Cheapest airlines flights from Cairo to Kigali

You can choose from 2 airlines that fly from Cairo to Kigali, including EgyptAir, Ethiopian Airlines, Rwandair has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Cairo to Kigali according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Cairo to Kigali in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$290, and round-trip direct flights start at US$465.

Displayed flight fares from Cairo to Kigali are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Cairo to Kigali Flight Details

The distance between Cairo and Kigali is about 3,563.34 km. The average flying time from Cairo to Kigali is around 5 hours 20 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in January. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$290
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$465
Cheapest monthSeptember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance3,563.34 km
Average flight time5 hours 20 minutes
Popular airlineEgyptAir
Flight statistics for the Cairo–Kigali route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Cairo to Kigali

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Cairo to Kigali?

The average price of one-way flights from Cairo to Kigali purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Cairo to Kigali is February, with an average price of US$331; while the month with the highest flight price is usually December, with an average price of up to US$488.

US$488
US$410
US$331
US$253
    Cheapest
  • US$357
    Apr
  • US$357
    May
  • US$371
    Jun
  • US$430
    Jul
  • US$377
    Aug
  • US$398
    Sep
  • US$370
    Oct
  • US$411
    Nov
  • US$488
    Dec
  • US$351
    Jan
  • US$331
    Feb
  • US$415
    Mar

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairo to Kigali?

Average weekly flight prices from Cairo to Kigali by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from Cairo to Kigali is Saturday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Tuesday, as prices are usually highest then.

US$489
US$418
US$346
US$275
    Cheapest
  • US$365
    Mon
  • US$489
    Tue
  • US$482
    Wed
  • US$408
    Thu
  • US$407
    Fri
  • US$346
    Sat
  • US$361
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Cairo to Kigali during International Workers' Day?

Based on Trip.com's data over the past 3 days, these are the lowest one-way flight prices from Cairo to Kigali during International Workers' Day.

International Workers' Day is scheduled for May 1. The cheapest flights from Cairo to Kigali are available on Apr 30, with fares starting at US$315.

US$540
US$428
US$315
US$203
    Cheapest
  • US$482
    27
    Apr
  • US$540
    28
  • US$517
    29
  • US$315
    30
  • US$315
    1
    May
  • US$332
    2
  • US$332
    3

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairo to Kigali (CAI-KGL)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Rwandair offers one-way fares as low as US$290 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CAI to KGL on Mon, May 25), while EgyptAir offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$465 departing on Mon, May 25 and returning on Sun, May 31.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Cairo to Kigali with the following airlines, including: EgyptAir Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 5 hours 20 minutes to fly from Cairo to Kigali.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Cairo to Kigali is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 4 flight per week flying from Cairo to Kigali. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: EgyptAir: S/-/-/W/-/F/- -- MS835 (21:37)
  • To find best deals on flights from Cairo to Kigali, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, May 25, with one-way flights priced at just US$290.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Rwandair.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Kigali travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Cairo to Kigali is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Cairo to Kigali on April 23, 2026 with EgyptAir, with prices starting at US$436.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Kigali, with Cairo International Airport to Kigali International Airport (CAI-KGL) is by far the most common option on this route: Kigali International Airport (KGL).
  • The time difference between Kigali and Cairo is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Cairo to Kigali

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Cairo to Kigali?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Cairo to Kigali on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Rwandair provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Cairo to Kigali, with fares starting at US$294.

US$236
US$294
US$352
US$410
US$468
Rwandair
US$294
Rwandair
EgyptAir
US$398
EgyptAir
Ethiopian Airlines
US$468
Ethiopian Airlines

Which airline operates the most flights from Cairo to Kigali?

Total flights from Cairo to Kigali across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, EgyptAir/Etihad Airways operates the most frequent flights from Cairo to Kigali, with 3 flights per week.

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EgyptAir
Etihad Airways
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Etihad Airways
Rwandair
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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.