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$812+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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 6/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — KGL
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Kigali

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Kigali
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Kigali. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/38:25 am
SFO
-
KGL
2 stops24h 55m
Air Canada
Fri 11/68:50 pm
KGL
-
SFO
3 stops34h 32m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/26$917
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 11/311:50 pm
SFO
-
KGL
2 stops33h 50m
United Airlines
Fri 11/68:50 pm
KGL
-
SFO
3 stops37h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$926
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 10/12:05 pm
SFO
-
KGL
2 stops43h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/258:25 pm
KGL
-
SFO
3 stops54h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$945
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/1011:56 pm
SFO
-
KGL
2 stops33h 44m
United Airlines
Mon 2/238:50 pm
KGL
-
SFO
3 stops34h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$986
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Thu 10/13:55 pm
SFO
-
KGL
1 stop36h 50m
Qatar Airways
Sun 10/253:50 pm
KGL
-
SFO
1 stop30h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/27$999
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 5/83:55 pm
SFO
-
KGL
1 stop30h 00m
Qatar Airways
Sun 5/174:00 pm
KGL
-
SFO
1 stop30h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/27$1,036
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/134:00 pm
SFO
-
KGL
1 stop29h 55m
Qatar Airways
Fri 3/203:50 pm
KGL
-
SFO
1 stop30h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/27$1,044
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 5/101:45 pm
SFO
-
KGL
1 stop20h 45m
Kenya Airways
Sat 5/163:40 am
KGL
-
SFO
2 stops47h 20m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/28$1,050
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/16:45 pm
SFO
-
KGL
1 stop21h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 10/241:50 am
KGL
-
SFO
2 stops24h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,057
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 1/283:00 pm
SFO
-
KGL
1 stop36h 30m
Qatar Airways
Tue 2/34:20 pm
KGL
-
SFO
1 stop30h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/27$1,088

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Kigali

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$986
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$812
(Gotogate)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,126
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Kigali that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Kigali

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoKigali

SFO - KGL

SFOKGL

San Francisco

Tue 2/10

11:56 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops33h 44m

Kigali Intl

Mon 2/23

8:50 pm-9:22 pm

3 stops34h 32m

$986

San FranciscoKigali

SFO - KGL

SFOKGL

San Francisco

Sun 5/10

1:45 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Kigali Intl

Sat 5/16

3:40 am-6:00 pm

2 stops47h 20m

$1,050

San FranciscoKigali

SFO - KGL

SFOKGL

San Francisco

Fri 3/13

4:00 pm-6:55 am

1 stop29h 55m

Kigali Intl

Fri 3/20

3:50 pm-11:19 pm

2 stops40h 29m

$1,112

San FranciscoKigali

SFO - KGL

SFOKGL

San Francisco

Tue 6/16

9:30 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops36h 20m

Kigali Intl

Sun 6/21

7:55 pm-1:16 am

3 stops38h 21m

$1,145

San FranciscoKigali

SFO - KGL

SFOKGL

San Francisco

Tue 2/10

7:30 am-1:45 pm

2 stops44h 15m

Kigali Intl

Mon 2/23

11:20 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop23h 20m

$1,185

San FranciscoKigali

SFO - KGL

SFOKGL

San Francisco

Tue 6/16

9:30 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops36h 20m

Kigali Intl

Tue 6/23

8:05 pm-1:16 am

3 stops38h 11m

$1,225

San FranciscoKigali

SFO - KGL

SFOKGL

San Francisco

Sun 5/10

9:20 am-1:45 pm

2 stops43h 25m

Kigali Intl

Sat 5/16

1:00 am-1:35 pm

3 stops45h 35m

$1,227

San FranciscoKigali

SFO - KGL

SFOKGL

San Francisco

Sat 6/13

8:10 am-6:50 pm

2 stops25h 40m

Kigali Intl

Sun 6/21

7:55 pm-1:16 am

3 stops38h 21m

$1,330

San FranciscoKigali

SFO - KGL

SFOKGL

San Francisco

Tue 6/30

3:55 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop36h 50m

$812

San FranciscoKigali

SFO - KGL

SFOKGL

San Francisco

Wed 7/1

3:43 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops36h 47m

$873

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Kigali in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 San Francisco-Kigali flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Kigali flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Kigali flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-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 San Francisco-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 San Francisco to Kigali

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Kigali

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Kigali (average of $935). Flying from San Francisco to Kigali in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,291). 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.

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 January 29, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Kigali, such as KLM, Qatar Airways, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,729 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,216 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,208 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,443 reviews

Boarding

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Kigali?

    Departing from San Francisco to Kigali will take you 20h 45m. San Francisco and Kigali are separated by a distance of 9412 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Francisco to Kigali round-trip from $940. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are KLM, from $961, and United Airlines, from $992. Qatar Airways is priced at 28% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Kigali?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Kigali?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Kigali (average of $935). Flying from San Francisco to Kigali in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,291). 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 4 airlines flying from San Francisco to Kigali

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$940Average$1,320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
KLMCheapest$961Average$1,476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$992Average$1,353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$998Average$1,097FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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