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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 1,276
Typical prices: C$ 1,491-C$ 1,633
Kenya Airways
Fri 19/2Sun 28/2
YYZ - KGL • 2 stops
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C$ 823
Typical prices: C$ 491-C$ 873
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Sat 17/10
YYZ - KGL • 3 stops
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Fri, 19 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb
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6:00 a.m. - 1:50 p.m.YYZ  Toronto Pearson Intl-KGL Kigali Intl
24h 50m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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8:50 a.m. - 5:26 p.m.KGL  Kigali Intl-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl
39h 36m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,276Kenya Airways
Mon, 11 Jan - Sat, 13 Feb
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8:00 p.m. - 6:40 p.m.YUL  Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-KGL Kigali Intl
39h 40m2 stops New York LaGuardia Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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2:50 p.m. - 2:36 p.m.KGL  Kigali Intl-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
30h 46m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,309Multiple Airlines
Fri, 29 Jan - Thu, 11 Feb
Kenya Airways Logo
6:00 a.m. - 1:50 p.m.YYZ  Toronto Pearson Intl-KGL Kigali Intl
24h 50m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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8:50 a.m. - 11:14 a.m.KGL  Kigali Intl-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl
33h 24m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,336Kenya Airways
Sun, 25 Oct - Tue, 30 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:10 p.m. - 8:00 a.m.YUL  Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-KGL Kigali Intl
29h 50m2 stops London Heathrow Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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9:00 a.m. - 2:40 p.m.KGL  Kigali Intl-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
35h 40m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
C$ 1,444Multiple Airlines
Fri, 5 Feb - Sun, 14 Feb
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:15 p.m. - 1:40 a.m.YYZ  Toronto Pearson Intl-KGL Kigali Intl
22h 25m1 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$ 1,574Turkish Airlines
Sat, 14 Nov - Fri, 4 Dec
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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. - 9:00 p.m.KGL  Kigali Intl-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl
25h 25m2 stops Entebbe Istanbul
C$ 1,577Turkish Airlines
Wed, 27 Jan - Fri, 12 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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11:20 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.KGL  Kigali Intl-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl
22h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
C$ 1,619Qatar Airways
Wed, 27 Jan - Wed, 10 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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3:50 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.KGL  Kigali Intl-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl
29h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
C$ 1,619Qatar Airways
Fri, 29 Jan - Thu, 11 Feb
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12:00 p.m. - 3:15 a.m.YYZ  Toronto Pearson Intl-KGL Kigali Intl
32h 15m1 stop Cairo
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3:55 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.KGL  Kigali Intl-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl
34h 05m2 stops Entebbe Cairo
C$ 1,655Egyptair
Fri, 15 Jan - Thu, 28 Jan
Egyptair Logo
12:00 p.m. - 3:15 a.m.YYZ  Toronto Pearson Intl-KGL Kigali Intl
32h 15m1 stop Cairo
Egyptair Logo
3:55 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.KGL  Kigali Intl-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl
34h 05m2 stops Entebbe Cairo
C$ 1,655Egyptair
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What is the cheapest flight to Kigali?

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Kigali was found on the route from Toronto, at C$ 1,276 round-trip. The most popular connection is from Montreal to Kigali, while KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as C$ 1,309 in the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Kigali?

The cheapest month for flights to Kigali is March, where tickets cost C$ 1,626 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of tickets from Canada is C$ 2,422 and C$ 2,363 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is October with an average price of C$ 873.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Kigali?

To get a below average price, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 8% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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FAQs - booking Kigali flights

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Kigali?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Kigali was found on the route from Toronto, at C$ 1,276 round-trip. The most popular connection is from Montreal to Kigali, while KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as C$ 1,309 in the last 5 days.

  • How far is Kigali Intl Airport from central Kigali?

    You’ll need to travel 5 km to reach the Kigali city centre from Kigali Intl Airport.

  • What is the name of Kigali’s airport?

    All flights to Kigali land at Kigali Intl Airport. The airport code is KGL,and it can also be referred to as Gregoire Kayibanda, Kanombe, or Kigali Intl.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Kigali?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Kigali.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Kigali?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kigali is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Kigali?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Kigali with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Kigali?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Kigali up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Kigali

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Kigali flight deals.
  • 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 4477 reviews
7.5Food
7.8Crew
7.5Entertainment
7.3Comfort
7.3Boarding
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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.

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

Too cramped up for the better seats I paid for.

On board service was decent. I like the legroom at UA that seems to be more than in other airlines

It was really good because the employees were very nice and fun to talk to. The entertainment was nice because they had plenty of movies to watch.

The boarding process would have been better. When people are flying internationally and the airline is a member of Star Alliance they cannot have different rules for carryon baggage. Brussels Airlines made us adjust the weight of our carryons based on their rules even though we were flying international and our next flight was with United which does not have weight restrictions for carryons. That was just ridiculous.

I missed my connecting flight due to long lines at security and immigration. Need improvements

Been flying on various airlines, all over the world, for 50+ years. The food on Brussels Air was easily the worst I ever endured.

I felt the overall quality of the plane and food service was less than that of their partner airlines, United. An example was wine was served in paper cups in premium economy class. There was no real silverware, napkins or a welcome kit other than a pillow and blanket.

I like the frequent mails we get when there is an update. Please keep it up

I have traveled to probably over a hundred locations worldwide, but had only one mixup of airport in Shanghai. Until Iceland and Stockholm. Reykjavik has 2 airports, Stockholm 4 (!). Please indicate clearly when a departure flight is scheduled from an aiport other than the international aiport. That would greatly reduce stress. Thanks

we had to unexpectedly check a bag, the flight was late getting in

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.

Flight was delayed due to crew/co-pilot change over delay and Pearson scheduling issue. Flight didn't leave until 20:05 which was 15 minutes before it was supposed to land in YYZ.

Snacks and drinks should be served together and air hostess was not supportive with no smile which was kind of disappointing.

Because you didn't have the tarmac clear and then had to unboard a plane I missed my connecting flight to CLE. Cost me a day ... a 30 dollar hotel hamburger ... then the next day THAT flight was an hour late to arrive ...

First of all the flight departing from Deer Lake was delayed for 4 hours due to a problem with the plane. Secondly, I am 6ft 2 inches tall, which is not that tall nowadays, but I had no leg room despite having nothing under the seat in front of me. When the person in front of me reclined his seat just a little bit I could not lower my tray all of the way; it rested on my knee not in a horizontal position. Thirdly, I am tired of Air Canada not reinforcing carry on baggage sizes. On the outgoing flight from Toronto to Deer Lake we had trouble finding space in the overhead bins. Some people were putting luggage in them that were definitely larger than carry on size. Airlines should have all carry on luggage checked (using those gadgets designed for that) before one enters security perhaps at the baggage checking counters. Having it there won’t delay boarding and will put the onus on people to follow the luggage size limits.

it was by far the worst business class experience i've had. the food was awful, the staff was worthless and lazy, the drinks were warm, no blankets. dirty bathroom.

I could not even make this flight due to Air Canada delay on my first flight. I had to be booked with American Airlines and arrived 13 1/2 hours late. Terrible customer service.

My flight got Delayed due to the airline. The attending Crewe in Montreal were not super helpful and I arrived 13 1/2 hours late from my original arrival time. Air Canada lost my luggage, they stated they booked me a hotel room overnight at no fee, however when I arrive to the hotel, there was no reservation. It also took me three different attempts to get the hotel, even covered by Air Canada as they were arguing that they were not responsible for this, despite it having been delayed due to the airline. Overall, the service was very very poor and what should’ve been a short five hour trip turned into a 13 1/2 hour saga with me, spending a night in a random airport overnight due to Air Canada’s errors, and searching for my luggage until 2 o’clock in the morning. I will never fly Air Canada again.

Air canada charged me for a carry on bag that I did not have.

Contacting Canada air was a disaster. I will never fly Canada air again. If you called their 1-800 number, you were told that you might have to stay on the line for two hours. That is a disgrace. You should be able to speak to a human within the first 10-15 minutes. I went over to a cluster of phones and a lot of people were on hold with Canada air for 2-3 hours. This is why I will never fly Canada air again.

It was a very easy process and my children were very happy about the flight.

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