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Cheap Flights from Dar Es Salaam (DAR) to Kigali (KGL)

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Kigali.$601 per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Oct, returning Fri, 10 Oct.Return flight with RwandAir.Outbound indirect flight with RwandAir, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Tue, 7 Oct, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with RwandAir, departs from Kigali on Fri, 10 Oct, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $601, select.
Kigali.$612 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Sep, returning Fri, 12 Sep.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Fri, 5 Sep, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Kigali on Fri, 12 Sep, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $612, select.
Kigali.$614 per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Sep, returning Mon, 6 Oct.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Mon, 29 Sep, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Kigali on Mon, 6 Oct, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $614, select.
Kigali.$629 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Dec, returning Wed, 10 Dec.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Wed, 3 Dec, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Kigali on Wed, 10 Dec, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $629, select.
Kigali.$629 per passenger.Departing Sun, 2 Nov, returning Tue, 11 Nov.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Sun, 2 Nov, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Kigali on Tue, 11 Nov, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $629, select.
Kigali.$629 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 Aug, returning Tue, 19 Aug.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Thu, 14 Aug, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Kigali on Tue, 19 Aug, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $629, select.
Kigali.$629 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Oct, returning Sat, 1 Nov.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Sat, 25 Oct, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Kigali on Sat, 1 Nov, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $629, select.
Kigali.$633 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Dec, returning Fri, 2 Jan.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Dar Es Salaam on Tue, 23 Dec, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Kigali on Fri, 2 Jan, arriving in Dar Es Salaam.Price includes taxes and charges.From $633, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Dar Es Salaam to Kigali

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Dar Es Salaam to Kigali flights are currently cheapest in October.
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Direct flights from Dar Es Salaam to Kigali

Dar Es Salaam to Kigali: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Dar Es Salaam to Kigali below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Kigali.

Dar Es Salaam to Kigali: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$601
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time2 hrs, 18 mins
Most popular airlineQatar Airways
Average flights per week7

Finding cheap flights from Dar Es Salaam to Kigali: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Dar Es Salaam to Kigali is $601. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 18 minutes is the average flight time from Dar Es Salaam to Kigali.
Qatar Airways and RwandAir fly direct from Dar Es Salaam to Kigali.
As of August 2025, there are 7 flights per week flying from Dar Es Salaam to Kigali.
The cheapest month to fly from Dar Es Salaam to Kigali is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Dar Es Salaam Airport to Kigali Airport on Tuesday, 7 October 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 18 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Kigali but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kigali is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, RwandAir offers the cheapest flight tickets to Kigali.

Flying from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Kigali International Airport (KGL): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Kigali International Airport is 2 hours 20 minutes.

  • The timezone in Kigali is UTC+2, which is one hour behind Dar Es Salaam.

  • Flights from DAR to KGL start at 16:30 — the earliest with RwandAir. The last departure is at 16:55 with RwandAir. Overall, there are 22 weekly Julius Nyerere International Airport to Kigali International Airport flights.

  • Your DAR to KGL flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.

  • You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

  • RwandAir is your gateway to discovering Kigali (and maybe even some other great parts of Rwanda!). Browse the direct flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Kigali International Airport offered by this carrier.

  • RwandAir is the airline most travellers choose for this route.

  • The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for DAR to KGL flights is RwandAir.

  • We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Kigali International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between DAR and KGL include:

    • Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

    • Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

    • Kenneth Kaunda International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)

  • Right now, $400 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Julius Nyerere International Airport to Kigali International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $601. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.

  • To score cheap tickets from DAR to KGL, reserve your journey six months ahead of your planned departure.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Kigali International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.

  • You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from DAR to KGL.

  • Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Kigali International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.

Handy information about Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)

  • 68.39% of flights taking off from Julius Nyerere International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.

  • Julius Nyerere International Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Dar Es Salaam. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Taking an early flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Kigali International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near DAR:

Arriving at Kigali International Airport (KGL)

  • Book a hotel near KGL if you have a late Julius Nyerere International Airport to Kigali International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:

  • Grab a Kigali International Airport rental car and explore places that require a little more effort to reach. Europcar and Green Motion can set you up with a set of wheels for your travels through Kigali and beyond.

  • For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Kigali International Airport around one week before your trip.

Getting from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to central Kigali

  • Kigali International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from central Kigali. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.

  • Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 1 hour 55 minutes.

When to fly to Kigali International Airport (KGL)

  • It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Kigali International Airport. January is the most popular month to visit Kigali. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.

  • Book your flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Kigali International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Kigali during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).

  • May has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DAR to KGL sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Rwanda

  • Kigali is only a small part of what Rwanda has to offer. Extend your trip to Butare, which is about 80 kilometres away to the south-west. From Ngoma Genocide Memorial to Chapel, there's plenty to discover in this fascinating city.

  • Time for another stop? Make your way to Gitarama. It's roughly 40 kilometres south-west of Kigali and features highlights including Muhanga Design centre and Paroisse Saint André Gitarama.

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