Cheap flights to Kigali

Cheap flights from United States to Kigali

from Miami (MIA - KGL)
Jun 28 — Jul 6
1 stop
from $1,135
from New York (JFK - KGL)
May 14 — May 21
2 stops
from $1,138
from Los Angeles (LAX - KGL)
May 18 — May 27
2 stops
from $1,143

Popular airlines with direct flights to Kigali

  • RwandAir
    Fly to Kigali (KGL)
    • Nairobi
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 30 min +
    • Johannesburg
      Direct flights every day
      3 hr 50 min +
    • Entebbe
      Direct flights every day
      50 min +
    • Cyangugu
      Direct flights every day
      40 min +
    • Dar es Salaam
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr +
  • KLM
    Fly to Kigali (KGL)
    • Amsterdam
      Direct flights every day
      8 hr 35 min +
  • Turkish Airlines
    Fly to Kigali (KGL)
    • Istanbul
      Direct flights every day
      7 hr 5 min +
  • EgyptAir
    Fly to Kigali (KGL)
    • Cairo
      Direct flights every Mon, Thu, Sat
      5 hr 20 min +
  • Badr Airlines
    Fly to Kigali (KGL)
    • Juba
      Direct flights every Wed
      1 hr 30 min +
  • Ethiopian
    Fly to Kigali (KGL)
    • Addis Ababa
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 30 min +

Popular airports near Kigali

  • Kigali International Airport (KGL)
    Kigali Rwanda 21 min 5 mi

When to fly to Kigali

Off-seasons section.
Off-season
Apr – Jul
Less popular and lower prices
Peak seasons section.
Peak season
Mar, Aug, Nov – Dec
Most popular and higher prices

About Kigali

Kigali is the capital city of Rwanda, roughly in the center of the country. It sprawls across numerous hills, ridges and valleys, and has a vibrant restaurant and nightlife scene. The Kigali Genocide Memorial documents the 1994 mass killings in Rwanda, associated with the country’s civil war. The city’s Caplaki Crafts Village has stalls selling traditional handicrafts, including woodcarvings and woven baskets.

Frequently asked questions about flying to Kigali

What counts as the best airline for your flights 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 to Kigali.

In terms of direct flights, RwandAir is the most popular, flying directly from 15 cities. RwandAir flies to Kigali International Airport (KGL) .

Other popular airlines flying to Kigali are KLM, Turkish Airlines, EgyptAir, Badr Airlines, Ethiopian.
  • KLM flies directly from one city. KLM flies to Kigali International Airport (KGL) .
  • Turkish Airlines flies directly from one city. Turkish Airlines flies to Kigali International Airport (KGL) .
  • EgyptAir flies directly from one city. EgyptAir flies to Kigali International Airport (KGL) .
  • Badr Airlines flies directly from one city. Badr Airlines flies to Kigali International Airport (KGL) .
  • Ethiopian flies directly from one city. Ethiopian flies to Kigali International Airport (KGL) .
  • RwandAir offers direct flights to Kigali from 15 cities. The most frequent departures are: Nairobi, Johannesburg, Entebbe, Cyangugu and Dar es Salaam.
  • KLM offers direct flights to Kigali from Amsterdam. The most frequent departures are: Amsterdam.
  • Turkish Airlines offers direct flights to Kigali from Istanbul. The most frequent departures are: Istanbul.
  • EgyptAir offers direct flights to Kigali from Cairo. The most frequent departures are: Cairo.
  • Badr Airlines offers direct flights to Kigali from Juba. The most frequent departures are: Juba.
  • Ethiopian offers direct flights to Kigali from Addis Ababa. The most frequent departures are: Addis Ababa.
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).
Kigali is served by only one major airport: Kigali International Airport, 5 mi away from the city center.
If you are looking to book airline tickets from United States to Kigali you have options. Some of the cheapest flights from popular cities include:
  • KLM flight from Chicago, starting at $1,156 from May 3 to May 9
  • Qatar Airways, RwandAir flight from Dallas, starting at $1,352 from Jul 2 to Jul 9
  • Etihad, RwandAir flight from Atlanta, starting at $1,223 from May 4 to May 10
  • SWISS, Brussels Airlines flight from New York, starting at $1,138 from May 14 to May 21
  • Qatar Airways, RwandAir flight from Miami, starting at $1,135 from Jun 28 to Jul 6
  • SWISS, Brussels Airlines flight from Los Angeles, starting at $1,143 from May 18 to May 27
Of all the flights departing from popular cities in United States, the cheapest round-trip flight to Kigali starts at $1,135 and departs from Miami on Jun 28 to Jul 6.
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