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How to get fromSan Francisco to Kigaliby plane, train, shuttle, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco to Kigali by plane, train, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Kigali International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane SFO - KGL
    23h 57m
    $471–1,513

  2. Fly Oakland International Airport to Kigali International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane OAK - KGL
    29h 11m
    $507–1,809

  3. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Kigali International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane SJC - KGL
    32h 35m
    $563–1,815

  4. Shuttle to Sonoma County Airport, fly to Kigali International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from San Francisco Pier 27 to Santa Rosa Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Sonoma County Airport (STS) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane STS - KGL
    29h 45m
    $496–1,661

  5. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Kamembe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kamembe International Airport (KME)plane plane SFO - KME
    2. Take the bus from Rusizi Bus Stn to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus bus
    34h 38m
    $525–1,833

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration23h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$442Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15,191.7 km
  • Duration: 23h 57m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Kigali, Rwanda?

KLM, Turkish Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) once daily.

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