Which airports can I use when flying from Ottawa to Kigali?

Flights from Ottawa to Kigali usually depart from Ottawa (YOW) and arrive at Kigali Intl (KGL).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Ottawa to Kigali?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Ottawa to Kigali: • Economy Class • Premium Economy Class

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Ottawa to Kigali?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 25% on flights from Ottawa to Kigali. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 2,011 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at C$ 2,672, a difference of C$ 661. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How expensive are last-minute Ottawa to Kigali flights?

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 12% above the C$ 2,227 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

Do I need a passport to fly from Ottawa to Kigali?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Ottawa to Kigali changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 1,824 to C$ 9,559. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Ottawa to Kigali looking right now?

One-way fares from Ottawa to Kigali are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 1,795, which is 41% above the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between Ottawa and Kigali?

Kigali is 7 hours ahead of Ottawa (Central Africa Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

How much should I expect to pay for a Ottawa to Kigali flight?

Round-trip flights from Ottawa to Kigali range from C$ 1,948 to C$ 2,649, with an average of C$ 2,227 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 1,948 counts as a good deal.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ottawa to Kigali?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ottawa to Kigali. It's 10% cheaper than the average day, while Wednesday is the most expensive, with prices 20% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Kigali?

•April is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Kigali at C$ 1,607 round-trip. •December (C$ 2,678) and July (C$ 2,612) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 66% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Ottawa to Kigali the cheapest?

Flights from Ottawa to Kigali are cheapest 15 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 23% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Ottawa to Kigali?

Air Canada (C$ 1,852) and Lufthansa (C$ 2,251) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Ottawa to Kigali according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Ottawa to Kigali

Sun, 29 Nov - Sun, 6 Dec

9:00 a.m. - 7:40 p.m.YOW Ottawa-KGL Kigali Intl

27h 40m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National

8:25 p.m. - 3:57 p.m.KGL Kigali Intl-YOW Ottawa

26h 32m3 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 1,824Multiple Airlines

3+ days ago

Mon, 1 Feb - Mon, 5 Apr

2:00 p.m. - 7:40 p.m.YOW Ottawa-KGL Kigali Intl

22h 40m3 stops Toronto Island Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National

8:05 p.m. - 3:51 p.m.KGL Kigali Intl-YOW Ottawa

25h 46m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 1,852Air Canada

1 day ago

Mon, 1 Feb - Mon, 5 Apr

12:15 p.m. - 7:40 p.m.YOW Ottawa-KGL Kigali Intl

24h 25m3 stops Toronto Island Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National

8:05 p.m. - 3:51 p.m.KGL Kigali Intl-YOW Ottawa

25h 46m3 stops Entebbe Brussels Bruxelles-National Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 1,853Air Canada

1 day ago

Sat, 1 May - Wed, 26 May

7:05 p.m. - 6:50 p.m.YOW Ottawa-KGL Kigali Intl

41h 45m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National

7:55 p.m. - 7:46 p.m.KGL Kigali Intl-YOW Ottawa

29h 51m3 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 1,860Multiple Airlines

1 day ago

Sun, 29 Nov - Mon, 21 Dec

5:10 p.m. - 12:35 a.m.YOW Ottawa-KGL Kigali Intl

24h 25m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

3:40 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.KGL Kigali Intl-YOW Ottawa

42h 20m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

C$ 1,860Multiple Airlines

17 hours ago

Sat, 14 Nov - Sat, 26 Dec

8:30 p.m. - 7:40 p.m.YOW Ottawa-KGL Kigali Intl

40h 10m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Newark Brussels Bruxelles-National

8:50 p.m. - 9:47 a.m.KGL Kigali Intl-YOW Ottawa

43h 57m3 stops Entebbe Brussels Bruxelles-National Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 1,952Air Canada

1 day ago

Sun, 29 Nov - Tue, 22 Dec

5:45 a.m. - 7:40 p.m.YOW Ottawa-KGL Kigali Intl

30h 55m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National

8:50 p.m. - 11:37 a.m.KGL Kigali Intl-YOW Ottawa

45h 47m3 stops Entebbe Brussels Bruxelles-National Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 2,251Lufthansa

17 hours ago

Fri, 11 Dec - Thu, 21 Jan

2:55 p.m. - 7:40 p.m.YOW Ottawa-KGL Kigali Intl

21h 45m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National

8:50 p.m. - 3:57 p.m.KGL Kigali Intl-YOW Ottawa

26h 07m3 stops Entebbe Brussels Bruxelles-National Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 2,274Lufthansa

11 hours ago

Tue, 17 Nov - Fri, 15 Jan

7:50 p.m. - 7:40 p.m.YOW Ottawa-KGL Kigali Intl

40h 50m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National

8:50 p.m. - 3:57 p.m.KGL Kigali Intl-YOW Ottawa

26h 07m3 stops Entebbe Brussels Bruxelles-National Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

C$ 2,331Brussels Airlines

3+ days ago

Mon, 14 Dec - Thu, 11 Feb

3:10 p.m. - 7:40 p.m.YOW Ottawa-KGL Kigali Intl

21h 30m2 stops Newark Brussels Bruxelles-National

8:50 p.m. - 9:56 p.m.KGL Kigali Intl-YOW Ottawa

32h 06m3 stops Entebbe Brussels Bruxelles-National Newark

C$ 2,361Brussels Airlines

3+ days ago

Booking Insights

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

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ottawa to Kigali?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ottawa to Kigali. It's 10% cheaper than the average day, while Wednesday is the most expensive, with prices 20% higher.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Kigali? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Ottawa to Kigali, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •April is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Kigali at C$ 1,607 round-trip.
•December (C$ 2,678) and July (C$ 2,612) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 66% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.
When are flights from Ottawa to Kigali the cheapest?: Flights from Ottawa to Kigali are cheapest 15 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 23% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Beat the crowds with an average 51% drop in traveller numbers.

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When to book flights from Ottawa to Kigali

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

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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Ottawa to Kigali?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Ottawa to Kigali:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
Do I need a passport to fly from Ottawa to Kigali?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Ottawa to Kigali flight?
Round-trip flights from Ottawa to Kigali range from C$ 1,948 to C$ 2,649, with an average of C$ 2,227 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 1,948 counts as a good deal.
How expensive are last-minute Ottawa to Kigali flights?
Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 12% above the C$ 2,227 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.
Have flight prices from Ottawa to Kigali changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 1,824 to C$ 9,559. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Ottawa to Kigali looking right now?
One-way fares from Ottawa to Kigali are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 1,795, which is 41% above the typical average for this route.
Which airports can I use when flying from Ottawa to Kigali?
Flights from Ottawa to Kigali usually depart from Ottawa (YOW) and arrive at Kigali Intl (KGL).
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Ottawa to Kigali?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 25% on flights from Ottawa to Kigali. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 2,011 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at C$ 2,672, a difference of C$ 661.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Kigali?
Kigali is 7 hours ahead of Ottawa (Central Africa Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Wednesday. On this route, Tuesday flights average C$ 2,011, about C$ 661 less than Wednesday fares (25% savings) based on the last 12 months.
For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 15 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 23% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Ottawa to Kigali trip for April. Fares historically average C$ 1,607 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 1,071 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).

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