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Africa
Kigali
Rwanda · KGL · 15,140.836 km from SF (via OAK)
Est. May 2026
$715
off-peak
Long-rains season still works for city visits at much lower fares.
Two dry seasons drive gorilla-trekking peaks; long rains Mar to May.
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Suggested cheapest window March 2027 · 2027-03-07 → 2027-03-15
Or search May 2026: 2026-05-30 → 2026-06-07
May 2026 is off-peak
This is the cheap, quiet window. Expect lower fares, fewer crowds, and occasionally softer weather.
Why this season?
- Weatherdrives prices downMar, Apr, MayOff-season weather discounts
Quieter months driven by local climate; see the climate note for specifics.
- Weatherdrives prices upJan, Feb, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, DecLocally peak weather and tourism
Two dry seasons drive gorilla-trekking peaks; long rains Mar to May.
Weather through the year
12-month fare curve
12-month estimated fare curve
Range $715 – $1375
off-peak shoulder peak holiday spike
$1375
$1375
$715
$715
$715
$1375
$1375
$1375
$1375
$915
$915
$1375
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Cheapest month
May
~$715 · off-peak
Most expensive
December
~$1375 · peak
Peak months
Jan, Feb, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Dec
avoid these for budget