Statistics on London-Rwanda (Kigali) flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Rwanda (Kigali) (from: London)
The average price to go to Rwanda (Kigali) from London airport is $ 816 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 669 (in march) and $ 1172 (in august), which is a saving of $ 148 or a surplus of $ 357 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $649 to $703 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Rwanda (Kigali) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your London-Rwanda (Kigali) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Rwanda (Kigali) from London and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 669, saving $ 148 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 816). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1172).
Flight London-Rwanda (Kigali): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 642 | $ 754 | good price |
| February | $ 619 | $ 709 | good price |
| March | $ 593 | $ 669 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 634 | $ 749 | good price |
| May | $ 606 | $ 684 | good price |
| June | $ 619 | $ 730 | good price |
| July | $ 872 | $ 1036 | high price |
| August | $ 930 | $ 1172 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 630 | $ 750 | good price |
| October | $ 643 | $ 766 | good price |
| November | $ 620 | $ 693 | good price |
| December | $ 813 | $ 1066 | high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from London to Rwanda (Kigali)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from London to Rwanda (Kigali) range from $432 to $1190. 4% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $433 to $487), 2% at the maximum price (from $1136 to $1190). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $649 to $703 (20% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the London->Rwanda flight
There are 13 companies that serve London from Rwanda (Kigali) airport: Rwandair Express, Turkish Airlines, Brussels Airlines, EgyptAir, KLM, Ryanair, Lufthansa, Swiss, EasyJet, Ethiopian Airlines, Wizz Air, British Airways and Kenya Airways.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Rwandair Express was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (34% of the time) on the London->Rwanda route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the London-Rwanda (Kigali) flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 142 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, London-Rwanda (Kigali) flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date, you can save an average of $19. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $29.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Rwanda (Kigali) to London departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $46. Conversely, departing from Rwanda (Kigali) on a wednesday may cost you an additional $48.
Top prices London-Rwanda (Kigali)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Kigali | 01-12 to 13-12-2024 | $ 624 | layover flight with EgyptAir |
| London → Kigali | 07-03 to 20-03-2025 | $ 546 | layover flight with Brussels Airlines |
| London → Kigali | 10-03 to 24-03-2025 | $ 519 | layover flight with Brussels Airlines |
| London → Kigali | 11-03 to 24-03-2025 | $ 552 | layover flight with Brussels Airlines |
| London → Kigali | 13-04 to 27-04-2025 | $ 622 | layover flight with Brussels Airlines |
| London → Kigali | 05-05 to 25-05-2025 | $ 547 | layover flight with Brussels Airlines |
| London → Kigali | 09-05 to 22-05-2025 | $ 537 | layover flight with Brussels Airlines |
| London → Kigali | 14-05 to 24-05-2025 | $ 573 | layover flight with Brussels Airlines |
| London → Kigali | 17-06 to 23-06-2025 | $ 605 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| London → Kigali | 01-09 to 14-09-2025 | $ 568 | layover flight with Brussels Airlines |
When to book your flight London - Rwanda (Kigali) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 4 to 5 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a London-Rwanda flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from London to Rwanda (Kigali), it is recommended to buy it 4 to 5 months before departure (it is then on average 783 $, which is a saving of 33 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (114 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your London to Rwanda (Kigali) flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 692 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 730), 2 to 3 months ($ 720), 3 to 4 months ($ 726), 7 to 8 months ($ 743), 8 to 9 months ($ 744), 9 to 10 months ($ 752), 10 to 11 months ($ 751) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 637 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 652), 5 to 6 months ($ 705), 8 to 9 months ($ 682) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 609 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 630), 2 to 3 months ($ 658), 4 to 5 months ($ 637), 5 to 6 months ($ 669) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 697 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 734), 5 to 6 months ($ 701), 6 to 7 months ($ 749), 7 to 8 months ($ 737), 8 to 9 months ($ 747), 9 to 10 months ($ 744), 10 to 11 months ($ 706) |
| May | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 631 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 652), 3 to 4 months ($ 670), 5 to 6 months ($ 653), 6 to 7 months ($ 680) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 675 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 726), 2 to 3 months ($ 712), 4 to 5 months ($ 717), 5 to 6 months ($ 727), 6 to 7 months ($ 687), 8 to 9 months ($ 699), 10 to 11 months ($ 723) |
| July | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 897 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1007), 2 to 3 months ($ 1034), 3 to 4 months ($ 990), 4 to 5 months ($ 954), 5 to 6 months ($ 1010), 6 to 7 months ($ 1007), 7 to 8 months ($ 965), 8 to 9 months ($ 1020), 9 to 10 months ($ 979), 10 to 11 months ($ 955) |
| August | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1009 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1137), 5 to 6 months ($ 1121), 6 to 7 months ($ 1100), 7 to 8 months ($ 1085), 8 to 9 months ($ 1101), 10 to 11 months ($ 1010), 11 to 12 months ($ 1035) |
| September | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 667 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 670), 3 to 4 months ($ 678), 4 to 5 months ($ 697), 5 to 6 months ($ 728), 7 to 8 months ($ 692), 8 to 9 months ($ 747), 9 to 10 months ($ 679), 10 to 11 months ($ 718) |
| October | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 662 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 760), 4 to 5 months ($ 765), 5 to 6 months ($ 732), 6 to 7 months ($ 667), 7 to 8 months ($ 684), 8 to 9 months ($ 712) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 658 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 688), 4 to 5 months ($ 685), 5 to 6 months ($ 689), 6 to 7 months ($ 691), 7 to 8 months ($ 671), 8 to 9 months ($ 692), 11 to 12 months ($ 667) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 945 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1064), 4 to 5 months ($ 1065), 5 to 6 months ($ 1054), 6 to 7 months ($ 1045), 7 to 8 months ($ 1016), 8 to 9 months ($ 980), 9 to 10 months ($ 1024), 10 to 11 months ($ 983), 11 to 12 months ($ 1022) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for London->Rwanda are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $6. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $11 more.
London to Rwanda (Kigali): flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 823 $571 to $925 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1543 $621 to $3243 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1086 $599 to $1748 | very high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 862 $644 to $983 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 742 $519 to $930 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 767 $622 to $940 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 729 $537 to $876 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 812 $605 to $3695 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 947 $627 to $3658 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 984 $638 to $1598 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 876 $568 to $3657 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, july and august are cheaper to travel to Rwanda (Kigali). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!