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$535+ Cheap flights from Kenya to Chicago (CHI)

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 10/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NBO — CHI
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Kenya to Chicago

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Kenya to Chicago flight deals. Data was last updated May 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$946
(oojo)

One-way from

$535
(RwandAir)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,237
From Kenya to Chicago (CHI)
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Cheapest flights from Kenya to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kenya to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/303:35 amNBO - ORD
1 stop38h 05mTurkish Airlines
Thu 10/237:50 pmORD - NBO
1 stop22h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/1$946
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1110:45 pmNBO - ORD
2 stops43h 06mAir Canada
Sat 10/252:08 pmORD - NBO
3 stops24h 47mAir Canada
Deal found 4/30$950
This Lufthansa 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/1410:45 pmNBO - ORD
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/123:55 pmORD - NBO
1 stop21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$990
This StudentUniverse 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1110:45 pmNBO - ORD
2 stops27h 30mLufthansa
Sat 10/255:55 pmORD - NBO
1 stop21h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 4/30$995
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/17:00 amNBO - ORD
1 stop33h 45mEtihad Airways
Thu 10/231:55 pmORD - NBO
1 stop32h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/1$996
This RwandAir deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 RwandAir is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/18:50 pmNBO - ORD
2 stops26h 15mRwandAir
Thu 10/237:40 pmORD - NBO
2 stops40h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 5/1$998
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/16:00 pmNBO - ORD
2 stops22h 15mEthiopian Air
Thu 10/2310:15 amORD - NBO
1 stop18h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/1$1,021
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/111:59 pmNBO - MDW
2 stops26h 37mDelta
Thu 10/239:20 amMDW - NBO
2 stops26h 35mDelta
Deal found 5/1$1,039
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/101:20 amNBO - ORD
1 stop21h 45mQatar Airways
Sat 10/252:37 pmORD - NBO
2 stops25h 28mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,186
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/16:10 pmNBO - ORD
1 stop28h 55mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/187:20 pmORD - NBO
1 stop20h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,205
This SmartFares 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/1412:40 pmMBA - ORD
2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/214:20 pmORD - MBA
2 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,298
This SWISS 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/1010:45 pmNBO - ORD
2 stops25h 10mSWISS
Sun 7/277:05 pmORD - NBO
2 stops41h 15mSWISS
Deal found 4/30$1,346

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Kenya to Chicago 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kenya to Chicago that are best for you.

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NairobiChicago

NBO - ORD

NBOORD

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 9/30

3:35 am-9:40 am

1 stop38h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/23

7:50 pm-1:50 am

1 stop22h 00m

$946

NairobiChicago

NBO - ORD

NBOORD

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 10/11

10:45 pm-9:51 am

2 stops43h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/25

2:08 pm-10:55 pm

3 stops24h 47m

$950

NairobiChicago

NBO - ORD

NBOORD

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 7/14

10:45 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops25h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/12

3:55 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop21h 05m

$990

NairobiChicago

NBO - ORD

NBOORD

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 10/11

10:45 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops27h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/25

5:55 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$995

NairobiChicago

NBO - ORD

NBOORD

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 10/1

7:00 am-8:45 am

1 stop33h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/23

1:55 pm-6:05 am

1 stop32h 10m

$996

NairobiChicago

NBO - ORD

NBOORD

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 10/1

8:50 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops26h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/23

7:40 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops40h 30m

$998

NairobiChicago

NBO - ORD

NBOORD

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 10/1

6:00 pm-8:15 am

2 stops22h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/23

10:15 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 55m

$1,021

NairobiChicago

NBO - MDW

NBOMDW

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 10/1

11:59 pm-6:36 pm

2 stops26h 37m

Chicago Midway

Thu 10/23

9:20 am-7:55 pm

2 stops26h 35m

$1,039

NairobiChicago

NBO - ORD

NBOORD

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 10/10

1:20 am-3:05 pm

1 stop21h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/25

2:37 pm-12:05 am

2 stops25h 28m

$1,186

NairobiChicago

NBO - ORD

NBOORD

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 9/1

6:10 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop28h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/18

7:20 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop20h 30m

$1,205

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Best time to book a flight from Kenya to Chicago

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Kenya to Chicago

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kenya to Chicago?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kenya to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Kenya to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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.

Rainfall in Chicago by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
781 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kenya to Chicago one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is RwandAir, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $535. However, be on the lookout for offers from IndiGo and Turkish Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Kenya to Chicago for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Kenya to Chicago?

    Most travelers choose Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl - Chicago Midway or Mombasa Moi Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl when deciding on the best route from Kenya to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Kenya to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Kenya to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Kenya to Chicago?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Kenya to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kenya to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kenya to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kenya to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Kenya to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Kenya to Chicago

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Kenya to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$873Average$970FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$899Average$1,406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air FranceCheapest$909Average$1,104FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$919Average$1,250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$922Average$1,070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$950Average$1,095FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$993Average$1,115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,071Average$1,166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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