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— KGL
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
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 September 11, 2025.

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Cheapest in

April

Average price

$957

Round-trip from

$820

One-way from

$432
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From New York to Kigali Intl
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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 September 11, 2025.

Mon 10/131:20 amJFK - KGL
1 stop23h 35mQatar Airways
Fri 10/243:50 pmKGL - JFK
1 stop23h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/10$848
Mon 9/2911:20 amJFK - KGL
1 stop20h 25mQatar Airways
Mon 10/63:50 pmKGL - JFK
1 stop23h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/10$857
Mon 10/610:00 pmJFK - KGL
1 stop26h 55mQatar Airways
Fri 10/313:50 pmKGL - JFK
1 stop29h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/11$862
Mon 9/2910:00 pmJFK - KGL
2 stops21h 05mEthiopian Air
Sun 10/52:10 amKGL - JFK
2 stops23h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/11$863
Fri 10/1011:20 amJFK - KGL
1 stop20h 25mRwandAir
Mon 10/203:50 pmKGL - JFK
1 stop23h 10mRwandAir
Deal found 9/9$867
Fri 10/1011:20 amJFK - KGL
1 stop20h 25mRwandAir
Fri 10/173:50 pmKGL - JFK
1 stop23h 10mRwandAir
Deal found 9/9$868
Mon 10/279:40 pmJFK - KGL
1 stop33h 50mQatar Airways
Fri 4/243:50 pmKGL - JFK
1 stop23h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/9$870
Thu 10/911:20 amJFK - KGL
1 stop20h 10mRwandAir
Mon 10/203:50 pmKGL - JFK
1 stop23h 10mRwandAir
Deal found 9/11$871
Mon 10/2010:55 amEWR - KGL
1 stop17h 00mEthiopian Air
Sun 11/165:40 pmKGL - EWR
2 stops21h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/9$882
Sun 11/912:25 amEWR - KGL
1 stop18h 20mTurkish Airlines
Wed 11/192:40 amKGL - EWR
1 stop26h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/10$904
Tue 10/219:45 pmEWR - KGL
1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air
Sun 10/265:40 pmKGL - EWR
1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/11$920
Sun 9/289:45 pmEWR - KGL
2 stops21h 20mEthiopian Air
Tue 10/285:40 pmKGL - EWR
2 stops21h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/10$922

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Price

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/6

10:00 pm-6:55 am

1 stop26h 55m

Kigali Intl

Fri 10/31

3:50 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop29h 45m

$862

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/29

10:00 pm-1:05 am

2 stops21h 05m

Kigali Intl

Sun 10/5

2:10 am-8:00 pm

2 stops23h 50m

$863

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 10/9

11:20 am-1:30 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Kigali Intl

Mon 10/20

3:50 pm-9:00 am

1 stop23h 10m

$871

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/28

11:20 am-1:30 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Kigali Intl

Tue 10/28

4:20 pm-9:00 am

1 stop22h 40m

$888

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/27

11:20 am-1:30 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Kigali Intl

Tue 10/28

4:20 pm-9:00 am

1 stop22h 40m

$888

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/19

11:20 am-1:45 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Kigali Intl

Fri 9/26

3:50 pm-9:00 am

1 stop23h 10m

$893

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/5

12:35 am-12:50 am

1 stop18h 15m

Kigali Intl

Thu 10/30

2:35 am-11:25 pm

1 stop26h 50m

$904

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/22

10:00 pm-6:55 am

1 stop26h 55m

Kigali Intl

Sun 10/26

3:50 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop29h 45m

$905

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/8

1:45 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop23h 15m

Kigali Intl

Sat 10/18

9:00 am-7:35 am

1 stop28h 35m

$912

NewarkKigali

EWR - KGL

EWRKGL

Newark

Sun 9/28

9:45 pm-1:05 am

2 stops21h 20m

Kigali Intl

Tue 10/28

5:40 pm-9:00 am

2 stops21h 20m

$922

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The best insider tips for flights to Kigali

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Kigali trip
Airlines
Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways' Business Class offers pajamas, fresh flowers, and a dine-anytime menu.


Qatar Airways' Doha hub offers opulent amenities and quiet zones for resting during layovers.

Read more about Qatar Airwaysby Brandon Schultz
KLM

KLM's Economy Comfort offers 4 extra inches of legroom, enhancing comfort on long-haul flights.


KLM's Delft Blue houses are a unique collectible given to Business Class passengers.

Read more about KLMby Gabriel Leigh
Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines' Business Class offers lie-flat beds, direct aisle access, and Ferragamo amenity kits.


Enjoy Turkish cuisine with award-winning dishes and special meals on international flights.

Read more about Turkish Airlinesby Jessica Macdonald
Brussels Airlines

Brussels Airlines' Economy Class offers 2-4-2 layout, seatback entertainment, and free meals.


Brussels Airlines' Business Class features lie-flat beds and a selection of 8 Belgian beers.

Read more about Brussels Airlinesby John Walton
United Airlines

United's Polaris Business Class offers lie-flat seats, Saks Fifth Avenue bedding, and priority check-in.


United's Premium Plus offers extra legroom, amenity kits, and two checked bags on international routes.

Read more about United Airlinesby Harriet Baskas
Ethiopian Air

Expect a fuel stop in Rome on westbound flights, except from New York City.


Economy seats offer 32-inch pitch and 17-inch width, with personal entertainment monitors.

Read more about Ethiopian Airby Paul Rubio
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Gabriel Leigh

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Jessica Macdonald

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Best time to book a flight to Kigali

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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 August 29, 2025.

Booking 88 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 18 hours 53 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, Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From $802
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From $746
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From $846
KLM
KLM
From $726

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Kigali?

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

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 September 11, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Rwanda, such as RwandAir, Turkish Airlines, and Brussels Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
RwandAir
7.6
Good
36 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.
RwandAir
7.6
Good
36 reviews
RwandAir
7.6
Good
36 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,968 reviews
RwandAir
7.6
Good
36 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.
Brussels Airlines
7.3
Good
359 reviews
RwandAir
7.6
Good
36 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
861 reviews
RwandAir
7.6
Good
36 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.
Kenya Airways
6.9
Okay
281 reviews
RwandAir
7.6
Good
36 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.6

Crew

7.8

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Bob,Dec 2023

EBB - KGL

Overall it was a good,given that it is a short flight one can’t easily find fault.

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 $166, while round-trip flights cost around $71.

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

    A round-trip flight to Kigali will typically cost around $75, however they can be found for as little as $71.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Kigali depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Kigali, New York 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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