Cheap flights from Kigali to Bujumbura

One-way fares from US$271 · KGL → BJM · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

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Cheapest fare
US$271

Ethiopian Airlines · Sat, 5 Dec

Cheapest month
December

from US$271

Direct flights
Yes

RwandAir

Flight time
0h 45m

180 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Kigali to Bujumbura

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 US$274
  2. December 2026 Cheapest US$271
  3. January 2027 US$273
  4. February 2027 US$281

Cheapest dates in December 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Ethiopian Airlines
Depart01:50 Sat, 5 DecKGL → BJM 5h 50m · 1 stop
US$271one way, per person
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Uganda Airlines
Depart09:00 Wed, 16 DecKGL → BJM 2h 15m · 1 stop
US$275one way, per person
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Ethiopian Airlines
Depart01:50 Tue, 1 DecKGL → BJM 5h 50m · 1 stop
US$276one way, per person
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RwandAir
Depart14:30 Fri, 4 DecKGL → BJM 0h 45m · Direct
US$283one way, per person
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About flights from Kigali to Bujumbura

Kigali (KGL) and Bujumbura (BJM) are about 180 km apart. Direct flights take around 0h 45m, and recent direct fares were with RwandAir. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from US$271, and December 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Kigali to Bujumbura?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is US$271 with Ethiopian Airlines, departing Saturday, 5 December 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from US$271 to US$281.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kigali to Bujumbura?

December 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from US$271 one way.

Are there direct flights from Kigali to Bujumbura?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with RwandAir.

How long is the flight from Kigali to Bujumbura?

A direct flight takes about 0h 45m. Kigali and Bujumbura are around 180 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Kigali to Bujumbura?

Recent fares on this route were with RwandAir, Ethiopian Airlines and Uganda Airlines.

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