Which airports can I use when flying from Washington, D.C. to Kigali?

Flights from Washington, D.C. to Kigali may depart from several airports in Washington, D.C. area, including Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD). Flights usually arrive at Kigali Intl (KGL).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Washington, D.C. to Kigali?

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Washington, D.C. to Kigali: • Economy Class • Premium Economy Class • Business Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Kigali pass through?

One-stop flights from Washington, D.C. to Kigali most commonly connect through: • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 78% of one-stop connections • Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) - 19% of one-stop connections • Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) - 1% of one-stop connections • Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 1% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to Kigali?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Washington, D.C. to Kigali. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,202 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,475, a difference of $273. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How expensive are last-minute Washington, D.C. to Kigali flights?

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 2% above the $1,257 route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

How long is a flight from Washington, D.C. to Kigali?

A nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to Kigali takes 00m, covering 7,218 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Washington, D.C. to Kigali?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

How are flight prices from Washington, D.C. to Kigali looking right now?

One-way fares from Washington, D.C. to Kigali are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $797.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Washington, D.C. to Kigali?

Flying via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 19h 07m, compared with 21h 26m via Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) and 22h 32m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

What is the time difference between Washington, D.C. and Kigali?

Kigali is 6 hours ahead of Washington, D.C. (Central Africa Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

How much should I expect to pay for a Washington, D.C. to Kigali flight?

Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Kigali range from $1,071 to $1,462, with an average of $1,257 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,071 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Kigali?

Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Kigali typically range from $1,071 to $1,462. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,057, on Ethiopian Air.

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Kigali flight route?

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) to Kigali (KGL) is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Kigali route, averaging $972 round-trip. Other Washington, D.C. to Kigali routes average $1,259, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to Kigali?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to Kigali. It’s 5% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 17% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Kigali?

•November is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Kigali at $931 round-trip. •December ($1,624) and July ($1,518) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 74% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Washington, D.C. to Kigali the cheapest?

Flights from Washington, D.C. to Kigali are cheapest 7 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 42% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Washington, D.C. to Kigali?

Ethiopian Air ($1,057) and Turkish Airlines ($1,073) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Kigali according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Washington, D.C. to Kigali?

Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) is the most popular layover for the Washington, D.C. to Kigali route. 78% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via DOH.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Washington, D.C. to Kigali?

Flights via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $977. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Washington, D.C. to Kigali which airport offers the shortest layover?

Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) had the shortest average connection time for Washington, D.C. to Kigali layovers at 11h 17m over the past 3 months.

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Thu, Oct 29 - Fri, Nov 27

11:00 am - 9:40 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

16h 40m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

5:35 pm - 8:00 amKGL Kigali Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$1,057Ethiopian Air

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10:00 am - 4:45 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

23h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

1:50 am - 7:05 pmKGL Kigali Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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$1,057Ethiopian Air

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1:30 pm - 1:40 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

29h 10m1 stop Istanbul

2:35 am - 7:25 pmKGL Kigali Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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$1,073Turkish Airlines

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6:20 pm - 8:20 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

43h 00m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

9:25 pm - 3:45 pmKGL Kigali Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

25h 20m2 stops Entebbe Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,077Delta

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6:20 pm - 8:20 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

43h 00m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

9:25 pm - 3:45 pmKGL Kigali Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

25h 20m2 stops Entebbe Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,077Delta

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2:30 pm - 1:40 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

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2:35 am - 7:25 pmKGL Kigali Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

23h 50m2 stops Entebbe Istanbul

$1,099Turkish Airlines

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8:33 am - 6:50 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

28h 17m2 stops Newark Brussels Bruxelles-National

8:05 pm - 2:15 pmKGL Kigali Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

24h 10m2 stops Entebbe Brussels Bruxelles-National

$1,174United Airlines

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5:45 pm - 7:40 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

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$1,179United Airlines

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8:05 pm - 1:30 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

34h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

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$1,197Qatar Airways

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8:05 pm - 1:30 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

34h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:50 pm - 3:55 pmKGL Kigali Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

31h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,276Qatar Airways

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Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 12

6:42 am - 1:30 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

48h 48m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Doha Hamad Intl

3:50 pm - 8:45 amKGL Kigali Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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10:55 am - 9:40 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

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$1,056Ethiopian Air

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10:55 am - 9:40 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

16h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

5:35 pm - 8:55 amKGL Kigali Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 20m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$1,057Ethiopian Air

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9:20 pm - 9:40 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

30h 20m2 stops Lome Addis Ababa Bole

5:35 pm - 8:55 amKGL Kigali Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 20m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$1,059Ethiopian Air

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6:15 pm - 8:55 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

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$1,099Multiple Airlines

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9:00 pm - 1:30 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

34h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:50 pm - 8:45 amKGL Kigali Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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$1,121Qatar Airways

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6:15 pm - 8:55 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

20h 40m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol

8:50 am - 3:55 pmKGL Kigali Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

38h 05m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,149Multiple Airlines

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4:02 pm - 6:50 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-KGL Kigali Intl

20h 48m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National

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24h 40m2 stops Entebbe Brussels Bruxelles-National

$1,173United Airlines

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11:55 am - 6:50 pmBWI Baltimore/Washington-KGL Kigali Intl

24h 55m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National

8:05 pm - 6:13 pmKGL Kigali Intl-BWI Baltimore/Washington

28h 08m3 stops Entebbe Brussels Bruxelles-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,183United Airlines

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6:00 am - 6:55 amBWI Baltimore/Washington-KGL Kigali Intl

42h 55m2 stops Miami Doha Hamad Intl

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How much is a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Kigali? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Kigali departing in november.
What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Kigali flight route? KAYAK tracks online flight deals over the last 12 months and analyzes pricing trends to identify the best available fares.: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) to Kigali (KGL) is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Kigali route, averaging $972 round-trip. Other Washington, D.C. to Kigali routes average $1,259, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to Kigali?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to Kigali. It’s 5% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 17% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Kigali? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Kigali, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •November is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Kigali at $931 round-trip.
•December ($1,624) and July ($1,518) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 74% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.
When are flights from Washington, D.C. to Kigali the cheapest?: Flights from Washington, D.C. to Kigali are cheapest 7 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 42% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Washington, D.C. to Kigali?
Three cabin classes are available on flights from Washington, D.C. to Kigali:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
How long is a flight from Washington, D.C. to Kigali?
A nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to Kigali takes 00m, covering 7,218 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Washington, D.C. to Kigali?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Washington, D.C. to Kigali flight?
Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Kigali range from $1,071 to $1,462, with an average of $1,257 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,071 counts as a good deal.
How expensive are last-minute Washington, D.C. to Kigali flights?
Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 2% above the $1,257 route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.
How are flight prices from Washington, D.C. to Kigali looking right now?
One-way fares from Washington, D.C. to Kigali are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $797.
Which airports can I use when flying from Washington, D.C. to Kigali?
Flights from Washington, D.C. to Kigali may depart from several airports in Washington, D.C. area, including Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD). Flights usually arrive at Kigali Intl (KGL).
Which airports do connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Kigali pass through?
One-stop flights from Washington, D.C. to Kigali most commonly connect through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 78% of one-stop connections
• Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) - 1% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 1% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to Kigali?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Washington, D.C. to Kigali. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,202 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,475, a difference of $273.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Washington, D.C. to Kigali?
Flying via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 19h 07m, compared with 21h 26m via Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) and 22h 32m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).
What is the time difference between Washington, D.C. and Kigali?
Kigali is 6 hours ahead of Washington, D.C. (Central Africa Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $1,202, about $273 less than Saturday fares (19% savings) based on the last 12 months.
For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 7 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 42% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Washington, D.C. to Kigali trip for November. Fares historically average $931 round-trip in that month - typically $693 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Kigali Intl Airport.

• Hotel Chez Lando
• Lebanon Hotel

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