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Cheapest airlines flights from Kinshasa to Kigali

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

Search cheap flights from Kinshasa to Kigali in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day data, one-way fares start at US$373, and round-trip tickets start at US$556.

      • FIH 00:55
        14h 50m
        1 stop
        KGL 16:45
        Kinshasa - Kigali | Thu, Mar 12 | Ethiopian Airlines
        KGL 10:55
        14h 10m
        1 stop
        FIH 00:05
        Kigali - Kinshasa | Thu, Mar 19 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$556 US$644
        14% off
        14% off
        US$644 US$556
      • FIH 00:55
        14h 50m
        1 stop
        KGL 16:45
        Kinshasa - Kigali | Mon, Mar 9 | Ethiopian Airlines
        KGL 10:55
        14h 10m
        1 stop
        FIH 00:05
        Kigali - Kinshasa | Sun, Mar 15 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$559 US$644
        13% off
        13% off
        US$644 US$559
      • FIH 00:55
        14h 50m
        1 stop
        KGL 16:45
        Kinshasa - Kigali | Wed, Mar 11 | Ethiopian Airlines
        KGL 10:55
        14h 10m
        1 stop
        FIH 00:05
        Kigali - Kinshasa | Wed, Mar 18 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$564 US$644
        12% off
        12% off
        US$644 US$564
      • FIH 00:55
        14h 50m
        1 stop
        KGL 16:45
        Kinshasa - Kigali | Thu, Mar 19 | Ethiopian Airlines
        KGL 10:55
        14h 10m
        1 stop
        FIH 00:05
        Kigali - Kinshasa | Wed, Mar 25 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$566
        12% off
        US$644 US$566
      • FIH 14:15
        22h 35m
        1 stop
        KGL 13:50
        Kinshasa - Kigali | Sun, Mar 15 | Kenya Airways
        KGL 03:40
        6h 20m
        1 stop
        FIH 09:00
        Kigali - Kinshasa | Thu, Mar 19 | Kenya Airways
        US$573
        11% off
        US$644 US$573
      • FIH 00:55
        14h 50m
        1 stop
        KGL 16:45
        Kinshasa - Kigali | Fri, Mar 13 | Ethiopian Airlines
        KGL 10:55
        14h 10m
        1 stop
        FIH 00:05
        Kigali - Kinshasa | Fri, Mar 20 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$580
        10% off
        US$644 US$580
      • FIH 10:00
        8h
        1 stop
        KGL 19:00
        Kinshasa - Kigali | Thu, Apr 9 | Kenya Airways
        KGL 03:40
        6h 20m
        1 stop
        FIH 09:00
        Kigali - Kinshasa | Thu, Apr 16 | Kenya Airways
        US$581
        10% off
        US$644 US$581
      • FIH 10:00
        7h 40m
        1 stop
        KGL 18:40
        Kinshasa - Kigali | Thu, Mar 26 | Kenya Airways
        KGL 03:40
        6h 20m
        1 stop
        FIH 09:00
        Kigali - Kinshasa | Mon, Mar 30 | Kenya Airways
        US$585
        9% off
        US$644 US$585
      • FIH 10:00
        8h
        1 stop
        KGL 19:00
        Kinshasa - Kigali | Sat, Apr 18 | Kenya Airways
        KGL 15:00
        19h
        1 stop
        FIH 09:00
        Kigali - Kinshasa | Sat, Apr 25 | Kenya Airways
        US$585
        9% off
        US$644 US$585
      • FIH 00:55
        14h 50m
        1 stop
        KGL 16:45
        Kinshasa - Kigali | Thu, Apr 9 | Ethiopian Airlines
        KGL 10:55
        14h 10m
        1 stop
        FIH 00:05
        Kigali - Kinshasa | Thu, Apr 16 | Ethiopian Airlines
        US$586
        9% off
        US$644 US$586
      • FIH 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        KGL Invalid Date
        Kinshasa - Kigali | Wed, Mar 11 | Normal Airline
        KGL 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        FIH 16:00
        Kigali - Kinshasa | Fri, Mar 13 | Normal Airline
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      • FIH 10:00
        7h 40m
        1 stop
        KGL 18:40
        Kinshasa - Kigali | Thu, Mar 12 | Kenya Airways
        US$373 US$526
        28% off
        28% off
        US$526 US$373
      • FIH 10:00
        13h 35m
        1 stop
        KGL 00:35
        Kinshasa - Kigali | Thu, Apr 2 | Kenya Airways
        US$375 US$526
        28% off
        28% off
        US$526 US$375
      • FIH 14:20
        16h 40m
        1 stop
        KGL 08:00
        Kinshasa - Kigali | Mon, Mar 16 | Kenya Airways
        US$376 US$526
        28% off
        28% off
        US$526 US$376
      • FIH 14:15
        22h 35m
        1 stop
        KGL 13:50
        Kinshasa - Kigali | Sun, Mar 22 | Kenya Airways
        US$383
        27% off
        US$526 US$383
      • FIH 14:20
        16h 40m
        1 stop
        KGL 08:00
        Kinshasa - Kigali | Tue, Mar 24 | Kenya Airways
        US$390
        26% off
        US$526 US$390
      • FIH 14:30
        16h 30m
        1 stop
        KGL 08:00
        Kinshasa - Kigali | Sat, Mar 14 | Kenya Airways
        US$391
        26% off
        US$526 US$391
      • FIH 14:20
        16h 40m
        1 stop
        KGL 08:00
        Kinshasa - Kigali | Mon, Mar 9 | Kenya Airways
        US$392
        25% off
        US$526 US$392
      • FIH 14:15
        22h 35m
        1 stop
        KGL 13:50
        Kinshasa - Kigali | Sun, Mar 15 | Kenya Airways
        US$392
        25% off
        US$526 US$392
      • FIH 14:20
        9h 15m
        1 stop
        KGL 00:35
        Kinshasa - Kigali | Tue, Mar 10 | Kenya Airways
        US$397
        25% off
        US$526 US$397
      • FIH 05:05
        21h 10m
        1 stop
        KGL 03:15
        Kinshasa - Kigali | Sat, Mar 14 | EgyptAir
        US$478
        9% off
        US$526 US$478
      • FIH 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        KGL Invalid Date
        Kinshasa - Kigali | Wed, Mar 11 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Kinshasa to Kigali are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Kinshasa to Kigali Flight Details

The distance between Kinshasa and Kigali is about 1,667.75 km. 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$373
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$556
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance1,667.75 km
Popular airlineEthiopian Airlines
Flight statistics for the Kinshasa–Kigali route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Kinshasa to Kigali

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

The average price of one-way flights from Kinshasa 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 Kinshasa to Kigali is July, with an average price of US$371; while the month with the highest flight price is usually December, with an average price of up to US$560.

US$560
US$466
US$371
US$277
    Cheapest
  • US$445
    Mar
  • US$479
    Apr
  • US$424
    May
  • US$401
    Jun
  • US$371
    Jul
  • US$456
    Aug
  • US$382
    Sep
  • US$397
    Oct
  • US$404
    Nov
  • US$560
    Dec
  • US$419
    Jan
  • US$439
    Feb

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

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

US$487
US$437
US$386
US$336
  • US$423
    Mon
  • US$386
    Tue
  • US$487
    Wed
  • US$452
    Thu
  • US$456
    Fri
  • US$413
    Sat
  • US$460
    Sun

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Based on Trip.com data, Kenya Airways offers one-way fares as low as US$373 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. FIH to KGL on Thu, Mar 12), while Ethiopian Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$556 departing on Thu, Mar 12 and returning on Thu, Mar 19.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Kinshasa to Kigali, including: Ethiopian Airlines Kenya Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users 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 Kinshasa 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.
  • To find best deals on flights from Kinshasa 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 Thu, Mar 12, with one-way flights priced at just US$373.
    · 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 Kigali travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Kinshasa 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 Kinshasa to Kigali on March 14, 2026 with EgyptAir, with prices starting at US$378.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Kigali, with N’djili International Airport to Kigali International Airport (FIH-KGL) is by far the most common option on this route: Kigali International Airport (KGL).
  • The time difference between Kigali and Kinshasa 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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