Cheap flights from Kigali to Bujumbura

KGL — BJM
3 Aug — 10 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Kigali Intl to Bujumbura are usually found in May or April, booked 39 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Kigali to Bujumbura

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kigali (KGL) to Bujumbura (BJM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 29 July 2025.

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 579

Good round-trip deal

C$ 584 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (C$ 41 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Kigali Intl to Bujumbura.

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Kigali to Bujumbura?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Kigali to Bujumbura. Price data was last updated on 25 July 2025.

Booking 39 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Kigali to Bujumbura. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from KGL to BJM?

Find hourly flight availability from Kigali to Bujumbura. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 July 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Kigali to Bujumbura in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 22% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Kigali to Bujumbura

Explore weekly flight availability from Kigali to Bujumbura. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 29 July 2025.

The most flights from KGL to BJM are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Kigali to Bujumbura?

Share of one-stop round-trip flights from Kigali to Bujumbura chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Nairobi (NBO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 93% of one-stop itineraries from Kigali to Bujumbura on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Kigali to Bujumbura?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Kigali to Bujumbura, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Addis Ababa (ADD) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 467.

What’s the fastest layover option from Kigali to Bujumbura?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Kigali to Bujumbura, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Nairobi (NBO) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 4h 31m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Kigali to Bujumbura?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Kigali to Bujumbura, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Nairobi (NBO) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 3h 16m.

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RwandAirCheapestC$ 450AverageC$ 652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestC$ 516AverageC$ 538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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