Cheap Flights from Nairobi to Kigali
Cheap Flights from Nairobi to Kigali
Looking for cheap flights from Nairobi to Kigali? 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 Nairobi to Kigali 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 Nairobi to Kigali for specific travel dates.
2026-11-05
NBO - KGL
Economy | Non stop | 1 left
From 5,500 Pts + $110
2026-11-06
NBO - KGL
Economy | Non stop | 6 left
From 5,500 Pts + $110
2026-11-07
NBO - KGL
Economy | Non stop | 5 left
From 5,500 Pts + $110
2026-11-09
NBO - KGL
Economy | Non stop | 4 left
From 5,500 Pts + $110
2026-11-10
NBO - KGL
Economy | Non stop | 6 left
From 5,500 Pts + $110
2026-11-11
NBO - KGL
Economy | Non stop | 6 left
From 5,500 Pts + $110
Nairobi to Kigali 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
Kigali is 1 hour behind Nairobi.
Airports in Nairobi
NBO · Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Airports in Kigali
KGL · Kigali Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Nairobi - Bujumbura · Bujumbura is 109 mi from Kigali
Premium cabin flights from Nairobi to Kigali
Premium cabin
2026-11-08
NBO - KGL
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 14,500 Pts + $129.9
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
NBO - KGL
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 14,500 Pts + $129.9
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
NBO - KGL
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 14,500 Pts + $129.9
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
NBO - KGL
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 14,500 Pts + $129.9
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
NBO - KGL
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 14,500 Pts + $129.9
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
NBO - KGL
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 14,500 Pts + $129.9
Selected hotels for your next stay
Kigali (Rwanda)
The Pinnacle Kigali, an SLH Hotel
From Pts or $3621
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Nairobi to Kigali 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 Nairobi to Kigali.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Nairobi to Kigali.
Nairobi and Kigali 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.
Kigali is 1 hour behind Nairobi.
Departures from Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO). Arrivals in Kigali: Kigali Intl (KGL).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Kigali, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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