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— KGL
May 5 — May 121
Mon 5/5
Mon 5/12
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 April 30, 2025.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,074

Round-trip from

$903

One-way from

$485
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($262 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($25 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 April 30, 2025.

Mon 5/510:00 pmJFK - KGL
1 stop26h 55mQatar Airways
Thu 6/54:00 pmKGL - JFK
1 stop36h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/29$897
Sun 5/111:45 pmJFK - KGL
1 stop36h 15mKenya Airways
Sun 6/83:40 amKGL - JFK
1 stop33h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/28$902
Sun 5/115:30 pmJFK - KGL
1 stop20h 05mKLM
Mon 6/98:45 pmKGL - JFK
2 stops22h 35mKLM
Deal found 4/28$965
Sun 5/116:20 pmEWR - KGL
1 stop18h 35mLufthansa
Sat 5/178:10 pmKGL - EWR
2 stops23h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 4/29$977
Sun 5/116:10 pmJFK - KGL
1 stop18h 45mBrussels Airlines
Sat 5/178:10 pmKGL - JFK
2 stops22h 50mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 4/29$977
Sun 5/116:55 amJFK - KGL
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/178:10 pmKGL - JFK
2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$984
Tue 5/2710:27 amLGA - KGL
2 stops26h 28mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/258:00 pmKGL - LGA
3 stops33h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$992
Sun 5/116:20 pmEWR - KGL
1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/178:10 pmKGL - EWR
3 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$996
Sun 5/412:30 amEWR - KGL
1 stop18h 20mTurkish Airlines
Wed 6/41:45 amKGL - EWR
2 stops26h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/29$998
Fri 9/512:55 pmJFK - KGL
1 stop31h 45mEgyptair
Sat 9/133:20 amKGL - JFK
2 stops37h 10mEgyptair
Deal found 4/29$1,000
Sun 5/119:50 pmEWR - KGL
2 stops39h 05mSWISS
Sat 5/178:10 pmKGL - EWR
3 stops30h 00mSWISS
Deal found 4/29$1,016
Fri 6/138:30 pmJFK - KGL
2 stops40h 25mSWISS
Mon 6/308:10 pmKGL - JFK
3 stops50h 25mSWISS
Deal found 4/28$1,016

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Price

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/11

1:45 pm-8:00 am

1 stop36h 15m

Kigali Intl

Sun 6/8

3:40 am-7:35 am

1 stop33h 55m

$902

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/11

5:30 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop20h 05m

Kigali Intl

Mon 6/9

8:45 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops22h 35m

$965

NewarkKigali

EWR - KGL

EWRKGL

Newark

Sun 5/11

6:20 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop18h 35m

Kigali Intl

Sat 5/17

8:10 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops23h 00m

$977

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/11

6:10 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Kigali Intl

Sat 5/17

8:10 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops22h 50m

$977

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/11

6:55 am-6:55 pm

2 stops30h 00m

Kigali Intl

Sat 5/17

8:10 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops22h 50m

$984

New YorkKigali

LGA - KGL

LGAKGL

New York LaGuardia

Tue 5/27

10:27 am-6:55 pm

2 stops26h 28m

Kigali Intl

Wed 6/25

8:00 pm-11:39 pm

3 stops33h 39m

$992

NewarkKigali

EWR - KGL

EWRKGL

Newark

Sun 5/11

6:20 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop18h 35m

Kigali Intl

Sat 5/17

8:10 pm-8:10 pm

3 stops30h 00m

$996

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/5

12:55 pm-2:40 am

1 stop31h 45m

Kigali Intl

Sat 9/13

3:20 am-10:30 am

2 stops37h 10m

$1,000

NewarkKigali

EWR - KGL

EWRKGL

Newark

Sun 5/11

9:50 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops39h 05m

Kigali Intl

Sat 5/17

8:10 pm-8:10 pm

3 stops30h 00m

$1,016

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 6/13

8:30 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops40h 25m

Kigali Intl

Mon 6/30

8:10 pm-4:35 pm

3 stops50h 25m

$1,016

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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 AranGrant 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 AranGrant. This is based on searches made for Kigali flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: AranGrant 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), AranGrant 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 April 25, 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 18 hours 56 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 April 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Kigali, such as KLM, SWISS and Qatar Airways. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,788 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

LBA - AMS

Overall, the flight from Leeds Bradford to Amsterdam was at expected. The crew were efficient at boarding and professional on board. The only issue was extremely slow check in at Leeds Bradford which was very frustrating.

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 $162, 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 $79, 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 (17 hours 0 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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