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$539+ Cheap flights to Kenya

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Flights to Kenya in 2026

Cheapest flights to Kenya
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Kenya. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on May 4, 2026.

This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/410:00 pm
JFK
-
NBO
1 stop18h 50m
Etihad Airways
Tue 11/107:15 am
NBO
-
JFK
1 stop32h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/29$929
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/203:45 pm
JFK
-
NBO
1 stop37h 45m
Etihad Airways
Thu 2/111:40 pm
NBO
-
JFK
1 stop33h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/30$930
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/143:45 pm
JFK
-
NBO
1 stop31h 25m
Etihad Airways
Tue 9/291:35 pm
NBO
-
JFK
1 stop26h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/29$933
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/53:45 pm
JFK
-
NBO
1 stop31h 25m
Etihad Airways
Fri 10/91:35 pm
NBO
-
JFK
1 stop33h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/3$934
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/213:45 pm
JFK
-
NBO
1 stop37h 45m
Etihad Airways
Fri 10/91:35 pm
NBO
-
JFK
1 stop26h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/30$935
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Sun 10/410:20 pm
JFK
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NBO
1 stop24h 50m
Etihad Airways
Sat 10/107:05 am
NBO
-
JFK
1 stop39h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/3$944

Find flights to Kenya

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Find the latest flights to Kenya in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on May 4, 2026.

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$1,141

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$930

One-way from

$539

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$1,184 or less

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$589 or less
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Locate flights to Kenya that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on May 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Kenya that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkKisumu

JFK - KIS

JFKKIS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/2

7:00 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops40h 10m

Kisumu

Wed 9/16

6:55 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops26h 50m

$1,019

New YorkNairobi

JFK - NBO

JFKNBO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 7/29

3:45 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop37h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 8/8

7:05 am-4:00 pm

1 stop39h 55m

$1,098

NewarkNairobi

EWR - NBO

EWRNBO

Newark

Sun 9/6

9:20 am-8:40 pm

2 stops28h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 9/21

10:20 pm-7:14 pm

2 stops27h 54m

$1,144

New YorkNairobi

JFK - NBO

JFKNBO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/14

10:50 am-9:55 pm

2 stops28h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 6/30

10:00 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop28h 15m

$1,152

New YorkKisumu

JFK - KIS

JFKKIS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/2

1:20 am-12:35 pm

2 stops28h 15m

Kisumu

Tue 9/15

6:55 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops27h 15m

$1,176

New YorkNairobi

LGA - NBO

LGANBO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 5/12

12:03 pm-8:45 pm

2 stops25h 42m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 6/8

11:50 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops23h 05m

$1,291

New YorkNairobi

JFK - NBO

JFKNBO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 6/2

1:20 am-7:20 am

1 stop23h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 6/8

1:20 am-4:40 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$1,301

New YorkNairobi

JFK - NBO

JFKNBO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/16

5:15 pm-8:50 pm

2 stops20h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 5/22

11:05 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$1,310

New YorkNairobi

LGA - NBO

LGANBO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 5/13

7:29 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops42h 06m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 5/27

11:40 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops28h 45m

$1,318

NewarkNairobi

EWR - NBO

EWRNBO

Newark

Fri 9/4

9:30 am-8:45 pm

2 stops28h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 9/18

11:05 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$1,340

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Best time to book a flight to Kenya

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Kenya

When is the best time to book a flight to Kenya?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Kenya, you should look to book at least 84 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Kenya?

On average, a flight from New York to Kenya takes 22 hours 57 minutes. Flights to Kenya from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Kenya?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Kenya are Kenya Airways, Delta and United Airlines.

Frontier
Frontier
From $28
Delta
Delta
From $87
American Airlines
American Airlines
From $88
Spirit Airlines
Spirit Airlines
From $40

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Kenya?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Kenya are Spirit Airlines, Frontier and JetBlue.

Rainfall in Kenya by month

Plan your trip to Kenya by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kenya ranges from 0.4 - 6.3 inches per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Kenya when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Kenya by month

Plan your trip to Kenya by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kenya, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 62.6 F).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Kenya?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Kenya in the last few years. This data was updated on May 4, 2026.
The most popular places in Kenya to fly to are Nairobi, Mombasa, Ukunda, Malindi and Kisumu.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kenya

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kenya. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kenya. Reviews last updated May 4, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Kenya, such as Delta,United Airlines, andEtihad Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,459 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
Delta
7.9
Good
8,459 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,459 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,682 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,459 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,433 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,459 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,975 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,459 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work
Kenya Airways
6.7
Okay
305 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,459 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

FAQs about flying to Kenya

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Kenya if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Kenya on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Kenya?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Delta is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Kenya.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Kenya?

    Eldoret is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Kenya. One-way flights to Eldoret typically cost $36, while round-trip flights cost around $52.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Kenya?

    A round-trip flight to Kenya will typically cost around $113, however they can be found for as little as $52.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Kenya depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Kenya, New York offers the quickest one-way flight (13 hours 30 minutes).

  • Does Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl?

    Yes. Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Homestay - best home in nairobi kenya welcome is the closest property to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (0.0 mi away from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl).

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