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$437+ Cheap flights to Kigali

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— KGL
Mar 26 — Apr 21
Wed 3/26
Wed 4/2
1 adult, Economy
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Flights to Kigali in 2025

Find the latest flights to Kigali in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,018

Round-trip from

$858

One-way from

$437
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($191 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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From New York to Kigali Intl
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One-way flight from New York to Kigali Intl (KGL)
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Cheapest flights to Kigali
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Kigali. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on March 21, 2025.

Mon 4/710:00 pmJFK - KGL
2 stops21h 05mEthiopian Air
Sun 4/132:10 amKGL - JFK
2 stops23h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/20$858
Mon 5/191:45 pmJFK - KGL
1 stop28h 50mKenya Airways
Sun 5/253:40 amKGL - JFK
1 stop33h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/20$903
Wed 4/3011:20 amJFK - KGL
1 stop20h 25mQatar Airways
Wed 5/143:50 pmKGL - JFK
1 stop23h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/20$913
Mon 4/711:20 amJFK - KGL
1 stop20h 25mRwandAir
Mon 4/1411:20 pmKGL - JFK
1 stop21h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 3/20$928
Sun 3/237:40 pmJFK - KGL
1 stop17h 55mKLM
Sun 3/308:45 pmKGL - JFK
2 stops32h 05mKLM
Deal found 3/19$934
Mon 4/76:20 pmEWR - KGL
1 stop18h 35mLufthansa
Mon 4/148:10 pmKGL - EWR
2 stops23h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 3/20$947
Sun 3/2312:45 pmJFK - KGL
1 stop32h 30mEgyptair
Sat 3/293:55 amKGL - JFK
2 stops36h 35mEgyptair
Deal found 3/19$949
Mon 4/711:27 amEWR - KGL
2 stops25h 28mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/148:10 pmKGL - EWR
2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20$956
Mon 4/76:10 pmJFK - KGL
1 stop18h 45mBrussels Airlines
Mon 4/148:10 pmKGL - JFK
2 stops22h 50mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 3/20$956
Sun 3/2310:05 amJFK - KGL
2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/258:50 pmKGL - JFK
3 stops47h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20$959
Mon 3/316:10 pmJFK - KGL
1 stop18h 45mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/58:10 pmKGL - JFK
2 stops22h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/20$966
Mon 4/71:10 pmEWR - KGL
2 stops23h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/148:10 pmKGL - EWR
3 stops29h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/20$971

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Locate flights to Kigali that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on March 21, 2025.
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Depart

Return

Price

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/7

10:00 pm-1:05 am

2 stops21h 05m

Kigali Intl

Sun 4/13

2:10 am-8:00 pm

2 stops23h 50m

$858

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/19

1:45 pm-12:35 am

1 stop28h 50m

Kigali Intl

Sun 5/25

3:40 am-7:35 am

1 stop33h 55m

$903

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/30

11:20 am-1:45 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Kigali Intl

Wed 5/14

3:50 pm-9:00 am

1 stop23h 10m

$913

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/7

11:20 am-1:45 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Kigali Intl

Mon 4/14

11:20 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop21h 50m

$928

NewarkKigali

EWR - KGL

EWRKGL

Newark

Mon 4/7

6:20 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop18h 35m

Kigali Intl

Mon 4/14

8:10 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops23h 00m

$947

NewarkKigali

EWR - KGL

EWRKGL

Newark

Mon 4/7

11:27 am-6:55 pm

2 stops25h 28m

Kigali Intl

Mon 4/14

8:10 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops23h 00m

$956

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/7

6:10 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Kigali Intl

Mon 4/14

8:10 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops22h 50m

$956

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/31

6:10 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Kigali Intl

Sat 4/5

8:10 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops22h 50m

$966

NewarkKigali

EWR - KGL

EWRKGL

Newark

Mon 4/7

1:10 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops23h 45m

Kigali Intl

Mon 4/14

8:10 pm-7:28 pm

3 stops29h 18m

$971

New YorkKigali

LGA - KGL

LGAKGL

New York LaGuardia

Mon 4/7

2:25 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops22h 30m

Kigali Intl

Mon 4/14

8:10 pm-6:15 pm

3 stops28h 05m

$971

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Deals found on 3/20

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Compare providers for flights to Kigali

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals to Kigali in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: Out of all of the providers offering Kigali flight deals, Cheapflights users have found FlightHub to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Kigali flight deals on Cheapflights and FlightHub. This is based on searches made for Kigali flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: FlightHub is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Kigali flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), FlightHub has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Kigali. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Kigali

When is the best time to book a flight to Kigali?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Kigali. Price data was last updated on March 14, 2025.

Booking 78 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Kigali. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Kigali?

On average, a flight from New York to Kigali takes 20 hours 46 minutes. Flights to Kigali from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Kigali?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Kigali are Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Air and Turkish Airlines.

Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways

From $906

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

From $869

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

From $784

Brussels Airlines

Brussels Airlines

From $1,083

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Kigali?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Kigali are Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air and United Airlines.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kigali

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kigali. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kigali. Reviews last updated March 21, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Kigali, such as SWISS, Qatar Airways and Air France. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,567 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

BOS - ZRH

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,567 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,567 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

BOS - ZRH

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,538 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,567 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

BOS - ZRH

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,422 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,567 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

BOS - ZRH

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,605 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,567 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

BOS - ZRH

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,741 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,567 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Yvette,Nov 2024

BOS - ZRH

Food was not very good and the options were poor. The seat wasn't very comfortable. I would not choose to fly on this airline again. Their website was also difficult to navigate.

FAQs about flying to Kigali

Best Time to Fly to Kigali, Rwanda

Temperature-wise, there isn’t much to choose from. Midday highs are consistently around 82F, 365 days of the year, meaning that the majority of visitors schedule their trips to coincide with special events rather than the weather. Due to the city’s reputation as a culinary hotspot, the AIC International Food Fair is well worth a visit. Held in May, this popular annual event showcases world cuisines in one spot, and is held on rotation at one of the city’s embassies. July sees the city rocking to the sounds of live music, as the Kigali-Up festival takes over the Amahoro Stadium and exposes spectators to the sounds of rock, pop and funk. October sees the party continue in the shape of the Mutzig Beerfest at the Gikondo Fair Grounds, while smaller cultural events are held throughout the year.

Getting around Kigali, Rwanda

Cars can be rented at the airport, but the downtown can easily be navigated on foot. Public transport is widespread, but can be unreliable. Private rental taxi companies are also an option.

Kigali, Rwanda Travel Information

  • Malaria and STDs are still prevalent in Rwanda, so be sure to take all necessary precautions.
  • Drink bottled water.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kigali?

    If you book a flight to Kigali, you will be flying into Kigali Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Kigali Intl (KGL) is located 3.2 mi from the center of Kigali.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Kigali if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Kigali on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Kigali?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Turkish Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Kigali.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Kigali?

    Kigali Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Kigali. One-way flights to Kigali Intl typically cost $77, while round-trip flights cost around $292.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Kigali?

    A round-trip flight to Kigali will typically cost around $431, however they can be found for as little as $292.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Kigali depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Kigali, Washington, D.C. offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does Kigali Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Kigali Intl can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Kigali Intl?

    Yes. Kigali Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Host in Rwanda is the closest property to Kigali Intl (0.0 mi away from Kigali Intl).

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