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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight to Kigali Airport? If you want to travel to Kigali Airport next month, round-trip fares start from $1,093. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

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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 $886.
The cheapest month to fly to Kigali is usually February.
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 $886. 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 Tuesday, February 23, 2027.
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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Cheapest flight found$886
Cheapest month to flyFebruary

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

  • The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Kigali International Airport is $437. A round-trip plane ticket to KGL right now is $886.

  • Never pay more than you need by setting up a Price Alert for tickets to KGL. We'll keep an eye on it for you, sending updates when fares drop.

  • The sooner you book, the better. You might even be able to pick up some awesome early bird deals on tickets to Kigali, where Kigali International Airport is located.

  • Expand your search for cheap flights to Kigali by selecting the 'Add nearby airports' option. This allows you to compare prices for all the airports closest to your destination and departure points and could help you save.

  • If there's no rush to travel to Kigali, think about taking a longer or less direct 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

  • The cheapest month to get on a flight to Kigali is typically May.

  • If you can be flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. You'll be able to find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to KGL.

  • If you want to experience Kigali at its liveliest, lock in your flights to KGL for August. Being on vacation during peak periods generally means more to see and do than at other times of the year.

  • Travel in January if you'd prefer to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Kigali are usually cheaper.

  • The weather can make or break a trip, so consider what type of conditions you want to travel in. Kigali is warmest in August, averaging between 59ºF and 86ºF.

  • December has the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 57ºF to 81ºF.

  • July comes with a lower chance of gray skies. With one day of rain on average, this is the driest month in Kigali.

  • Rain is more common here in November, which gets around 20 days of wet weather.

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

  • Travel to Kigali in a single journey. These are some of the major airlines offering direct flights to Kigali International Airport:

  • If you want to fly with the carrier with the fewest delays, book your KGL plane ticket with Kenya Airways. Up to 79% of its flights into this hub touch down on schedule.

  • KGL is located in the UTC+2 timezone.

  • Eager to get a good night's sleep after your flight to KGL? These hotels close to Kigali International Airport offer the perfect place to kick back and relax:

  • Kigali International Airport has an on-time performance of 68%. This percentage shows how often flights from KGL arrive according to plan.

  • 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.

  • You'll reach the center in around 25 minutes if you're taking a cab or a ride-share after your flight to KGL.

  • Expect the journey to take roughly 45 minutes when using public transport.

  • If you'd love to stay close to the action in Kigali, drop your bags at one of these top hotels:

Kigali highlights

  • Jump off your flight to Kigali and go straight to these popular attractions:

    • Camp Kigali Memorial: Located around 1 mile south of the city center, this landmark is the perfect place to start your sightseeing in the city.

    • Mt. Kigali: Need another great reason to visit Kigali? This landmark attracts travelers from all over and is about 1 mile east of the city center.

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

  • Setting out for the nearby city of Butare? It's about 85 miles from KGL. Allow around 3 hours 5 minutes to drive to the center.

Traveling from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Gitarama

  • Gitarama is about 25 miles from Kigali International Airport if your trip takes you in that direction.

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

Explore more of Rwanda

  • Or head for Musanze, about 50 miles northwest of Kigali. Rwanda Gorilla Safari, Parc National des Volcans and Volcanoes National Park are among the many reasons to visit.

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