Cheap flights from Columbus to Nairobi from $726

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — NBO
Apr 28 — May 51

The best prices from Columbus to Nairobi are usually found in March or January, booked 36 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Nairobi

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) to Nairobi (NB0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 23, 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Round-trip from

$1,034

One-way from

$726
High demand for flights, 25% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 17% potential price drop
From Columbus to Nairobi
One-way flight from Columbus to Nairobi

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Columbus to Nairobi?

Wednesday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Columbus to Nairobi. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Nairobi.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Columbus to Nairobi?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 37 days in advance to save up to 20% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 37 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Columbus to Nairobi 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $1,058, or $1,229 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Columbus to Nairobi?

Our data shows that March tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Nairobi from Columbus. Users have commonly found prices around $1,309 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $959. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in July.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Columbus to Nairobi (CMH - NBO)?

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 13% on flights from Columbus to Nairobi by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Cheap British Airways flights from Columbus to Nairobi

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by British Airways for the route between Columbus and Nairobi. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,086,534 searches. Data last updated April 23, 2024.
Consider these cheap British Airways flights we've found departing from Columbus to Nairobi. Come back soon if you're not finding the exact deal you're looking for.
Sun 7/1412:10 pmCMH - NBO
2 stops25h 40mBritish Airways
Wed 9/410:40 pmNBO - CMH
2 stops27h 23mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/22$1,425
Tue 6/256:15 pmCMH - NBO
2 stops43h 35mBritish Airways
Tue 8/1310:45 pmNBO - CMH
2 stops23h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/22$1,588

Cheap Kenya Airways flights from Columbus to Nairobi

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Kenya Airways for the route between Columbus and Nairobi. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,086,534 searches. Data last updated April 23, 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced Kenya Airways flights we've found at this time heading from Columbus to Nairobi. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Tue 5/217:07 amCMH - NBO
1 stop20h 38mKenya Airways
Fri 6/2811:35 pmNBO - CMH
1 stop18h 29mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/21$1,426
Fri 10/187:00 amCMH - NBO
1 stop20h 45mKenya Airways
Tue 12/3111:35 pmNBO - CMH
1 stop28h 17mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/22$1,557
Wed 5/157:07 amCMH - NBO
1 stop20h 38mKenya Airways
Wed 8/711:35 pmNBO - CMH
1 stop19h 06mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/22$1,623
Wed 5/157:07 amCMH - NBO
1 stop20h 38mKenya Airways
Sun 6/3011:35 pmNBO - CMH
1 stop18h 32mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/22$1,633
Sat 6/157:12 amCMH - NBO
1 stop20h 33mKenya Airways
Thu 7/48:45 amNBO - CMH
1 stop33h 22mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/21$1,638
Sun 7/147:05 amCMH - NBO
1 stop20h 40mKenya Airways
Wed 9/411:35 pmNBO - CMH
1 stop19h 06mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/22$1,652
Fri 5/317:07 amCMH - NBO
1 stop20h 38mKenya Airways
Tue 8/2011:35 pmNBO - CMH
1 stop25h 06mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/22$1,921
Tue 5/287:07 amCMH - NBO
1 stop20h 38mKenya Airways
Tue 6/1111:35 pmNBO - CMH
1 stop24h 59mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/22$1,929
Tue 6/257:12 amCMH - NBO
1 stop20h 33mKenya Airways
Tue 8/611:35 pmNBO - CMH
1 stop19h 06mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/22$1,993

Cheap Columbus to Nairobi flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Columbus to Nairobi specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,086,534 searches. Prices were last updated on April 23, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Columbus to Nairobi in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Thu 5/163:26 pmCMH - NBO
2 stops22h 04mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/410:40 pmNBO - CMH
2 stops47h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,183
Thu 5/167:07 amCMH - NBO
1 stop20h 38mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/411:35 pmNBO - CMH
1 stop25h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,237
Thu 5/168:00 pmCMH - NBO
2 stops44h 45mQatar Airways
Tue 9/31:20 amNBO - CMH
2 stops28h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/22$1,261
Tue 5/2112:46 pmCMH - NBO
2 stops27h 59mQatar Airways
Thu 6/271:20 amNBO - CMH
2 stops28h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/21$1,385
Wed 5/158:00 amCMH - NBO
2 stops39h 55mQatar Airways
Sun 6/306:10 pmNBO - CMH
2 stops48h 24mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/22$1,387
Tue 5/2811:00 amCMH - NBO
2 stops29h 45mQatar Airways
Tue 6/116:10 pmNBO - CMH
2 stops26h 51mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/22$1,397
Wed 5/154:37 pmCMH - NBO
2 stops44h 53mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/61:20 amNBO - CMH
2 stops44h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,426
Wed 5/158:00 amCMH - NBO
2 stops32h 45mQatar Airways
Sat 6/291:20 amNBO - CMH
2 stops46h 29mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/22$1,456
Wed 5/1512:46 pmCMH - NBO
2 stops35h 09mQatar Airways
Wed 8/76:10 pmNBO - CMH
2 stops33h 43mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/22$1,468

Columbus to Nairobi 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Columbus and Nairobi in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,086,534 searches. Data last updated April 23, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Columbus to Nairobi in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Wed 11/2012:33 pmCMH - NBO
2 stops24h 57mBritish Airways
Sun 11/2411:25 pmNBO - CMH
2 stops31h 09mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/22$1,065
Wed 11/207:00 amCMH - NBO
1 stop20h 15mKenya Airways
Sun 11/2411:35 pmNBO - CMH
1 stop20h 07mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/21$1,071
Tue 12/108:53 amCMH - NBO
2 stops28h 37mBritish Airways
Mon 12/3011:25 pmNBO - CMH
2 stops28h 33mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/22$1,151
Thu 8/86:32 pmCMH - NBO
2 stops22h 18mQatar Airways
Fri 9/61:20 amNBO - CMH
2 stops25h 58mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/22$1,161
Tue 7/163:27 pmCMH - NBO
2 stops22h 23mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/1510:40 pmNBO - CMH
2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,177
Thu 5/163:26 pmCMH - NBO
2 stops22h 04mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/410:40 pmNBO - CMH
2 stops47h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,183
Wed 11/202:52 pmCMH - NBO
2 stops25h 13mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/231:35 amNBO - CMH
2 stops26h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/21$1,187
Fri 10/189:23 pmCMH - NBO
2 stops40h 17mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/3111:25 pmNBO - CMH
2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,197
Fri 10/186:00 amCMH - NBO
2 stops24h 10mEthiopian Air
Tue 12/316:00 pmNBO - CMH
3 stops28h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/22$1,203

One-way flights to Nairobi from Columbus

Search for one-way flight options from Columbus to Nairobi. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,086,534 searches. Data last updated April 23, 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from Columbus to Nairobi. Users needing a return flight from Columbus to Nairobi should utilize the search form above.
Mon 5/2012:46 pmCMH - NBO
2 stops27h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$726
Mon 5/205:12 pmCMH - NBO
3 stops53h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$790
Mon 5/207:07 amCMH - NBO
1 stop20h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,782

Find flights from Columbus to Nairobi within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus to Nairobi that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,086,534 searches. Data last updated April 23, 2024.

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ColumbusNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Thu 8/8

2 stops22h 18m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 9/6

2 stops25h 58m

$1,161

ColumbusNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Thu 5/16

2 stops22h 04m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 9/4

2 stops47h 55m

$1,183

ColumbusNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Fri 10/18

2 stops40h 17m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 12/31

2 stops25h 50m

$1,197

ColumbusNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Fri 10/18

2 stops24h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 12/31

3 stops28h 05m

$1,203

ColumbusNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Sun 7/14

2 stops25h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 9/4

2 stops27h 23m

$1,425

ColumbusNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Tue 5/21

1 stop20h 38m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 6/28

1 stop18h 29m

$1,426

ColumbusNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Sat 6/8

2 stops35h 21m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 6/14

2 stops29h 17m

$1,698

ColumbusNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Tue 5/28

3 stops23h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 6/11

3 stops26h 47m

$1,832

ColumbusNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Sat 6/15

2 stops27h 12m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 7/5

2 stops31h 00m

$1,863

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Deals found on 4/22

When is the best time to book a flight from Columbus to Nairobi?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbus to Nairobi. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
The best time to book flights from Columbus to Nairobi is 36 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Columbus to Nairobi?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbus to Nairobi. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus to Nairobi flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Nairobi by month

Plan your trip from Columbus to Nairobi by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Columbus to Nairobi is currently $1,099 while a round-trip flight costs $1,443. Price data was last updated on April 14, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Nairobi (average of $1,034). Flying from Columbus to Nairobi in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,669). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$1,034

February

$1,053

March

$1,059

April

$1,054

May

$1,101

June

$1,570

July

$1,669

August

$1,247

September

$1,139

October

$1,110

November

$1,081

December

$1,277

Temperature and rainfall in Nairobi by month

Plan your trip to Nairobi by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

NBO

Temperature

62.6 - 69.8 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Nairobi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Nairobi. 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 Nairobi. Reviews last updated April 23, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Columbus to Nairobi, see what other customers have to say about British Airways, Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Air. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Very good
11,028 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

8.1
Very good
11,028 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,028 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

7.7
Good
4,483 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,028 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

7.4
Good
11,289 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,028 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

7.4
Good
797 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,028 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

7.3
Good
14,914 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,028 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

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  • Can I find flights from Columbus to Nairobi for under $1,200 on Cheapflights?

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Columbus to Nairobi round-trip?

    According to our current data, Qatar Airways ($1,161), Ethiopian Air ($1,203), and British Airways ($1,425) offers the cheapest pricing from Columbus to Nairobi. Qatar Airways is priced at 11% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Columbus to Nairobi?

  • What does CMH to NBO mean?

    CMH stands for Columbus Airport, while NBO stands for Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL), Nanyuki Airport (NYK), Amboseli Airport (ASV) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Columbus to Nairobi

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Kenya AirwaysCheapest$917Average$1,258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,012Average$1,540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,014Average$1,075FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapest$1,032Average$1,269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LufthansaCheapest$1,069Average$1,129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,075Average$1,829FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,142Average$1,594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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DeltaCheapest$1,202Average$2,013FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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