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Flights from Bujumbura to Kigali

Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Bujumbura to Kigali

Choose from 1 airlines flying from Bujumbura to Kigali, including Rwandair, and . Rwandair currently offers the cheapest ticket 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.

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Bujumbura to Kigali over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from CAD 491 and round-trip tickets from CAD 642.

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 Information for Bujumbura to Kigali Flights

The distance between Bujumbura and Kigali is 176.13km. 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 priceCAD 417
Cheapest return ticket priceCAD 551
Off-season travel monthNovember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance176.13km
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

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Bujumbura to Kigali?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from Bujumbura to Kigali in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Bujumbura to Kigali is June, with an average price of CAD 370. The most expensive month is usually August, with average prices reaching CAD 545.

CAD 545
CAD 458
CAD 370
CAD 283
  • CAD 370
    Jun
  • CAD 428
    Jul
  • CAD 545
    Aug
  • CAD 381
    Sep
  • CAD 429
    Oct
  • CAD 408
    Nov
  • CAD 417
    Dec
  • CAD 409
    Jan
  • CAD 412
    Feb
  • CAD 404
    Mar
  • CAD 456
    Apr
  • CAD 482
    May

What is the cheapest month for return flights from Bujumbura to Kigali?

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

Based on Trip.com's historical data, October is often the cheapest month for fly from Bujumbura to Kigali, with an average price of CAD 478. August is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as CAD 1,100.

CAD 1,100
CAD 789
CAD 478
CAD 167
    Cheapest
  • CAD 639
    Jun
  • CAD 676
    Jul
  • CAD 1,100
    Aug
  • CAD 647
    Sep
  • CAD 478
    Oct
  • CAD 507
    Nov
  • CAD 624
    Dec
  • CAD 603
    Jan
  • CAD 587
    Feb
  • CAD 592
    Mar
  • CAD 650
    Apr
  • CAD 624
    May

Which day of the week is cheapest to fly from Bujumbura to Kigali?

Data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average weekly airfare from Bujumbura to Kigali on different days of the week according to Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Bujumbura to Kigali is Wednesday. The average fare on this day is usually lower than on other days. Try to avoid flying on Thursday as fares are usually the highest.

CAD 432
CAD 413
CAD 394
CAD 375
    Cheapest
  • CAD 423
    Mon
  • CAD 426
    Tue
  • CAD 394
    Wed
  • CAD 432
    Thu
  • CAD 432
    Fri
  • CAD 425
    Sat
  • CAD 429
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Bujumbura (BJM) to Kigali (KGL)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Kenya Airways offers one-way fares as low as CAD 417 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. BJM to KGL on Fri, Jul 31), while Kenya Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from CAD 551 departing on Tue, Jul 14 and returning on Sun, Jul 19.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct 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 about 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 5 flight per week flying from Bujumbura to Kigali. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Rwandair: S/-/T/-/T/F/S -- WB483 (15:55)
  • 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 Fri, Jul 31, with one-way flights priced at just CAD 417.
    · 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 June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Bujumbura to Kigali on June 20, 2026 with Kenya Airways, with prices starting at CAD 578.
  • 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 cancelled 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.

Trip.com airline insights on flights from Bujumbura to Kigali

Which airlines offer the cheapest direct flights from Bujumbura to Kigali?

Data is based on the past 12 months and reflects the average fare of all direct flights from Bujumbura to Kigali on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the airline offering the cheapest direct flights from Bujumbura to Kigali is Kenya Airways, with an average fare of CAD 475.

CAD 397
CAD 475
CAD 554
CAD 633
CAD 711
Kenya Airways
CAD 475
Kenya Airways
Rwandair
CAD 526
Rwandair
Ethiopian Airlines
CAD 554
Ethiopian Airlines
Uganda Airlines
CAD 711
Uganda Airlines

Which airlines operate the most flights from Bujumbura to Kigali?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights each airline has from Bujumbura to Kigali on Trip.com.

According to Trip.com data from the past month, the airline with the most flights from Bujumbura to Kigali is Rwandair/Turkish Airlines/Qatar Airways, operating 6 flights per week.

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Rwandair
6
Rwandair
Turkish Airlines
6
Turkish Airlines
Qatar Airways
6
Qatar Airways

Note: Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest price and include all taxes and fees found in the last 24 hours.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com displays flight cancellation and change policies for each flight ticket during the booking process, including fees and applicable conditions. Please check the following scenarios:
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.