Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Kigali (CHI - KGL)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Kigali and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$1,062	Delta, KLM 2 stops 28 hr Thu, May 7 — Wed, May 20	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Kigali is currently $1,062
Cheapest one-way flight	$570	Qatar Airways, RwandAir 1 stop 29 hr Mon, Jul 27	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Kigali is currently $570
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,116	Delta, KLM 2 stops 31 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Kigali is currently $1,116
Cheapest business class flights	$4,503	Ethiopian 1 stop 24 hr Thu, Jun 18 — Wed, Jul 1	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Kigali is currently $4,503

Fastest flight	17 hr 50 min	The fastest flight with stops from Chicago to Kigali takes 17 hr 50 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Kigali is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $900–1,300
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,400–1,750

Popular airlines from Chicago to Kigali

Turkish Airlines

from $2,342

Typical price: $1,000–2,700

21 weekly connecting flights

ORD - KGL Every day
Ethiopian

from $1,496

Typical price: $1,000–1,950

13 weekly connecting flights

ORD - KGL Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
KLM

from $1,062

Typical price: $1,150–3,250

4 weekly connecting flights

ORD - KGL Every Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 26 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Popular airports near Kigali

Kigali International Airport (KGL)

Kigali Rwanda 21 min 5 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Kigali

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Kigali are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $900 to $1,300.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Kigali recently found on Google Flights was with Delta, KLM from $1,062. The cheapest one-way flight was with Qatar Airways, RwandAir from $570.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Chicago to Kigali is $2,342, flying from May 4 to May 19.
The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Chicago to Kigali is $1,496, flying from May 4 to May 17.
The cheapest KLM flight from Chicago to Kigali is $1,062, flying from May 7 to May 20.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Kigali starts at $1,062 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 20. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $570 and departs on Mon, Jul 27.

17 hr 50 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Kigali.

Kigali is a year-round destination. May–Aug is the most popular time to visit. Days are mild to warm most of the year, and it’s rainiest Sep–May. The weeklong Rwanda Film Festival (Jul) features screenings of African and international films. The Kigali UP music festival (Jul) draws crowds for blues, pop and reggae concerts. African designer clothes are showcased during Kigali Fashion Week (Jun/Jul) and Rwanda Cultural Fashion Show (Sep).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Kigali.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Kigali really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Kigali.

In terms of flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 21 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Kigali are:

Ethiopian offers 13 connecting flights per week. Ethiopian flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) .
KLM offers 4 connecting flights per week. KLM flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and Kigali.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Kigali recently found on Google Flights was with Delta, KLM from $1,062. The cheapest one-way flight was with Qatar Airways, RwandAir from $570.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Chicago to Kigali is $2,342, flying from May 4 to May 19.
The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Chicago to Kigali is $1,496, flying from May 4 to May 17.
The cheapest KLM flight from Chicago to Kigali is $1,062, flying from May 7 to May 20.

No airline flies direct from Chicago to Kigali.

There are 21 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Chicago to Kigali per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 13 Ethiopian connecting flights from Chicago to Kigali per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 4 KLM connecting flights from Chicago to Kigali per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Kigali at price $1,116 is offered by Delta, KLM from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

No airline flies direct from Chicago to Kigali.

There are 21 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Chicago to Kigali per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 13 Ethiopian connecting flights from Chicago to Kigali per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 4 KLM connecting flights from Chicago to Kigali per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Kigali.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Kigali, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Kigali start at $4,503 from Thu, Jun 18 to Wed, Jul 1 with Ethiopian.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Kigali start at $1,062 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 20.

To book business class trips from Chicago to Kigali, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Kigali starts at $1,116 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Delta, KLM.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Kigali at price $1,116 is offered by Delta, KLM from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Kigali, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.