Cheap Flights to Rubavu from $272 (2025/2026)

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

Sat, Nov 15 - Tue, Nov 25
DAR
Julius Nyerere Intl.
KGL
Kigali Intl.
$436 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$436
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Sat, Nov 15 from Julius Nyerere Intl. to Kigali Intl., returning Tue, Nov 25, priced at $436 found 1 day ago
Fri, Jan 16 - Tue, Jan 20
NBO
Jomo Kenyatta Intl.
KGL
Kigali Intl.
$462 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$462
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jan 16 from Jomo Kenyatta Intl. to Kigali Intl., returning Tue, Jan 20, priced at $462 found 1 hour ago
Mon, Nov 24 - Fri, Nov 28
DXB
Dubai Intl.
KGL
Kigali Intl.
$466 Roundtrip, found 21 hours ago
$466
Roundtrip
found 21 hours ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Mon, Nov 24 from Dubai Intl. to Kigali Intl., returning Fri, Nov 28, priced at $466 found 21 hours ago
Thu, Jan 22 - Fri, Feb 6
LHR
Heathrow
KGL
Kigali Intl.
$535 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$535
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Brussels Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jan 22 from Heathrow to Kigali Intl., returning Fri, Feb 6, priced at $535 found 2 days ago
Wed, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 10
BRU
Brussels - National
KGL
Kigali Intl.
$601 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$601
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Wed, Dec 3 from Brussels - National to Kigali Intl., returning Wed, Dec 10, priced at $601 found 3 days ago
Mon, Dec 1 - Sun, Dec 14
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
KGL
Kigali Intl.
$901 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$901
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Mon, Dec 1 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Kigali Intl., returning Sun, Dec 14, priced at $901 found 1 day ago
Tue, Feb 24 - Mon, Mar 9
SEA
Seattle - Tacoma Intl.
KGL
Kigali Intl.
$917 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$917
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Feb 24 from Seattle - Tacoma Intl. to Kigali Intl., returning Mon, Mar 9, priced at $917 found 2 days ago
Wed, Feb 4 - Tue, Mar 3
ATL
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl.
KGL
Kigali Intl.
$917 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$917
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Wed, Feb 4 from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. to Kigali Intl., returning Tue, Mar 3, priced at $917 found 1 day ago
Mon, Feb 2 - Sun, Feb 8
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
KGL
Kigali Intl.
$922 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$922
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Mon, Feb 2 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Kigali Intl., returning Sun, Feb 8, priced at $922 found 1 hour ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
EBBKigaliNovember 27 to November 30$430
JNBKigaliNovember 29 to December 2$456
NBOKigaliNovember 23 to December 20$462
DXBKigaliNovember 24 to November 28$466
LHRKigaliJanuary 22 to February 6$535
FCOKigaliJanuary 7 to February 2$645
FCOKigaliJanuary 7 to February 2$645
JFKKigaliNovember 26 to December 3$901
IADKigaliJanuary 27 to February 7$918
ORDKigaliJanuary 12 to January 27$929
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
EBBKigaliNovember 15 to November 16$430
NBOKigaliNovember 14 to November 26$467
LGWKigaliNovember 16 to December 14$654
ORDKigaliNovember 14 to November 17$949
IADKigaliNovember 14 to November 20$949
JFKKigaliNovember 15 to November 21$949
*Prices include taxes and fees

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Lake Kivu Serena Hotel

Lake Kivu Serena Hotel

4 out of 5
Gisenyi Rwanda, Gisenyi
Stay at this 4-star 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.
8.8/10 Excellent! (92 reviews)
It’s an exceptionally good hotel with very friendly staff. Very efficient service. Great breakfast. Lakefront. Will come back

Reviewed on Oct 1, 2025

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Ivy Resort

Ivy Resort

3 out of 5
NR18, Apt, Suite,Delux, Gisenyi, Western Province
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly resort in Gisenyi. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Gisenyi Beach and Nyamyumba Hot Springs are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
Top-Notch Service & Scenic Dining
The staff made us feel like VIPs from the moment we arrived. The rooftop dining experience was unforgettable - grilled fish, fresh juice, and a view that looks like a postcard. Conveniently close to the border if you're exploring both countries.

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2025

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Kivu Peace View Hotel

Kivu Peace View Hotel

3 out of 5
Ruhengeri-Gisenyi Road, Rugerero, Western
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Rugerero. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Gisenyi Beach and Nyamyumba Hot Springs are located nearby.
7.4/10 Good! (3 reviews)
Very nice views over looking Lake Kivu, everything else was mediocre. Woke up with some sort of bug bites all over my body

Reviewed on Feb 11, 2019

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Gorillas Lake Kivu Hotel

Gorillas Lake Kivu Hotel

3 out of 5
Avenue de la Cooperation, Gisenyi
Stay at this 3-star 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.
7.2/10 Good! (40 reviews)
Very nice hotel with outstanding staff
Very nice hotel with outstanding staff. Ill come back again.

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2025

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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 $430. 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 16 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.
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How do I find the best deals on flights to Rubavu?
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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 $430 and $949. 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.