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$399+ Cheap flights from Illinois 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 10/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — NBO
Aug 23 — Aug 301
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Kenya

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Kenya flight deals. Data was last updated August 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$840
(CrystalTravel)

One-way from

$399
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,291
From Illinois to Kenya
One-way flight from Illinois to Kenya
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($6 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Kenya
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Kenya. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 18, 2025.

This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/3110:15 amORD - NBO
1 stop18h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 11/96:00 pmNBO - ORD
2 stops22h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/16$840
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/1510:15 amORD - NBO
1 stop18h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 9/286:00 pmNBO - ORD
2 stops22h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/17$843
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/147:50 pmORD - NBO
1 stop22h 00mTurkish Airlines
Tue 9/163:35 amNBO - ORD
1 stop38h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/17$844
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Tue 9/237:50 pmORD - NBO
1 stop22h 00mTurkish Airlines
Mon 10/133:35 amNBO - ORD
1 stop38h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/17$845
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/189:45 amORD - NBO
1 stop18h 25mEthiopian Air
Thu 11/276:00 pmNBO - ORD
2 stops22h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/17$851
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/510:15 amORD - NBO
1 stop18h 55mEthiopian Air
Sat 10/186:00 pmNBO - ORD
2 stops22h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/16$853
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Mon 9/157:20 pmORD - NBO
1 stop27h 20mQatar Airways
Wed 9/241:20 amNBO - ORD
1 stop21h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/16$856
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 9/307:20 pmORD - NBO
1 stop34h 20mQatar Airways
Mon 10/61:20 amNBO - ORD
1 stop21h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/16$860
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Mon 9/221:30 pmSTL - NBO
2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/1310:45 pmNBO - STL
2 stops28h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$896
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/712:35 pmSTL - NBO
2 stops23h 45mLufthansa
Wed 10/1511:45 pmNBO - STL
2 stops23h 59mLufthansa
Deal found 8/17$917
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/176:43 pmSTL - NBO
3 stops43h 02mLufthansa
Mon 12/111:40 pmNBO - STL
2 stops33h 02mLufthansa
Deal found 8/17$922
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/95:30 pmSTL - NBO
2 stops42h 50mLufthansa
Tue 9/3011:45 pmNBO - STL
2 stops32h 12mLufthansa
Deal found 8/16$923

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ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/15

10:15 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 9/28

6:00 pm-8:15 am

2 stops22h 15m

$843

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/18

9:45 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 11/26

6:00 pm-7:40 am

2 stops22h 40m

$851

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/20

9:45 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 11/26

6:00 pm-7:40 am

2 stops22h 40m

$851

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/18

9:45 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 11/27

6:00 pm-7:40 am

2 stops22h 40m

$851

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/15

7:20 pm-6:40 am

1 stop27h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 9/24

1:20 am-2:50 pm

1 stop21h 30m

$856

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/20

9:45 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 11/29

6:00 pm-7:40 am

2 stops22h 40m

$856

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/20

9:45 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 11/28

6:00 pm-7:40 am

2 stops22h 40m

$856

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/21

9:45 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 11/27

6:00 pm-7:40 am

2 stops22h 40m

$856

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/2

7:20 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop20h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 9/30

6:00 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop28h 50m

$858

St. LouisNairobi

STL - NBO

STLNBO

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 9/22

1:30 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops22h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 10/13

10:45 pm-7:38 pm

2 stops28h 53m

$896

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Kenya (average of $1,009). Flying from Illinois to Kenya in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,484). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IL to KE?

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to Kenya as you normally would.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Kenya (average of $1,009). Flying from Illinois to Kenya in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,484). 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 Illinois to Kenya

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 August 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$542Average$1,322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$769Average$883FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$851Average$1,321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$856Average$1,200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$859Average$1,114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$893Average$1,349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
British AirwaysCheapest$897Average$1,153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Brussels AirlinesCheapest$899Average$1,238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$906Average$1,086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air FranceCheapest$908Average$1,010FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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