Cheap flights from Kigali to Washington, D.C. from £585

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Wed, Sep 9
Kigali KGLWashington, D.C. IAD
£585
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Fri, Sep 11
Kigali KGLWashington, D.C. IAD
£607
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Thu, Sep 10
Kigali KGLWashington, D.C. IAD
£691
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Sun, Sep 13
Kigali KGLWashington, D.C. IAD
£692
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Mon, Sep 7
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Wed, Sep 9 – Tue, Sep 15
Kigali KGLWashington, D.C. IAD
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Fri, Sep 11 – Fri, Sep 18
Kigali KGLWashington, D.C. IAD
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Wed, Sep 9 – Mon, Sep 14
Kigali KGLWashington, D.C. IAD
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Kigali KGLWashington, D.C. IAD
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Kigali KGLWashington, D.C. IAD
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How much do flights to Washington, D.C. cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£585

Cheapest round-trip

£1,169

Average round-trip

£1,292

Most popular airline

Ethiopian Airlines

Getting from Washington, D.C. airports to the city center

Fastest options: Metro from DCA. Best value: Metro and bus services from all airports.

Washington, D.C. is served by three major airports, each offering various airport transfers to city center destinations. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is the closest, located just 6 km south of downtown across the Potomac River. Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) lies 42 km west of the city center in Virginia. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is 50 km northeast in Maryland. Transport options include Metro rail, commuter trains, express buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions.

How to get from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Washington, D.C.?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-20 min

$2 – $6; varies by destination and time of day

every 8–12 min (traffic dependent)

fastest and most affordable

15-30 min

$15 – $25; metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

How to get from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Washington, D.C.?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

45-60 min

$6; flat fare to downtown

every 8–15 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

20-30 min

$5; to Wiehle-Reston East Metro

every 20 min (traffic dependent)

connecting to Metro

45-75 min

$65 – $85; metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

groups with luggage

How to get from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Washington, D.C.?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

35-45 min

$8; one-way fare

hourly weekdays (traffic dependent)

commuters to Union Station

30-40 min

$15 – $50; varies by train type and booking time

multiple daily (traffic dependent)

comfort and speed

50-90 min

$90 – $110; metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

late night arrivals

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Metro fares vary by distance and time of day; use SmarTrip card for best rates.
  • MARC trains operate primarily on weekdays with limited weekend service.
  • Taxi and ride-hailing prices vary with demand and traffic conditions.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Washington, D.C.

Depart from
Kigali International
Arrive to
Washington Dulles International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Lincoln Memorial - National Mall

Check-in for a flight from Kigali to Washington, D.C.

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
RwandairRWDWBYes
Air CanadaACAACYes
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Washington, D.C.

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January5°C-2°C
February7°C0°C
March13°C3°C
April19°C8°C
May23°C13°C
June29°C18°C
July32°C21°C
August30°C20°C
September26°C17°C
October20°C11°C
November13°C5°C
December8°C1°C
Hottest Month
32°C
July
Coldest month
-2°C
January
Sunny days
268
days per year
Snow days
8
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
30 Aug
33°C20°C
6 Sep
88%
26°C21°C
Monday
31 Aug
17%
31°C23°C
7 Sep
29°C21°C
Tuesday
1 Sep
20%
36°C24°C
8 Sep
29°C18°C
Wednesday
2 Sep
57%
39°C26°C
9 Sep
13%
32°C21°C
Thursday
3 Sep
63%
37°C23°C
10 Sep
68%
26°C21°C
Friday
4 Sep
43%
34°C24°C
11 Sep
23°C15°C
Saturday
5 Sep
79%
28°C21°C
12 Sep
22°C12°C
Book your trip to arrive at Washington Dulles International, Baltimore–Washington International, or Ronald Reagan Washington National. The most popular airlines for this route are Ethiopian Airlines, Rwandair, Air Canada, Frontier Airlines, and Etihad Airways. Kigali and Washington, D.C. have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Washington, D.C., consider visiting Lincoln Memorial, and National Mall.

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 Washington, D.C.?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Washington, D.C. and London, Manchester, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Orlando, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Mexico City, Dallas, Aberdeen, Tampa, Toronto, San Francisco, Denver, Boston, Houston, San Salvador, Lima, Miami, Las Vegas.

What airports are near Kigali?

The main airport in Kigali is Kigali International. It is also served by Kigali International.

What airports are near Washington, D.C.?

The main airport in Washington, D.C. is Washington Dulles International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Richmond International, Atlantic City International, Lehigh Valley International, Trenton–Mercer, Harrisburg International, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Lancaster, Hagerstown Regional.

Which airlines fly between Kigali and Washington, D.C.?

Currently, you can fly between Kigali and Washington, D.C. with Ethiopian Airlines, Rwandair, Air Canada, Frontier Airlines, Etihad Airways.

When’s the best time to travel between Kigali and Washington, D.C.?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kigali and Washington, D.C., 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 Washington, D.C.?

Traveling between Kigali and Washington, D.C., 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

How many airports are there near Washington, D.C.?

There are a number of airports in and around Washington, D.C.. The main one is Washington Dulles International and other nearby airports include Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Richmond International, Atlantic City International, Lehigh Valley International, Trenton–Mercer, Harrisburg International, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Lancaster, Hagerstown Regional.

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