Statistics on Melbourne-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: Melbourne)

The average price to go to Rwanda (Kigali) from Melbourne airport is $ 2261 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1633 (in november) and $ 2982 (in april), which is a saving of $ 629 or a surplus of $ 721 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1247 to $1301 and it is generally more economical to leave on a saturday and return on a saturday 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 Melbourne-Rwanda (Kigali) plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 3961 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Rwanda (Kigali) from Melbourne 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

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Data analysis:

By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1633, saving $ 629 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 2261). Conversely, april will be the most expensive ($ 2982).

Flight Melbourne-Rwanda (Kigali): when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 1773 $ 2797 high price
February$ 1379 $ 2427 fair price
March$ 1294 $ 2251 fair price
April$ 2242 $ 2982 very high price
May$ 1373 $ 2122 fair price
June$ 1343 $ 2051 good price
July$ 1566 $ 2494 fair price
August$ 1349 $ 1975 good price
September$ 1494 $ 2261 fair price
October$ 1362 $ 1816 good price
November$ 1286 $ 1633 very good price
December$ 1512 $ 2320 fair 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 Melbourne to Rwanda (Kigali)

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Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Melbourne to Rwanda (Kigali) range from $1083 to $5798. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $1084 to $1138), 1% at the maximum price (from $5744 to $5798). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1247 to $1301 (9% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Rwanda flight

There are 12 companies that serve Melbourne from Rwanda (Kigali) airport: Qatar Airways, Jetstar, Turkish Airlines, Thai Airways, Qantas, Ethiopian Airlines, China Southern, Malaysia Airlines, Scoot, Airasia X, Etihad Airways and Malindo Air.

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Data analysis:

Of the 3961 flights analyzed in previous years, Qatar Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (25% of the time) on the Melbourne->Rwanda route.

Which day of the week to leave?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, Melbourne-Rwanda (Kigali) flights departing on a saturday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a saturday as your departure date, you can save an average of $184. On the other hand, departing on a wednesday may cost you an additional $289.

Which day of the week to come back?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Rwanda (Kigali) to Melbourne departing on a saturday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a saturday for your return date, you will save an average of $179. Conversely, departing from Rwanda (Kigali) on a thursday may cost you an additional $177.

Top prices Melbourne-Rwanda (Kigali)

Round tripDatesPrice
Melbourne → Kigali05-04 to 12-04-2025$ 1353 
Melbourne → Kigali09-05 to 17-05-2025$ 1205 
Melbourne → Kigali11-06 to 21-06-2025$ 1247 
Melbourne → Kigali12-07 to 31-07-2025$ 1293 
Melbourne → Kigali19-07 to 26-07-2025$ 1330 
Melbourne → Kigali06-09 to 13-09-2025$ 1231 
Melbourne → Kigali03-10 to 10-10-2025$ 1270 
Melbourne → Kigali04-10 to 11-10-2025$ 1244 
Melbourne → Kigali16-10 to 30-10-2025$ 1227 
Melbourne → Kigali15-11 to 22-11-2025$ 1199 

When to book your flight Melbourne - Rwanda (Kigali) to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 10 to 11 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 2 to 3 months 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 Melbourne-Rwanda flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

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Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Rwanda (Kigali), it is recommended to buy it 10 to 11 months before departure (it is then on average 2076 $, which is a saving of 185 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 2 to 3 months in advance, you will pay the full price (309 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Melbourne 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-
February

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 2150 $)
March

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1572 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1730)
April

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 2361 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 2620)
May

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1512 $)
June

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1829 $)
July

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1780 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 2261), 1 to 2 months ($ 2494)
August-
September

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1992 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 2004)
October

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1704 $)
November

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1436 $)
December-

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Rwanda are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $442. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $876 more.

Melbourne 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
April 2025$ 1516
$1353 to $1678		Find a flight
May 2025$ 1205
$1205 to $1205		Find a flight
June 2025$ 2296
$1154 to $5235		Find a flight
July 2025$ 1464
$1293 to $1627		Find a flight
August 2025$ 1468
$1446 to $1490		Find a flight
September 2025$ 1294
$1231 to $1357		Find a flight
October 2025$ 1280
$1227 to $1410		Find a flight
November 2025$ 1199
$1199 to $1199		Find a flight
February 2026$ 1432
$1430 to $1434		Find a flight

Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, april, may, july, august, september, october, november and february are cheaper to travel to Rwanda (Kigali). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!

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