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$783+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Kigali (KGL)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — KGL
Jun 21 — Jun 281
Sun 6/21
Sun 6/28
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 May 22, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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.
Fri 10/237:20 pm
ORD
-
KGL
2 stops32h 30m
Qatar Airways
Sat 10/314:20 pm
KGL
-
ORD
1 stop30h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/19$1,047
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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.
Tue 12/16:50 pm
ORD
-
KGL
1 stop34h 55m
Qatar Airways
Fri 12/1111:20 pm
KGL
-
ORD
1 stop23h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/21$1,107
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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.
Fri 8/147:20 pm
ORD
-
KGL
1 stop28h 35m
Qatar Airways
Thu 9/175:30 pm
KGL
-
ORD
2 stops28h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/19$1,137
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/16:04 pm
ORD
-
KGL
2 stops41h 36m
United Airlines
Fri 12/118:50 pm
KGL
-
ORD
2 stops23h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/21$1,166
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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.
Fri 10/239:10 pm
ORD
-
KGL
2 stops41h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 10/301:00 am
KGL
-
ORD
3 stops46h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/19$1,186
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 7/207:20 pm
ORD
-
KGL
1 stop28h 35m
Qatar Airways
Mon 8/33:50 pm
KGL
-
ORD
1 stop30h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/18$1,221
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 8/37:20 pm
ORD
-
KGL
1 stop35h 10m
Qatar Airways
Mon 8/103:50 pm
KGL
-
ORD
1 stop30h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/17$1,249
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/149:10 pm
ORD
-
KGL
2 stops33h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/161:00 am
KGL
-
ORD
3 stops38h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/19$1,260

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 May 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Ovago
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,047
(oojo)

One-way from

$783
(oojo)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,591
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Kigali that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoKigali

ORD - KGL

ORDKGL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/2

8:15 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops64h 15m

Kigali Intl

Wed 6/24

8:35 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops24h 40m

$1,296

ChicagoKigali

ORD - KGL

ORDKGL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/24

7:20 pm-10:50 am

2 stops32h 30m

Kigali Intl

Thu 7/16

4:20 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop29h 45m

$1,452

ChicagoKigali

ORD - KGL

ORDKGL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/29

7:20 pm-6:00 am

3 stops27h 40m

Kigali Intl

Thu 7/16

4:20 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop29h 45m

$1,457

ChicagoKigali

ORD - KGL

ORDKGL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/22

4:33 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops37h 57m

Kigali Intl

Wed 7/15

1:00 am-3:05 pm

3 stops45h 05m

$1,480
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoKigali

ORD - KGL

ORDKGL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/3

11:07 am-6:50 pm

2 stops24h 43m

Kigali Intl

Sun 6/14

7:55 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops23h 05m

$1,645

ChicagoKigali

ORD - KGL

ORDKGL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/20

9:55 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops37h 55m

Kigali Intl

Fri 7/17

8:05 pm-9:12 pm

3 stops32h 07m

$1,711

ChicagoKigali

ORD - KGL

ORDKGL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/7

9:55 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops37h 55m

Kigali Intl

Fri 6/12

8:05 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops22h 55m

$1,730

ChicagoKigali

ORD - KGL

ORDKGL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/24

9:30 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops38h 20m

Kigali Intl

Sat 8/1

8:05 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops22h 55m

$1,748

ChicagoKigali

ORD - KGL

ORDKGL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/17

10:56 am-6:45 am

2 stops36h 49m

Kigali Intl

Sun 7/19

5:30 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops28h 35m

$1,780
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

ChicagoKigali

ORD - KGL

ORDKGL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/16

4:20 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop20h 10m

$906

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Deals found on 5/21

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Kigali

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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 Ovago to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Ovago Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Kigali flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Ovago >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 Ovago the most. Ovago 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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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 $659). Flying from Chicago to Kigali in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,061). 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.

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 67% 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: 17h 55m.

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 10m.

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

Booking 57 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to Kigali. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 May 22, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown 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.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,001 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.1

Boarding

7.2

Crew

7.6

Food

6.9

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

LFW - ACC

Took too long to serve the refreshments. We sat in transit on the aircraft. It’s hot. They won’t even serve water. That’s not good customer. It’s because we were not in business class? 75% of your customers are in economy. Are we not good enough.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,001 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,001 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.1

Boarding

7.2

Crew

7.6

Food

6.9

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

LFW - ACC

Took too long to serve the refreshments. We sat in transit on the aircraft. It’s hot. They won’t even serve water. That’s not good customer. It’s because we were not in business class? 75% of your customers are in economy. Are we not good enough.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 5 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 32h 30m. KLM provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,452. 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, Ethiopian Air will fly you from Chicago to Kigali and back. In addition to Ethiopian Air, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Lufthansa and Brussels Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $855 and $869, respectively. Ethiopian Air is priced at 31% 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 $659). Flying from Chicago to Kigali in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,061). 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 5 airlines flying from Chicago to Kigali

Discover the top 5 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 May 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$846Average$1,112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
LufthansaCheapest$855Average$1,083FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Brussels AirlinesCheapest$869Average$1,795FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$972Average$976FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
United AirlinesCheapest$976Average$1,163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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