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$385+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Kenya

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 3/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — NBO
Apr 17 — Apr 241
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Kenya

Cheapest flights from Chicago to Kenya
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Kenya. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 18, 2026.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Fri 9/182:00 pm
ORD
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NBO
1 stop38h 30m
Etihad Airways
Wed 9/307:00 am
NBO
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ORD
1 stop40h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/17$827
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/192:00 pm
ORD
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NBO
1 stop38h 30m
Etihad Airways
Tue 9/297:00 am
NBO
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ORD
1 stop40h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/17$831
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Tue 6/239:10 pm
ORD
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NBO
1 stop31h 20m
Etihad Airways
Mon 7/201:30 am
NBO
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ORD
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/15$833
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/181:00 pm
ORD
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NBO
1 stop33h 20m
Etihad Airways
Wed 4/11:35 pm
NBO
-
ORD
1 stop27h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/13$835
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/162:00 pm
ORD
-
NBO
1 stop38h 30m
Etihad Airways
Mon 5/111:30 am
NBO
-
ORD
1 stop39h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/13$836
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/152:00 pm
ORD
-
NBO
1 stop26h 35m
Etihad Airways
Mon 5/111:30 am
NBO
-
ORD
1 stop39h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/13$837
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/219:10 pm
ORD
-
NBO
1 stop19h 25m
Etihad Airways
Tue 6/301:30 am
NBO
-
ORD
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/16$839
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 5/172:00 pm
ORD
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NBO
1 stop32h 10m
Etihad Airways
Mon 6/11:30 am
NBO
-
ORD
1 stop39h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/17$840
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/159:10 pm
ORD
-
NBO
1 stop31h 20m
Etihad Airways
Mon 6/291:35 pm
NBO
-
ORD
1 stop34h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/15$842
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 6/159:10 pm
ORD
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NBO
1 stop19h 25m
Etihad Airways
Mon 7/61:35 pm
NBO
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ORD
1 stop34h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/16$843
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/29:10 pm
ORD
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NBO
1 stop19h 25m
Etihad Airways
Mon 7/131:30 am
NBO
-
ORD
1 stop22h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/16$844
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 6/239:10 pm
ORD
-
NBO
1 stop31h 20m
Etihad Airways
Mon 7/201:35 pm
NBO
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ORD
1 stop34h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/16$845

Find flight deals from Chicago to Kenya

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chicago to Kenya flight deals. Data was last updated March 18, 2026.

Round-trip from

$833
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$385
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$934
From Chicago (CHI) to Kenya
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Kenya
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($70 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Kenya 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 March 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Kenya that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoNairobi

MDW - NBO

MDWNBO

Chicago Midway

Tue 4/14

9:27 am-9:55 pm

2 stops28h 28m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 5/13

11:50 pm-6:33 pm

2 stops26h 43m

$916

ChicagoNairobi

MDW - NBO

MDWNBO

Chicago Midway

Thu 4/16

9:27 am-8:45 pm

2 stops27h 18m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 5/13

11:50 pm-6:33 pm

2 stops26h 43m

$917

ChicagoNairobi

MDW - NBO

MDWNBO

Chicago Midway

Sat 4/18

1:24 pm-8:45 pm

2 stops23h 21m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 5/13

11:50 pm-6:33 pm

2 stops26h 43m

$917

ChicagoNairobi

MDW - NBO

MDWNBO

Chicago Midway

Tue 4/14

9:27 am-9:55 pm

2 stops28h 28m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 5/10

11:05 pm-6:33 pm

2 stops27h 28m

$922

ChicagoNairobi

MDW - NBO

MDWNBO

Chicago Midway

Sun 4/12

1:10 pm-8:45 pm

2 stops23h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 5/2

11:05 pm-5:58 pm

2 stops26h 53m

$923
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/20

9:10 pm-12:35 am

1 stop19h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 8/14

1:30 am-3:40 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$935

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/21

1:06 pm-8:45 pm

2 stops23h 39m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 5/10

11:05 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop24h 05m

$992

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/19

1:36 pm-8:45 pm

2 stops23h 09m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 5/6

11:05 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops28h 15m

$1,002

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/16

5:10 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops20h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 5/9

11:55 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$1,007

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/14

8:45 am-10:25 pm

3 stops29h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 5/9

10:20 pm-4:17 pm

2 stops25h 57m

$1,054

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Kenya

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Kenya (average of $474). Flying from Chicago to Kenya in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,014). 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 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 March 18, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Qatar Airways,United Airlines, andJetBlue from Chicago to Kenya. 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.

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Kenya?

    There are many flights that can get you from Chicago to Kenya in 19h 25m. Fly via Delta, Etihad Airways, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Chicago and Kenya are separated by a distance of 8016 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Chicago to Kenya are Etihad Airways ($358), Turkish Airlines ($372), and Qatar Airways ($420).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Kenya (average of $474). Flying from Chicago to Kenya in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,014). 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 10 airlines flying from Chicago to Kenya

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Kenya. 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 March 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$542Average$1,237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$736Average$906FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
EmiratesCheapest$740Average$1,268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$766Average$964FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$812Average$1,198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
DeltaCheapest$830Average$940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$852Average$1,149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Brussels AirlinesCheapest$884Average$943FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air FranceCheapest$890Average$1,088FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$900Average$1,206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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