Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Nairobi to Kigali

Choose from 2 carriers that fly from Nairobi to Kigali, including Rwandair, Kenya Airways, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Rwandair.
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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.

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 AU$ 373, and round-trip direct tickets start at AU$ 630.

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 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 priceAU$ 373
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 630
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance758.6km
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

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

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

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Nairobi to Kigali is March, with an average price of AU$ 353. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically August, with an average price of up to AU$ 483.

AU$ 483
AU$ 418
AU$ 353
AU$ 288
  • AU$ 353
    Mar
  • AU$ 376
    Apr
  • AU$ 376
    May
  • AU$ 438
    Jun
  • AU$ 454
    Jul
  • AU$ 483
    Aug
  • AU$ 421
    Sep
  • AU$ 389
    Oct
  • AU$ 400
    Nov
  • AU$ 443
    Dec
  • AU$ 446
    Jan
  • AU$ 438
    Feb

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Nairobi to Kigali?

Average price of round-trip flights from Nairobi to Kigali purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Nairobi to Kigali are found during October, with an average price of AU$ 630. Conversely, the highest prices are found during August, with an average price of up to AU$ 812.

AU$ 812
AU$ 721
AU$ 630
AU$ 539
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 659
    Mar
  • AU$ 633
    Apr
  • AU$ 631
    May
  • AU$ 726
    Jun
  • AU$ 798
    Jul
  • AU$ 812
    Aug
  • AU$ 784
    Sep
  • AU$ 630
    Oct
  • AU$ 653
    Nov
  • AU$ 681
    Dec
  • AU$ 759
    Jan
  • AU$ 757
    Feb

What's the cheapest day to fly from Nairobi to Kigali?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Nairobi to Kigali on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, 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.

AU$ 434
AU$ 420
AU$ 405
AU$ 391
  • AU$ 430
    Mon
  • AU$ 405
    Tue
  • AU$ 434
    Wed
  • AU$ 411
    Thu
  • AU$ 427
    Fri
  • AU$ 412
    Sat
  • AU$ 411
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Nairobi to Kigali during Good Friday?

Data is based on the lowest one-way fares from Nairobi to Kigali during Good Friday, sourced from the Trip.com database over the last 3 days.

During Good Friday, the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Kigali are on Apr 4, with the lowest fare of AU$ 397.

AU$ 441
AU$ 419
AU$ 397
AU$ 375
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 421
    Mar 31
  • AU$ 422
    Apr 1
  • AU$ 403
    Apr 2
  • AU$ 441
    Apr 3
  • AU$ 397
    Apr 4
  • AU$ 424
    Apr 5

Flight FAQs

  • 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 AU$ 373 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. NBO to KGL on Fri, May 1), while Rwandair offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 630 departing on Sat, Mar 21 and returning on Mon, Mar 23.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct 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 (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 32 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 -- WB403 (20:38)
  • 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, May 1, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 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 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 March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Nairobi to Kigali on March 29, 2026 with Rwandair, with prices starting at AU$ 383.
  • 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.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Nairobi toKigali

Which airlines offer the cheapest nonstop flights from Nairobi to Kigali?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Nairobi to Kigali on Trip.com in the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Rwandair offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Nairobi to Kigali, with an average price of AU$ 519.

AU$ 447
AU$ 519
AU$ 591
AU$ 663
AU$ 735
Rwandair
AU$ 519
Rwandair
Kenya Airways
AU$ 557
Kenya Airways
Ethiopian Airlines
AU$ 735
Ethiopian Airlines

Which airlines operate the most flights from Nairobi to Kigali?

Data is based on the number of flights from Nairobi to Kigali operated by each airline on Trip.com in the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, Rwandair operates the most flights from Nairobi to Kigali, with 20 flight per week.

2
8
14
20
Rwandair
20
Rwandair
Qatar Airways
19
Qatar Airways
Kenya Airways
18
Kenya Airways
KLM
17
KLM
British Airways
11
British Airways
Saudia
8
Saudia

How many flights are there each day from Nairobi to Kigali?

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 Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from Nairobi to Kigali depart on Sunday, and the fewest flights depart on Tuesday.

79
58
37
16
Highest
60
Mon
37
Tue
58
Wed
55
Thu
67
Fri
60
Sat
79
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com displays flight cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
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.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
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.