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Cheap flights from Nairobi to Kigali from R5 598

NBO — KGL
Nov 30 — Dec 71
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Nairobi to Kigali Intl are usually found in December or January, booked 26 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from Nairobi to Kigali

Wed 4/1117:25 -
1 stop8h 40m
Wed 11/1117:35 -
1 stop6h 50m
Deal found 30/10R9 081
Thu 5/1117:25 -
1 stop8h 40m
Mon 9/1117:35 -
1 stop6h 50m
Deal found 30/10R9 114
Fri 6/115:30 -
Nonstop1h 30m
Sun 8/111:59 -
Nonstop0h 51m
Deal found 29/10R9 464
Wed 16/1217:25 -
1 stop8h 40m
Thu 7/11:50 -
1 stop10h 20m
Deal found 31/10R9 564
Fri 11/1220:50 -
Nonstop1h 40m
Thu 17/121:00 -
1 stop2h 55m
Deal found 27/10R9 747
Wed 16/1217:25 -
1 stop8h 40m
Thu 31/121:50 -
1 stop10h 20m
Deal found 29/10R9 830
Fri 6/1115:30 -
1 stop6h 55m
Sun 8/113:40 -
Nonstop1h 30m
Deal found 29/10R9 847
Sun 13/1213:00 -
Nonstop1h 30m
Sat 19/121:00 -
1 stop2h 55m
Deal found 29/10R9 880
Fri 6/1117:00 -
1 stop21h 45m
Mon 9/1115:50 -
1 stop20h 55m
Deal found 29/10R9 980
Sun 13/1213:40 -
2 stops7h 30m
Sun 20/128:50 -
Nonstop1h 30m
Deal found 29/10R10 180
Fri 30/1017:25 -
1 stop8h 40m
Fri 6/111:50 -
1 stop10h 20m
Deal found 28/10R10 247

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Round-trip from

R9 081

One-way from

R5 598

Popular in

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Cheapest in

December

Average price

R9 214
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 24/3-4/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 00m total
  • Nairobi to Kigali
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Uganda Airlines
  • Uganda Airlines
  • 13/4-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 45m total
  • Nairobi to Kigali
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R12 037 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R1 343 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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NairobiKigali

NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

NBOKGL

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 13/4

23:30-8:15

1 stop9h 45m

Kigali Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 598

NairobiKigali

NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

NBOKGL

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 2/12

20:50-21:30

Nonstop1h 40m

Kigali Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 331
Fastest return journey

NairobiKigali

NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

NBOKGL

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 21/11

13:00-13:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Kigali Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 331

NairobiKigali

NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

NBOKGL

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 29/11

5:30-6:00

Nonstop1h 30m

Kigali Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 331

NairobiKigali

NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

NBOKGL

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 20/11

13:00-13:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Kigali Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 331

NairobiKigali

NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

NBOKGL

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 20/12

20:50-21:30

Nonstop1h 40m

Kigali Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 331

NairobiKigali

NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

NBOKGL

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 26/11

5:30-6:00

Nonstop1h 30m

Kigali Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 331

NairobiKigali

NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

NBOKGL

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 5/12

8:45-6:55

1 stop23h 10m

Kigali Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-1:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R6 348

NairobiKigali

NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

NBOKGL

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 22/11

4:55-9:40

1 stop5h 45m

Kigali Intl

Mon 30/11

17:35-1:25

1 stop6h 50m

R9 081

NairobiKigali

NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl - KGL Kigali Intl

NBOKGL

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 24/3

17:25-1:05

1 stop8h 40m

Kigali Intl

Sun 4/4

1:50-13:10

1 stop10h 20m

R9 081

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Nairobi to Kigali

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Nairobi to Kigali?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nairobi to Kigali (average of R7 498). Flying from Nairobi to Kigali in June is currently the most expensive (average of R9 780). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NBO to KGL?

When flying from Nairobi to Kigali, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Nairobi to Kigali

The most flights from NB0 to KGL are scheduled on a Wednesday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Nairobi to Kigali?

Airfare is above average for this route at the moment.
Nairobi to Kigali flights typically cost between R7 048 and R8 981 in March.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R9 081 on Ethiopian Air (Mar 24–Apr 4).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Nairobi to Kigali?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Nairobi to Kigali, you should look to book at least 25 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kigali from Nairobi?

    For a flight from Nairobi to Kigali, you will be flying into Kigali Intl. Kigali Intl (KGL) is just 5,2 km from the centre vof the city. Kigali Intl is the only Kigali airport and it handles 7 inbound flights from Nairobi per day. 0 airlines have flights to Kigali Intl from Nairobi on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Nairobi to Kigali?

    A quick flight from Nairobi to Kigali can take about 5h 45m. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R9 081. Nairobi and Kigali are separated by a distance of 758 km.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Nairobi to Kigali?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Nairobi to Kigali are Qatar Airways (80%), RwandAir (80%) and Delta (70%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Nairobi to Kigali that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Nairobi to Kigali flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Nairobi to Kigali?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Nairobi to Kigali.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Nairobi to Kigali?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Nairobi to Kigali by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Nairobi to Kigali?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nairobi to Kigali (average of R7 498). Flying from Nairobi to Kigali in June is currently the most expensive (average of R9 780). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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