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$887+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Kigali (KGL)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — KGL
Jan 13 — Jan 201
Tue 1/13
Tue 1/20
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 December 14, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1710:55 pmSFO - KGL
2 stops47h 50mKenya Airways
Mon 1/58:50 amKGL - SFO
2 stops37h 59mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/14$3,015
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Wed 12/1712:00 pmSFO - KGL
2 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/55:40 pmKGL - SFO
3 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$3,400
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/173:00 pmSFO - KGL
1 stop36h 30mRwandAir
Mon 1/511:20 pmKGL - SFO
1 stop23h 20mRwandAir
Deal found 12/14$4,104
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1910:55 pmSFO - KGL
2 stops47h 05mKenya Airways
Sat 1/38:50 amKGL - SFO
2 stops37h 56mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/14$4,118
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/198:20 amSFO - KGL
3 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/35:30 pmKGL - SFO
2 stops53h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$4,554
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/193:00 pmSFO - KGL
1 stop36h 30mQatar Airways
Sat 1/34:20 pmKGL - SFO
2 stops30h 53mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/14$4,903
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1711:45 amSFO - KGL
3 stops45h 55mSWISS
Mon 1/59:25 pmKGL - SFO
3 stops53h 05mSWISS
Deal found 12/14$5,293

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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 December 14, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$887
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,396
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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

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoKigali

SFO - KGL

SFOKGL

San Francisco

Wed 1/28

8:25 am-7:40 pm

2 stops25h 15m

Kigali Intl

Wed 2/4

8:25 pm-4:30 pm

3 stops30h 05m

$918

San FranciscoKigali

SFO - KGL

SFOKGL

San Francisco

Thu 4/9

10:55 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops34h 55m

Kigali Intl

Mon 4/13

8:05 pm-7:19 pm

3 stops32h 14m

$924

San FranciscoKigali

SFO - KGL

SFOKGL

San Francisco

Wed 1/28

11:45 am-7:40 pm

3 stops45h 55m

Kigali Intl

Wed 2/4

8:25 pm-4:30 pm

3 stops54h 05m

$973

San FranciscoKigali

SFO - KGL

SFOKGL

San Francisco

Wed 1/28

11:17 am-1:30 pm

2 stops40h 13m

Kigali Intl

Wed 2/4

3:50 pm-6:30 pm

2 stops36h 40m

$1,010

San FranciscoKigali

SFO - KGL

SFOKGL

San Francisco

Wed 1/7

7:00 am-7:40 pm

2 stops26h 40m

Kigali Intl

Tue 1/27

8:50 pm-11:00 pm

3 stops36h 10m

$1,104

San FranciscoKigali

SFO - KGL

SFOKGL

San Francisco

Wed 1/7

7:00 am-7:40 pm

2 stops26h 40m

Kigali Intl

Tue 1/27

8:50 pm-6:13 pm

3 stops31h 23m

$1,104

San FranciscoKigali

SFO - KGL

SFOKGL

San Francisco

Wed 1/7

7:00 am-7:40 pm

2 stops26h 40m

Kigali Intl

Tue 1/27

8:50 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops34h 45m

$1,122

San FranciscoKigali

SFO - KGL

SFOKGL

San Francisco

Thu 4/9

6:50 pm-12:55 am

1 stop21h 05m

Kigali Intl

Sun 4/12

1:50 am-10:45 am

2 stops41h 55m

$1,181

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Deals found on 12/13

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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 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 San Francisco-Kigali flights, users find the pricing of Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Kigali flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >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 Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com 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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Cheapflights Insights

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 $937). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 December 14, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 19% on flights from San Francisco to Kigali by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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 December 14, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Kigali, such as KLM, RwandAir, and Qatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,430 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
KLM
7.7
Good
1,430 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,430 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
RwandAir
7.7
Good
37 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,430 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,681 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,430 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,430 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,097 reviews
KLM
7.7
Good
1,430 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

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 34h 55m. 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 $968. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Turkish Airlines, from $979, and United Airlines, from $992. KLM is priced at 29% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Kigali one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $455 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Brussels Airlines from $462 and Qatar Airways from $510 one-way.

  • 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 $937). 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 5 airlines flying from San Francisco to Kigali

Discover the top 5 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 December 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$968Average$1,297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$979Average$1,064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$992Average$1,353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
RwandAirCheapest$1,093Average$1,504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,136Average$1,320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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