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What is the cheapest month to fly from the United States to Rwanda?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from the United States to Rwanda, 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 from the United States to Rwanda is February, when tickets cost $496 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,319 and $1,071 respectively.

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Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Kigali

FAQs - booking Rwanda flights

  • What are the passport and visa requirements when traveling from the United States to Rwanda?

    Every citizen of the United States must have a visa before entering Rwanda. You can submit your visa application online before departure, and you can pay either online or upon arrival at KGL. Also, ensure that your passport is valid for at least six months from the day of entry into Rwanda. Typically, a visa to Rwanda has a 90-day expiration period but can be renewed upon request.

  • Which airlines have cheaper prices on flights from the U.S. to Rwanda?

    Normally, the cheapest airlines for traveling from the United States of America to Rwanda include Kenya Airways, Air France, Ethiopian Airlines, and Brussels Airlines. All these carriers operate connecting flights via their capitals (Nairobi, Paris, Addis Ababa, and Brussels, respectively). If you are looking to save considerably, fly aboard any of these carriers.

  • If I want to travel to a southern city, such as Gitarama, what is the best way to get there?

    Gitarama and its environs does not have an airport of its own. As such, book a flight to Kigali International Airport, from which you can connect to Gitarama by ground transportation. The two towns lie about 49 km apart, and buses offer the cheapest transportation option between the two distances, covering the distance in about 45 minutes. For a quicker connection, take a taxi and reach Gitarama in under 30 minutes.

  • Are there any airports in the United States that offer nonstop flights to Rwanda?

    There is no airport in the United States that operates nonstop flights to Rwanda. However, numerous airports in the United States provide one-stop or two-stop flights, including Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

  • Which is the best arrival airport in Rwanda if I am flying in from the United States of America to participate in the International Peace Marathon?

    The International Peace Marathon is held annually in May in Kigali. The event is held to promote the development of peace through sport and to remember the 1994 genocide between Rwanda’s two main tribes, Tutsis and Hutus. To participate, book a flight from to Kigali International Airport. From here, the city center is located around 10.9 km away. Buses offer cheaper commute options, getting there in approximately 25 minutes. Taxis have a shorter travel time of 15 minutes.

  • What is the easiest way to get to Volcanoes National Park from the United States?

    If you intend to fly from the U.S. to Rwanda to explore Volcanoes National Park, it might be best if you booked a flight to Kigali International Airport. The park lies about 11.3 km from the airport, and it is recommended that you drive there in an SUV or Jeep due to the rugged terrain. On average, it takes two hours to get there. The golden monkey trekking the beaten tracks of Virunga mountains offer lasting memories.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United States to Rwanda?

    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 from the United States to Rwanda.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from the United States to Rwanda is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from the United States to Rwanda?

    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 from the United States to Rwanda 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 from the United States to Rwanda?

    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 from the United States to Rwanda up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Rwanda

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Rwanda flight deals.
  • Kigali International Airport (KGL) serves as Rwanda's primary gateway for international travelers. If you are coming from the U.S., you will find several airlines offering one-stop or two-stop connections to Kigali, such as Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, and Turkish Airlines.
  • ​​​​​​​Travelers from the East Coast of the United States to Rwanda have John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) as the best departure port. Popular carriers departing from JFK to Kigali include Brussels Airlines and Air France, both of which provide one-stop flights between the two destinations.
  • If you are planning to fly to Rwanda from the central part of the United States, consider Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) as an ideal departure port. Here, you’ll find numerous one-stop airlines to Kigali, such as Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, with layovers in cities such as Frankfurt, Istanbul, and Amsterdam.
  • Those intending to travel to the western part of Rwanda, such as Cyangugu, should remember that Kamembe Airport (KME) is a domestic airport that serves this region. If you are flying from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), you will find a two-stop flight by Ethiopian Airlines, ASKY Airways, or RwandAir via Lome and Douala.
  • If your focus while flying to Rwanda is Butare, remember the city lies in the southern part of the country. Although this area has its own airport, Butare Airport (BTQ), you will fly into KGL before connecting to Butare via a chartered flight, or by road.  
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) provides the best option for a round trip for those planning to fly to Rwanda from the northwestern United States. Your flight will land at Kigali International Airport, which is a hub for RwandAir. Kenya Airways operates one-stop flights via Nairobi.
  • Are you planning to connect to Uganda after your excursion to Rwanda? RwandAir, Kenya Airways, and Uganda Airlines offer reliable connections between these countries. You will depart from Kigali International Airport and land Entebbe International Airport (EBB).  

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Rwanda

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from the United States to Rwanda? 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.
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Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3742 reviews
7.3Food
7.5Boarding
7.9Crew
7.3Comfort
7.3Entertainment
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Mediocre movies Too cold Didn’t have extra blankets Check in was too long (60-70 min coming 3 hours early) Breakfast was terrible Great WiFi however And smooth ride Dinner was decent

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jul 2026
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Mediocre movies Too cold Didn’t have extra blankets Check in was too long (60-70 min coming 3 hours early) Breakfast was terrible Great WiFi however And smooth ride Dinner was decent

Really good food and service. Qatar Airways is again and again provided an exceptional experience.

Extremely uncomfortable seats with very little cushioning, unable to recline enough to sleep comfortably on this 13 hour overnight flight. My body was in pain by the end.

When we checked in at the Siem Reap Airport in Cambodia, we were only given three boarding passes and told that we would have to check in with American when we arrived in Boston. This was a source of stress for us. After we landed in Boston, we had a long passage from Terminal E to Terminal B (American Airline ticketing counter). Because the electronic ticketing kiosks for check-in would not recognize our Confirmation Code, we had to wait for an hour in a long line where only two AA reps were taking care of Special Services passengers. In many years of both business and recreational travel, I have never had this experience. I would expect more from AA being in partnership with other airlines to do a better job with this.

Our experience on the Doha to Hyderabad segment was extremely stressful due to prolonged delays and a lack of clear communication from the airline. We were traveling as a family, including children, and the uncertainty around timing and next steps caused significant distress. There was very little proactive information provided during the delay, and we were not given clear written explanations about what was happening or how long it might take. This made it difficult to manage the situation, especially while caring for children in a transit environment. In addition, one member of our party was ultimately unable to continue travel, which added to the emotional strain and disruption of the trip. Overall, the experience highlighted gaps in communication, customer care, and handling of unexpected situations. We are sharing this feedback so that future passengers, especially families, are supported with clearer communication and better assistance during irregular operations.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

It would help id flight crew were not rude and showed some courtesy. They were shouting at passengers and yelling instructions as if we were school children at lunch cafeteria!!

All good. Over four hours flight if provided snacks like Qatar Airways would be better

Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

Food was absolutely pathetic. I wasted so much food which I thought was inedible. I also loathe the inflight entertainment system which has very little content

A lot of things can be done to improve in flight experience

Average at every level . Poor entertainment selection. Boarding was very poor and disorganized. Flight was late by one hour .

Spent over $20k on for business class tickets from DFW. They used a very old Boeing 777 with old Business class cabin which was unclean and stained seats. On a route they normally operate the modern Boeing 787. The cabin heat was set to hot for 11 hours. On the IST LHE route the business class experience got even worse. They operate an even older Airbus A330 where trip was falling apart, seat recline did not operate and the whole experience left us hugely disappointed. Next time we likely will shift to better quality product which stands up to their hype. Turkish need to relook at their fleet plans and not use their worst assets of perceived week markets such as Pakistan.

The flight from Houston to Chicago was delayed, causing us to miss our connecting flight to Madrid, losing our Rental Car booking in Bologna taking alternative travel routes to get to our initial destination in Pizza by the 15th. We got the notification of the delay as we were traveling the 3 1/2 hours from Corpus Christi, Texas to Houston Texas for the initial flight. The delays hauling luggage all over Milan‘s Central train station to catch trains to get to Pizza the same day resulting us arriving in Pizza at 2 AM leaving us no time to rest as there was a 9 o’clock checkout time the next morning. The first 72 hours of the trip with nothing but headache, a knee injury from the excessive walking and a delayed car rental replacement, which ended up costing significantly more.

We flew business class and it was impressive. So comfortable with delicious food and very attentive and polite staff. Will definitely fly Turkish airlines again.

To get to jet blue at JFK from any connecting flight you have to go through security again.

Amazing! One of the best kept secrets in air travel!

We fly Bussines class and we didn’t feel like it is. Out luggage didn’t arrive and we have to return again next day from our hotel to airport to get them. Still waiting. No information from Turkish airlines Very poor customer service I think booking through kayak it was wrong decision

Three screaming and crying children in business class made it very difficult to rest. The crew made no attempt to address the situation. I might as well have saved the money and flown economy. The parents were oblivious to the discomfort their children were causing. The lounge in Istanbul is wonderful, but did not make up for the misery on the flight. My business class seat power outlet was broken and I have a cpap. The crew couldn't fix it or move me to better seat. Fortunately , the passenger in front of me allowed me to plug into his power outlet.

My experience with Turkish Airlines was good. I didn’t get the meal I ordered. So I didn’t have anything to eat which was disappointing.

This flight has a history of leaving late, however, I was pleasantly surprised that it was not delayed this day. The flight went smooth, except I was in a window seat and the wall and my feet were freezing. I found it difficult to sleep due to being so cold, I also was using 2 provided UAL blankets and could not get my feet warm. This was annoying, but I still made it there on time and safe.

Staff didn't seem confident about the ingredients in my lactose intolerance meal

the seat has a problem. the back had a hole.

The back to back mechanical delays from Denver to San Diego and then on my return flight from Denver to Great Falls it added extra time both ways

Really old place. Not as clean as it should be, tray tables needed better cleaning. The items, trays and some other items need to b6 engineered. Anything task you or crew may do is incredibly load, seriously engineer for quiet smooth, easy. Just opening and closing the tray table is actually dangerous and can easily injure a finger. I'm sure it happens as it happened to me! First time I used United and likely will be the last!

Like the fact that the boarding was expedited. But the delay and chaos around the onboarding was not appreciated.

Flight was 2.5 late. Maybe not United’s fault but late none the less. We were late as well on the first leg. WiFi quit working with an hour left.

Old 757 with poor entertainment system. United no longer partners with United for free text and email. O'Hara an absolute disaster! Limited gates clauses two hour delay. Unfortunately this appears to be the norm.

The flight to America was freezing. The overnight flight back to the UK was boiling hot and the cabin stank of toilet or occasionally perfume, even though I was several rows back from either bathroom. Food was tiny portions. Two small pieces of tough and dry beef in random gravy with pretend mashed potato raking up most of it. Very little veg. Salad was ok. Wooden cutlery broke within minutes of using. Lots of old films for entertainment. Some new ones. Generally a bit rubbish.

It was a good experience, unfortunately my checked baggages were come late and not arrived on time.

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.

worst was delayed luggage. could see luggage was still in Singapore but they insist I wait till all luggage are unloaded before filing a report. took 2 days to arrive and I had to collect it myself from the airport

The crew could deploy more customer focus and not frown when asked a question. I’m speaking of one lady in particular who raised a hand in my face for me to wait whe I tried to ask a question and never came back to me. Very unprofessional and rude.

They set someone on our assigned seats and we ended up finding seats for ourselves to ensure the family sits together.

Very efficient and excellent service. Nice amenities and beautiful plane. Elevated meals. Boarding could have been more organized. We missed our connecting flight due to EU entry but Lufthansa was extremely quick to rebook us.

Aircraft had fairly roomy seats on economy. Food was good (beef dinner).

Broken seat did not recline fully, broken footrest, no air vents, no electricity for charging devices, outlets for headphones or isb did not work. Rude crew. Horrible experience. Would never fly Lufthansa again

The Discover flight from TPA to FRA was exceptionally unprofessional and incompetent in organization. First the entertainment system was completely nonfunctional for the entire plane and no competent IT support to fix. Than they could not serve any coffee or tea because they ran out of water - reflecting the exceptionally incompetent management at Discovery and most embarrassing for Lufthansa and a German airline, more like a third world country. The food was mediocre at best and minimalistic for Discover, particularly with the much higher standards at Lufthansa.

Lufthansa's Miami International counter folks are very strict on carry-on weight. Can't be greater than 8 kg otherwise they force you to check it for a fee. Bags came out at baggage claim as soon as we arrived to that location (it is a far walk from arrival gate to bag pickup). We do travel with Lufthansa domestically and enjoy every trip.

It was okay. Mothers with rowdy children should be invited to sit in front of them.

It started well but flight was cancelled and they created a nightmare rebooking. It is two days later and we still haven’t reached our destination. I am in Amsterdam waiting on transfer desk to open (later than other airlines) to hopefully get a boarding pass. Once that problem is solved we will just pray this flight isn’t cancelled too.

The flight was cancelled, so why are you asking me how the flight was?

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