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Cheap flights from Bujumbura (BJM) to Kigali (KGL)

BJM — KGL
Jan 14 — Jan 211
Wed 1/14
Wed 1/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Bujumbura to Kigali Intl are usually found in October or April, booked 19 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Bujumbura (BJM) to Kigali (KGL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$414

Good round-trip deal

$411 or less

Good one-way deal

$263 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Bujumbura-Kigali Intl flight deals.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($19 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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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 from Bujumbura to Kigali in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star

*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: When it comes to deals on Bujumbura-Kigali flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Bujumbura-Kigali flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Bujumbura-Kigali flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Bujumbura-Kigali flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Bujumbura-Kigali flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Bujumbura to Kigali

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kigali from Bujumbura with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Bujumbura to Kigali

How far ahead should I book a flight from Bujumbura to Kigali?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Bujumbura to Kigali. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

Booking 19 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Bujumbura to Kigali. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Bujumbura to Kigali?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bujumbura to Kigali (average of $240). Flying from Bujumbura to Kigali in January is currently the most expensive (average of $382). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BJM to KGL?

Find hourly flight availability from Bujumbura to Kigali. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 15, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Bujumbura to Kigali in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 31% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 December 15, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Bujumbura to Kigali, such as RwandAir, Ethiopian Air, and Kenya Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
RwandAir
7.7
Good
37 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
RwandAir
7.7
Good
37 reviews
RwandAir
7.7
Good
37 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
908 reviews
RwandAir
7.7
Good
37 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
Kenya Airways
6.8
Okay
287 reviews
RwandAir
7.7
Good
37 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Bujumbura to Kigali flight route?

    Within the past month, 31 users have taken a look at flights from Bujumbura to Kigali Intl.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Bujumbura to Kigali round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Bujumbura to Kigali is Ethiopian Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $298 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are RwandAir and Kenya Airways, starting at $311 and $349 round-trip. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 22% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Bujumbura to Kigali one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is RwandAir, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $199. However, be on the lookout for offers from Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Air, as they are both options that can get you from Bujumbura to Kigali for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Bujumbura to Kigali?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Bujumbura to Kigali are Turkish Airlines (78%), Qatar Airways (75%) and RwandAir (73%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Bujumbura to Kigali that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Bujumbura to Kigali flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Bujumbura to Kigali?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Bujumbura to Kigali.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Bujumbura to Kigali?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Bujumbura to Kigali by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Bujumbura to Kigali?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bujumbura to Kigali (average of $240). Flying from Bujumbura to Kigali in January is currently the most expensive (average of $382). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Bujumbura to Kigali

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Bujumbura to Kigali. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$298Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
RwandAirCheapest$311Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$349Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%

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