Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kigali International Airport (KGL): what you need to know
Kigali's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Kigali nine hours ahead of San Francisco.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your SFO to KGL flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Kigali International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SFO and KGL:
London Heathrow Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)
At the moment, Rs162,347 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Kigali International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs287,258. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from SFO to KGL. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when searching for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Kigali International Airport.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Kigali International Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of all flights leaving San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% arrive on time at their destination.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Kigali International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to SFO:
Arriving at Kigali International Airport (KGL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late San Francisco International Airport to Kigali International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near KGL instead:
Book a Kigali International Airport rental car and take your itinerary to places outside the usual attractions. Europcar and Green Motion can set you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through Kigali and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Kigali International Airport about one week before you travel.
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.
It takes around 1 hour 55 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Kigali International Airport (KGL)
January is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Kigali International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Kigali in April.
Before locking in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Kigali International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Kigali, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC to 30ºC.
May has average temperatures of between 14ºC and 25ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SFO to KGL around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Rwanda
See the best of Kigali, then get out and explore other captivating parts of Rwanda. Head south-west to Butare, about 80 kilometres away. Ngoma Genocide Memorial and Chapel make excellent starting points for your visit.
Where to next? Find your way to Gitarama. It's roughly 40 kilometres south-west of Kigali and features highlights including Muhanga Design centre and Paroisse Saint André Gitarama.
