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Flights from Bujumbura to Kigali

Find cheap airlines flights from Bujumbura to Kigali

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Bujumbura to Kigali, including Rwandair, Rwandair has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Bujumbura to Kigali according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Book direct flights from Bujumbura to Kigali: One way flights from $283, round trip flights from $407. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

Displayed flight fares from Bujumbura to Kigali are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Info | Bujumbura to Kigali

The distance between Bujumbura and Kigali is approximately 176.13 km. It takes around 45 minutes on average to fly from Bujumbura to Kigali. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight price$283
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$375
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance176.13 km
Average flight time45 minutes
Popular airlineRwandair
Flight statistics for the Bujumbura–Kigali route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Bujumbura to Kigali

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Bujumbura to Kigali?

The average price of one-way flights from Bujumbura to Kigali purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Bujumbura to Kigali is April, with an average price of $213; while the month with the highest flight price is usually August, with an average price of up to $384.

$384
$299
$213
$128
  • $213
    Apr
  • $234
    May
  • $281
    Jun
  • $301
    Jul
  • $384
    Aug
  • $268
    Sep
  • $302
    Oct
  • $287
    Nov
  • $293
    Dec
  • $287
    Jan
  • $290
    Feb
  • $284
    Mar

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Bujumbura to Kigali?

Average price of round-trip flights from Bujumbura to Kigali purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Bujumbura to Kigali are found during October, with an average price of $336. Conversely, the highest prices are found during August, with an average price of up to $773.

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$555
$336
$118
    Cheapest
  • $340
    Apr
  • $393
    May
  • $443
    Jun
  • $475
    Jul
  • $773
    Aug
  • $455
    Sep
  • $336
    Oct
  • $357
    Nov
  • $439
    Dec
  • $424
    Jan
  • $413
    Feb
  • $416
    Mar

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Bujumbura to Kigali (BJM-KGL)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Rwandair offers one-way fares as low as $283 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. BJM to KGL on Sat, May 9), while Kenya Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $375 departing on Mon, Apr 27 and returning on Sat, May 2.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Bujumbura to Kigali with the following airlines, including: Rwandair Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 45 minutes to fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Kigali (KGL).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Bujumbura to Kigali is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 6 flight per week flying from Bujumbura to Kigali. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Rwandair: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- WB483 (15:47)
  • To find best deals on flights from Bujumbura to Kigali, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sat, May 9, with one-way flights priced at just $283.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Rwandair.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Kigali travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Bujumbura to Kigali is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Bujumbura to Kigali on April 26, 2026 with Kenya Airways, with prices starting at $273.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Kigali, with Melchior Ndadaye International Airport to Kigali International Airport (BJM-KGL) is by far the most common option on this route: Kigali International Airport (KGL).
  • The time difference between Kigali and Bujumbura is 0h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.