Cheap flights from Kigali to Detroit from £744

Cheap flights from Kigali to Detroit from £744

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3 stops
Thu, Jul 23
Kigali KGLDetroit DTW
£744
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Sun, Jul 26
Kigali KGLDetroit DTW
£824
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Mon, Jul 20
Kigali KGLDetroit DTW
£855
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Tue, Jul 21
Kigali KGLDetroit DTW
£860
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Wed, Jul 22
Kigali KGLDetroit DTW
£868
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Mon, Jul 20
Kigali KGLDetroit DTW
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Fri, Jul 24 – Thu, Jul 30
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£1,692
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Wed, Jul 22 – Tue, Jul 28
Kigali KGLDetroit DTW
£1,718
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Mon, Jul 20 – Tue, Jul 28
Kigali KGLDetroit DTW
£1,762
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Wed, Jul 22 – Tue, Jul 28
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Mon, Jul 20 – Fri, Jul 24
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How much do flights to Detroit cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£744

Cheapest round-trip

£1,692

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Qatar Airways

Getting from Detroit's airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: SMART bus Route 125.

Detroit is served by Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), located 32 km southwest of downtown Detroit. The airport is one of the largest hubs in the Midwest and offers various airport transfers to city center destinations. Transport options include buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, private transfers, and rental cars. Journey times and costs vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

60-90 min

$2; exact fare required

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

25-45 min

$45 – $65; metered; varies by traffic and destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

25-45 min

$35 – $60; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

25-45 min

$60 – $120; pre-booked; varies by provider

by reservation (traffic dependent)

groups or business travelers

25-45 min

$40 – $100; per day; varies by vehicle and provider

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

45-60 min

$12 – $18; to Ann Arbor; advance booking recommended

every 2 hours (traffic dependent)

Ann Arbor travelers

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Detroit does not have a direct rail or metro connection from DTW to downtown.
  • SMART Bus Route 125 connects DTW to downtown Detroit via Rosa Parks Transit Center.
  • Ride-hailing pickup is located at designated areas in the Ground Transportation Center.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Detroit

Depart from
Kigali International
Arrive to
Detroit Metropolitan
Average flights per week
374
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Kigali to Detroit

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
RwandairRWDWBYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Detroit

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January-1°C-6°C
February0°C-6°C
March6°C0°C
April12°C4°C
May19°C11°C
June24°C16°C
July27°C19°C
August26°C19°C
September23°C15°C
October15°C9°C
November8°C2°C
December2°C-2°C
Hottest Month
27°C
July
Coldest month
-6°C
January
Sunny days
257
days per year
Snow days
18
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Jul
31°C19°C
18 Jul
77%
25°C16°C
Sunday
12 Jul
31°C18°C
19 Jul
29°C19°C
Monday
13 Jul
32°C19°C
20 Jul
59%
30°C20°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
36°C22°C
21 Jul
74%
31°C22°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
57%
36°C21°C
22 Jul
33°C22°C
Thursday
16 Jul
17%
31°C21°C
23 Jul
36°C24°C
Friday
17 Jul
57%
27°C17°C
24 Jul
57%
28°C18°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Qatar Airways, JetBlue Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Rwandair. Kigali and Detroit have 374 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Kigali?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kigali and London, Nairobi, Cape Town, Dar es Salaam, Johannesburg, Kabul, Addis Ababa, Lagos, Kuala Lumpur, Entebbe, Monrovia, Casablanca, Boston, Warsaw, Baku, Mombasa, Phoenix, Sydney, Dubai, Larnaca.
What are the most popular routes to and from Detroit?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Detroit and London, Mexico City, Atlanta, Guadalajara, New York, Dallas, Orlando, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Nottingham, Manchester, Vancouver, Philadelphia, Tampa, Monterrey, Los Angeles, Houston, Chicago, Calgary, Fort Lauderdale.
What airports are near Kigali?
The main airport in Kigali is Kigali International. It is also served by Kigali International, Goma International.
What airports are near Detroit?
The main airport in Detroit is Detroit Metropolitan. It is also served by Cleveland Hopkins International, Akron–Canton, Gerald R. Ford International, Bishop International, Fort Wayne International, London International, Capital Region International, Toledo Express, Windsor International, MBS International.
Which airlines fly between Kigali and Detroit?
Currently, you can fly between Kigali and Detroit with Qatar Airways, JetBlue Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Rwandair.
When’s the best time to travel between Kigali and Detroit?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kigali and Detroit, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Kigali and Detroit?
Traveling between Kigali and Detroit, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Kigali?
There are a number of airports in and around Kigali. The main one is Kigali International and other nearby airports include Kigali International, Goma International
How many airports are there near Detroit?
There are a number of airports in and around Detroit. The main one is Detroit Metropolitan and other nearby airports include Cleveland Hopkins International, Akron–Canton, Gerald R. Ford International, Bishop International, Fort Wayne International, London International, Capital Region International, Toledo Express, Windsor International, MBS International.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kigali and Detroit depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kigali and Detroit arrive?
What time do flights between Kigali and Detroit depart?
What time do flights between Kigali and Detroit arrive?

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