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$926+ 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 8/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — KGL
Jul 7 — Jul 141
Mon 7/7
Mon 7/14
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 July 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,317
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$926
(KLM)
From Des Moines to Kigali Intl
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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 July 2, 2025.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/2111:25 amDSM - KGL
2 stops24h 30mLufthansa
Sun 9/218:00 pmKGL - DSM
3 stops28h 03mLufthansa
Deal found 7/2$1,317
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/207:47 pmDSM - KGL
2 stops58h 43mQatar Airways
Mon 9/223:50 pmKGL - DSM
2 stops33h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/2$1,328
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Fri 10/313:15 pmDSM - KGL
2 stops21h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/48:50 pmKGL - DSM
3 stops32h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,344
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Tue 7/2210:18 amDSM - KGL
2 stops26h 17mKLM
Mon 9/228:45 pmKGL - DSM
3 stops30h 45mKLM
Deal found 7/2$1,499

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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 Moines

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Kigali

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Price

Des MoinesKigali

DSM - KGL

DSMKGL

Des Moines

Mon 7/21

11:25 am-6:55 pm

2 stops24h 30m

Kigali Intl

Sun 9/21

8:00 pm-5:03 pm

3 stops28h 03m

$1,317

Des MoinesKigali

DSM - KGL

DSMKGL

Des Moines

Sun 7/20

7:47 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops58h 43m

Kigali Intl

Mon 9/22

3:50 pm-6:30 pm

2 stops33h 40m

$1,328

Des MoinesKigali

DSM - KGL

DSMKGL

Des Moines

Fri 10/31

3:15 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops21h 25m

Kigali Intl

Tue 11/4

8:50 pm-9:32 pm

3 stops32h 42m

$1,344

Des MoinesKigali

DSM - KGL

DSMKGL

Des Moines

Tue 7/22

10:18 am-7:35 pm

2 stops26h 17m

Kigali Intl

Mon 9/22

8:45 pm-8:30 pm

3 stops30h 45m

$1,499

Des MoinesKigali

DSM - KGL

DSMKGL

Des Moines

Sat 8/16

5:44 am-7:35 pm

2 stops30h 51m

$926

Des MoinesKigali

DSM - KGL

DSMKGL

Des Moines

Sat 8/16

6:50 pm-9:55 am

3 stops32h 05m

$956

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Deals found on 7/2

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

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines 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 July 2, 2025.

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 July 2, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown KLM, Qatar Airways, and United Airlines from Des Moines 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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,366 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,366 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,366 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,593 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,366 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,366 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,205 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,366 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

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

    Flying on Lufthansa is currently your cheapest option to Kigali, with prices starting at $1,317. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qatar Airways and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $1,328 and $1,344, 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 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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