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$537+ Cheap flights to Bujumbura

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— BJM
Feb 7 — Feb 141
Sat 2/7
Sat 2/14
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Flights to Bujumbura in 2026

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 January 8, 2026.

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$1,070

One-way from

$537
From New York to Bujumbura
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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Bujumbura. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on January 8, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Mon 6/110:55 amEWR - BJM
1 stop20h 20mEthiopian Air
Tue 6/304:05 pmBJM - EWR
2 stops22h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/6$1,070
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/1310:55 amEWR - BJM
1 stop19h 00mEthiopian Air
Sun 5/174:05 pmBJM - EWR
2 stops22h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/6$1,133
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 7/1010:55 amEWR - BJM
1 stop20h 20mEthiopian Air
Sun 7/194:05 pmBJM - EWR
2 stops22h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/6$1,227
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/271:45 pmJFK - BJM
1 stop35h 25mKenya Airways
Sat 1/312:15 pmBJM - JFK
1 stop23h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 1/7$1,279
This RwandAir deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 RwandAir is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/210:20 amJFK - BJM
2 stops22h 15mRwandAir
Fri 3/63:45 pmBJM - JFK
2 stops30h 15mRwandAir
Deal found 1/7$1,318
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
Sun 3/11:20 amJFK - BJM
2 stops31h 15mQatar Airways
Fri 3/63:45 pmBJM - JFK
2 stops30h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/5$1,362
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/2810:20 amJFK - BJM
2 stops22h 15mRwandAir
Sat 1/314:05 pmBJM - JFK
2 stops46h 55mRwandAir
Deal found 1/7$1,364
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Wed 1/288:55 pmJFK - BJM
2 stops33h 20mEthiopian Air
Sat 1/314:05 pmBJM - JFK
2 stops33h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/7$1,396
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/17:25 pmJFK - BJM
2 stops41h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/304:05 pmBJM - JFK
2 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6$1,482
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/108:20 pmEWR - BJM
2 stops40h 35mAir Canada
Sun 7/198:05 pmBJM - EWR
3 stops24h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 1/6$1,575
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/259:50 pmJFK - BJM
2 stops63h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/88:05 pmBJM - JFK
3 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6$1,597
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Thu 6/259:45 pmEWR - BJM
2 stops33h 30mEthiopian Air
Wed 7/84:05 pmBJM - EWR
2 stops33h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/6$1,607

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Locate flights to Bujumbura 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 January 8, 2026.
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NewarkBujumbura

EWR - BJM

EWRBJM

Newark

Mon 6/1

10:55 am-1:15 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Bujumbura

Tue 6/30

4:05 pm-8:55 am

2 stops22h 50m

$1,070

NewarkBujumbura

EWR - BJM

EWRBJM

Newark

Wed 5/13

10:55 am-11:55 am

1 stop19h 00m

Bujumbura

Sun 5/17

4:05 pm-8:55 am

2 stops22h 50m

$1,133

New YorkBujumbura

JFK - BJM

JFKBJM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/27

1:45 pm-8:10 am

1 stop35h 25m

Bujumbura

Sat 1/31

2:15 pm-6:35 am

1 stop23h 20m

$1,279

New YorkBujumbura

JFK - BJM

JFKBJM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/27

8:55 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops33h 20m

Bujumbura

Sat 1/31

4:05 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops33h 50m

$1,279

New YorkBujumbura

JFK - BJM

JFKBJM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/2

10:20 am-3:35 pm

2 stops22h 15m

Bujumbura

Fri 3/6

3:45 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops30h 15m

$1,318

New YorkBujumbura

JFK - BJM

JFKBJM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/1

1:20 am-3:35 pm

2 stops31h 15m

Bujumbura

Fri 3/6

3:45 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops30h 15m

$1,362

New YorkBujumbura

JFK - BJM

JFKBJM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/28

10:20 am-3:35 pm

2 stops22h 15m

Bujumbura

Sat 1/31

4:05 pm-8:00 am

2 stops46h 55m

$1,364

New YorkBujumbura

JFK - BJM

JFKBJM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/28

8:55 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops33h 20m

Bujumbura

Sat 1/31

4:05 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops33h 50m

$1,396

New YorkBujumbura

JFK - BJM

JFKBJM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/1

7:25 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops41h 30m

Bujumbura

Tue 6/30

4:05 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops34h 00m

$1,482

New YorkBujumbura

JFK - BJM

JFKBJM

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 6/25

9:50 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops63h 05m

Bujumbura

Wed 7/8

8:05 pm-4:35 pm

3 stops26h 30m

$1,597

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FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Bujumbura flight deals, Cheapflights users have found eDreams to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Bujumbura flight deals on Cheapflights and eDreams. This is based on searches made for Bujumbura flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: eDreams is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Bujumbura flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), eDreams has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Bujumbura. 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 Bujumbura

How long is the flight to Bujumbura?

On average, a flight from New York to Bujumbura takes 21 hours 16 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 $1,183
RwandAir
RwandAir
From $859

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, Ethiopian Air 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 $147, while round-trip flights cost around $323.

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

    A round-trip flight to Bujumbura will typically cost around $364, however they can be found for as little as $323.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Bujumbura depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Bujumbura, Chicago offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 40 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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