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$556+ Cheap flights from Kenya to Illinois

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NBO — ORD
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
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Cheap flight deals from Kenya to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Kenya to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$889
(oojo)

One-way from

$556
(Booking.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,288
From Kenya to Illinois
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Cheapest flights from Kenya to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kenya to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Mon 11/34:50 amNBO - ORD
1 stop22h 35mTurkish Airlines
Wed 12/311:50 amORD - NBO
1 stop30h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/13$889
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 11/41:40 pmNBO - ORD
1 stop27h 15mEtihad Airways
Wed 12/31:10 pmORD - NBO
1 stop32h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/13$955
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Sun 10/53:35 amNBO - ORD
1 stop38h 05mTurkish Airlines
Thu 10/309:20 pmORD - NBO
1 stop21h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/13$961
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/511:40 pmNBO - ORD
1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/85:55 pmORD - NBO
1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$966
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/1610:15 amORD - NBO
1 stop18h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/14$981
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Mon 12/151:40 pmNBO - ORD
1 stop27h 15mEtihad Airways
Fri 1/21:10 pmORD - NBO
1 stop32h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/13$992
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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
Tue 10/71:55 pmORD - NBO
1 stop38h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/13$993
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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
Wed 2/111:10 pmORD - NBO
1 stop26h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/14$994
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/110:25 pmNBO - ORD
1 stop24h 35mDelta
Wed 2/1111:19 amORD - NBO
2 stops25h 41mDelta
Deal found 9/14$1,002
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/110:25 pmNBO - ORD
2 stops27h 20mDelta
Thu 10/1610:30 amORD - NBO
2 stops25h 25mDelta
Deal found 9/14$1,007
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Fri 12/511:30 pmNBO - MDW
2 stops27h 48mDelta
Thu 1/82:00 pmMDW - NBO
2 stops23h 00mDelta
Deal found 9/13$1,007
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 stops25h 36mDelta
Thu 10/169:35 amMDW - NBO
2 stops26h 20mDelta
Deal found 9/14$1,008

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Kenya to Illinois 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 September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kenya to Illinois that are best for you.

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Kenya

Fly to

Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NairobiChicago

NBO - ORD

NBOORD

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 12/5

11:40 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop21h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/8

5:55 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$966

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 10/16

10:15 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 55m

$981

NairobiChicago

NBO - ORD

NBOORD

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 10/1

10:25 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop24h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/11

11:19 am-10:00 pm

2 stops25h 41m

$1,002

NairobiChicago

NBO - ORD

NBOORD

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 10/6

10:25 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop24h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/30

8:55 am-10:00 pm

2 stops29h 05m

$1,002

NairobiChicago

NBO - ORD

NBOORD

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 10/1

10:25 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop24h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/7

1:08 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops22h 47m

$1,002

NairobiChicago

NBO - ORD

NBOORD

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 10/1

10:25 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops27h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/16

10:30 am-7:55 pm

2 stops25h 25m

$1,007

NairobiChicago

NBO - MDW

NBOMDW

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 12/5

11:30 pm-6:18 pm

2 stops27h 48m

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/8

2:00 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops23h 00m

$1,007

NairobiChicago

NBO - MDW

NBOMDW

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 10/1

11:59 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops25h 36m

Chicago Midway

Thu 10/16

9:35 am-7:55 pm

2 stops26h 20m

$1,008

NairobiChicago

NBO - MDW

NBOMDW

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 11/3

11:59 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops27h 26m

Chicago Midway

Tue 12/2

9:34 am-10:00 pm

2 stops27h 26m

$1,008

NairobiChicago

NBO - MDW

NBOMDW

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 11/4

11:59 pm-10:14 pm

2 stops31h 15m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/3

12:50 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops23h 30m

$1,008

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Best time to book a flight from Kenya to Illinois

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kenya to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Kenya to Illinois 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated September 15, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines from Kenya to Illinois have to say. 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
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,624 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,968 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
861 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,409 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,956 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Kenya to Illinois?

    For as low as $981, Ethiopian Air can have you in Illinois from Kenya in 22h 15m. The distance from Kenya to Illinois is about 8016 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is IndiGo, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $556. However, be on the lookout for offers from RwandAir and Qatar Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Kenya to Illinois for a low price.

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kenya to Illinois.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kenya to Illinois 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 Illinois?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kenya to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Kenya to Illinois 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 6 airlines flying from Kenya to Illinois

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Kenya to Illinois. 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$884Average$1,056FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$899Average$999FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$919Average$1,250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$978Average$1,099FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,059Average$1,521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,071Average$1,293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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