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Flight deals from Lusaka to Kigali

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Lusaka Airport to Kigali Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from ج.م.‏ 25,127. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Kigali.ج.م.‏ 18,625 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Lusaka on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 18,625, select.
Kigali.ج.م.‏ 18,704 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Dec.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Lusaka on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 18,704, select.
Kigali.ج.م.‏ 18,756 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Nov.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Lusaka on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 18,756, select.
Kigali.ج.م.‏ 18,756 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Lusaka on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 18,756, select.
Kigali.ج.م.‏ 18,777 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Lusaka on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 18,777, select.
Kigali.ج.م.‏ 18,777 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 Aug.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Lusaka on Wed, 12 Aug, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 18,777, select.
Kigali.ج.م.‏ 18,966 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Jul.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Lusaka on Mon, 5 Jul, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 18,966, select.
Kigali.ج.م.‏ 19,995 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Jun.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Lusaka on Wed, 30 Jun, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 19,995, select.
Kigali.ج.م.‏ 21,315 per passenger.Departing Sun, 24 Jan.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Lusaka on Sun, 24 Jan, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 21,315, select.
Kigali.ج.م.‏ 37,374 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb.One-way flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Lusaka on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Kigali.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 37,374, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Lusaka to Kigali

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Lusaka to Kigali flights are currently cheapest in October.
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Lusaka to Kigali: Alternative routes

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Finding cheap flights from Lusaka to Kigali: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Lusaka to Kigali is ج.م.‏ 20,648. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Lusaka to Kigali. But we found flights with one or more stops from ج.م.‏ 20,648.
As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from Lusaka to Kigali.
The cheapest month to fly from Lusaka to Kigali is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Lusaka Airport to Kigali Airport on Thursday, 3 September 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Lusaka Airport and Kigali Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Kigali but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kigali is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Kenya Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Kigali.

Flying from Lusaka Airport (LUN) to Kigali Airport (KGL): what you need to know

  • Lusaka and Kigali are in the same timezone, UTC+2.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your LUN to KGL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.

  • You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.

  • If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lusaka Airport to Kigali Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LUN and KGL:

    • Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport

    • Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport

    • Harare Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Lusaka Airport (LUN) to Kigali Airport (KGL)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Lusaka Airport to Kigali Airport flight is ج.م.‏ 18,625. A return ticket right now is ج.م.‏ 20,648. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

  • Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LUN to KGL if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.

  • If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when looking for a flight from Lusaka Airport to Kigali Airport.

  • Finding cheap flights from LUN to KGL couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new deal comes up.

  • Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Lusaka Airport to Kigali Airport.

Handy information about Lusaka Airport (LUN)

  • 68% of flights that take off from Lusaka Airport touch down at their destination on time.

  • To get to Lusaka Airport from central Lusaka, it takes around 35 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.

  • Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near LUN. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Lusaka Airport to Kigali Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:

Arriving at Kigali Airport (KGL)

  • If you're landing on a late Lusaka Airport to Kigali Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near KGL:

  • Secure yourself a Kigali Airport rental car from popular outlets like Europcar or Green Motion. With your own set of wheels, you can go beyond Kigali and discover places most visitors miss.

  • For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Kigali Airport around one week before you set off.

Getting from Kigali Airport (KGL) to central Kigali

  • Kigali Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from central Kigali. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.

When to fly to Kigali Airport (KGL)

  • It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Lusaka Airport to Kigali Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Kigali. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.

  • Book your flight from Lusaka Airport to Kigali Airport for August if you'd like to visit Kigali during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 30ºC.

  • Search for cheap tickets from LUN to KGL in December if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 27ºC on average.

Explore more of Rwanda

  • While Kigali is a great introduction to Rwanda, there's more adventure waiting for you in Butare. Located around 80 kilometres to the south-west, this exciting city has no shortage of things to keep you busy, like Ngoma Genocide Memorial and Cyarwa 1994 Genocide Against Tutsi Memorial.

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