Cheapest airlines flights from Nairobi to Kigali

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

Search for direct flights from Nairobi to Kigali in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$285, and round-trip direct flights start at US$475.

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

Nairobi to Kigali Flight Details

The distance between Nairobi and Kigali is about 758.6 km. The average flying time from Nairobi to Kigali is around 1 hour 31 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$285
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$475
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance758.6 km
Average flight time1 hour 31 minutes
Popular airlineRwandair
Flight statistics for the Nairobi–Kigali route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Nairobi to Kigali

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

The average price of one-way flights from Nairobi 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 Nairobi to Kigali is May, with an average price of US$268; while the month with the highest flight price is usually August, with an average price of up to US$344.

US$344
US$306
US$268
US$230
    Cheapest
  • US$278
    Apr
  • US$268
    May
  • US$312
    Jun
  • US$324
    Jul
  • US$344
    Aug
  • US$300
    Sep
  • US$277
    Oct
  • US$285
    Nov
  • US$315
    Dec
  • US$318
    Jan
  • US$312
    Feb
  • US$326
    Mar

Which month has the cheapest round-trip flights from Nairobi to Kigali?

The average price of round-trip flights from Nairobi 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 Nairobi to Kigali are found during April, with an average price of US$442. Conversely, the highest prices are found during August, with an average price of up to US$578.

US$578
US$510
US$442
US$374
  • US$442
    Apr
  • US$449
    May
  • US$517
    Jun
  • US$569
    Jul
  • US$578
    Aug
  • US$558
    Sep
  • US$449
    Oct
  • US$465
    Nov
  • US$485
    Dec
  • US$541
    Jan
  • US$539
    Feb
  • US$567
    Mar

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

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

US$316
US$306
US$296
US$286
  • US$311
    Mon
  • US$296
    Tue
  • US$316
    Wed
  • US$302
    Thu
  • US$312
    Fri
  • US$299
    Sat
  • US$305
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Nairobi 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 Nairobi to Kigali during International Workers' Day.

International Workers' Day is scheduled for May 1. The cheapest flights from Nairobi to Kigali are available on May 2, with fares starting at US$311.

US$354
US$333
US$311
US$290
    Cheapest
  • US$337
    27
    Apr
  • US$340
    28
  • US$338
    29
  • US$340
    30
  • US$343
    1
    May
  • US$311
    2
  • US$354
    3

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Kigali (NBO-KGL)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Rwandair offers one-way fares as low as US$285 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. NBO to KGL on Wed, Jun 3), while Rwandair offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$475 departing on Mon, Apr 27 and returning on Thu, Apr 30.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Nairobi to Kigali with the following airlines, including: Rwandair Kenya Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 31 minutes to fly from Nairobi 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 Nairobi 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 37 flight per week flying from Nairobi to Kigali. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Rwandair: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- WB464 (05:40)
  • To find best deals on flights from Nairobi 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 Wed, Jun 3, with one-way flights priced at just US$285.
    · 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 July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Nairobi to Kigali is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Nairobi to Kigali on April 29, 2026 with Rwandair, with prices starting at US$282.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Kigali, with Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kigali International Airport (NBO-KGL) is by far the most common option on this route: Kigali International Airport (KGL).
  • The time difference between Kigali and Nairobi 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 Nairobi to Kigali

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

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Nairobi 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 Nairobi to Kigali, with fares starting at US$376.

US$327
US$376
US$425
US$474
US$523
Rwandair
US$376
Rwandair
Kenya Airways
US$412
Kenya Airways
Ethiopian Airlines
US$523
Ethiopian Airlines

Which airline operates the most flights from Nairobi to Kigali?

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

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Rwandair/Qatar Airways operates the most frequent flights from Nairobi to Kigali, with 21 flights per week.

2
8
15
21
Rwandair
21
Rwandair
Qatar Airways
21
Qatar Airways
Kenya Airways
20
Kenya Airways
KLM
18
KLM
British Airways
11
British Airways
Saudia
8
Saudia

How many flights fly from Nairobi to Kigali daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Nairobi to Kigali within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Nairobi to Kigali is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Monday.

77
66
54
43
Highest
54
Mon
58
Tue
64
Wed
56
Thu
77
Fri
56
Sat
74
Sun

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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.