Cheap flights to Kigali, Rwanda from $447

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — KGL
Apr 25 — May 21

Flights to Kigali in 2024

Find the latest flights to Kigali in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,138,949 searches and data was last updated on April 20, 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,430

Round-trip from

$901

One-way from

$447
High demand for flights, 20% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in April 2024
From New York to Kigali Intl
One-way flight from New York to Kigali Intl (KGL)

Cheap flights to Kigali in April & May 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Kigali in April and May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,138,949 searches and data was last updated on April 20, 2024.
The below flights offer some of the lowest fares to Kigali in April and May 2024. Be sure to check back soon as deals update often.
Mon 5/139:45 pmIAD - KGL
2 stops20h 55mEthiopian Air
Wed 5/224:25 pmKGL - IAD
2 stops22h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/19$892
Mon 5/66:30 pmEWR - KGL
1 stop18h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/148:10 pmKGL - EWR
2 stops23h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/19$901
Mon 5/66:10 pmJFK - KGL
1 stop18h 45mBrussels Airlines
Tue 5/148:10 pmKGL - JFK
2 stops22h 50mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 4/19$901
Sat 5/2510:30 pmLAX - KGL
2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/48:10 pmKGL - LAX
3 stops34h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/19$902
Mon 5/67:00 amEWR - KGL
2 stops29h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/148:10 pmKGL - EWR
2 stops26h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/19$906
Sat 5/2510:30 pmLAX - KGL
2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/58:05 pmKGL - LAX
3 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/19$908
Fri 4/2612:00 pmJFK - KGL
1 stop32h 40mEgypt Air
Sat 5/113:20 amKGL - JFK
2 stops35h 40mEgypt Air
Deal found 4/19$910
Tue 4/2310:50 amIAD - KGL
1 stop20h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 5/64:25 pmKGL - IAD
2 stops22h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/19$913
Mon 5/62:55 pmEWR - KGL
2 stops22h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/148:10 pmKGL - EWR
3 stops28h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/19$916

Kigali 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Kigali in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,138,949 searches and data were last updated on April 20, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Kigali in 2024 at this time. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Sat 10/1912:25 amEWR - KGL
1 stop18h 25mTurkish Airlines
Mon 11/42:45 amKGL - EWR
2 stops27h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/19$835
Sun 10/2012:40 pmJFK - KGL
1 stop30h 10mTurkish Airlines
Mon 11/42:45 amKGL - JFK
2 stops27h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/19$835
Sun 10/209:45 pmEWR - KGL
2 stops33h 15mEthiopian Air
Mon 11/42:25 amKGL - EWR
2 stops23h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/19$841
Wed 10/911:25 amORD - KGL
1 stop30h 25mTurkish Airlines
Tue 10/151:45 amKGL - ORD
3 stops38h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/19$863
Fri 10/1812:25 amEWR - KGL
1 stop18h 25mTurkish Airlines
Sun 11/32:45 amKGL - EWR
2 stops27h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/19$874
Fri 10/1812:20 amJFK - KGL
1 stop18h 30mTurkish Airlines
Sun 11/32:45 amKGL - JFK
2 stops40h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/19$874
Sun 9/158:30 pmORD - KGL
1 stop21h 20mTurkish Airlines
Sun 9/221:55 amKGL - ORD
2 stops38h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/19$881
Sun 10/206:40 pmEWR - KGL
2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/59:10 pmKGL - EWR
2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/19$882
Sat 10/199:45 pmEWR - KGL
2 stops20h 55mEthiopian Air
Mon 11/410:55 amKGL - EWR
2 stops39h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/19$889

Flights to Kigali departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to Kigali, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,138,949 searches and data was last updated on April 20, 2024.
Users traveling to Kigali last-minute should check out these flights departing soon. Double check the price, date, and time of your last-minute flight.
Fri 4/2612:00 pmJFK - KGL
1 stop32h 40mEgypt Air
Sat 5/113:20 amKGL - JFK
2 stops35h 40mEgypt Air
Deal found 4/19$910
Tue 4/304:26 pmDFW - KGL
2 stops43h 29mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/78:10 pmKGL - DFW
3 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/19$918
Tue 4/3010:49 amSEA - KGL
3 stops47h 06mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/208:10 pmKGL - SEA
3 stops35h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/19$928
Fri 4/2612:00 pmJFK - KGL
1 stop32h 40mEgypt Air
Sat 5/113:20 amKGL - JFK
2 stops35h 40mEgypt Air
Deal found 4/19$948
Fri 4/261:45 pmJFK - KGL
1 stop36h 25mKenya Airways
Sun 5/127:00 pmKGL - JFK
1 stop18h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/19$982
Fri 4/261:45 pmJFK - KGL
1 stop22h 15mKenya Airways
Sat 5/113:40 amKGL - JFK
1 stop33h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/19$984
Tue 4/3010:49 amSEA - KGL
3 stops47h 06mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/238:10 pmKGL - SEA
3 stops34h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/19$1,003
Tue 4/3011:49 pmSEA - KGL
2 stops34h 06mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/208:10 pmKGL - SEA
3 stops35h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/19$1,055
Tue 4/3010:49 amSEA - KGL
3 stops47h 06mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/218:10 pmKGL - SEA
3 stops35h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/19$1,058

One-way flights to Kigali

Explore one-way flight options to Kigali for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,138,949 searches and data was last updated on April 20, 2024.
If you're looking for options on one-way flights to Kigali, check out these fares. If you're in need of a round-trip flight to Kigali instead, make sure to update the search form at the top of page.
Fri 4/2612:00 pmJFK - KGL
1 stop32h 40mEgypt Air
Deal found 4/19$447
Fri 4/261:45 pmJFK - KGL
1 stop36h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/19$479
Sun 5/121:45 pmJFK - KGL
1 stop36h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/19$495
Fri 5/2412:00 pmJFK - KGL
1 stop32h 40mEgypt Air
Deal found 4/18$507
Sat 5/111:45 pmJFK - KGL
1 stop22h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/19$591
Sat 5/112:50 pmIAD - KGL
2 stops53h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/19$643
Fri 7/1910:55 amIAD - KGL
1 stop21h 00mRwandAir
Deal found 4/19$652
Sat 5/116:11 pmIAD - KGL
3 stops50h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/19$722
Fri 4/263:00 pmJFK - KGL
2 stops51h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/19$724

Average price of flights to Kigali by month

Plan your trip to Kigali by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Kigali is currently $584 while a round-trip flight costs $937. Price data was last updated on April 14, 2024.

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Kigali (average of $1,002). Flying to Kigali in July will prove the most costly (average of $1,767). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$1,020

February

$1,002

March

$1,145

April

$1,189

May

$1,201

June

$1,745

July

$1,767

August

$1,347

September

$1,111

October

$1,030

November

$1,090

December

$1,357

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 to Kigali. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
Booking 67 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.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Kigali?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip to Kigali. Price data was last updated on April 14, 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Kigali should consider flying on Wednesday at noon, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Saturday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.
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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 April 20, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Kigali, such as RwandAir, Brussels Airlines and Qatar Airways. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
7.9
Good
1,639 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

7.9
Good
1,639 reviews
7.9
Good
1,639 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

7.8
Good
2,081 reviews
7.9
Good
1,639 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

7.7
Good
4,492 reviews
7.9
Good
1,639 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

7.6
Good
1,821 reviews
7.9
Good
1,639 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

7.5
Good
3,691 reviews
7.9
Good
1,639 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

There is an air of change in Kigali. It is over 20 years since the Rwandan capital was in the center of a domestic conflict and acts of genocide killing between 500,000 and 1million Rwandans. Today the Kigali Genocide Memorial Center commemorates the victims but the streets resonate with the confident sounds of a city renewed.

Kigali is the heart of the country both geographically and politically, and few visitors to Rwanda can pass through without spending some time in the city known as the Singapore of Africa. The nickname is not without reason, for Kigali has developed into an organized and forward-thinking city characterized by lawns, flower beds and modern construction. It has even become a popular spot for long-term expats who enjoy a culture heavy on up-market restaurants, coffee shops and boutique stores. It is unsurprising, perhaps, to learn that this city is distinctly Western it its appearance, far removed from the designs associated with a classic African city.   

Alternatively, look beyond the city limits and explore the wealth of wildlife in the surrounding hills. Rwanda is home to gorillas, elephants and giraffes, as well as zebras, leopards, and crocodiles. It also boasts the largest montane forest in central Africa, NyungweNational Park, where visitors can become acquainted with thirteen different species of monkey. The park also offers a host of trails excellent for both hiking and biking.

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 does KGL mean?

    This is defined as Kigali Intl Airport (KGL). Codes like KGL are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • 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 Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Kigali. One-way flights to Kigali Intl Airport typically cost $146, while round-trip flights cost around $213.

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

    A round-trip flight to Kigali will typically cost around $455, however they can be found for as little as $213.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Kigali depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Kigali, Chicago offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 50 minutes).

  • Does Kigali Intl Airport have rental cars?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Kigali Intl Airport?

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

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