Cheap flights from Kigali to Dubai from $384 KGL → DWC, DXB, XNB
Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), Dubai Airport (DXB), Chelsea Twr EY Bus Station (XNB)
The cheapest return found recently is $622 with Ethiopian Airlines, 16 Nov – 23 Nov, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $384 with Kenya Airways, 25 Dec, found 4 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $384, Kenya Airways, found 4 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $622, 16 Nov to 23 Nov
- Usual return price
- $623 to $649
- Cheapest month to fly
- November 2026, return fares from $622 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- RwandAir
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 6 h
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $623 to $649.
Cheapest return found recently
$622
16 Nov – 23 Nov · Ethiopian Airlines
Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Dubai Airport (DXB)
Leaves 10:30 a.m. · Return leaves 5:40 a.m. · 27 h 30 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) · 8 h connection
found 4 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$700
14 Sept 2027 – 25 Sept 2027 · RwandAir
Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Dubai Airport (DXB)
Leaves 12:30 a.m. · Return leaves 7:50 a.m. · 12 h of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 4 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$622 16 Nov – 23 Novfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 45 days, 25 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $590 to $639.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates from 16 Nov to 14 Sept 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 7-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 16 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
45 fares on 3 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov – 23 Nov | $622 | Ethiopian Airlines | Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Nov – 30 Nov | $623 | Ethiopian Airlines | Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Sept 2027 – 25 Sept 2027 | $675 | Ethiopian Airlines | Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $622.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Ethiopian Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $394 to $406.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$384
25 Dec · Kenya Airways
Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Dubai Airport (DXB)
Leaves 8:50 a.m. · 13 h 40 min trip
1 stop · via Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) · 7 h connection
found 4 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$410
26 Dec · RwandAir
Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Dubai Airport (DXB)
Leaves 12:30 a.m. · 6 h trip
nonstop
found 4 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$384 25 Decfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 46 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $259 to $431.
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 16 Nov to 27 Dec, 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?
No. We hold one-way fares on 2 other departure dates within 3 days of 25 Dec, and none is cheaper.
Every date we hold
56 fares on 7 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov | $401 | Kenya Airways | Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 17 Nov | $406 | Egyptair | Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 2 Dec | $388 | Kenya Airways | Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 8 Dec | $400 | Kenya Airways | Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 25 Dec | $384 | Kenya Airways | Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 26 Dec | $406 | Kenya Airways | Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Dubai Airport (DXB) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 27 Dec | $410 | Ethiopian Airlines | Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Chelsea Twr EY Bus Station (XNB) | 2 stops | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $384.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Kenya Airways, Egyptair, Ethiopian Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Kigali to Dubai
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 16 Nov – 23 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 25 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Kigali to Dubai?
Return
The cheapest fares were 180 or more days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 25 Sept and 11 Nov (45 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 | $625 | $619 | +3% | 27 |
| 7–13 days | $620 | $603 | +2% | 30 |
| 14–29 days | $615 | $603 | +2% | 36 |
| 30–59 days | $639 | $606 | +5% | 9 |
| 90–179 days | $632 | $632 | +4% | 8 |
| 180+ days | $606 | $590 | Cheapest seen | 18 |
One-way
Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 5% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (46 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 | $395 | $261 | +5% | 36 |
| 7–13 days | $381 | $261 | +2% | 22 |
| 14–29 days | $382 | $378 | +2% | 31 |
| 30–59 days | $382 | $259 | +2% | 18 |
| 60–89 days | $375 | $375 | Cheapest seen | 13 |
| 180+ days | $415 | $396 | +11% | 12 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
One-way
Kigali → Abu Dhabi
123 km from Dubai
$429
$45 more than flying to Dubai
18 Aug 2027 · KGL → AUH · 1 stop
found 6 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 16 Nov – 23 Nov. 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 Dubai?
The cheapest return found recently is $622 with Ethiopian Airlines, 16 Nov to 23 Nov, found 4 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $623 to $649.
How much is a one-way flight from Kigali to Dubai?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $384 with Kenya Airways, 25 Dec, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $394 to $406.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Kigali to Dubai?
November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $622, 16 Nov to 23 Nov, found 4 days ago. December 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $384, 25 Dec, found 4 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Kigali to Dubai?
In 45 days of prices between 25 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares were cheapest 180 or more days before departure. In 46 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 5% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Kigali to Dubai?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $700 with RwandAir, 14 Sept 2027 to 25 Sept 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $410 with RwandAir, 26 Dec, found 4 days ago.
How long is the flight from Kigali to Dubai?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with RwandAir on 26 Dec, takes 6 h from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Dubai Airport (DXB). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Kenya Airways on 25 Dec, takes 13 h 40 min with 1 stop, including a 7 h connection.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Kigali to Dubai?
Between 16 Nov and 14 Sept 2027, Ethiopian Airlines has the cheapest return on all 3 departure dates we hold. Between 16 Nov and 27 Dec, Kenya Airways has the cheapest one-way on 5 of the 7 departure dates we hold, Egyptair on 1 and Ethiopian Airlines 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
