Statistics on New York City-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: New York City)
The average price to go to Rwanda (Kigali) from New York City airport is $ 991 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 784 (in march) and $ 1348 (in july), which is a saving of $ 207 or a surplus of $ 358 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $808 to $862 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Rwanda (Kigali) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your New York City-Rwanda (Kigali) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 15930 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Rwanda (Kigali) from New York City and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 784, saving $ 207 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 991). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1348).
Flight New York City-Rwanda (Kigali): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 732 | $ 880 | good price |
| February | $ 701 | $ 820 | good price |
| March | $ 676 | $ 784 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 726 | $ 842 | good price |
| May | $ 762 | $ 889 | good price |
| June | $ 942 | $ 1174 | fair price |
| July | $ 1093 | $ 1348 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1056 | $ 1285 | high price |
| September | $ 730 | $ 870 | good price |
| October | $ 704 | $ 999 | fair price |
| November | $ 702 | $ 811 | good price |
| December | $ 913 | $ 1185 | 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 New York City to Rwanda (Kigali)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from New York City to Rwanda (Kigali) range from $539 to $1615. 7% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $539 to $593), 1% at the maximum price (from $1561 to $1615). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $808 to $862 (11% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the New York City->Rwanda flight
There are 11 companies that serve New York City from Rwanda (Kigali) airport: Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United, KLM, Qatar Airways, Brussels Airlines, Kenya Airways, EgyptAir, jetBlue, Lufthansa and Delta.
Data analysis:
Of the 15930 flights analyzed in previous years, Ethiopian Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (23% of the time) on the New York City->Rwanda route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, New York City-Rwanda (Kigali) flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $62. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $143.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Rwanda (Kigali) to New York City departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $61. Conversely, departing from Rwanda (Kigali) on a friday may cost you an additional $48.
Top prices New York City-Rwanda (Kigali)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City → Kigali | 07-05 to 13-05-2024 | $ 1147 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| New York City → Kigali | 19-05 to 23-05-2024 | $ 1140 | layover flight with Kenya Airways |
| New York City → Kigali | 02-06 to 21-06-2024 | $ 1343 | layover flight with norse atlantic airways |
| New York City → Kigali | 03-06 to 09-06-2024 | $ 1186 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| New York City → Kigali | 04-06 to 10-06-2024 | $ 1163 | layover flight with Brussels Airlines |
| New York City → Kigali | 05-06 to 11-06-2024 | $ 1301 | layover flight with EgyptAir |
| New York City → Kigali | 08-06 to 23-06-2024 | $ 1346 | layover flight with Kenya Airways |
| New York City → Kigali | 15-06 to 29-06-2024 | $ 1348 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| New York City → Kigali | 11-07 to 20-07-2024 | $ 1378 | layover flight with Kenya Airways |
| New York City → Kigali | 02-12 to 09-12-2024 | $ 1082 | layover flight with Swiss |
When to book your flight New York City - Rwanda (Kigali) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 8 to 9 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 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 New York City-Rwanda flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from New York City to Rwanda (Kigali), it is recommended to buy it 8 to 9 months before departure (it is then on average 786 $, which is a saving of 205 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (166 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your New York City 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: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 698 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 826), 4 to 5 months ($ 803), 5 to 6 months ($ 830), 6 to 7 months ($ 736), 10 to 11 months ($ 724) |
| February | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 671 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 801), 4 to 5 months ($ 741), 5 to 6 months ($ 746), 6 to 7 months ($ 770), 8 to 9 months ($ 683) |
| March | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 660 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 754), 4 to 5 months ($ 782), 6 to 7 months ($ 703), 7 to 8 months ($ 696), 8 to 9 months ($ 661) |
| April | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 707 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 810), 4 to 5 months ($ 782), 5 to 6 months ($ 788), 8 to 9 months ($ 808) |
| May | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 722 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 835), 3 to 4 months ($ 848), 4 to 5 months ($ 838), 5 to 6 months ($ 821), 9 to 10 months ($ 792) |
| June | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 906 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1127), 3 to 4 months ($ 1046), 4 to 5 months ($ 1161), 6 to 7 months ($ 1067), 9 to 10 months ($ 1050) |
| July | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1041 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1286), 3 to 4 months ($ 1181), 4 to 5 months ($ 1144), 5 to 6 months ($ 1278), 6 to 7 months ($ 1308), 7 to 8 months ($ 1160) |
| August | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1110 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1163), 3 to 4 months ($ 1143), 4 to 5 months ($ 1143), 6 to 7 months ($ 1242) |
| September | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 750 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 797), 3 to 4 months ($ 805), 4 to 5 months ($ 779), 6 to 7 months ($ 751) |
| October | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 717 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 971), 3 to 4 months ($ 926), 6 to 7 months ($ 759) |
| November | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 707 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 778), 3 to 4 months ($ 735), 4 to 5 months ($ 722), 5 to 6 months ($ 739), 6 to 7 months ($ 743), 8 to 9 months ($ 718) |
| December | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 919 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1162), 3 to 4 months ($ 1173), 4 to 5 months ($ 1067), 5 to 6 months ($ 1037), 9 to 10 months ($ 1020) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for New York City->Rwanda are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $78. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $69 more.
New York City 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 1140 $1140 to $1140 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1272 $1129 to $1349 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1564 $1378 to $2057 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1428 $1428 to $1428 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1082 $1082 to $1082 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december is cheaper to travel to Rwanda (Kigali). It may be interesting to book now to leave this month!