Cheap flights from Kigali to Nairobi from $317 KGL → NBO
Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
The cheapest return found recently is $611 with Uganda Airlines, 5 Oct 2027 – 9 Oct 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $317 with RwandAir, 29 Nov, found 3 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $317, RwandAir, found 3 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $611, 5 Oct 2027 to 9 Oct 2027
- Usual return price
- $456
- Cheapest month to fly
- November 2026, return fares from $456 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Kenya Airways, RwandAir
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 1 h 40 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $456 to $456.
Cheapest return found recently
$611
5 Oct 2027 – 9 Oct 2027 · Uganda Airlines
Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Leaves 4:45 a.m. · Return leaves 11:30 p.m. · 9 h of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$611 5 Oct 2027 – 9 Oct 2027found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
$456 29 Nov – 9 Decfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 34 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $364 to $603.
At $611, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
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 5 departure dates from 29 Nov to 5 Oct 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 4-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 5 Oct 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
7 fares on 5 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Nov – 9 Dec | $456 | Ethiopian Airlines | Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Dec – 8 Dec | $456 | Ethiopian Airlines | Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Dec – 2 Dec | $456 | Ethiopian Airlines | Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 3 Dec – 10 Dec | $456 | Ethiopian Airlines | Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Oct 2027 – 9 Oct 2027 | $611 | Uganda Airlines | Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $456.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Ethiopian Airlines, Uganda Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $264 to $320.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$317
29 Nov · RwandAir
Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Leaves 9:40 a.m. · 1 h 40 min trip
nonstop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$317
29 Nov · RwandAir
Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Leaves 9:40 a.m. · 1 h 40 min trip
nonstop
found 3 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$317 29 Novfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
$263 20 Novfound 6 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 $258 to $322.
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 6 departure dates from 20 Nov to 17 Mar 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?
Yes. Among one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 29 Nov, 1 Dec costs $264: $53 less than the cheapest found recently.
Kenya Airways · Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) · nonstop · found 5 days ago
Every date we hold
6 fares on 6 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov | $263 | Kenya Airways | Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 29 Nov | $317 | RwandAir | Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 30 Nov | $264 | Kenya Airways | Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 1 Dec | $264 | Kenya Airways | Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 5 Feb 2027 | $326 | RwandAir | Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 17 Mar 2027 | $321 | RwandAir | Kigali International Airport (KGL) → Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $263.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Kenya Airways, RwandAir.
Premium cabin fares from Kigali to Nairobi
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 5 Oct 2027 – 9 Oct 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 29 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Kigali to Nairobi?
Return
Fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 10% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (34 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 | $421 | $364 | +11% | 25 |
| 7–13 days | $379 | $372 | Cheapest seen | 13 |
| 14–29 days | $418 | $371 | +10% | 22 |
| 30–59 days | $423 | $423 | +12% | 8 |
One-way
The cheapest fares were 7 to 13 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 | $264 | $258 | +0% | 31 |
| 7–13 days | $264 | $258 | Cheapest seen | 28 |
| 14–29 days | $264 | $258 | +0% | 28 |
| 30–59 days | $270 | $263 | +3% | 22 |
| 60–89 days | $322 | $263 | +22% | 19 |
| 90–179 days | $322 | $258 | +22% | 26 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 5 Oct 2027 – 9 Oct 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 Nairobi?
The cheapest return found recently is $611 with Uganda Airlines, 5 Oct 2027 to 9 Oct 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $456 with Ethiopian Airlines, 29 Nov to 9 Dec, found 5 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $456.
How much is a one-way flight from Kigali to Nairobi?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $317 with RwandAir, 29 Nov, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $263 with Kenya Airways, 20 Nov, found 6 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $264 to $320.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Kigali to Nairobi?
November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $456, 29 Nov to 9 Dec, found 5 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $263, 20 Nov, found 6 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Kigali to Nairobi?
In 34 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 7 to 13 days before departure were typically 10% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares were cheapest 7 to 13 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Kigali to Nairobi?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $317 with RwandAir, 29 Nov, found 3 days ago.
How long is the flight from Kigali to Nairobi?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with RwandAir on 29 Nov, takes 1 h 40 min from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Kigali to Nairobi?
Between 29 Nov and 5 Oct 2027, Ethiopian Airlines has the cheapest return on 4 of the 5 departure dates we hold, and Uganda Airlines on 1. Between 20 Nov and 17 Mar 2027, Kenya Airways has the cheapest one-way on 3 of the 6 departure dates we hold, and RwandAir on 3.
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