Kigali

$449+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) 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 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — KGL
Apr 12 — Apr 191
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Cheap flight deals from New York to Kigali

Cheapest flights from New York to Kigali
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Kigali. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 13, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Mon 4/271:45 pm
JFK
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KGL
1 stop36h 15m
Kenya Airways
Sun 5/33:40 am
KGL
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JFK
1 stop33h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/12$829
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Sun 4/121:45 pm
JFK
-
KGL
1 stop36h 15m
Kenya Airways
Sun 4/199:00 am
KGL
-
JFK
1 stop28h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/10$837
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 4/261:45 pm
JFK
-
KGL
1 stop23h 15m
Kenya Airways
Sat 5/23:40 am
KGL
-
JFK
1 stop33h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/12$854
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Fri 5/11:45 pm
JFK
-
KGL
1 stop18h 15m
Kenya Airways
Wed 5/133:40 am
KGL
-
JFK
1 stop33h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/9$859
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/121:45 pm
JFK
-
KGL
1 stop28h 50m
Kenya Airways
Wed 5/209:00 am
KGL
-
JFK
1 stop28h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/12$862
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Wed 4/151:45 pm
JFK
-
KGL
1 stop28h 50m
Kenya Airways
Thu 5/78:00 pm
KGL
-
JFK
1 stop17h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/10$873
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 5/107:50 pm
JFK
-
KGL
1 stop23h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 5/141:50 am
KGL
-
JFK
2 stops26h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/10$874
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Tue 8/1812:50 pm
JFK
-
KGL
1 stop30h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 10/131:50 am
KGL
-
JFK
2 stops22h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/10$897
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Thu 4/3012:50 pm
JFK
-
KGL
1 stop30h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 5/131:50 am
KGL
-
JFK
2 stops39h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/9$898
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Mon 5/410:00 pm
JFK
-
KGL
1 stop26h 55m
Qatar Airways
Fri 5/811:20 pm
KGL
-
JFK
1 stop40h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/9$899
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 4/121:45 pm
JFK
-
KGL
1 stop36h 15m
Kenya Airways
Tue 5/198:00 pm
KGL
-
JFK
1 stop17h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/12$900
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Tue 8/181:45 pm
JFK
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KGL
1 stop36h 15m
Kenya Airways
Thu 10/89:00 am
KGL
-
JFK
1 stop28h 35m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/10$903

Find flight deals from New York to Kigali

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) 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 March 13, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$829
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$449
(SmartFares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$941
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York (NYC)-Kigali Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for New York (NYC)-Kigali Intl flights.
From New York (NYC) to Kigali Intl
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to Kigali Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($79 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($41 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New York to Kigali that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 13, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Kigali that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 8/20

12:50 pm-12:50 am

1 stop30h 00m

Kigali Intl

Wed 9/23

1:50 am-10:55 am

2 stops39h 05m

$949

New YorkKigali

LGA - KGL

LGAKGL

New York LaGuardia

Fri 8/21

11:00 am-7:30 pm

2 stops26h 30m

Kigali Intl

Wed 10/21

8:35 pm-3:46 pm

3 stops25h 11m

$963

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/11

12:50 pm-12:55 am

1 stop30h 05m

Kigali Intl

Fri 4/17

1:50 am-10:55 am

2 stops39h 05m

$963

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/19

1:20 am-6:55 am

1 stop23h 35m

Kigali Intl

Thu 9/24

4:20 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop28h 50m

$972

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/29

1:20 am-6:55 am

1 stop23h 35m

Kigali Intl

Mon 5/4

11:20 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop21h 50m

$973

NewarkKigali

EWR - KGL

EWRKGL

Newark

Thu 4/30

7:00 am-6:50 pm

2 stops29h 50m

Kigali Intl

Mon 5/4

8:05 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops23h 00m

$984

NewarkKigali

EWR - KGL

EWRKGL

Newark

Thu 4/23

6:20 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop18h 30m

Kigali Intl

Thu 4/30

8:05 pm-11:59 pm

3 stops33h 54m

$990

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/14

6:00 am-7:30 pm

2 stops31h 30m

Kigali Intl

Sat 6/13

8:35 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops28h 30m

$993

New YorkKigali

LGA - KGL

LGAKGL

New York LaGuardia

Thu 4/30

2:10 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops22h 40m

Kigali Intl

Mon 5/4

8:05 pm-6:43 pm

3 stops28h 38m

$994

New YorkKigali

LGA - KGL

LGAKGL

New York LaGuardia

Thu 4/23

3:20 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops21h 30m

Kigali Intl

Thu 4/30

8:05 pm-11:30 pm

3 stops33h 25m

$994

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Compare providers for flights from New York 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 New York to Kigali in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 New York-Kigali flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New York-Kigali flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York-Kigali flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York-Kigali flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 New York-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 New York to Kigali

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kigali from New York with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Kigali

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Kigali. Price data was last updated on March 6, 2026.

The best time to book flights from New York to Kigali is 66 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Kigali (average of $470). Flying from New York to Kigali in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,123). 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 New York to Kigali?

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

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

Nairobi (NBO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from New York to Kigali on Cheapflights.

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

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

Nairobi (NBO) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $557.

What’s the fastest layover option from New York to Kigali?

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

Flights via Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 20h 10m.

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

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

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 05m.

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 March 13, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York to Kigali, such as RwandAir,Qatar Airways, andBrussels Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

Crew

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

Crew

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

Crew

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

Crew

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

Crew

8.0

Food

7.3

Overall

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

6.7

Boarding

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York 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 New York?

    Kigali Intl (KGL) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from New York to Kigali. You should not have trouble finding flights to Kigali Intl from New York; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from New York per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights to the Kigali airport from New York. It is only a 3.2 mi journey from Kigali Intl (KGL) to Kigali’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from New York to Kigali?

    There are many flights that can get you from New York to Kigali in 23h 35m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, Delta, or Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. The distance from New York to Kigali is about 7029 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, Brussels Airlines ($470), Kenya Airways ($799), and Ethiopian Air ($830) offers the cheapest pricing from New York to Kigali. Brussels Airlines is 57% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to Kigali one-way?

    $432 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Kenya Airways and RwandAir, with prices starting from $461 and $542, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Kigali?

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Kigali?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 New York to Kigali?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Kigali (average of $470). Flying from New York to Kigali in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,123). 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 New York to Kigali

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from New York 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 March 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Brussels AirlinesCheapest$470Average$1,083FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$799Average$1,245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$830Average$912FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$843Average$1,266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
RwandAirCheapest$933Average$1,273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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