Cheap Flights to Rubavu from $528 (2026/2027)

Wander Wisely with exceptional service, 24/7 supportOpens in a new window

Feel at ease with free flight cancellations within 24 hours of booking

Change your flight without a fee on select flights

How Much Does it Cost To Fly To Rubavu?

Prices found within past 7 days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Mon, Nov 2 - Sat, Nov 14
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
KGL
Kigali Intl.
$967 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$967
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Mon, Nov 2 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Kigali Intl., returning Sat, Nov 14, priced at $967 found 11 hours ago
Fri, Oct 2 - Tue, Oct 13
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
KGL
Kigali Intl.
$993 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$993
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Rwandair flight, departing Fri, Oct 2 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Kigali Intl., returning Tue, Oct 13, priced at $993 found 3 days ago
Mon, Nov 23 - Thu, Dec 24
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
KGL
Kigali Intl.
$1,007 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,007
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Delta flight, departing Mon, Nov 23 from O'Hare Intl. to Kigali Intl., returning Thu, Dec 24, priced at $1,007 found 1 day ago
Mon, Nov 23 - Thu, Dec 24
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
KGL
Kigali Intl.
$1,019 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,019
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select KLM flight, departing Mon, Nov 23 from O'Hare Intl. to Kigali Intl., returning Thu, Dec 24, priced at $1,019 found 1 day ago
Sun, Oct 25 - Thu, Oct 29
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
KGL
Kigali Intl.
$1,027 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$1,027
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Sun, Oct 25 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Kigali Intl., returning Thu, Oct 29, priced at $1,027 found 10 hours ago
Mon, Nov 2 - Sat, Nov 14
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
KGL
Kigali Intl.
$1,027 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$1,027
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Mon, Nov 2 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Kigali Intl., returning Sat, Nov 14, priced at $1,027 found 11 hours ago
Wed, Sep 30 - Thu, Oct 8
ATL
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl.
KGL
Kigali Intl.
$1,037 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,037
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 30 from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. to Kigali Intl., returning Thu, Oct 8, priced at $1,037 found 2 days ago
Fri, Oct 16 - Tue, Oct 27
BOS
Logan Intl.
KGL
Kigali Intl.
$1,043 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,043
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Fri, Oct 16 from Logan Intl. to Kigali Intl., returning Tue, Oct 27, priced at $1,043 found 2 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
EBBKigaliOctober 8 to October 13$295
JNBKigaliOctober 8 to October 14$481
NBOKigaliOctober 8 to October 12$590
LHRKigaliJanuary 4 to January 18$695
DXBKigaliOctober 15 to October 23$755
JFKKigaliOctober 18 to November 2$967
ORDKigaliNovember 23 to December 24$1,007
IADKigaliOctober 8 to October 12$1,096
ORDGihundweNovember 29 to December 15$1,854
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
JNBKigaliSeptember 26 to September 28$481
NBOKigaliSeptember 26 to September 28$655
LHRKigaliSeptember 27 to October 10$722
IADKigaliSeptember 27 to September 29$1,096
JFKKigaliSeptember 27 to October 12$1,206
*Prices include taxes and fees

Travelers ❤️ These Rubavu 🏨

Lake Kivu Serena Hotel

Lake Kivu Serena Hotel

4 out of 5
Gisenyi Rwanda Gisenyi
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Gisenyi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Gisenyi Beach and Nyamyumba Hot Springs are located nearby.
Opens in a new windowLake Kivu Serena Hotel
Gorillas Lake Kivu Hotel

Gorillas Lake Kivu Hotel

3 out of 5
Avenue de la Cooperation Gisenyi
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Gisenyi. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Gisenyi Beach and Nyamyumba Hot Springs are located nearby.
7/10 Good! (45 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2026

Opens in a new windowGorillas Lake Kivu Hotel
Kivu Go-Lax Resort

Kivu Go-Lax Resort

3.5 out of 5
Rubavu, Rwanda Gisenyi Western Province
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gisenyi. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Gisenyi Beach and Nyamyumba Hot Springs are located nearby.
2/10 (1 review)
"Due to the proximity of this hotel to the current Ebola outbreak we gave advance notice of our need to cancel. Many hotels on Expedia will give 100% of your reservation back for a cancelation. Some have a more restrictive 50% refund policy. This was the only hotel in our travels that had an unfair ..."

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026

Opens in a new windowKivu Go-Lax Resort
Save an average of 15% on thousands of hotels when you're signed in
Sign in
Sign up, it's free
THE MOON APARTMENTS

THE MOON APARTMENTS

3.5 out of 5
THE MOON APARTMENTS Gisenyi Western Province
Stay at this apartment in Gisenyi. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Gisenyi Beach and Parc National des Virunga are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)
"great place"

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026

Opens in a new windowTHE MOON APARTMENTS
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the cheapest flight to Rubavu?
Based on prices found over the last seven days, a roundtrip flight to Rubavu started at as little as $295. If you can be flexible with your dates, it will be easy to land a great bargain. This price was available on Travelocity for flights to Rubavu departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Which airlines fly to Rubavu?
You can choose from 15 airline companies when it's time to organize your flight to Rubavu. Let RwandAir fly you there comfortably. This favorite air carrier offers 21 services per month to Gisenyi, Rubavu's gateway city.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Rubavu?
Based on Travelocity's direct return flight demand from January to December last year, November is the cheapest month to board a plane to Rubavu. Browse for flights across this month and get an awesome deal today.
How can I check my flight status to Rubavu?
Head to our helpful customer portal, Trips. You'll find just about everything related to your flight to Rubavu here, including important details about gate numbers, flight status and more. Trips is found at the top of the Travelocity homepage. Log in to your free account and find the answers to your questions. Or you can access your itinerary while you're on the move and get real-time travel notifications through the Travelocity app. All your itineraries are in one place, making it easy to share details with any members of your family flying with you.
How do I find the best deals on flights to Rubavu?
Here are some tips — book well in advance, avoid busy periods and be flexible with your dates. If you don't have a specific date in mind, search for your flight to Rubavu on Travelocity and hit "Flexible dates" above your results. This will reveal any cheaper airfares on surrounding days. $295 was the best deal for a roundtrip flight to Rubavu in the last seven days. This price was available on Travelocity for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Why should I book my flight to Rubavu with Travelocity?
An amazing getaway is only a click of a button away when you make a reservation with Travelocity. With a wide selection of choices and competitive deals on cheap family flights, accommodations and more, we make it simple to find the best prices for you. You can also make the most of our round-the-clock customer assistance and free cancellations on most activities and hotels during your trip. Wander wisely with us and bag your cheap flights to Rubavu today.
What are the most popular flight routes to Rubavu?
To help you pick your flights to Rubavu, here's a list of some of the major routes:

  • Entebbe (EBB-Entebbe Intl.) to Kigali Intl. Airport (KGL) - 498 flights a month.
  • Bujumbura (BJM-Bujumbura Intl.) to Kigali Intl. Airport (KGL) - 320 flights a month.
  • Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.) to Kigali Intl. Airport (KGL) - 216 flights a month.

How much is a flight to Rubavu on average?
Get your next trip off to a flying start by grabbing an incredible deal with Travelocity. In the last seven days, roundtrip flights to Rubavu cost between $295 and $1,854. Check out our site and lock in an airfare that matches your budget. These prices were available on Travelocity for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
How long is the average flight to Rubavu?
Below you can see a few preferred direct flights to Rubavu and their average flight times:

  • Entebbe (EBB-Entebbe Intl.) to Kigali Intl. Airport (KGL) - 59 minutes
  • Bujumbura (BJM-Bujumbura Intl.) to Kigali Intl. Airport (KGL) - 45 minutes
  • Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.) to Kigali Intl. Airport (KGL) - 1 hour and 42 minutes

What can I expect on a flight to Rubavu?
The time your flight takes and whether you're traveling with a low-cost or full-service airline will mostly determine this. If you're on the lookout for long-haul flights to Rubavu, entertainment, food and drinks should be standard inclusions. Interested in cheap flights for family vacations? Look up the fares from low-cost carriers. Typically, these airlines don't provide as many inclusions, or you may have to pay extra for them.