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£279 Find Cheap Flights from Kigali to Nairobi – Compare and Save

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Kigali to Nairobi departing on 16/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest return fare
£425
Typical prices: £397-£289
RwandAir
Tue 7/7Wed 15/7
KGL - NBO • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£425
Typical prices: £405-£296
RwandAir
Wed 8/7Wed 15/7
KGL - NBO • Direct
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Cheapest • from £425 (return)
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You can fly direct with Kenya Airways, RwandAir, and Brussels Airlines. Average duration is 1h 32m
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 9% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 24% price drop
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Cheap Flights 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.
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Recent return flight deals from Kigali to Nairobi

Tue, 7 Jul - Wed, 15 Jul
RwandAir Logo
01:00 - 04:55
KGL
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NBO
2h 55m
1 stop
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13:00 - 13:30
NBO
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KGL
1h 30mdirect
£425RwandAir
Tue, 1 Sep - Sun, 6 Sep
RwandAir Logo
01:00 - 04:55
KGL
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NBO
2h 55m
1 stop
RwandAir Logo
13:00 - 13:30
NBO
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KGL
1h 30mdirect
£430RwandAir
Wed, 2 Sep - Sun, 6 Sep
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09:00 - 11:30
KGL
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NBO
1h 30mdirect
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14:00 - 20:10
NBO
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KGL
7h 10m
2 stops
£437Multiple Airlines
Sun, 20 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep
Ethiopian Air Logo
02:10 - 13:10
KGL
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NBO
10h 00m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
17:30 - 01:05
NBO
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KGL
8h 35m
1 stop
£440Ethiopian Air
Tue, 7 Jul - Wed, 15 Jul
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02:10 - 13:10
KGL
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NBO
10h 00m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
17:30 - 16:45
NBO
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KGL
24h 15m
1 stop
£441Ethiopian Air
Wed, 16 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep
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02:10 - 13:10
KGL
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NBO
10h 00m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
17:30 - 01:05
NBO
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KGL
8h 35m
1 stop
£446Ethiopian Air
Tue, 23 Jun - Wed, 1 Jul
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02:10 - 13:10
KGL
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NBO
10h 00m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
17:30 - 16:45
NBO
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KGL
24h 15m
1 stop
£468Ethiopian Air
Wed, 16 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep
RwandAir Logo
01:00 - 04:55
KGL
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NBO
2h 55m
1 stop
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20:50 - 21:30
NBO
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KGL
1h 40mdirect
£493RwandAir
Thu, 23 Jul - Fri, 31 Jul
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01:00 - 04:55
KGL
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NBO
2h 55m
1 stop
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05:30 - 06:00
NBO
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KGL
1h 30mdirect
£496RwandAir
Tue, 22 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:55 - 13:10
KGL
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NBO
25h 15m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
17:30 - 01:05
NBO
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KGL
8h 35m
1 stop
£502Ethiopian Air
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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.

How much is a return flight from Kigali to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Kigali to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport departing in July.

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, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from Kigali to Nairobi. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Sunday and avoiding Mondays 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 October, where tickets cost £264 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £404 and £403 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 £265 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, which saves you about 9% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Kigali to Nairobi

 
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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Kigali to Nairobi

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight£279
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
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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.
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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 £279 for a one-way ticket and £425 for a return.

  • 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.

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

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

  • 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.

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 £167 or less one-way and £431 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Kigali to Nairobi?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Kigali Intl to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl.
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

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Tuesday

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Wednesday

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Thursday

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Friday

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Saturday

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Sunday

Brussels Airlines,Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Brussels Airlines,Kenya Airways, +1 more

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Direct returns

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Kigali Intl

Monday

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Tuesday

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Wednesday

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Thursday

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Friday

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Saturday

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Sunday

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

Kenya Airways,RwandAir

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Reviews of the top airline 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.
7.8
RwandAirOverall score based on 42 reviews
6.8Entertainment
8.0Crew
7.4Food
7.9Boarding
7.7Comfort
Airline reviews

Because of the long lay over hour, Rwand Air offered a free hotel accomodation and transport. This was highly appreciate d

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2026
KGL - DOH
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Because of the long lay over hour, Rwand Air offered a free hotel accomodation and transport. This was highly appreciate d

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.

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