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Flight deals from Detroit Wayne County to Kigali

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Kigali Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $2,280. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Kigali.$1,796 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Oct, returning Thu, 5 Nov.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Kigali on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,796, select.
Kigali.$1,891 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Sep, returning Mon, 14 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Kigali on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,891, select.
Kigali.$1,985 per passenger.Departing Sun, 23 Aug, returning Sun, 30 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Sun, 23 Aug, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Kigali on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,985, select.
Kigali.$2,148 per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Jul, returning Wed, 2 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Thu, 16 Jul, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Kigali on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,148, select.
Kigali.$2,230 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Dec, returning Sun, 10 Jan.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Kigali on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,230, select.
Kigali.$2,264 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul, returning Sat, 15 Aug.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Kigali on Sat, 15 Aug, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,264, select.
Kigali.$2,280 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Jul, returning Fri, 31 Jul.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Kigali on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,280, select.

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Finding cheap flights from Detroit Wayne County to Kigali: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Detroit Wayne County to Kigali is $1,796. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Detroit Wayne County to Kigali. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,796.
As of June 2026, there are no flights flying from Detroit Wayne County to Kigali.
The cheapest month to fly from Detroit Wayne County to Kigali is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Kigali Airport on Sunday, 25 October 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Detroit Wayne County Airport and Kigali Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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, Turkish Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Kigali.

Travelling from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Kigali Airport (KGL): what you need to know

  • Kigali's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Kigali seven hours ahead of Detroit.

  • Give yourself enough time to make your DTW to KGL flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.

  • Pick a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Kigali Airport. Istanbul Airport is a top stopover on the DTW to KGL route.

How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Kigali Airport (KGL)

  • $1,030 is the best price for a one-way Detroit Wayne County Airport to Kigali Airport flight. Return flights start at $1,796. These fares can change based on demand and availability.

  • Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from DTW to KGL if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.

  • The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Kigali Airport throughout the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.

  • Landing cheap flights from DTW to KGL is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Kigali Airport.

Handy information about Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)

  • DTW's address is 1 Detroit Metro Airport.

  • When it comes to Detroit Wayne County Airport's on-time performance, 74% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • Central Detroit to Detroit Wayne County Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.

  • Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.

  • Taking an early flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Kigali Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near DTW:

Arriving at Kigali Airport (KGL)

  • Consider booking a hotel near KGL if you have a late Detroit Wayne County Airport to Kigali Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:

  • Pick up a Kigali Airport rental car and take your itinerary to places outside the usual attractions. Europcar and Green Motion can hook you up with a set of wheels for your travels through Kigali and beyond.

  • Reserving your vehicle from Kigali Airport around one week in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.

Getting from Kigali Airport (KGL) to central Kigali

  • Kigali Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from central Kigali. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.

  • Getting there on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.

When to fly to Kigali Airport (KGL)

  • August is the most popular month for flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Kigali Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Kigali in March.

  • The warmest month in Kigali is August, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Kigali Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

  • Look for cheap tickets from DTW to KGL in December if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.

Explore more of Rwanda

  • While Kigali is an excellent introduction to Rwanda, there's more adventure waiting for you in Butare. Located about 80 kilometres to the south-west, this popular city has no shortage of things to keep you busy, like Ngoma Genocide Memorial and Cyarwa 1994 Genocide Against Tutsi Memorial.

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