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Cheapest airlines flights from Kigali to Kinshasa

You can pick from 2 carriers that fly from Kigali to Kinshasa including Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, , with Kenya Airways serving cheapest ticket on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Kigali to Kinshasa according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search cheap flights from Kigali to Kinshasa in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day data, one-way fares start at US$273, and round-trip tickets start at US$511.

      • KGL 10:55
        14h 10m
        1 stop
        FIH 00:05
        Kigali - Kinshasa | Thu, Jan 22 | Ethiopian Airlines
        FIH 00:55
        14h 50m
        1 stop
        KGL 16:45
        Kinshasa - Kigali | Wed, Jan 28 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$511 US$590
        13% off
        13% off
        US$590 US$511
      • KGL 10:55
        14h 10m
        1 stop
        FIH 00:05
        Kigali - Kinshasa | Mon, Mar 2 | Ethiopian Airlines
        FIH 00:55
        14h 50m
        1 stop
        KGL 16:45
        Kinshasa - Kigali | Thu, Mar 5 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$524 US$590
        11% off
        11% off
        US$590 US$524
      • KGL 10:55
        14h 10m
        1 stop
        FIH 00:05
        Kigali - Kinshasa | Tue, Feb 3 | Ethiopian Airlines
        FIH 00:55
        14h 50m
        1 stop
        KGL 16:45
        Kinshasa - Kigali | Tue, Feb 10 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$525 US$590
        11% off
        11% off
        US$590 US$525
      • KGL 10:55
        14h 10m
        1 stop
        FIH 00:05
        Kigali - Kinshasa | Sat, Feb 7 | Ethiopian Airlines
        FIH 00:55
        14h 50m
        1 stop
        KGL 16:45
        Kinshasa - Kigali | Fri, Feb 13 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$527
        11% off
        US$590 US$527
      • KGL 10:55
        14h 10m
        1 stop
        FIH 00:05
        Kigali - Kinshasa | Wed, Jan 21 | Ethiopian Airlines
        FIH 00:55
        14h 50m
        1 stop
        KGL 16:45
        Kinshasa - Kigali | Wed, Jan 28 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$528
        10% off
        US$590 US$528
      • KGL 10:55
        14h 10m
        1 stop
        FIH 00:05
        Kigali - Kinshasa | Fri, Jan 23 | Ethiopian Airlines
        FIH 00:55
        14h 50m
        1 stop
        KGL 16:45
        Kinshasa - Kigali | Fri, Jan 30 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$528
        10% off
        US$590 US$528
      • KGL 10:55
        14h 10m
        1 stop
        FIH 00:05
        Kigali - Kinshasa | Thu, Feb 12 | Ethiopian Airlines
        FIH 00:55
        14h 50m
        1 stop
        KGL 16:45
        Kinshasa - Kigali | Thu, Feb 19 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$529
        10% off
        US$590 US$529
      • KGL 10:55
        14h 10m
        1 stop
        FIH 00:05
        Kigali - Kinshasa | Wed, Feb 11 | Ethiopian Airlines
        FIH 00:55
        14h 50m
        1 stop
        KGL 16:45
        Kinshasa - Kigali | Wed, Feb 18 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$529
        10% off
        US$590 US$529
      • KGL 10:55
        14h 10m
        1 stop
        FIH 00:05
        Kigali - Kinshasa | Mon, Jan 26 | Ethiopian Airlines
        FIH 00:55
        14h 50m
        1 stop
        KGL 16:45
        Kinshasa - Kigali | Mon, Feb 2 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$531
        10% off
        US$590 US$531
      • KGL 10:55
        14h 10m
        1 stop
        FIH 00:05
        Kigali - Kinshasa | Tue, Jan 27 | Ethiopian Airlines
        FIH 00:55
        14h 50m
        1 stop
        KGL 16:45
        Kinshasa - Kigali | Mon, Feb 2 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$531
        10% off
        US$590 US$531
      • KGL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        FIH Invalid Date
        Kigali - Kinshasa | Thu, Jan 15 | Normal Airline
        FIH 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        KGL 16:00
        Kinshasa - Kigali | Sat, Jan 17 | Normal Airline
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      • KGL 19:40
        14h 20m
        1 stop
        FIH 09:00
        Kigali - Kinshasa | Wed, Feb 11 | Kenya Airways
        US$273 US$810
        66% off
        66% off
        US$810 US$273
      • KGL 19:40
        18h 40m
        1 stop
        FIH 13:20
        Kigali - Kinshasa | Sun, Feb 15 | Kenya Airways
        US$279 US$810
        66% off
        66% off
        US$810 US$279
      • KGL 19:40
        18h 45m
        1 stop
        FIH 13:25
        Kigali - Kinshasa | Fri, Jan 30 | Kenya Airways
        US$280 US$810
        65% off
        65% off
        US$810 US$280
      • KGL 14:55
        23h 20m
        1 stop
        FIH 13:15
        Kigali - Kinshasa | Sat, Feb 21 | Kenya Airways
        US$280
        65% off
        US$810 US$280
      • KGL 03:40
        10h 40m
        1 stop
        FIH 13:20
        Kigali - Kinshasa | Tue, Jan 20 | Kenya Airways
        US$281
        65% off
        US$810 US$281
      • KGL 03:40
        10h 45m
        1 stop
        FIH 13:25
        Kigali - Kinshasa | Sat, Jan 31 | Kenya Airways
        US$337
        57% off
        US$810 US$337
      • KGL 19:40
        18h 40m
        1 stop
        FIH 13:20
        Kigali - Kinshasa | Sun, Jan 18 | Kenya Airways
        US$337
        57% off
        US$810 US$337
      • KGL 03:40
        10h 40m
        1 stop
        FIH 13:20
        Kigali - Kinshasa | Mon, Jan 19 | Kenya Airways
        US$391
        52% off
        US$810 US$391
      • KGL 14:50
        23h 25m
        1 stop
        FIH 13:15
        Kigali - Kinshasa | Sat, Jan 17 | Kenya Airways
        US$535
        34% off
        US$810 US$535
      • KGL 03:40
        10h 40m
        1 stop
        FIH 13:20
        Kigali - Kinshasa | Thu, Jan 15 | Kenya Airways
        US$729
        10% off
        US$810 US$729
      • KGL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        FIH Invalid Date
        Kigali - Kinshasa | Thu, Jan 15 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Kigali to Kinshasa are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Kigali to Kinshasa Flight Details

The distance between Kigali and Kinshasa is about 1,667.75 km. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$273
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$511
Cheapest monthSeptember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,667.75 km
Popular airlineEthiopian Airlines
Flight statistics for the Kigali–Kinshasa route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Kigali to Kinshasa.

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Kigali to Kinshasa?

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

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Kigali to Kinshasa is Mar, with an average price of US$253. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically Aug, with an average price of up to US$372.

US$372
US$313
US$253
US$194
    Cheapest
  • US$322
    Jan
  • US$324
    Feb
  • US$253
    Mar
  • US$281
    Apr
  • US$317
    May
  • US$262
    Jun
  • US$275
    Jul
  • US$372
    Aug
  • US$287
    Sep
  • US$315
    Oct
  • US$320
    Nov
  • US$335
    Dec

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

Average weekly flight prices from Kigali to Kinshasa 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 Kigali to Kinshasa is Tue, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Thu, as prices are usually highest then.

US$446
US$394
US$342
US$290
  • US$373
    Mon
  • US$342
    Tue
  • US$435
    Wed
  • US$445
    Thu
  • US$417
    Fri
  • US$411
    Sat
  • US$442
    Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Kigali to Kinshasa (KGL-FIH)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Kenya Airways offers one-way fares as low as US$273 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. KGL to FIH on Wed, Feb 11), while Ethiopian Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$511 departing on Thu, Jan 22 and returning on Wed, Jan 28.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Kigali to Kinshasa 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.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Kigali to Kinshasa 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.
  • To find best deals on flights from Kigali to Kinshasa, 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 Wed, Feb 11, with one-way flights priced at just US$273.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Kenya Airways.
    · 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 Kinshasa travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Kigali to Kinshasa is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our January flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Kigali to Kinshasa on January 17, 2026 with Kenya Airways, with prices starting at US$266.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Kinshasa, with Kigali International Airport to N’djili International Airport (KGL-FIH) is by far the most common option on this route: N’djili International Airport (FIH).
  • The time difference between Kinshasa and Kigali 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.

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