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$384+ 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 3/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — NBO
Mar 14 — Mar 211
Sat 3/14
Sat 3/21
1 adult, Economy
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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 February 12, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Wed 5/62:00 pm
ORD
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NBO
1 stop26h 35m
Etihad Airways
Wed 5/131:35 pm
NBO
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ORD
1 stop27h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/12$807
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 4/82:00 pm
ORD
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NBO
1 stop32h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sat 4/181:35 pm
NBO
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ORD
1 stop27h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/11$808
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Thu 4/92:00 pm
ORD
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NBO
1 stop26h 35m
Etihad Airways
Sat 4/181:35 pm
NBO
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ORD
1 stop27h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/11$809
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 4/142:00 pm
ORD
-
NBO
1 stop38h 30m
Etihad Airways
Mon 4/271:30 am
NBO
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ORD
1 stop39h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/9$811
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 4/72:00 pm
ORD
-
NBO
1 stop38h 30m
Etihad Airways
Mon 6/81:35 pm
NBO
-
ORD
1 stop27h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/11$812
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/102:00 pm
ORD
-
NBO
1 stop32h 10m
Etihad Airways
Wed 9/161:35 pm
NBO
-
ORD
1 stop27h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/12$814
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 8/52:00 pm
ORD
-
NBO
1 stop32h 10m
Etihad Airways
Wed 9/97:00 am
NBO
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ORD
1 stop33h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/12$819
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Tue 3/172:10 pm
ORD
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NBO
1 stop38h 35m
Etihad Airways
Mon 3/231:45 am
NBO
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ORD
1 stop38h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/10$820
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Sun 4/122:00 pm
ORD
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NBO
1 stop32h 10m
Etihad Airways
Tue 4/281:30 am
NBO
-
ORD
1 stop39h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/12$822
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Fri 2/201:10 pm
ORD
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NBO
1 stop38h 35m
Etihad Airways
Mon 4/201:35 pm
NBO
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ORD
1 stop27h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/9$828
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/810:15 am
ORD
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NBO
1 stop18h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 4/145:30 pm
NBO
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ORD
2 stops22h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/10$834
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Mon 3/29:45 am
ORD
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NBO
1 stop18h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 3/225:30 pm
NBO
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ORD
2 stops23h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/11$836

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 February 12, 2026.

Round-trip from

$807
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$384
(CrystalTravel)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$930
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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 February 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Kenya that are best for you.

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ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/6

2:00 pm-12:35 am

1 stop26h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 5/13

1:35 pm-8:35 am

1 stop27h 00m

$807

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/8

10:15 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 4/14

5:30 pm-8:15 am

2 stops22h 45m

$834

ChicagoNairobi

MDW - NBO

MDWNBO

Chicago Midway

Wed 2/25

10:49 am-9:10 pm

2 stops25h 21m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 6/3

11:25 pm-6:14 pm

2 stops26h 49m

$917

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/5

11:08 am-9:55 pm

2 stops26h 47m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 5/26

11:05 pm-6:13 pm

2 stops27h 08m

$918

ChicagoNairobi

MDW - NBO

MDWNBO

Chicago Midway

Tue 4/7

1:10 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops24h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 5/1

11:05 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops25h 20m

$922

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/19

10:49 am-9:55 pm

2 stops27h 06m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 5/6

11:50 pm-6:13 pm

2 stops26h 23m

$922

ChicagoNairobi

MDW - NBO

MDWNBO

Chicago Midway

Sun 4/12

1:10 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops24h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 5/2

11:05 pm-6:36 pm

2 stops27h 31m

$924

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/1

5:55 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop18h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 3/4

11:55 pm-6:28 pm

2 stops27h 33m

$926

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/26

8:50 am-9:15 pm

2 stops27h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 3/8

11:55 pm-6:28 pm

2 stops26h 33m

$931

ChicagoNairobi

MDW - NBO

MDWNBO

Chicago Midway

Tue 4/7

2:05 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops23h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 6/8

11:50 pm-6:31 pm

2 stops26h 41m

$971

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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 $736). Flying from Chicago to Kenya in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,122). 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 February 12, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and JetBlue 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,191 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,191 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,191 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,286 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,191 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,897 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,191 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
958 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,191 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,737 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,191 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Kenya. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Kenya?

    There are many flights that can get you from Chicago to Kenya in 18h 55m. Fly via Etihad Airways, Ethiopian Air, or Delta 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 Turkish Airlines ($372), Etihad Airways ($385), and Qatar Airways ($420).

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

    While some choose either Chicago Midway - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl or Chicago O'Hare Intl - Mombasa Moi Intl, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl is the most popular route 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 $736). Flying from Chicago to Kenya in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,122). 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 February 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$542Average$1,237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$736Average$884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
EmiratesCheapest$740Average$1,360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$766Average$1,080FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$813Average$1,193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
DeltaCheapest$833Average$942FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$849Average$1,137FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Brussels AirlinesCheapest$884Average$943FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$897Average$1,177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air FranceCheapest$908Average$1,088FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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