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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Kigali Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 985 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Kigali.807 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Wed, 9 Sep.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Kigali on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 807 €, select.
Kigali.821 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep, returning Sun, 20 Sep.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Kigali on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 821 €, select.
Kigali.826 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Sep, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Kigali on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 826 €, select.
Kigali.826 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Nov, returning Sat, 5 Dec.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Kigali on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 826 €, select.
Kigali.827 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov, returning Mon, 30 Nov.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Kigali on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 827 €, select.
Kigali.896 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 Oct, returning Fri, 30 Oct.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Kigali on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 896 €, select.
Kigali.901 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Kigali on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 901 €, select.
Kigali.942 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Aug, returning Mon, 24 Aug.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Kigali on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 942 €, select.
Kigali.985 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Jun, returning Wed, 10 Jun.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Kigali on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 985 €, select.
Kigali.986 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Jan, returning Tue, 19 Jan.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Kigali on Tue, 19 Jan, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 986 €, select.
Kigali.1.023 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 Oct, returning Fri, 13 Nov.Return flight with Brussels Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Brussels Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with Brussels Airlines, departs from Kigali on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.023 €, select.
Kigali.1.061 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Dec, returning Mon, 21 Dec.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 15 Dec, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Kigali on Mon, 21 Dec, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.061 €, select.
Kigali.1.068 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 13 Jul, returning Wed, 22 Jul.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 13 Jul, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Kigali on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.068 €, select.
Kigali.1.075 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul, returning Mon, 24 Aug.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Kigali on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.075 €, select.
Kigali.1.134 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 31 Dec, returning Fri, 8 Jan.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Kigali on Fri, 8 Jan, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.134 €, select.
Kigali.1.327 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Jun, returning Tue, 7 Jul.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 27 Jun, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Kigali on Tue, 7 Jul, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.327 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Kigali

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New York John F. Kennedy to Kigali: Alternative routes

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Finding cheap flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Kigali: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to Kigali is 807 €. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from New York John F. Kennedy to Kigali. But we found flights with one or more stops from 807 €.
As of May 2026, there are no flights flying from New York John F. Kennedy to Kigali.
The cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Kigali is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Kigali Airport on Saturday, 29 August 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between New York John F. Kennedy Airport and Kigali Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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.
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.

Travelling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Kigali International Airport (KGL): what you need to know

  • Kigali's timezone is UTC+2, making Kigali six hours ahead of New York.

  • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your JFK to KGL flight.

  • Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Kigali International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between JFK and KGL:

    • London Heathrow Airport

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    • Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)

  • Currently, 431 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Kigali International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 807 €. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from JFK to KGL if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.

  • The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Kigali International Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from JFK to KGL couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.

  • Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Kigali International Airport.

Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.

  • Of all flights departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% arrive on time at their destination.

  • Central New York to John F. Kennedy International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.

  • Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes on public transport.

  • Taking an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Kigali International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near JFK:

Arriving at Kigali International Airport (KGL)

  • If you're coming in on a late John F. Kennedy International Airport to Kigali International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near KGL:

  • Pick up the keys to a Kigali International Airport rental car from companies like Europcar or Green Motion. With your own set of wheels, you can go beyond Kigali and explore places most visitors tend to miss.

  • Reserving your vehicle from Kigali International Airport about one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.

Getting from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to central Kigali

  • Kigali International Airport to central Kigali has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 55 minutes.

When to fly to Kigali International Airport (KGL)

  • January is the most popular month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Kigali International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Kigali in April.

  • Lock in your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Kigali International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Kigali during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from JFK to KGL in May if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.

Explore more of Rwanda

  • Kigali is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what Rwanda offers. Extend your trip to Butare, which is around 80 kilometres away to the south-west. From Ngoma Genocide Memorial to Chapel, there's plenty to discover in this popular city.

  • Travel 40 kilometres south-west from Kigali to visit Gitarama, another favourite stop in Rwanda. Kick off your sightseeing at Muhanga Design centre and Paroisse Saint André Gitarama.

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