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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 1,291
Typical prices: C$ 1,761-C$ 2,620
Kenya Airways
Thu 1/11Mon 29/1
YYZ - KGL • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 900
Typical prices: C$ 1,037-C$ 1,561
Egyptair
Tue 6/11
YYZ - KGL • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights to Kigali

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals to Kigali

Tue, 6 Oct - Tue, 30 Mar
Kenya Airways Logo
6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.YYZ  Toronto Pearson Intl-KGL Kigali Intl
31h 00m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Kenya Airways Logo
9:00 a.m. - 5:26 p.m.KGL  Kigali Intl-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl
38h 26m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,292Kenya Airways
Tue, 8 Dec - Mon, 18 Jan
Kenya Airways Logo
6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.YYZ  Toronto Pearson Intl-KGL Kigali Intl
43h 00m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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2:50 p.m. - 11:14 a.m.KGL  Kigali Intl-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl
27h 24m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,292Kenya Airways
Sun, 22 Nov - Sun, 13 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:25 a.m. - 6:40 p.m.YUL  Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-KGL Kigali Intl
27h 15m2 stops New York LaGuardia Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:40 p.m. - 2:36 p.m.KGL  Kigali Intl-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
25h 56m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,294Multiple Airlines
Sun, 22 Nov - Sat, 12 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:05 p.m. - 6:40 p.m.YUL  Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-KGL Kigali Intl
46h 35m2 stops New York LaGuardia Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:50 p.m. - 7:29 a.m.KGL  Kigali Intl-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
47h 39m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,358Multiple Airlines
Wed, 25 Nov - Tue, 20 Apr
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:45 p.m. - 1:40 a.m.YYZ  Toronto Pearson Intl-KGL Kigali Intl
21h 55m1 stop Istanbul
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1:50 a.m. - 8:05 p.m.KGL  Kigali Intl-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl
24h 15m2 stops Entebbe Istanbul
C$ 1,597Turkish Airlines
Sat, 6 Feb - Tue, 9 Feb
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:45 p.m. - 1:40 a.m.YYZ  Toronto Pearson Intl-KGL Kigali Intl
21h 55m1 stop Istanbul
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2:35 a.m. - 6:20 p.m.KGL  Kigali Intl-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl
22h 45m2 stops Entebbe Istanbul
C$ 1,597Turkish Airlines
Sun, 7 Feb - Sat, 13 Feb
Qatar Airways Logo
8:10 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.YYZ  Toronto Pearson Intl-KGL Kigali Intl
26h 50m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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4:20 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.KGL  Kigali Intl-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl
29h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
C$ 1,627Qatar Airways
Sun, 7 Feb - Sat, 13 Feb
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8:10 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.YYZ  Toronto Pearson Intl-KGL Kigali Intl
26h 50m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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4:20 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.KGL  Kigali Intl-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl
29h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
C$ 1,628Qatar Airways
Fri, 2 Oct - Sun, 11 Oct
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:45 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.YYZ  Toronto Pearson Intl-KGL Kigali Intl
24h 00m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
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5:35 p.m. - 8:55 a.m.KGL  Kigali Intl-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl
21h 20m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
C$ 1,780Ethiopian Air
Fri, 2 Oct - Sun, 11 Oct
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:45 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.YYZ  Toronto Pearson Intl-KGL Kigali Intl
24h 00m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
5:35 p.m. - 8:55 a.m.KGL  Kigali Intl-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl
21h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
C$ 1,787Ethiopian Air
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Canada to Kigali flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Canada to Kigali with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Kigali?

Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Kigali is the cheapest route at C$ 1,291 round-trip, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport to Kigali is the most popular connection with round-trip deals from C$ 1,294.

How much is a flight to Kigali?

A round-trip flight to Kigali costs C$ 2,106 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Round-trip fares from Toronto average C$ 1,817, while Charlottetown runs a bit higher at C$ 2,022.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Kigali?

Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Kigali at C$ 2,065 round-trip on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Thursday is the most expensive at C$ 2,314.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Kigali?

•September is the cheapest month to fly to Kigali with an average price of C$ 1,739 round-trip.
•July (C$ 2,482) and December (C$ 2,375) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Kigali?

Night flights to Kigali are the cheapest at C$ 2,125 round-trip on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at C$ 2,228.

What is a good deal for flights to Kigali?

Flights under C$ 1,761 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found round-trip flights to Kigali at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Toronto C$ 1,559.

When are flights to Kigali the cheapest?

Flights to Kigali are cheapest 24 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 15% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Jessica Macdonald

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Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

Key details for flights to Kigali

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

C$ 900
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 14% lower on average.
Flights from Toronto Pearson Intl Airport to Kigali

When to book flights to Kigali

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Kigali based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Kigali, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • How do I know if a flight to Kigali is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Kigali is around C$ 1,761 round-trip. This fare is in the lowest 25% of round-trip prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • Where can I fly from to get the cheapest fares to Kigali?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Kigali are from:
    • Toronto, from C$ 1,291 round-trip
    • Montreal, from C$ 1,294 round-trip

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Kigali?

    Last-minute fares to Kigali – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 0% above the average round-trip fare of C$ 2,106.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Kigali?

    KLM operates the most flights from Canada to Kigali at 0 per week, while Ethiopian Air is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from Canada to Kigali. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • Is there private transportation available from the Kigali International Airport to the city center?

    Yes, aside from the public options such as buses and taxis, travellers to Kigali may arrange a private car rental at the airport. The rental company will provide a shuttle from the main terminal to the rental location just across the street between the airport and the KN5 Expressway. Alternatively, many hotels in the city offer free shuttles and VIP services from the airport to deliver arriving travellers to their destinations.

  • Can I relax in a lounge during a layover at Kigali International Airport?

    Yes, you can. The Arrival Lounge has been set aside for arriving travellers, such as those awaiting their luggage. Business-class travellers on Rwandair flights can also take advantage of the Rwandair Dream Lounge, located just past security in the main terminal. Departing passengers may choose to relax in the Pearl Lounge at the cost of around RWF 30,000 (C$ 36). The Pearl Lounge is in the main hall near the duty-free shops.

  • Are there any on-site airport hotels at Kigali International Airport?

    There are no on-site airport hotels at Kigali International Airport. Fortunately, however, there are hotels near the airport, such as the Avisha Town Hotel, which is located less than half a kilometre from the airport and offers free airport shuttles.

  • Are there any special vaccination requirements to enter Rwanda?

    Passengers arriving at Kigali International Airport do not require any special vaccinations unless they are arriving from a country affected by an outbreak of Yellow Fever. Travellers arriving with pets will need to provide a health certificate for the animal indicating a rabies vaccination at least one month before arrival at Kigali Airport.

Your guide to booking Kigali flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Kigali, aim to book around 24 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 15% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to Kigali, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to land around C$ 1,761 round-trip. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a strong deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Kigali in September. Round-trip fares historically average C$ 1,739 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to evening to save up to C$ 103 per round-trip. Evening flights to Kigali average C$ 2,125 compared to C$ 2,228 for noon flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Kigali International Airport (KGL) is the largest airport in Rwanda. If you wish to visit other major cities in this part of Africa, you may find that it’s cheaper to fly into Kigali and then take public transport. For example to Kampala, Uganda, shuttle buses travel daily from the Kigali Airport for around RWF 10,000 (C$ 12.00).
  • It’s considerably cheaper to travel to the Kigali city centre on one of the bus lines, which stop on the KN5 road just outside the main terminal of the airport. These buses offer hourly service to the Union Trade Center downtown for about RWF 1,000 (C$ 1.20), compared to taxi fares which are generally closer to RWF 3,100 (C$ 3.75) for the same journey.
  • If you need to change currency upon arrival, the KGL Kigali Airport offers ATMs that distribute Rwandan francs to travellers with international bank cards. There is also a branch office of the Bank of Kigali in the main terminal, which offers currency exchange.
  • If you depart from eastern Canada (such as Toronto), Turkish Airlines tends to have flights to Kigali with the fewest connections, often only once in Istanbul. If you are departing from western Canada (such as Vancouver), KLM Airlines tends to offer flights with the fewest connections, often only once in Amsterdam.
  • Canadian travellers will need a passport valid for at least six months after arrival to enter Rwanda once they arrive at Kigali International Airport. A 30-day visa is required of Canadians, which can be obtained for free in-person upon arrival at the airport.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Kigali

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Kigali? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 4463 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.3Boarding
7.5Entertainment
7.8Crew
7.5Food
Airline reviews

Turkish Airlines made a long flight from YVR to IST a great flying experience. From the attendants, to the food, to the entertainment program to all the extras, a twelve hour flight ‘flew by’. Late departure and arrival was not the airline’s fault.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2026
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Turkish Airlines made a long flight from YVR to IST a great flying experience. From the attendants, to the food, to the entertainment program to all the extras, a twelve hour flight ‘flew by’. Late departure and arrival was not the airline’s fault.

My experience with Turkish Airlines was good. I didn’t get the meal I ordered. So I didn’t have anything to eat which was disappointing.

Boarded via bus instead of the air bridge Had to wait 10mins in the bus at the tarmac before we were allow to go up

The flight attendants were great! The seating for business class is better on other airlines. The food was also good!

Great food, great entertainment and very helpful, caring & attentive staff.

Food is getting worse. They use to be different than other airlines. Their economy classes food sucks. Stuff was very helpful.

Horrible, they forgot our luggage, the food was terrible, the crew were rude, the flight was delayed, I hated every aspect of this flight

The flight was delayed so connection was missed. In Istanbul we were taken to a hotel and no one in the hotel knew so we had to wait hours in the lobby of the hotel while the airline and hotel coordinated. The airline staff is rude at times

The checking line was very long , when checked the bags and got the boarding pass but moved fairly fast . The boarding line was long and the ground crew didn’t provide priority to kids boarding . But the air crew on the plane were very nice and polite . Too bad my daughter’s table try was broken which made the trip less enjoyable.

Food could have been hotter. More padding needed in economy seats

I wish I knew in advance that the connecting flight was by indigo air

I appreciated the vailability of wheelchair services for persons with mobility issues all the way up to the aircraft. What could be better would be the food choices.

Initial booking was confusing and had to get new CC issued.

Awesome hospitality, awesome staff, awesome food & awesome travel time. Thanks

My baggage is lost. Flight cancelled, Rebooked ticket through long routes. Mental stress, emotional hurt

Excellent will be flying again in May with Qatar. to Botswana.

Boarding delayed, no communication. I left the lounge, and heard a final call, boarding started after a 30 minutes.

This flight was packed and undercrewd! Service cart cam by twice on a 14 hour flight

Just snacks, could have more options.boarding was good. Everything else was good.

Nothing I knew what I was getting into ; no complaints when on string budget

I liked everything about the flight. The only thing I would suggest improving is the cleanliness of the plane. With better cleaning, the overall experience would be much better.

Good. Our connecting flight was over an hour late but the airline held the flight to IAD for us and the other connecting passengers.

Flight was delayed by two hours. This really messed things up because I missed my connecting flight in Addis. I had a meeting in Entebbe which was scrapped because my flight from Addis landed later in the day.

To the Ethiopian Airlines Customer Relations Team, I am writing to formally express my disappointment regarding my recent travel experience with Ethiopian Airlines on flight 629/352. Unfortunately, the level of service provided fell significantly short of the standards I expected from your airline. I would like to highlight the following serious issues encountered during the journey: • Cabin Condition and Hygiene: The aircraft cabin was notably poorly maintained. The seating area was dirty, and there was a persistent, unpleasant odor throughout the flight, which made the environment very uncomfortable for passengers. • Inadequate Service: The overall level of service provided by the staff was unsatisfactory and did not reflect a professional passenger experience. • Baggage Loss: Upon arrival, I was informed that my luggage was lost. This is particularly distressing as it has caused significant personal inconvenience and disruption to my schedule. As a frequent traveler, I value reliability and a clean cabin environment. I request that you investigate these matters immediately, provide an update on the status of my missing baggage, and outline how you intend to compensate for these failures in service. I look forward to your prompt response and a resolution to my lost luggage claim. Sincerely, Puguh

We had a good flight experience with this airline despite reading many negative comments

The crew was not helping us in the airports ..Very bad experience..the washrooms are not meeting the expectations..need more good service... The hotel service was good but there is a very long wait time which wasted time to go through..

POSITIVES The hostesses were mostly pleasant, NEGATIVES The full flight wifi was horrible, hardly able to use it. My charger port was not working which made me use my neighbour's port which resulted in an accident which ruined her flight. During dinner, meat ran out when the cart got to us forcing us to eat vegetarian which was not great. We watched everyone around us eating meat. My wifi did not transfer to the second leg of my trip as they promised as they changed the plane. I was thrown off the window seat I booked for the 2nd leg of my journey as they changed planes, all done at my expense. This was not a cheap flight ($2600) which i hurriedly had to book to attend my mother's funeral who passed away suddenly. I was honestly disappointed with the whole saga as I heard Ethiopian Airlines was one of Africa's best.

worst was delayed luggage. could see luggage was still in Singapore but they insist I wait till all luggage are unloaded before filing a report. took 2 days to arrive and I had to collect it myself from the airport

Customer service and the food was great. If the announcements in English could be said slower for the customer to understand what is being said. Due to ascent, it is difficult to understand. repaeting would help.

I was a good, but long trip. The airline did a good job. I would use them again.

Not having to pay to sit together. Seat cushions were worn out and breaking down sitting on metal framing, knees jammed against seat in front of me. Not a comfortable flight.

Very disappointed with cancellation, then rebooking with booked friends bumped off & then a delay of over 6 hours!! Totally disappointing & all the anxiety it caused was unacceptable. $15 food voucher to compensate is a joke!

Delays after delays only to announce we don't know how long it will take

We were reluctant to travel with Air Canada after reading many bad reviews; however, we were more than satisfied with the experience flying from San Francisco to Montreal and back. Seats were comfortable (although on the return flight we had very little leg room) and the crew was friendly and competent. The entertainment was outstanding, with hundreds of choices, from movies to shows to comedy. Our luggage was delivered in a timely manner (a little slow in San Francisco) and we were sent tracking notices all along the way through the Air Canada app. I wouldn't hesitate to travel with Air Canada again.

The usb ports to charge phones laptops did not work.

Staff never asked passengers to bring their seat backs forward during landing. Was hoping to get a little relief from the passenger in front of me (I have long legs that I cannot stow in the overhead). Otherwise the flight was very pleasant.

As always, Air Canada flight was delayed for almost more than an hour, which made my time of my flight 15 hours which was absolutely unacceptable.

Everything was excellent except the breakfast was cheap yogurt and cake ????

The flight departed more than an hour later than expected. The flight itself was good. No other problems.

Plane was late. Too many announcements during the flight. Made me pay that deposit. Uncomfortable seats.

In business on the top-deck of an overnight transatlantic flight. A family with uncontrolled young children were there too. All night they were running around up and down the walkway while squealing . . .

Boarding was weird. They boarded two flights at the same gate at the same time. So mass confusion for the non English/French speakers. So many people at such a small gate. Like every other part of this airport you have to walk miles between everything. Gate to plane was a 5 min walk :) several long flights so I was worried about my steps but ended up walking several miles here so worked out.

I never got to Lufthansa because of Air Canadas negligence.

The flight got delayed 3 hours from Montreal and we missed our connecting flight so it was a long journey

The service and food was excellent. The remote control for entertainment did not function properly.

All was good, except my USB charging did not work, so my phone got drained and I could not charge it. Same happened to my neighbour.

A bit more space? Not practical, I know. I felt squished in but part of that could have been the man sitting next to me.

The plane (Mitsubishi CRJ) felt old, creaking and not very new. The crew was okay. Hot water provision was broken so hot beverages could't be served.

Not bad. We had preboarding tickets but the preboarding was badly managed. We lined up behind all the parents with little kids etc and when we got to the front of the line the attendant deliberately turned away from us and ignored us until I asked to be allowed to go to the gate. She started telling us that we had to wait until I told her we had preboarding then she let us through.

Everything well done and customer oriented There entertainment system is difficult to navigate

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