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Flights from Dar es salaam to Kigali

Cheapest airlines flights from Dar es salaam to Kigali

You can choose from 3 airlines that fly from Dar es salaam to Kigali, including Rwandair, Kenya Airways, and Ethiopian Airlines. Rwandair has lowest fares on this route.
Rwandair logo Rwandair
Kenya Airways logo Kenya Airways
Ethiopian Airlines logo Ethiopian Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Dar es salaam to Kigali according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Dar es salaam to Kigali in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$296, and round-trip direct flights start at US$453.

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

Dar es salaam to Kigali Flight Details

The distance between Dar es salaam and Kigali is about 1,143.21 km. The average flying time from Dar es salaam to Kigali is around 2 hours 8 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$296
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$354
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance1,143.21 km
Average flight time2 hours 8 minutes
Popular airlineRwandair
Flight statistics for the Dar es salaam–Kigali route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Dar es salaam to Kigali

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Dar es salaam to Kigali?

The average price of one-way flights from Dar es salaam 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 Dar es salaam to Kigali is October, with an average price of US$227; while the month with the highest flight price is usually July, with an average price of up to US$339.

US$339
US$283
US$227
US$171
    Cheapest
  • US$274
    Mar
  • US$320
    Apr
  • US$247
    May
  • US$267
    Jun
  • US$339
    Jul
  • US$292
    Aug
  • US$263
    Sep
  • US$227
    Oct
  • US$294
    Nov
  • US$319
    Dec
  • US$312
    Jan
  • US$327
    Feb

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Dar es salaam to Kigali?

The average price of round-trip flights from Dar es salaam to Kigali purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for round-trip flights from Dar es salaam to Kigali are found during March, with an average price of US$358. Conversely, the highest prices are found during August, with an average price of up to US$525.

US$525
US$442
US$358
US$275
  • US$358
    Mar
  • US$389
    Apr
  • US$411
    May
  • US$457
    Jun
  • US$504
    Jul
  • US$525
    Aug
  • US$401
    Sep
  • US$445
    Oct
  • US$465
    Nov
  • US$509
    Dec
  • US$499
    Jan
  • US$504
    Feb

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dar es salaam to Kigali?

Average weekly flight prices from Dar es salaam 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 Dar es salaam to Kigali is Friday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Wednesday, as prices are usually highest then.

US$314
US$289
US$263
US$238
    Cheapest
  • US$287
    Mon
  • US$307
    Tue
  • US$314
    Wed
  • US$273
    Thu
  • US$263
    Fri
  • US$303
    Sat
  • US$302
    Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Dar es salaam to Kigali (DAR-KGL)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Rwandair offers one-way fares as low as US$296 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. DAR to KGL on Sat, Apr 18), while Ethiopian Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$354 departing on Tue, Mar 10 and returning on Tue, Mar 17.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Dar es salaam to Kigali with the following airlines, including: Rwandair Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 2 hours 8 minutes to fly from Dar es salaam 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 Dar es salaam 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 2 flight per week flying from Dar es salaam to Kigali. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Rwandair: -/-/T/-/T/-/S -- WB440 (16:25)
  • To find best deals on flights from Dar es salaam 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 Sat, Apr 18, with one-way flights priced at just US$296.
    · 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 Dar es salaam to Kigali is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Dar es salaam to Kigali on March 13, 2026 with Rwandair, with prices starting at US$297.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Kigali, with Julius Nyerere International Airport to Kigali International Airport (DAR-KGL) is by far the most common option on this route: Kigali International Airport (KGL).
  • The time difference between Kigali and Dar es salaam is 1h.
  • 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 Dar es salaam to Kigali

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Dar es salaam to Kigali?

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

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Kenya Airways provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Dar es salaam to Kigali, with fares starting at US$319.

US$241
US$319
US$398
US$477
US$555
Kenya Airways
US$319
Kenya Airways
Rwandair
US$347
Rwandair
Ethiopian Airlines
US$502
Ethiopian Airlines
Uganda Airlines
US$555
Uganda Airlines