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Flight deals from Sydney Airport to Kigali Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Sydney Airport to Kigali Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from P92,808. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Kigali.P75,016 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Jun, returning Wed, 24 Jun.Return flight with VietJet Air and Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Sydney on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Kigali on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From P75,016, select.
Kigali.P78,363 per passenger.Departing Thu, 9 Jul, returning Tue, 28 Jul.Return flight with Scoot and Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Sydney on Thu, 9 Jul, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Kigali on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From P78,363, select.
Kigali.P78,626 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 May, returning Sat, 30 May.Return flight with VietJet Air and Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Sydney on Wed, 20 May, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Kigali on Sat, 30 May, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From P78,626, select.
Kigali.P79,530 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Mar, returning Tue, 7 Apr.Return flight with VietJet Air and RwandAir.Outbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Sydney on Tue, 17 Mar, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with RwandAir, departs from Kigali on Tue, 7 Apr, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From P79,530, select.
Kigali.P82,320 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 May, returning Mon, 10 Aug.Return flight with Vietnam Airlines and Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Sydney on Wed, 20 May, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Kigali on Mon, 10 Aug, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From P82,320, select.
Kigali.P84,854 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep, returning Mon, 21 Sep.Return flight with VietJet Air and RwandAir.Outbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Sydney on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with RwandAir, departs from Kigali on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From P84,854, select.
Kigali.P92,808 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Apr, returning Thu, 30 Apr.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Sydney on Thu, 23 Apr, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Kigali on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From P92,808, select.
Kigali.P93,065 per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 Aug, returning Thu, 20 Aug.Return flight with VietJet Air and Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with VietJet Air, departs from Sydney on Thu, 6 Aug, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Kigali on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From P93,065, select.
Kigali.P130,668 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Mar, returning Mon, 30 Mar.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Sydney on Mon, 23 Mar, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Kigali on Mon, 30 Mar, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From P130,668, select.
Kigali.P130,668 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Nov, returning Mon, 30 Nov.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Sydney on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Kigali on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From P130,668, select.
Kigali.P134,691 per passenger.Departing Fri, 23 Oct, returning Fri, 30 Oct.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Sydney on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in Kigali.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Kigali on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From P134,691, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Kigali

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Sydney to Kigali flights are currently cheapest in June.
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from P130,668
Apr
from P92,808
May
from P78,626
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from P75,016
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from P78,363
Aug
from P93,065
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from P84,854
Oct
from P134,691
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from P130,668
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Sydney to Kigali: Alternative routes

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Sydney to Kigali: Flight information

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Cheapest flight foundP75,016
Cheapest month to flyJune

Finding cheap flights from Sydney to Kigali: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Sydney to Kigali is P75,016. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Sydney to Kigali. But we found flights with one or more stops from P75,016.
As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from Sydney to Kigali.
The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Kigali is usually June.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Sydney Airport to Kigali Airport on Wednesday, 10 June 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Sydney Airport and Kigali Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Kigali but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kigali is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, VietJet Air offers the cheapest flight tickets to Kigali.

Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Kigali International Airport (KGL): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Kigali is UTC+2, which is nine hours behind Sydney.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SYD to KGL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.

  • Travelling during a peak month such as April? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Kigali International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between SYD and KGL include:

    • Hamad International Airport

    • O.R. Tambo International Airport

    • Dubai Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)

  • P37,508 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Kigali International Airport flight. Return flights start from P75,016. These prices may change depending on demand.

  • To find cheap tickets from SYD to KGL, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.

  • The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Kigali International Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.

  • You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from SYD to KGL.

  • Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Kigali International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.

Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)

  • When it comes to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport's on-time performance, 69.62% of flights complete their journey on time.

  • Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Sydney. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.

  • Searching for a handy hotel close to SYD? If you've booked an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Kigali International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Kigali International Airport (KGL)

  • If you're arriving on a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Kigali International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near KGL:

  • Venture beyond Kigali and discover new places with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Kigali International Airport rental car from leading providers like Europcar or Green Motion.

  • Reserving your vehicle from Kigali International Airport about one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.

Getting from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to central Kigali

  • Kigali International Airport to the centre of Kigali has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.

  • If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 55 minutes.

When to fly to Kigali International Airport (KGL)

  • It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Kigali International Airport. January is the busiest month to visit Kigali. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in April.

  • Book your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Kigali International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Kigali during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SYD to KGL in May. Temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.

Explore more of Rwanda

  • Kigali is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what Rwanda has to offer. Head onward to Butare, which is around 80 kilometres away to the south-west. From Ngoma Genocide Memorial to Chapel, there's no shortage of things to do in this exciting city.

  • Travel 40 kilometres south-west from Kigali to reach Gitarama, another favourite stop in Rwanda. Don't leave without experiencing Muhanga Design centre and Paroisse Saint André Gitarama.

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