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Cheap Flights from Nairobi to Kigali

Popular airlines from Nairobi to Kigali

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

Explore the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Kigali in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at S$ 367, and round-trip direct tickets start at S$ 700.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flying from Nairobi to Kigali

The distance between Nairobi and Kigali is approximately 758.6km. It takes around 1 hour 31 minutes on average to fly from Nairobi to Kigali. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceS$ 367
Cheapest return ticket priceS$ 700
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance758.6km
Average flight time1 hour 31 minutes
Popular airlineKenya Airways
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.

What is the cheapest month for 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 October, with an average price of S$ 359, and the most expensive month is May, with an average price of up to S$ 568.

S$ 568
S$ 464
S$ 359
S$ 255
    Cheapest
  • S$ 402
    Jun
  • S$ 419
    Jul
  • S$ 446
    Aug
  • S$ 389
    Sep
  • S$ 359
    Oct
  • S$ 370
    Nov
  • S$ 409
    Dec
  • S$ 411
    Jan
  • S$ 404
    Feb
  • S$ 422
    Mar
  • S$ 462
    Apr
  • S$ 568
    May

What is the cheapest month for 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 Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Nairobi to Kigali is October, with an average price of S$ 582, and the most expensive month is May, with an average price of up to S$ 817.

S$ 817
S$ 700
S$ 582
S$ 465
    Cheapest
  • S$ 652
    Jun
  • S$ 737
    Jul
  • S$ 750
    Aug
  • S$ 724
    Sep
  • S$ 582
    Oct
  • S$ 603
    Nov
  • S$ 629
    Dec
  • S$ 701
    Jan
  • S$ 699
    Feb
  • S$ 735
    Mar
  • S$ 779
    Apr
  • S$ 817
    May

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Nairobi (NBO) to Kigali (KGL)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Rwandair offers one-way fares as low as S$ 367 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. NBO to KGL on Fri, Jun 19), while Rwandair offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from S$ 700 departing on Thu, Jun 18 and returning on Sat, Jun 20.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Nairobi to Kigali with the following airlines, including: Kenya Airways 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 1 hour 31 minutes to fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Kigali (KGL).
  • 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 43 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 -- WB453 (13:17) Rwandair: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- WB403 (20:51)
  • 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 Fri, Jun 19, with one-way flights priced at just S$ 367.
    · 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.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Nairobi to Kigali is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Nairobi to Kigali on June 20, 2026 with Rwandair, with prices starting at S$ 695.
  • 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 cancelled 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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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
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.