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$496+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Kigali (KGL)

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CHI — KGL
Jan 25 — Feb 11
Sun 1/25
Sun 2/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Kigali

Cheapest flights from Chicago to Kigali
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Kigali. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 26, 2025.

This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:50 pmORD - KGL
2 stops40h 50mSWISS
Mon 2/168:50 pmKGL - ORD
3 stops51h 30mSWISS
Deal found 12/23$1,009
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Wed 12/315:55 pmORD - KGL
1 stop17h 45mLufthansa
Mon 2/168:50 pmKGL - ORD
3 stops25h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 12/25$1,113
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Sun 12/286:50 pmORD - KGL
2 stops40h 50mSWISS
Fri 1/168:50 pmKGL - ORD
3 stops51h 30mSWISS
Deal found 12/25$1,159
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 12/299:45 amORD - KGL
1 stop23h 00mEthiopian Air
Wed 12/315:40 pmKGL - ORD
2 stops22h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/25$1,179
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/286:50 pmORD - KGL
2 stops40h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/168:50 pmKGL - ORD
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/26$1,207
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/286:50 pmORD - KGL
2 stops40h 50mSWISS
Mon 1/128:50 pmKGL - ORD
3 stops51h 30mSWISS
Deal found 12/24$1,232
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:55 pmORD - KGL
1 stop17h 45mBrussels Airlines
Mon 2/168:50 pmKGL - ORD
2 stops29h 51mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 12/25$1,235

Find flight deals from Chicago to Kigali

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) 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 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$843
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$496
(FlightHub)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,357
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ChicagoKigali

ORD - KGL

ORDKGL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/21

11:50 am-1:40 am

1 stop29h 50m

Kigali Intl

Tue 1/27

2:35 am-10:05 am

2 stops39h 30m

$842

ChicagoKigali

ORD - KGL

ORDKGL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/25

11:50 am-1:40 am

1 stop29h 50m

Kigali Intl

Wed 4/29

1:50 am-9:40 am

2 stops38h 50m

$843

ChicagoKigali

ORD - KGL

ORDKGL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/1

7:50 pm-12:55 am

1 stop22h 05m

Kigali Intl

Thu 4/30

1:50 am-9:40 am

2 stops38h 50m

$871

ChicagoKigali

ORD - KGL

ORDKGL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/17

11:50 am-1:45 am

1 stop29h 55m

Kigali Intl

Wed 1/28

2:40 am-10:05 am

2 stops39h 25m

$880

ChicagoKigali

ORD - KGL

ORDKGL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/4

5:55 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop17h 45m

Kigali Intl

Sun 2/8

8:25 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops23h 45m

$915

ChicagoKigali

ORD - KGL

ORDKGL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/25

1:02 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops22h 38m

Kigali Intl

Thu 4/30

8:05 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops22h 55m

$915

ChicagoKigali

ORD - KGL

ORDKGL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/1

7:13 am-6:50 pm

2 stops28h 37m

Kigali Intl

Fri 5/1

8:05 pm-4:59 pm

3 stops27h 54m

$920

ChicagoKigali

ORD - KGL

ORDKGL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/21

5:55 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop17h 45m

Kigali Intl

Wed 1/28

8:25 pm-7:17 pm

3 stops30h 52m

$925

ChicagoKigali

ORD - KGL

ORDKGL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/1

5:55 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop17h 55m

Kigali Intl

Fri 5/1

8:05 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$932

ChicagoKigali

ORD - KGL

ORDKGL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/11

6:50 pm-6:55 am

1 stop28h 05m

$496

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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 Chicago to Kigali in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 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: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Kigali flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Kigali flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Kigali flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-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 Chicago-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 Chicago to Kigali

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kigali from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Kigali

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Kigali (average of $815). Flying from Chicago to Kigali in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,166). 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 CHI to KGL?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago 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 26, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Chicago to Kigali is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 22% on airfare.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Kigali?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Chicago to Kigali?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Chicago to Kigali chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Addis Ababa (ADD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Chicago to Kigali on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Chicago to Kigali?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Chicago to Kigali, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Addis Ababa (ADD) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $1,193.

What’s the fastest layover option from Chicago to Kigali?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Kigali, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Brussels (BRU) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 18h 01m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Chicago to Kigali?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Kigali, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Brussels (BRU) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 29m.

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 26, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and Ethiopian Air from Chicago to Kigali. 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,116 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michelle,Dec 2025

DEN - MKE

I liked that the plane waited 5 minutes for a family whose incoming plane was late. This was the last flight of the day to MKE. Flight attendants actually checked in throughout the flight. Although, not really friendly. Happy to see screens on seat backs again. This is my first time not flying first class in over 10 years. It was economy plus.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,116 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,116 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michelle,Dec 2025

DEN - MKE

I liked that the plane waited 5 minutes for a family whose incoming plane was late. This was the last flight of the day to MKE. Flight attendants actually checked in throughout the flight. Although, not really friendly. Happy to see screens on seat backs again. This is my first time not flying first class in over 10 years. It was economy plus.
Brussels Airlines
7.2
Good
377 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,116 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michelle,Dec 2025

DEN - MKE

I liked that the plane waited 5 minutes for a family whose incoming plane was late. This was the last flight of the day to MKE. Flight attendants actually checked in throughout the flight. Although, not really friendly. Happy to see screens on seat backs again. This is my first time not flying first class in over 10 years. It was economy plus.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
918 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,116 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michelle,Dec 2025

DEN - MKE

I liked that the plane waited 5 minutes for a family whose incoming plane was late. This was the last flight of the day to MKE. Flight attendants actually checked in throughout the flight. Although, not really friendly. Happy to see screens on seat backs again. This is my first time not flying first class in over 10 years. It was economy plus.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,653 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,116 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Michelle,Dec 2025

DEN - MKE

I liked that the plane waited 5 minutes for a family whose incoming plane was late. This was the last flight of the day to MKE. Flight attendants actually checked in throughout the flight. Although, not really friendly. Happy to see screens on seat backs again. This is my first time not flying first class in over 10 years. It was economy plus.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Kigali. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kigali from Chicago?

    Kigali Intl (KGL) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Chicago to Kigali. You should not have trouble finding flights to Kigali Intl from Chicago; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights to the Kigali airport from Chicago. It is only a 3.2 mi journey from Kigali Intl (KGL) to Kigali’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Kigali?

    A quick flight from Chicago to Kigali can take about 17h 45m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $915. Chicago and Kigali are separated by a distance of 7723 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Currently priced at $846, Turkish Airlines will fly you from Chicago to Kigali and back. In addition to Turkish Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Ethiopian Air and Lufthansa - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $846 and $958, respectively. Turkish Airlines is priced at 27% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago 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 Chicago to Kigali?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Kigali (average of $815). Flying from Chicago to Kigali in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,166). 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 6 airlines flying from Chicago to Kigali

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Chicago 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 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$846Average$868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$846Average$1,133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
LufthansaCheapest$958Average$1,142FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Brussels AirlinesCheapest$959Average$1,528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$960Average$1,072FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$976Average$1,163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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