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$955+ Cheap flights to Bujumbura

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— BJM
Jun 12 — Jun 191
Fri 6/12
Fri 6/19
1 adult, Economy
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Flights to Bujumbura in 2026

Cheapest flights to Bujumbura
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This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/121:20 am
JFK
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BJM
2 stops31h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/224:00 pm
BJM
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JFK
2 stops53h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,232
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/2210:00 pm
JFK
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BJM
2 stops35h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/19:40 am
BJM
-
JFK
2 stops42h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$1,321
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/2510:00 pm
JFK
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BJM
2 stops35h 35m
Qatar Airways
Sun 9/63:45 pm
BJM
-
JFK
2 stops47h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/10$1,344
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/17:25 pm
JFK
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BJM
2 stops41h 30m
SWISS
Sun 6/148:05 pm
BJM
-
JFK
3 stops46h 45m
SWISS
Deal found 5/8$1,435
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/110:00 pm
JFK
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BJM
2 stops33h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 6/144:15 pm
BJM
-
JFK
2 stops33h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/8$1,451
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/2510:00 am
EWR
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BJM
2 stops26h 55m
United Airlines
Sun 9/68:05 pm
BJM
-
EWR
3 stops33h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/10$1,517
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/151:45 pm
JFK
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BJM
1 stop35h 25m
Kenya Airways
Thu 11/199:00 am
BJM
-
JFK
1 stop28h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 5/12$1,537
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/234:15 pm
JFK
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BJM
2 stops20h 40m
SWISS
Wed 7/88:05 pm
BJM
-
JFK
3 stops46h 45m
SWISS
Deal found 5/9$1,545
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/254:15 pm
JFK
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BJM
2 stops20h 40m
SWISS
Sun 9/68:05 pm
BJM
-
JFK
3 stops48h 15m
SWISS
Deal found 5/10$1,546
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/19:45 pm
EWR
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BJM
2 stops39h 10m
SWISS
Sun 6/148:05 pm
BJM
-
EWR
3 stops30h 10m
SWISS
Deal found 5/8$1,558
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/252:55 pm
LGA
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BJM
2 stops22h 00m
Brussels Airlines
Sun 9/68:05 pm
BJM
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LGA
3 stops28h 40m
Brussels Airlines
Deal found 5/10$1,568
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/2512:45 pm
EWR
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BJM
2 stops24h 10m
SWISS
Sun 9/68:05 pm
BJM
-
EWR
2 stops23h 05m
SWISS
Deal found 5/10$1,580

Find flight deals to Bujumbura

Find the latest flights to Bujumbura in 2026, 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 May 13, 2026.

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$1,232

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$955
From New York to Bujumbura
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New YorkBujumbura

JFK - BJM

JFKBJM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 6/12

1:20 am-3:15 pm

2 stops31h 55m

Bujumbura

Mon 6/22

4:00 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops53h 10m

$1,232

New YorkBujumbura

JFK - BJM

JFKBJM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/22

10:00 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops35h 15m

Bujumbura

Tue 9/1

9:40 am-10:30 pm

2 stops42h 50m

$1,321

NewarkBujumbura

EWR - BJM

EWRBJM

Newark

Tue 8/25

10:00 am-6:55 pm

2 stops26h 55m

Bujumbura

Sun 9/6

8:05 pm-11:59 pm

3 stops33h 54m

$1,517

New YorkBujumbura

JFK - BJM

JFKBJM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/23

4:15 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops20h 40m

Bujumbura

Wed 7/8

8:05 pm-4:35 pm

3 stops26h 30m

$1,567

New YorkBujumbura

LGA - BJM

LGABJM

New York LaGuardia

Tue 8/25

2:55 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops22h 00m

Bujumbura

Sun 9/6

8:05 pm-6:45 pm

3 stops28h 40m

$1,568

New YorkBujumbura

JFK - BJM

JFKBJM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 7/26

11:20 am-3:15 pm

2 stops21h 55m

Bujumbura

Sun 8/9

5:10 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops28h 00m

$1,637
Quickest round-trip

NewarkBujumbura

EWR - BJM

EWRBJM

Newark

Tue 8/25

6:30 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Bujumbura

Sun 9/6

8:05 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops23h 05m

$1,639

New YorkBujumbura

JFK - BJM

JFKBJM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/23

6:10 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Bujumbura

Wed 7/8

8:05 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops22h 55m

$1,679

New YorkBujumbura

JFK - BJM

JFKBJM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/23

6:10 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Bujumbura

Wed 7/8

8:05 pm-1:35 pm

3 stops47h 30m

$1,722

New YorkBujumbura

JFK - BJM

JFKBJM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 6/25

7:00 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops36h 00m

Bujumbura

Thu 7/2

9:10 am-2:45 pm

2 stops59h 35m

$1,743

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Bujumbura

How long is the flight to Bujumbura?

On average, a flight from New York to Bujumbura takes 20 hours 21 minutes. Flights to Bujumbura 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 Bujumbura?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Bujumbura are Ethiopian Air and RwandAir.

Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From $795
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $990
Brussels Airlines
Brussels Airlines
From $680
RwandAir
RwandAir
From $1,170

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Bujumbura?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Bujumbura are Ethiopian Air and RwandAir.

Rainfall in Bujumbura by month

Plan your trip to Bujumbura by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Bujumbura ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Bujumbura when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Bujumbura by month

Plan your trip to Bujumbura by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Bujumbura, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of March, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 75.2 F).

FAQs about flying to Bujumbura

When you get your cheap flight to Bujumbura, your flight will arrive at the Bujumbura International Airport (BJM). BJM is the primary gateway for travelers entering Burundi. The airport is approximately 8 miles from the city center, with neighboring cities like Kigali and Gisenyi in Rwanda within reasonable reach. The airport is small, featuring one major runway, domestic and international arrivals terminals, and an arrivals hall. Navigating through the airport is easily manageable with the available signage along the walkways. You will have to go through customs and immigration officers to get into the country.

You will find that Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) is designed for persons with disabilities in mind. Some of the facilities the airport offers, if you have mobility challenges, include accessible restrooms, ramps, designated parking, and wheelchair assistance. However, it is necessary to call the airport approximately 48 hours before arrival so they can have a staff member on standby to help with your baggage. You can also ask about additional charges since requesting VIP mobility assistance may attract a cost to you. Of course, there is an information desk in the terminal building where you can ask for help.

On your cheap flight to Bujumbura, an alternate airport for Bujumbura is Kigali International Airport (KGL) in neighboring Rwanda. On average, non-stop flights to Kigali from major African cities take around 2-4 hours. While Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) serves as the primary gateway to Burundi, Kigali can be a valuable alternative due to its larger airport, better flight connections, and sometimes more cost-effective fares. If you are a traveler, looking for convenient flight options or exploring the Great Lakes region of Africa might consider using Kigali Airport.

  • What should I pack for a flight to Bujumbura?

    When packing for Bujumbura, remember the region has a tropical climate. Lightweight, breathable clothing is necessary, especially during the hot, rainy season. Carry sunscreen if you plan on spending days out in the sun. Sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat offer sun protection. Do not forget an umbrella for the rainy months. Comfortable sandals or open-toed shoes are suitable for navigating the city. You need to have your passport identification documents and any required visas that will be inspected by Burundi immigration authorities upon arrival at Bujumbura International Airport (BJM).

  • What are some things to do in Bujumbura?

    When you get your cheap flights to Bujumbura, the city offers diverse attractions for you to choose from upon arrival. You must visit the colorful and lively Dantokpa Market, as it is a bustling attraction all year round. The Fondation Zinsou, featuring contemporary African art, is an all-season favorite. Exploring the unique Ganvie stilt village on Lake Nokoue is ideal during the dry season. Bujumbura's beaches like Fidjrosse Beach provide relaxation and water activities, and is a magnificent picnic site. The city's vibrant nightlife, especially around the Haie Vive and Jonquet neighborhoods, offers entertainment throughout the year.

  • Can I take public transit from Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) to Bujumbura city?

    Bujumbura's airport is located relatively close to the city center. On arrival, you will find that public transit options from the airport are limited. Moving around the city and from the airport is often done via alternative transfers, with cabs being the most common means of transportation. Taxis provide a straightforward and efficient journey from the airport to Bujumbura. While public transit within the city exists, it is not the preferred choice for airport transfers due to the airport's proximity to the city center. You can get commercial passenger vans ferrying passengers from designated spots on fixed routes. Taxis offer a convenient link to Bujumbura's main attractions and business districts. You could secure a rental car for a more personalized travel, although not a common choice.

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

    Most people fly into Bujumbura (BJM) if they book a flight to Bujumbura. Bujumbura is conveniently located just 5.1 mi from Bujumbura’s city center.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Bujumbura 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 Bujumbura on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Bujumbura?

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

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

    Bujumbura is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Bujumbura. One-way flights to Bujumbura typically cost $214, while round-trip flights cost around $451.

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

    A round-trip flight to Bujumbura will typically cost around $692, however they can be found for as little as $451.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Bujumbura depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Bujumbura, New York offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 25 minutes).

  • Are there hotels close to Bujumbura?

    Yes. Bujumbura has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Clayton's place is the closest property to Bujumbura (1.0 mi away from Bujumbura).

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