Flights from Phoenix to Kigali: Best prices, time to go and all you need to know

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Lufthansa

PHXKGL

12 Jun - 30 Jun

2 stops, 25h 55m

$1,616

7 days ago

Lufthansa

PHXKGL

12 Jun - 30 Jun

2 stops, 25h 55m

$1,616

7 days ago

Lufthansa

PHXKGL

12 Jun - 30 Jun

2 stops, 25h 55m

$1,616

7 days ago

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January

2026

Flight prices from Phoenix to Kigali

Typically the return flight from Phoenix to Kigali costs about that much:

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Flight examples

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PHX

KGL

2 stops, 25h 55m

$1,616

7 days ago

14751 km

Distance

25h 55m

Duration

Which is the cheapest month to fly to Kigali?

Here are approximate min and max prices for Phoenix to Kigali flight (one-way) at the moment:

We don’t have data for this route yet. Try searching different months by clicking on them below and get a feeling of when it’s best to fly for you.

Is Kigali an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from Phoenix to Kigali with other routes:

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Price per kilometer: -- $ / km

Unfortunately we don’t yet have enough data for this route to tell if it’s expensive or not.

Recently found flights

Return

One-Way

12 Jun (Fri) - 30 Jun (Tue)12 Jun (Fri) + nights

14:55

PHX

25h 55m

2 stops

16:50

KGL

18:05

KGL

32h 15m

3 stops

02:20

PHX

$1,616

Found 7 days ago

Direct flights from Phoenix to Kigali

We could not found any direct flights to Kigali, if you are flying from Phoenix. Perhaps try selecting a different origin or search for direct flights to the whole country (Rwanda).

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Airports in Kigali and Phoenix

Kigali has 1 airport and Phoenix has 4 airports.

Kigali

Phoenix

Kigali International Airport (KGL)

4 km from Kigali city center.

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Taxi

~15 min.

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Bus

~20 min.

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Train

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Shuttle

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Subway

Which airport in Kigali is better?

The closest airport to Kigali city center is Kigali International Airport (KGL) with 4 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a bus from Kigali International Airport (KGL), trip will take 20 min.

Things to do in Kigali

Some of the activities you can do while travelling to Kigali:

46 reviews

Kigali City Sightseeing

Full-day Tours • Bus Tours • City Tours • Car Tours • Small Group

59 reviews

One-day Akagera National Park Game Drive with a Choice 4x4

Day Trips • Nature and Wildlife • Full-day Tours • Private and Luxury • Private Sightseeing Tours

18 reviews

Cool Share Day Akagera Game Drive, Daily Depart, Boat Ride, Lunch

Day Trips • Full-day Tours • 4WD Tours • Safaris • Water Tours

2 reviews

1-day Rwanda Gorilla Tour

Day Trips • Overnight Tours • Full-day Tours • Bus Tours • Sustainable Tours

2 reviews

3 Days Nyungwe Natural forest tour in Rwanda

Nature and Wildlife • Multi-day Tours • Bus Tours • Private and Luxury • Private Sightseeing Tours

1 reviews

1 Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking

Day Trips • Hiking • Bus Tours • Private Sightseeing Tours • 4WD Tours

5 reviews

2 Days in Akagera National Park

Overnight Tours • Multi-day Tours • Private Sightseeing Tours • 4WD Tours • Safaris

See all Activities in Kigali

Planning a trip from Phoenix to Kigali? Check the weather

16 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Kigali looks currently:

Today, 31 January

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+84°F

Rain

2 m/s

38 %

Sun, 01 February

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+81°F

Rain

2 m/s

44 %

Mon, 02 February

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+72°F

Rain

2 m/s

69 %

Tue, 03 February

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+79°F

Rain

1 m/s

47 %

Wed, 04 February

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+84°F

Rain

2 m/s

39 %

Thu, 05 February

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+82°F

Rain

2 m/s

45 %

Fri, 06 February

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+70°F

Rain

1 m/s

69 %

Sat, 07 February

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+63°F

Rain

2 m/s

94 %

Sun, 08 February

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+73°F

Rain

1 m/s

61 %

Mon, 09 February

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+77°F

Rain

1 m/s

57 %

Tue, 10 February

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+77°F

Rain

2 m/s

55 %

Wed, 11 February

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+73°F

Rain

2 m/s

69 %

Thu, 12 February

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+72°F

Rain

2 m/s

73 %

Fri, 13 February

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+81°F

Rain

1 m/s

45 %

Sat, 14 February

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+79°F

Rain

2 m/s

52 %

Sun, 15 February

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+79°F

Rain

2 m/s

51 %

FAQ

Flying from Phoenix to Kigali? Here are some useful things to know:

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What airports does Kigali has?

There are 1 of airport in Kigali: Kigali International Airport. The closest one is Kigali International Airport which is 4 km away.

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How far is it to fly between Phoenix and Kigali?

A passenger flying direct from Phoenix to Kigali will travel around 14751 km.

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How long does it take to travel from Phoenix to Kigali?

You should expect a flight time of around 12h 58m – 27h 21m.

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What’s the weather like in Kigali?

On average you could expect +68°F in April to +73°F in February. Currently, it is Rain and +84°F in Kigali.

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Is there a direct connection between Phoenix and Kigali?

No, there are no direct flights to Kigali if you are flying from Phoenix.

Kigali guide

Kigali themes

This is what Kigali is known for:

Location

Kigali is located in Rwanda, 14751 km away from Phoenix:

Kigali time zone

Kigali jest o 9 godziny przed Phoenix, gdzie teraz jest 16:19

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16:19 (MST -7)

Time in Kigali right now

Currency and exchange rate

1000 equals NaN United States Dollar. 100 United States Dollar equals NaN .

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RWF 1 000 = $0

Exchange rate

Visa to Rwanda

Visa upon arrival is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is 30 days¹.

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Visa upon arrival

For US citizens

Language in Rwanda

Official language in Rwanda is Kinyarwanda, French, English, Swahili. People knowledge of English is poor².

Kinyarwanda, French, English, Swahili

Official language

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Knowledge of English

Safety

Kigali is considered a very safe place³.

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Very safe

Air Quality

Kigali generally has a dangerous level of air pollution⁴.

Air pollution: dangerous

Kigali pros and cons

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