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£135 Find Cheap Flights from Kigali to Nairobi

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Cheap Flight Deals from Kigali to Nairobi (KGL-NBO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Kigali to Nairobi that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Kigali to Nairobi

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Kigali to Nairobi.
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02:10 - 13:10KGL-NBO
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18:00 - 01:05NBO-KGL
8h 05m1 stop
£270Ethiopian Air
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Tue, 6 May - Tue, 13 May
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02:10 - 13:10KGL-NBO
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03:45 - 09:55NBO-KGL
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02:10 - 13:10KGL-NBO
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18:00 - 16:45NBO-KGL
23h 45m1 stop
£333Ethiopian Air
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01:00 - 04:55KGL-NBO
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13:00 - 13:40NBO-KGL
1h 40mdirect
£337RwandAir
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02:10 - 13:10KGL-NBO
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10:55 - 13:10KGL-NBO
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18:00 - 01:05NBO-KGL
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£388Ethiopian Air
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02:10 - 13:10KGL-NBO
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03:45 - 09:55NBO-KGL
7h 10m1 stop
£405Ethiopian Air
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16:00 - 06:40KGL-NBO
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20:50 - 21:30NBO-KGL
1h 40mdirect
£595Qatar Airways
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17:30 - 20:15KGL-NBO
1h 45mdirect
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01:20 - 13:30NBO-KGL
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Expert advice for your flight from Kigali to Nairobi

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways offers SkyPriority for faster check-in, security, and boarding, saving time on busy flights.


Kenya Airways provides an open bar in economy class on all international flights, enhancing the travel experience.

RwandAir

Rwandair's DreamMiles program allows families to pool miles, speeding up award redemption.


Rwandair offers a stopover program with hotel accommodation for long connections, enhancing transit comfort.

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Ramsey Qubein

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveller and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg, among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Kigali to Nairobi flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Kigali to Nairobi to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Kigali to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Nairobi on a Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Kigali to Nairobi. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Thursdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kigali to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Kigali to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Kigali to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport is April, where tickets cost £292 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £337 and £334 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Kigali to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £605 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Kigali to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Kigali to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Kigali to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Kigali to Nairobi

Low season

September

High season

August

Cheapest flight

£135
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (6% more expensive on average)
Flight from Kigali to Nairobi

When to book flights from Kigali to Nairobi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Kigali to Nairobi based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Kigali to Nairobi flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Kigali to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Kigali to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport was £180 for a one-way ticket and £359 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Kigali to Nairobi?

    Only RwandAir offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Kigali to Nairobi flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Kigali to Nairobi?

    The De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Kigali to Nairobi flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Kigali to Nairobi?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Kigali and Nairobi, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Kigali to Nairobi?

    There are direct flights from Kigali to Nairobi on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Kigali to Nairobi, RwandAir or Kenya Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Kigali to Nairobi are RwandAir and Kenya Airways. With an average price for the route of £323 and an overall rating of 7.1, RwandAir is the most popular choice. Kenya Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £313 and an overall rating of 6.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Kigali to Nairobi?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Kigali to Nairobi.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Kigali to Nairobi?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Nairobi from Kigali is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Kigali to Nairobi?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Nairobi with an airline and back to Kigali with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Kigali to Nairobi?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Nairobi from Kigali up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Kigali to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Nairobi to Kigali? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £179 or less one-way.

Prefer to fly direct from Kigali to Nairobi?

Find which airlines fly direct from Kigali Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Kigali Intl to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Monday

Air France, British Airways, Delta, +5 more

Air France, British Airways, +6 more

Tuesday

Air France, British Airways, Delta, +5 more

Air France, British Airways, +6 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air France, Austrian Airlines, +11 more

Air Canada, Air France, +12 more

Thursday

Air France, British Airways, Delta, +5 more

Air France, British Airways, +6 more

Friday

Air France, British Airways, Delta, +5 more

Air France, British Airways, +6 more

Saturday

Air France, British Airways, Delta, +5 more

Air France, British Airways, +6 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air France, Austrian Airlines, +11 more

Air Canada, Air France, +12 more

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Direct returns

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Kigali Intl

Monday

Air France, British Airways, Delta, +5 more

Air France, British Airways, +6 more

Tuesday

Air France, British Airways, Delta, +5 more

Air France, British Airways, +6 more

Wednesday

Air France, British Airways, Delta, +5 more

Air France, British Airways, +6 more

Thursday

Air France, British Airways, Delta, +5 more

Air France, British Airways, +6 more

Friday

Air France, British Airways, Delta, +5 more

Air France, British Airways, +6 more

Saturday

Air France, British Airways, Delta, +5 more

Air France, British Airways, +6 more

Sunday

Air France, British Airways, Delta, +5 more

Air France, British Airways, +6 more

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Top airlines flying from Kigali to Nairobi

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Kigali to Nairobi. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Kigali to Nairobi? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.1
RwandAirOverall score based on 27 reviews
7.3Boarding
7.1Comfort
7.3Crew
6.4Entertainment
6.6Food
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Pleasant, relaxed flight. I had 2 seats to myself, which was a bonus. I couldn't find a flight tracker ap so I could know where we were but that's a minor complaint. On the plus side, the passenger announcements did not come through my earphones but were on main speakers only. That was a nice touch.

8.0 ExcellentIan, Aug 2024KGL - LHR
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Pleasant, relaxed flight. I had 2 seats to myself, which was a bonus. I couldn't find a flight tracker ap so I could know where we were but that's a minor complaint. On the plus side, the passenger announcements did not come through my earphones but were on main speakers only. That was a nice touch.

Flight delayed by 3 hours 45 mins and no explanation given or apology. Rebooked on a flight departing to final destination 48 hrs later and baggage not delivered.

My outbound flight was grounded in Lusaka so we never made it to Paris. DO NOT fly this airline you will be stranded and your plans will be completely disrupted

Inflight entertainment with electronic charging stations can help during a long flight.

The flight was delayed with no notice. No inflight entertainment. Communication is vital in any business.

Poor communication: Flight come directly to kigali , didn’t come via mumbasa. Favouring to Rwandan passenger to move from economic to bussiness class after flight depart. Where they don’t asked other older passenger who need more comfort. Rude staff : chekin airport at Mumbai. Talking in local language (marathi) while serving and no sorry no thank you attitude.

Was very good, was happy with the way staff were smiling and how they were approachable

A child was loud throughout which made the trip less than optimal. Crew was great and professional. They need to change the automatic seat belt announcement which is too loud and had other unneeded words like "this is XYZ announcement number one'

Love the dreamliner plane. It's such a smooth ride, I don't notice that it's 15 hours in the air. The staff are great and they don't overstuff you with food.

I really like this airline. The staff are lovely and friendly, the planes are tidy and unfussy. I would rate them at the top of the African Airline carriers.

Delayed by 4 hours with inadequate advance notifications which caused us a lot of consternation and angst. I will never fly or recommend your airline again

Flight was changed 3 times, from a night flight to a day flight, and then delayed by 5h…

Kenya Airways delayed my flights for 7 days. Each delayed, they notified me last minute. This is ridiculous.

The kindness and good humor of all the people who this flight possible was a joy.

Awful, we had a delay of 3 hrs, impacting in my transfer flight to Cape town, and Kenya airways didnt do anything. They sent me twice to transfer services in Nairobi, not been available to sleep (from 1 am to 5 am); without any update.

It's the only direct flight between Accra and Nairobi, and you pay for it! Food is better on Asky. No entertainment on flight from Accra to Nairobi, but there other way did have screens. Generally timely boarding and departure.

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