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

BJM — KGL
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Bujumbura to Kigali Intl are usually found in April or February, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Bujumbura to Kigali

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 August 18, 2025.

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$440

Good round-trip deal

$516 or less

Good one-way deal

$241 or less
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Best time to book a flight from Bujumbura to Kigali

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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 August 8, 2025.

Booking 75 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bujumbura to Kigali (average of $1,002). Flying from Bujumbura to Kigali in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,610). 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 August 18, 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 33% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Bujumbura to Kigali

Explore weekly flight availability from Bujumbura to Kigali. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated August 18, 2025.

The most flights from BJM to KGL are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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 August 18, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Bujumbura to Kigali, such as RwandAir and Kenya Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
RwandAir
7.6
Good
36 reviews

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

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

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

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
276 reviews
RwandAir
7.6
Good
36 reviews

Crew

7.8

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

6.8

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.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Bujumbura to Kigali flight route?

    Within the past month, 26 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 RwandAir. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $311 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Kenya Airways, starting at $349. Users have found that RwandAir is 21% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bujumbura to Kigali (average of $1,002). Flying from Bujumbura to Kigali in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,610). 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 2 airlines flying from Bujumbura to Kigali

Discover the top 2 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 August 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RwandAirCheapest$311Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$349Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%

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