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Flight deals from San Francisco International to Kigali

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Francisco International Airport to Kigali Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 1.134 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Kigali.1.010 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct, returning Wed, 21 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Kigali on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.010 €, select.
Kigali.1.010 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Sep, returning Wed, 16 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Kigali on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.010 €, select.
Kigali.1.014 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 May, returning Mon, 31 May.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 10 May, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Kigali on Mon, 31 May, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.014 €, select.
Kigali.1.014 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Aug, returning Wed, 23 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Kigali on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.014 €, select.
Kigali.1.134 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Aug, returning Mon, 24 Aug.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Kigali on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.134 €, select.
Kigali.1.585 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 Jan, returning Tue, 26 Jan.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Kigali on Tue, 26 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.585 €, select.

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San Francisco International to Kigali: Alternative routes

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Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International to Kigali: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to Kigali is 1.010 €. 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 San Francisco International to Kigali. But we found flights with one or more stops from 1.010 €.
As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from San Francisco International to Kigali.
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Kigali is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Kigali Airport on Tuesday, 13 October 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Francisco International 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, Delta offers the cheapest flight tickets to Kigali.

Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kigali Airport (KGL): what you need to know

  • Kigali is ten hours ahead of San Francisco and observes the UTC+2 timezone.

  • To ensure you get on your SFO to KGL flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.

  • If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Kigali Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SFO and KGL:

    • London Heathrow Airport

    • Dubai Airport

    • Hamad International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kigali Airport (KGL)

  • At the moment, 637 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Kigali Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 1.010 €. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.

  • Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SFO to KGL if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.

  • If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when looking for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Kigali Airport.

  • You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from SFO to KGL.

  • Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to Kigali Airport.

Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of San Francisco International Airport, data shows 78% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.

  • To get to San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it takes about 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes on public transport.

  • Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near SFO. Whether you have an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Kigali Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:

Arriving at Kigali Airport (KGL)

  • If you're landing on a late San Francisco International Airport to Kigali Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near KGL:

  • Venture beyond Kigali and discover places that are off the radar with your own wheels. You can pick up a Kigali Airport rental car from popular outlets like Europcar or Green Motion.

  • Booking your ride from Kigali Airport about one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.

Getting from Kigali Airport (KGL) to central Kigali

  • Kigali Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Kigali. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.

  • It'll take around 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Kigali Airport (KGL)

  • The quietest month for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Kigali Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Kigali based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.

  • Book your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Kigali Airport for August if you'd like to visit Kigali during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).

  • December sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SFO to KGL sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Rwanda

  • Kigali is just the beginning of what Rwanda has to offer. Extend your adventure to Butare, which is about 80 kilometres away to the south-west. From Ngoma Genocide Memorial to Cyarwa 1994 Genocide Against Tutsi Memorial, there's plenty to see and do in this fascinating city.

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