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Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20
1:45 pm - 7:55 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-KGL Kigali Intl
36h 10m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
9:00 am - 7:35 amKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
28h 35m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
$886Kenya Airways
Wed, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 16
1:45 pm - 12:35 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-KGL Kigali Intl
27h 50m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
7:40 pm - 6:35 amKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
17h 55m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
$889Kenya Airways
Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 2
4:55 pm - 9:40 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-KGL Kigali Intl
34h 45m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Addis Ababa Bole
5:35 pm - 1:35 pmKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
27h 00m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Frankfurt am Main
$906Ethiopian Air
Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 18
3:55 pm - 9:40 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-KGL Kigali Intl
34h 45m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Addis Ababa Bole
5:35 pm - 1:35 pmKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
27h 00m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Frankfurt am Main
$908Ethiopian Air
Sun, Nov 8 - Wed, Nov 18
4:25 pm - 8:20 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KGL Kigali Intl
19h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
9:25 pm - 2:25 pmKGL Kigali Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
25h 00m2 stops Entebbe Amsterdam Schiphol
$952KLM
Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 1
5:25 pm - 8:20 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-KGL Kigali Intl
19h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
9:25 pm - 2:25 pmKGL Kigali Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
11:20 am - 1:45 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-KGL Kigali Intl
20h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
4:20 pm - 9:00 amKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
22h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$993RwandAir
Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 21
11:20 am - 1:45 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-KGL Kigali Intl
20h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
3:50 pm - 9:00 amKGL Kigali Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
23h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$993RwandAir
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Price, demand and travel trends for United States to Kigali flights
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What is the cheapest flight to Kigali?
New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kigali is the cheapest route at $886 round-trip, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kigali is the most popular connection with round-trip deals from $952.
How much is a flight to Kigali?
Average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Kigali from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 12 months.
A round-trip flight to Kigali costs $1,411 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Round-trip fares from New York average $1,208, while Atlanta runs a bit higher at $1,211.
What is the cheapest day to fly to Kigali?
Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to Kigali at $1,418 round-trip on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Thursday is the most expensive at $1,546.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Kigali?
To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for flights to Kigali, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, then takes the median of all values for each month.
February is the cheapest month to fly to Kigali with an average price of $1,138 round-trip.
June ($1,678) and July ($1,650) are the most expensive.
Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Kigali?
Average price for all round-trip flights depending on time of departure, seen by users on KAYAK in the last 12 months.
Night flights to Kigali are the cheapest at $1,312 round-trip on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at $1,518.
What is a good deal for flights to Kigali?
Flights under $1,167 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found round-trip flights to Kigali at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
New York $947
Chicago $995
Atlanta $1,045
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When are flights to Kigali the cheapest?
Flights to Kigali are cheapest 26 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 9% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.
What are the most popular airlines flying to Kigali?
Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.
Qatar Airways is the most popular airline flying to Kigali among KAYAK users, followed by Ethiopian Air and Delta.
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Flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kigali
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Your questions about flights to Kigali, answered
Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.
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.
What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Kigali?
Ethiopian Air operates the most flights from the United States to Kigali at 0 per week, while Qatar Airways is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from the United States to Kigali. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveler choice.
Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to Kigali?
Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Kigali are from: • New York, from $886 round-trip • Chicago, from $952 round-trip • Washington, D.C., from $966 round-trip
How do I know if a flight to Kigali is a good deal?
A good deal on a flight to Kigali is around $1,167 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.
How expensive are last-minute flights to Kigali?
Last-minute fares to Kigali – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 8% below the average round-trip fare of $1,411. Booking late can sometimes save money, but inventory is limited.
Your guide to booking Kigali flights
From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
For the best chance at a low fare to Kigali, aim to book around 26 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 9% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
For flights to Kigali, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to land around $1,167 round-trip. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a strong deal – book before the price climbs back up.
If you can choose when to go, time your trip to Kigali around February. Round-trip fares historically average $1,138 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on 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 evening to save up to $206 per round-trip. Evening flights to Kigali average $1,312 compared to $1,518 for noon flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
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.
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