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Cheap Flight Deals to Kigali

 
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.

Recent round-trip flight deals to Kigali

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly to Kigali.
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Qatar Airways Logo
9:00 pm - 6:55 amIAD-KGL
27h 55m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
4:00 pm - 4:55 pmKGL-IAD
30h 55m1 stop
$895Qatar Airways
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Mon, Oct 13 - Sat, Oct 25
Qatar Airways Logo
10:00 pm - 1:45 pmBOS-KGL
33h 45m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
3:50 pm - 3:05 pmKGL-BOS
29h 15m1 stop
$895Qatar Airways
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Sun, Sep 14 - Sun, Sep 21
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:55 am - 9:55 amIAD-KGL
17h 00m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
5:40 pm - 8:55 amKGL-IAD
21h 15m1 stop
$926Ethiopian Air
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Mon, May 12 - Thu, Jun 12
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 4:45 pmORD-KGL
23h 30m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
5:40 pm - 8:40 amKGL-ORD
22h 00m2 stops
$929Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 29
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 12:50 amORD-KGL
22h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
2:40 am - 7:25 pmKGL-ORD
23h 45m2 stops
$940Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 28
KLM Logo
4:40 pm - 7:35 pmBOS-KGL
20h 55m1 stop
KLM Logo
8:45 pm - 4:20 pmKGL-BOS
25h 35m2 stops
$950KLM
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Fri, May 23 - Mon, Jun 9
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:25 am - 12:50 amORD-KGL
30h 25m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:45 am - 9:40 amKGL-ORD
38h 55m2 stops
$961Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Aug 31 - Thu, Sep 18
United Airlines Logo
5:55 pm - 6:55 pmORD-KGL
18h 00m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 8:15 pmKGL-ORD
31h 05m3 stops
$968United Airlines
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Tue, Sep 2 - Mon, Sep 22
United Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 6:55 pmORD-KGL
26h 55m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 8:15 pmKGL-ORD
31h 05m3 stops
$973United Airlines
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Wed, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 18
KLM Logo
8:15 pm - 7:35 pmBOS-KGL
17h 20m1 stop
KLM Logo
8:45 pm - 3:05 pmKGL-BOS
24h 20m3 stops
$1,077KLM
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Fri, May 23 - Mon, Jun 9
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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 February, where tickets cost $935 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 $1,397 and $1,377 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is February with an average price of $1,168.

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 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.


Good to know - Book Cheap Kigali Plane Tickets

Low seasonFebruary
High seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$485
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% 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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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 $1,286. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where round-trip prices are $1,544 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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7.8
KLMOverall score based on 1334 reviews
8.4Crew
7.8Boarding
7.7Comfort
7.1Entertainment
7.2Food
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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.

8.0 ExcellentShereen, Apr 2025AMS - YUL
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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 professional, polite and friendly, boarding was seemless, but come on KLM surely you can do better than a pack of cheesy biscuits as an inflight snack

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

Great boarding, great short flight but no entertainment whatsoever and no wifi. Prepare to disembark by a staircase.

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

Everything is good except the dinner and breakfast. The sandwich is very delicious. Toilet is clean, I only use one of them. Flight attendants are very nice. 👍👍

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

Boarding was a little difficult. The gate area at O'Hare was very small and crowded due to multiple gates in the area. Could not hear the intercom, so had to rely on signage to see when my group was boarding and the signage was blocked by passengers standing in the gate. Flight was great and we arrived in Montreal on time.

Multiple delays and not straight answer from the United team

For economy, it was very good. Staff was great, they even let some of us change seats for more leg room... Put an empty seat between us which was fantastic for a 12hr flight. Onboard entertainment was excellent, I think over 200 choices of movies/tv/etc The bad was the barely/nonfunctional wifi that cost either $16.99 or 1700 miles (full flight). It was atrocious... Definitely the worst of the last 3 long haul major airlines I was on the last few months.

Stewardess spilled orange juice on my clothes/seat no help no apology just threw napkins at me to clean the mess up. Not Happy.

Smooth flight. Boarding was chaotic. Could not hear the gate agent over the intercom. People were lined up in the wrong lines. Groups one and two were told to board through line one and group 3 through line 2. All very confusing. Once in the air, the flight was smooth. There was no entertainment option on this aircraft, even though it was a larger aircraft.

The plane pushed back from the gate on time. However, it stopped on the ramp, and we waited for over 20 minutes before the aircraft pulled back to the gate. Apparently, something of importance had to be removed from the aircraft by the gate agent. I found this to be odd. The delay was not significant, but I felt that whatever was on the aircraft that had to be taken off, should’ve been done before we pushed back from the gate.

I didn’t get on plane. Passport being processed by consulate with visa application. Tried to cancel through underpricer after purchasing cacelling for any reason. No dice, they are thieves.

Electric plugs didn't work. Entertainment system wasn't working

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.

Vegan food tasted good. Restroom could be kept cleaner. Seat tray table was a bit tilted so food tray kept sliding down a bit. Flight crew can be a little more friendly, caring and approachable. Their faces lacked smiles and tone was stern.

Flight was delayed then we had to redirect for medical emergency during which time we had no information on what is the plan. The connecting flight was also delayed.

Professional & courteous cabin crew. Food was very good even in economy class

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

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

The flight delayef for over 2 hours so my route was changed leading to arriving to my destination without my luggage

The ailine departed and arrived late foe every leg of the trip, causing myself and my travel companions to miss every connecting flight. It was very unorganized given theat there was a lot of miscommunication. The flights offered are unrealistic and when you call they assure you that the plane waits for you. I missed an. entire day of my vacation and any entire day of rest back home because of the airline. I do not plan to support the airline again. Thank you

Like: Plane made it to the destination. Dislike: Food is terrible, no entertainment, very dirty airplane.

I have been flew with ET since 2013 and I wish the service can be reach standard airlines as Star Alliance member please ET you need to improve many thing on the services learn from SQ and other member

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