Cheap flights from Kigali to Bujumbura from $280 KGL → BJM
Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Bujumbura International Airport (BJM)
The cheapest return found recently is $466 with Ethiopian Airlines, 11 Feb 2027 – 14 Feb 2027, found 6 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $280 with Kenya Airways, 16 Dec, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $280, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $466, 11 Feb 2027 to 14 Feb 2027
- Cheapest month to fly
- November 2026, one-way fares from $272 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- RwandAir
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 45 min
Return
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual return price.
Cheapest return found recently
$466
11 Feb 2027 – 14 Feb 2027 · Ethiopian Airlines
Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Bujumbura International Airport (BJM)
Leaves 1:50 a.m. · Return leaves 2:05 a.m. · 17 h 45 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 6 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$466 11 Feb 2027 – 14 Feb 2027found 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 36 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $427 to $480.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold return fares on 1 departure date and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 3-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 11 Feb 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
1 fares on 1 departure dates
See every date as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb 2027 – 14 Feb 2027 | $466 | Ethiopian Airlines | Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Ethiopian Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $273 to $282.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$280
16 Dec · Kenya Airways
Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Bujumbura International Airport (BJM)
Leaves 3:40 a.m. · 9 h 20 min trip
1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$284
4 Dec · RwandAir
Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Bujumbura International Airport (BJM)
Leaves 2:30 p.m. · 45 min trip
nonstop
found 3 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$280 16 Decfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
$272 15 Novfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $247 to $275.
At $280, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 7 departure dates from 14 Nov to 8 Jan 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 16 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
7 fares on 7 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov | $310 | Ethiopian Airlines | Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 15 Nov | $272 | Ethiopian Airlines | Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 19 Nov | $273 | Ethiopian Airlines | Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 1 Dec | $273 | Ethiopian Airlines | Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 4 Dec | $284 | RwandAir | Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 16 Dec | $280 | Kenya Airways | Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 8 Jan 2027 | $275 | Ethiopian Airlines | Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Bujumbura International Airport (BJM) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $272.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Ethiopian Airlines, RwandAir, Kenya Airways.
Premium cabin fares from Kigali to Bujumbura
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 11 Feb 2027 – 14 Feb 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 16 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Kigali to Bujumbura?
Return
Timing didn't matter much here — prices were about the same in every range.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (36 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30–59 days | $440 | $427 | Cheapest seen | 20 |
| 90–179 days | $446 | $446 | +1% | 21 |
| 180+ days | $446 | $446 | +1% | 8 |
One-way
Fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 6% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $290 | $248 | +6% | 32 |
| 7–13 days | $273 | $247 | Cheapest seen | 31 |
| 14–29 days | $278 | $273 | +2% | 34 |
| 30–59 days | $273 | $271 | +0% | 37 |
| 60–89 days | $274 | $273 | +0% | 18 |
| 90–179 days | $274 | $260 | +0% | 40 |
| 180+ days | $277 | $276 | +2% | 14 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 11 Feb 2027 – 14 Feb 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Kigali to Bujumbura?
The cheapest return found recently is $466 with Ethiopian Airlines, 11 Feb 2027 to 14 Feb 2027, found 6 days ago.
How much is a one-way flight from Kigali to Bujumbura?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $280 with Kenya Airways, 16 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $272 with Ethiopian Airlines, 15 Nov, found 7 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $273 to $282.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Kigali to Bujumbura?
November 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $272, 15 Nov, found 7 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Kigali to Bujumbura?
In 36 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares cost about the same whether the flight was days or months away. In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 6% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Kigali to Bujumbura?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $284 with RwandAir, 4 Dec, found 3 days ago.
How long is the flight from Kigali to Bujumbura?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with RwandAir on 4 Dec, takes 45 min from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Bujumbura International Airport (BJM). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Kenya Airways on 16 Dec, takes 9 h 20 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Kigali to Bujumbura?
Between 14 Nov and 8 Jan 2027, Ethiopian Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 5 of the 7 departure dates we hold, RwandAir on 1 and Kenya Airways on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work