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$471+ Cheap flights to Rwanda

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— KGL
Jun 21 — Jun 281
Sun 6/21
Sun 6/28
1 adult, Economy
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Flights to Rwanda in 2026

Cheapest flights to Rwanda
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Rwanda. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on May 22, 2026.

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Tue 9/111:20 am
JFK
-
KGL
1 stop20h 10m
Qatar Airways
Tue 9/84:20 pm
KGL
-
JFK
1 stop28h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/19$853
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/2511:20 am
JFK
-
KGL
1 stop20h 10m
Qatar Airways
Mon 11/233:50 pm
KGL
-
JFK
1 stop23h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/18$876
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/2511:20 am
JFK
-
KGL
1 stop20h 10m
Qatar Airways
Tue 11/174:20 pm
KGL
-
JFK
1 stop22h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/17$906
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/159:00 pm
JFK
-
KGL
1 stop33h 45m
Qatar Airways
Thu 12/104:20 pm
KGL
-
JFK
1 stop22h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/17$909
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/1310:20 am
JFK
-
KGL
1 stop20h 25m
Qatar Airways
Fri 12/1111:20 pm
KGL
-
JFK
1 stop22h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/17$946
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/2410:00 pm
JFK
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KGL
1 stop33h 30m
Qatar Airways
Mon 11/1611:20 pm
KGL
-
JFK
1 stop22h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/17$949

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Find the latest flights to Rwanda in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on May 22, 2026.

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Depart

Return

Price

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New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/25

11:20 am-1:30 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Kigali Intl

Wed 11/18

11:20 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$906

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/9

10:20 am-1:45 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Kigali Intl

Mon 12/7

11:20 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$906

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/15

9:00 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop33h 45m

Kigali Intl

Thu 12/10

4:20 pm-8:00 am

1 stop22h 40m

$909

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 11/6

1:20 am-6:55 am

1 stop22h 35m

Kigali Intl

Thu 12/3

4:20 pm-8:00 am

1 stop22h 40m

$946

New YorkKigali

JFK - KGL

JFKKGL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 11/6

10:20 am-1:45 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Kigali Intl

Wed 12/2

11:20 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$946

New YorkKigali

LGA - KGL

LGAKGL

New York LaGuardia

Mon 11/9

9:59 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops39h 21m

Kigali Intl

Sun 12/6

9:25 pm-8:35 pm

3 stops30h 10m

$999

New YorkKigali

LGA - KGL

LGAKGL

New York LaGuardia

Sun 10/25

11:30 am-8:20 pm

2 stops26h 50m

Kigali Intl

Wed 11/18

9:25 pm-9:27 pm

3 stops31h 02m

$1,083

New YorkKigali

LGA - KGL

LGAKGL

New York LaGuardia

Sat 10/3

10:00 am-7:30 pm

2 stops27h 30m

Kigali Intl

Sat 10/10

8:35 pm-8:35 pm

3 stops30h 00m

$1,124

New YorkKigali

LGA - KGL

LGAKGL

New York LaGuardia

Wed 11/11

9:30 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops63h 50m

Kigali Intl

Sun 12/6

9:25 pm-8:35 pm

3 stops30h 10m

$1,143

NewarkKigali

EWR - KGL

EWRKGL

Newark

Sun 10/25

7:55 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop17h 45m

Kigali Intl

Mon 11/23

8:50 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops23h 40m

$1,150

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Rwanda

How long is the flight to Rwanda?

On average, a flight from New York to Rwanda takes 28 hours 9 minutes. Flights to Rwanda from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Rwanda?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Rwanda are Qatar Airways, RwandAir and Ethiopian Air.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From $795
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From $830
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $791
Lufthansa
Lufthansa
From $855

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Rwanda?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Rwanda are Brussels Airlines, Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Air.

When is the best time to book a flight to Rwanda?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Rwanda, you should look to book at least 80 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing Rwanda

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Rwanda. 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 Rwanda. Reviews last updated May 22, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Rwanda, such as RwandAir,Qatar Airways, andBrussels Airlines. 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.
RwandAir
7.8
Good
42 reviews

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

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
RwandAir
7.8
Good
42 reviews
RwandAir
7.8
Good
42 reviews

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

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
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,730 reviews
RwandAir
7.8
Good
42 reviews

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

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
Brussels Airlines
7.2
Good
409 reviews
RwandAir
7.8
Good
42 reviews

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

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
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,001 reviews
RwandAir
7.8
Good
42 reviews

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

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
Kenya Airways
6.7
Okay
305 reviews
RwandAir
7.8
Good
42 reviews

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

6.8

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

FAQs about flying to Rwanda

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Rwanda if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Rwanda on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Rwanda?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Brussels Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Rwanda.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Rwanda?

    Kigali Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Rwanda. One-way flights to Kigali Intl typically cost $124, while round-trip flights cost around $122.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Rwanda?

    A round-trip flight to Rwanda will typically cost around $591, however they can be found for as little as $321.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Rwanda depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Rwanda, Washington, D.C. offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 50 minutes).

  • Does Kigali Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Kigali Intl can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Kigali Intl?

    Yes. Kigali Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Host in Rwanda is the closest property to Kigali Intl (0.0 mi away from Kigali Intl).

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