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$1,049+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) 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 5/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — KGL
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Kigali

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) 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 April 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,539
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$1,049
(United Airlines)
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Kigali
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Kigali. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Sat 4/265:29 pmDSM - KGL
2 stops61h 16mQatar Airways
Wed 5/2811:20 pmKGL - DSM
2 stops31h 19mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/16$1,444
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/306:00 amDSM - KGL
3 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/113:50 pmKGL - DSM
3 stops37h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$1,539
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/2612:30 pmDSM - KGL
2 stops24h 05mKLM
Wed 5/288:45 pmKGL - DSM
3 stops27h 04mKLM
Deal found 4/16$1,563
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/216:24 amDSM - KGL
2 stops29h 31mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/218:10 pmKGL - DSM
3 stops47h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,626
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Sat 5/316:45 pmDSM - KGL
3 stops41h 10mLufthansa
Sat 6/78:10 pmKGL - DSM
3 stops33h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 4/16$1,657

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Kigali that are best for you.

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Des MoinesKigali

DSM - KGL

DSMKGL

Des Moines

Fri 5/30

6:00 am-6:55 pm

3 stops29h 55m

Kigali Intl

Wed 6/11

3:50 pm-10:37 pm

3 stops37h 47m

$1,539

Des MoinesKigali

DSM - KGL

DSMKGL

Des Moines

Mon 7/21

6:24 am-6:55 pm

2 stops29h 31m

Kigali Intl

Thu 8/21

8:10 pm-12:16 pm

3 stops47h 06m

$1,626

Des MoinesKigali

DSM - KGL

DSMKGL

Des Moines

Sat 5/31

6:45 pm-6:55 pm

3 stops41h 10m

Kigali Intl

Sat 6/7

8:10 pm-10:45 pm

3 stops33h 35m

$1,657

Des MoinesKigali

DSM - KGL

DSMKGL

Des Moines

Mon 6/2

5:27 pm-6:55 am

2 stops30h 28m

Kigali Intl

Fri 6/27

3:50 pm-12:29 pm

2 stops27h 39m

$2,029

Des MoinesKigali

DSM - KGL

DSMKGL

Des Moines

Sat 5/31

6:45 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops41h 10m

$1,049

Des MoinesKigali

DSM - KGL

DSMKGL

Des Moines

Sat 5/31

6:45 pm-6:55 pm

3 stops41h 10m

$1,117

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Deals found on 4/16

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines 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
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Justfly.comPrice 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 Des Moines-Kigali flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Kigali flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Kigali flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Kigali flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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 Des Moines-Kigali flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Des Moines to Kigali is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 13% on airfare.

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 17, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, United Airlines and Lufthansa from Des Moines to Kigali have to say. 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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,554 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DFW - DOH

Probably one of the best flights I’ve had. Superb service! They made economy feel like first class.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,554 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,554 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DFW - DOH

Probably one of the best flights I’ve had. Superb service! They made economy feel like first class.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,554 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DFW - DOH

Probably one of the best flights I’ve had. Superb service! They made economy feel like first class.
Lufthansa
6.7
Okay
7,012 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,554 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DFW - DOH

Probably one of the best flights I’ve had. Superb service! They made economy feel like first class.

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

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Kigali, with prices starting at $1,626. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Lufthansa and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $1,657 and $2,029, respectively.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Kigali (average of $1,002). Flying from Des Moines to Kigali in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,729). 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 airline flying from Des Moines to Kigali

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LufthansaCheapest$1,477Average$1,848FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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