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Kigali.$802 per passenger.Departing Mon, Apr 6, returning Tue, Apr 21.Round-trip flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Boston Logan International on Mon, Apr 6, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Kigali on Tue, Apr 21, arriving in Boston Logan International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $802, select.
Kigali.$806 per passenger.Departing Tue, Sep 29, returning Tue, Oct 6.Round-trip flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Boston Logan International on Tue, Sep 29, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Kigali on Tue, Oct 6, arriving in Boston Logan International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $806, select.
Kigali.$817 per passenger.Departing Sun, Mar 1, returning Wed, Mar 11.Round-trip flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departing from Washington Dulles on Sun, Mar 1, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departing from Kigali on Wed, Mar 11, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $817, select.
Kigali.$858 per passenger.Departing Fri, Apr 24, returning Sat, May 9.Round-trip flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, Apr 24, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Kigali on Sat, May 9, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $858, select.
Kigali.$861 per passenger.Departing Fri, Mar 20, returning Sat, Apr 4.Round-trip flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, Mar 20, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departing from Kigali on Sat, Apr 4, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $861, select.
Kigali.$867 per passenger.Departing Mon, Oct 19, returning Fri, Oct 30.Round-trip flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Mon, Oct 19, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Kigali on Fri, Oct 30, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Price includes taxes and charges.From $867, select.
Kigali.$868 per passenger.Departing Mon, Feb 23, returning Mon, Mar 2.Round-trip flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, Feb 23, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departing from Kigali on Mon, Mar 2, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $868, select.
Kigali.$872 per passenger.Departing Thu, Feb 19, returning Wed, Feb 25.Round-trip flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departing from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, Feb 19, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departing from Kigali on Wed, Feb 25, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $872, select.

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Kigali

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Frequently asked questions

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Kigali. But we found flights with one or more stops from $802.
The cheapest month to fly to Kigali is usually April.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Kigali but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between United States and Kigali Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
The best price we found for a round-trip flight to Kigali is $802. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Kigali Airport is Monday, April 6, 2026.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kigali is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Qatar Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Kigali.

Flying to Kigali

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How to find cheap flights to Kigali International Airport (KGL)

  • Currently, $397 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Kigali International Airport. Or you can reserve a return plane ticket to KGL for $802.

  • Get updates on fares by setting up a Price Alert. As soon as prices on tickets to KGL fall, you'll get a notification.

  • Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to secure the lowest price on tickets to Kigali, where Kigali International Airport is located, if you book ahead. Airlines usually offer some great early bird discounts.

  • Click on the 'Add nearby airports' filter and expand your search for cheap flights to Kigali. This will list every airport around your departure and arrival points.

  • If there's no rush to get to Kigali, think about taking a scenic route. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Kigali International Airport if you book a flight with a stop.

Best time to go to Kigali

  • May is generally the cheapest month to catch a flight to Kigali.

  • Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to KGL that fits your plans and budget.

  • August is the most popular month for flights to KGL. It's the perfect time to see Kigali at its busiest and best.

  • Travel in April if you want to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Kigali are generally cheaper.

  • Check the weather before you travel. August is the warmest time of year in Kigali, with averages of between 59ºF and 86ºF.

  • May brings the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 57ºF to 77ºF.

  • With one day of rain on average, July is the driest month in Kigali.

  • November brings the wettest weather. You can expect around 22 days of rainfall if you're visiting then.

Flying to Kigali International Airport (KGL): What you need to know

  • Skip the layovers and travel to Kigali in a single journey. Lock in a direct flight to Kigali International Airport with one of these leading airlines:

  • If you want to jet off with the most consistently on-time carrier, book your KGL plane ticket with Kenya Airways. Up to 79% of its flights into this airport land when expected.

  • The timezone at KGL is UTC+2.

  • Be tucked up in bed not long after your flight to KGL. Book a room at one of these hotels near Kigali International Airport and you'll be snoozing in no time:

  • Why start your trip in a cab queue? Pick up a car rental in KGL and start exploring Kigali and beyond straight away. Find your ideal set of wheels with Europcar or Green Motion.

  • Flights out of Kigali International Airport land as scheduled 72% of the time. This measure helps measure the airport's overall punctuality.

  • Kigali International Airport is located in Kigali, Kigali City, Rwanda.

Getting to central Kigali from Kigali International Airport (KGL)

  • KGL is located about 7 miles from central Kigali.

  • After touching down from your flight to KGL, the drive to the center takes around 20 minutes.

  • Hop on public transport and you'll be there in roughly 1 hour 55 minutes.

  • Your hotel should feel like part of the trip, not just a place to sleep. Unpack your bags at one of these traveler-approved options in Kigali:

Kigali highlights

  • Put these leading sights on your must-do list after hopping off your flight to Kigali:

    • Silverback: Located around 1 mile north-east of the city center, this landmark is the ideal place to start your sightseeing in the city.

    • Permedo Garden: Find a spot to sit and take a break here while exploring Kigali. You'll find this park roughly 4 miles south-east of the center.

    • Fine safaris Afrika: This will be another highlight of your trip. A top landmark, it's around 1 mile north of the center of Kigali.

How to get to Butare from Kigali International Airport (KGL)

  • The nearby city of Butare is about 85 miles from KGL. Heading into the center by ride-share or cab takes around 3 hours 5 minutes.

Traveling from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Gitarama

  • Gitarama is around 25 miles from Kigali International Airport if you're going in that direction.

  • It takes 1 hour 35 minutes or so to drive to Gitarama.

Explore more of Rwanda

  • There are plenty more places to explore in Rwanda, starting with Butare. Ngoma Genocide Memorial, Chapel and Gahenerezo Center are must-sees in this city, which is around 50 miles south-west of Kigali.

  • Gitarama is another popular destination in Rwanda and is roughly 25 miles west of Kigali. Make it a trip to remember with stops at Muhanga Design center, Paroisse Saint André Gitarama and CYAKABIRI CENTRE.

  • About 45 miles north-west of Kigali, Musanze is worth working into your travels. Some of the best reasons to visit include Gorilla Guardians, Rwanda Gorilla Safari and Volcanoes National Park Headquarters.

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