi driver as there is no set rate.

  • Can I exchange my US dollars to the Rwandan franc at the airport?

    Yes, there is a currency exchange center at the airport. It is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you have a major debit card, you can also withdraw funds from one of the ATMs around the airport.

  • What other amenities are offered at the Kigali International Airport?

    If you've forgotten to buy someone a souvenir, there are several shops in the departure lounge. Some things you can purchase at the shops include t-shirts, mugs, perfumes, and books. Purchase a postcard and you can mail it from the onsite post office.

  • Which other cities are reachable from the Kigali International Airport once I've landed?

    When flying into Kigali from any departure airport in the USA, one can also visit several other cities close to Kigali International Airport. KGL Airport connects to various close-by cities, including Rwamagana, Gitarama, and Byumba in addition to Kigali. At KGL Airport, you can hire a cab, rent a car, or board a bus to get to these destinations.

  • Which carrier provides luxurious lounge services to travelers flying to Kigali?

    Turkish Airlines offers a wide range of flight options with multiple layovers along the way for travelers going to Kigali from the United States, including Frankfurt. As such, travelers who prefer using the services in airport suites may wish to consider taking a Turkish Airlines flight to Kigali. This airline operates more than two lounges in Frankfurt, both reasonably priced and excellent locations to unwind during a flight delay.

  • What kid seat regulations must visitors know if they plan to use Kigali's car rentals?

    Children under the age of eight must be fastened up in a booster or child safety seat when traveling in a car in Kigali. A kid under eight must be properly strapped in a child safety seat to ride in the front seat.

  • How can I conveniently fly to Kigali from the central United States?

    Typically, travelers from the central United States fly from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to KGL Airport. Numerous airlines, including American and Ethiopian Air, operate indirect flights to Kigali with less than two stopovers from DFW airport.

  • How far is Kigali Intl Airport from central Kigali?

    You’ll need to travel 3 miles to reach the Kigali city center from Kigali Intl Airport.

  • What is the name of Kigali’s airport?

    All flights to Kigali land at Kigali Intl Airport. The airport code is KGL,and it can also be referred to as Gregoire Kayibanda, Kanombe, or Kigali Intl.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Kigali?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Kigali is Monday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $1,287. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where round-trip prices are $1,546 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights 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 to Kigali.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kigali 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 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 with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Kigali?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Kigali is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $1,154 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Kigali is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,435.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Kigali

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Kigali flight deals.
  • When you're flying from major cities in the United States to Kigali City, Rwanda, you'll have a layover in Brussels, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Istanbul, or Entebbe (Uganda). Although most flights require a couple of stops, you can enjoy one-stop flights from New York City (JFK), Los Angeles (LAX), Atlanta (ATL), or Houston (HOU).
  • Kigali International Airport (KGL), sometimes called Kanombe International Airport, is the main airport for the city of Kigali which is also the capital of Rwanda. It has three terminals which offer plenty of space and seats for passengers who are waiting for a plane to depart. To help you get from the upper level to the lower level of the facility, there are escalators and elevators for those who might have some challenges.
  • If you want a bite to eat or want to sip on a cup of coffee, you can stop by the Bourbon Coffee Shop. It is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The restaurant serves a variety of American-style dishes such as salads, omelets, sandwiches, burgers, meatballs, and grilled pepper steak. Its drink menu includes gourmet coffee, juice, iced tea, and smoothies.
  • There is a lounge for VIP guests at Kigali International Airport. To enter the lounge, you must be flying with a certain airline or have a special type of credit card with companies like Mastercard and American Express. Most lounges also offer access when you purchase a Day Pass. You can enjoy an array of amenities in the lounge including international magazines and newspapers, alcoholic beverages, and complimentary food and soft drinks.
  • When you land, you can gather lots of tourist information while still at the airport. Here you'll find brochures from key local attractions as well as information about hotels and resorts where you can stay during your vacation to Rwanda. The visitor's desk is located in the main hall of the airport just beyond the arrival hall.
  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is the departure point for many American tourists flying to Kigali who land at Kigali International Airport (KGL). This airport is the hub for many reputable airlines that fly to different overseas destinations, including Kigali, which promotes affordable travel. The competitive pricing at this airport makes it simple for travelers to find tickets at a lower cost.
  • Any person seeking to fly from an airport in the United States to Kigali must have a current passport to do so. Personal identification cards cannot be used as a form of identification on international flights to Kigali from the US.

Top 5 airlines flying to Kigali

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Kigali. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the United States to Kigali. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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KLMOverall score based on 1358 reviews
7.2Food
7.7Comfort
8.4Crew
7.8Boarding
7.1Entertainment
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Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

8.0 ExcellentA, Jun 2025AMS - YYZ
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Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

The service was great. However the lounge only gets passing grade

I appreciate that KLM was proactive in informing me of the 2 hour delay which enabled me to replan my travel. It was a bit stressful not knowing whether my connection from Montreal to Ottawa was happening. But the ground and air crew did a good job at comforting and assuring me.

Cabin crew were excellent, very proffesional, polite and friendly, in flight snack was underwhelming, a packet of cheese biscuits, im sure KLM could run to a sandwich!

Legroom not all it could be, especially when the seat in front is reclined. Otherwise it was good, food and beverage were nice.

You should not have to pay for WiFi in business class

Transfer at Amsterdam airport is very convenient and the airport is easy to navigate. Boarding was also quick and easy. Cabin crew were excellent and the meals were good, although lacking in options.

Overall very positive. Boarding was quick and organized. Cabin was clean and seats were reasonably comfortable. Cabin crew was excellent and the meals provided were also of good quality

This fight left ahead of time which meant it arrived early which was great. Staff were very professional, but as with all these Short hop Flights the food was a disappointing snack There was no entertainment on this flight, but I did not expect any

I flew premium economy and this was a good option. Although the seats didn’t recline much, I was able to get some sleep with my head propped against the window. The food was good and the entertainment was wonderful The staff were very attentive and professional

This trip was the most comfortable one I have ever experienced, the team was excellent and very helpful. I am so glad I picked Qatar Airways.

All the crew members were too slow and rude. Most of the times the registers were empty, while hundreds of customers were waiting in line, and it was impossible to get a supervisor. Despite being in line on time, I missed my freight, plus a some customers who were ahead and behind me.

Well organized boarding, efficient and on time. Nice crew on the plane. Thank you!

The Qatar Airways staff pre-boarding and also on the flight from Dallas to Doha were incredibly mediocre and arrogant. Consider retraining these individuals Other flights were ok.

My experience with Qatar airway was very unsatisfactory. They lost my child’s stroller and I was told they found it and will send it to the hotel which was a lie. I had to go back to the airport baggage claim and pick up myself after trying to contact them many times!. There was a lack professional and communication. I am very disappointed in Qatar airway and will not be recommending them to friends and family nor will I be flying with them in the future.

Worst air experience in whole life . Boarding and checking was hassle as they did 3 times. Crew team was clueless about passengers need. Despite of passengers raising hand , they were resetting the program

The food is not good and also if you ask crew to bring something they say ok I will bring but you will never get it. Please they should listen good to passengers

No difference between US airline and Qatar. Both cramp as many people. The airline seems to change planes without notice choice is seating when making reservations online doesn’t match the plane a passenger is on. Especially paying extra. Nothing special No different than US carriers.

Did not like anything. Seats were crammed, leg space was minimal and food was terrible. This was the first time traveling overseas in American Airlines and was the worst experience ever. Have learned a lesson to never travel in American Airlines.

Delayed my flights and no communication. We end up spending 6 hrs in Doha. No food or any concern from the airline. Terrible

All great. Very efficient. Good emails that kept us in the know

Original flight was canceled, booked another one and find out when checking I was on the waiting list. Horrible experience

Actually this is my first time using airline I was in every single thing that happened throughout our journey, the appearance of the plane inside furnished about the seating the flight attendants and many many more I was so excited throughout thank you Brussels Airlines for the great service.

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.

Crew was enthusiastic. Meal was surprisingly good. They came to give water very frequently. Negative that the seat reclining didn't work

That was a short flight by the only time I could actually sleep

How can a national carrier and part of Lufthansa group not even provide complimentary water and a snack in such a long flight ?

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 boarding process would have been better. When people are flying internationally and the airline is a member of Star Alliance they cannot have different rules for carryon baggage. Brussels Airlines made us adjust the weight of our carryons based on their rules even though we were flying international and our next flight was with United which does not have weight restrictions for carryons. That was just ridiculous.

I’ve been traveling for 20 years. I tried Turkish airline for the first time horrible horrible service and it would be my last time even if I get offer for a free ticket, I will not accept it. They have races and the worst Flight attendant

It wasn't good. I didn’t understand. They changed 320 dollars for 2 luggage. My ticket was regular and I paid almost 1200.00 dollars. Why they did charge? I want my money back.. thanks Yılmaz polat

Very punctual, the onboard staff was friendly and correct, the flight was fortunately very calm, the toilets were clean, in short, an excellent experience Thanks

Ordered Vegan meal - it was ok, but not exceptional. Seat ok row 39 middle section aisle. Nearly full flight - crew was busy but they did the best they could. There was a USB A port at the seat. I listened to my own music and only looked at flight information. One nice thing was the connection information was made available in the screen.

Very nice and friendly crew. Boarding system can be improved.

The Etickets had been changed (Why?) without notice ; Hence, that caused troubles when checking in. Not until I contacted my ticket agent and was given correct Etickets could I then check in.

Cleanliness of seats, trays, storage pockets need more attention, but everything else was good.

A great airline, no complaints at all. My experience with Cheap Tickets was very disappointing however. Two hours after purchasing the flight they called to tell me that the ticket price had gone up. I’ve never heard of such a thing. That is called false advertising; I will never use this ticketing service again and will warn all friends to never use it.

One of the worst check in process at the DIA as well as the boarding counter Changed seat at the last minute and assigned middle seat while I paid for window seat. Requested many times but to no avail . horrible customer service and very poor process Requesting refund for seat that was changed last minute

Good overall flight. Excellent crew. Food options could be improved.

Im if Ethiopian can allow customers to use their mileage for in flight connexion it will be great.

United was best airlines I have seen since I got there choose united airlines

It was wonderful best Air lines covert and all very happy with their service they have been very helpful and friendly

No Asian Vegetarian food was available on this sector but only fish and chicken and pasta were offered.

It was very bad experience with Ethiopian airlines . The flight was delayed in both ways . On the way coming back one of the crews dropped hot coffee on my whole body and other crew dropped used dirty glasses on top of me . The same crew that dropped hot coffee on me hit me with the food trolley on my knee while I was sleeping . I couldn’t sit properly due to the pain on my knee caused by those irresponsible crews . Very unprofessional airlines

Flight was delayed an hour. Also, I bought an extra legroom seat online; but the actually plane was a different configuration so I didn't get what I paid for . This happened on the Addis to Lusaka leg of my trip.

The plane was overbooked and the crew was very rude. My luggage was never put on the plane. I got to NY and waited 2 hours just to find out that my luggage was left.

My experience was great. The flight attendants were very helpful and nice, and the food was very good.

Very bad experience flight was over 5 hours delayed 😑 not a chance to be put on another flight we had to stay at the hotel we lost 2 days on our vacation. Never again I will fligh with Ethiopian airlines.

Terrible customer service I lost my bag luggage and I still haven’t received any information

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