Cheap Flights from Kigali to Nairobi
Cheap Flights from Kigali to Nairobi
Looking for cheap flights from Kigali to Nairobi? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Kigali to Nairobi vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 5,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Kigali to Nairobi for specific travel dates.
2026-11-06
KGL - NBO
Economy | Non stop | 6 left
From 5,500 Pts + $110
2026-11-09
KGL - NBO
Economy | Non stop | 6 left
From 5,500 Pts + $110
2026-11-10
KGL - NBO
Economy | Non stop | 6 left
From 5,500 Pts + $110
2026-11-11
KGL - NBO
Economy | Non stop | 6 left
From 5,500 Pts + $110
2026-11-12
KGL - NBO
Economy | Non stop | 6 left
From 5,500 Pts + $110
2026-11-13
KGL - NBO
Economy | Non stop | 6 left
From 5,500 Pts + $110
Kigali to Nairobi flight facts
Distance
471 mi
758 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+1h
Nairobi is 1 hour ahead of Kigali.
Airports in Kigali
KGL · Kigali Intl
Airports in Nairobi
NBO · Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Bujumbura - Nairobi · Bujumbura is 109 mi from Kigali
Premium cabin flights from Kigali to Nairobi
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
KGL - NBO
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 14,500 Pts + $129.9
Premium cabin
2026-11-08
KGL - NBO
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 14,500 Pts + $129.9
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
KGL - NBO
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 14,500 Pts + $129.9
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
KGL - NBO
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 14,500 Pts + $129.9
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
KGL - NBO
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 14,500 Pts + $129.9
Premium cabin
2026-11-18
KGL - NBO
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 14,500 Pts + $129.9
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Kigali to Nairobi depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Kigali to Nairobi.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Kigali to Nairobi.
Kigali and Nairobi are about 471 miles (758 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 471-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Nairobi is 1 hour ahead of Kigali.
Departures from Kigali: Kigali Intl (KGL). Arrivals in Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Nairobi, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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