Cheap Flights to Rubavu from $532 (2026/2027)

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

Sun, Mar 7 - Mon, Mar 22
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
KGL
Kigali Intl.
$844 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$844
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Sun, Mar 7 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Kigali Intl., returning Mon, Mar 22, priced at $844 found 16 hours ago
Mon, Nov 16 - Thu, Nov 26
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
KGL
Kigali Intl.
$975 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$975
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Mon, Nov 16 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Kigali Intl., returning Thu, Nov 26, priced at $975 found 15 hours ago
Tue, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 20
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
KGL
Kigali Intl.
$993 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$993
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select RwandAir flight, departing Tue, Sep 7 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Kigali Intl., returning Mon, Sep 20, priced at $993 found 16 hours ago
Mon, Mar 8 - Tue, Mar 30
YYZ
Pearson Intl.
KGL
Kigali Intl.
$999 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$999
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Mon, Mar 8 from Pearson Intl. to Kigali Intl., returning Tue, Mar 30, priced at $999 found 10 hours ago
Mon, May 3 - Mon, May 17
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
KGL
Kigali Intl.
$1,025 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,025
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Mon, May 3 from Los Angeles Intl. to Kigali Intl., returning Mon, May 17, priced at $1,025 found 1 day ago
Thu, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 18
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
KGL
Kigali Intl.
$1,034 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,034
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Thu, Nov 12 from O'Hare Intl. to Kigali Intl., returning Wed, Nov 18, priced at $1,034 found 1 day ago
Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Nov 24
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
KGL
Kigali Intl.
$1,066 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,066
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Tue, Nov 17 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Kigali Intl., returning Tue, Nov 24, priced at $1,066 found 2 days ago
Thu, Mar 25 - Thu, Apr 8
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
KGL
Kigali Intl.
$1,118 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,118
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Thu, Mar 25 from Washington Dulles Intl. to Kigali Intl., returning Thu, Apr 8, priced at $1,118 found 1 day ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
EBBKigaliNovember 23 to November 27$250
JNBKigaliJanuary 22 to January 30$491
NBOKigaliNovember 23 to November 27$572
DXBKigaliNovember 22 to November 28$728
LGWKigaliNovember 24 to November 28$761
FCOKigaliNovember 28 to December 4$778
FCOKigaliNovember 28 to December 4$778
NBOGihundweDecember 20 to January 10$785
JFKKigaliJanuary 19 to February 8$844
IADKigaliJanuary 4 to January 22$1,118
ORDKigaliFebruary 1 to March 1$1,139
JFKGihundweDecember 17 to January 18$3,006
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
NBOKigaliNovember 13 to November 22$655
FCOKigaliNovember 13 to April 2$895
FCOKigaliNovember 13 to April 2$895
JFKKigaliNovember 13 to November 22$975
IADKigaliNovember 15 to November 23$1,155
ORDKigaliNovember 13 to December 13$1,167
ORDGihundweNovember 13 to November 18$2,049
*Prices include taxes and fees

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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.
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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

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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

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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

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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 $250. 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, March 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?
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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. $250 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.
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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 $250 and $3,006. 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.