Nairobi

$406+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Nairobi

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CHI — NBO
Mar 5 — Mar 121
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Nairobi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Nairobi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 3, 2026.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/41:10 pm
ORD
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NBO
1 stop26h 40m
Etihad Airways
Mon 3/161:45 am
NBO
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ORD
1 stop38h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/2$836
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Mon 2/161:10 pm
ORD
-
NBO
1 stop26h 40m
Etihad Airways
Mon 3/91:40 pm
NBO
-
ORD
1 stop26h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/2$837
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/49:45 am
ORD
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NBO
1 stop18h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 3/175:30 pm
NBO
-
ORD
2 stops23h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/2$842
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/11:10 pm
ORD
-
NBO
1 stop32h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sun 3/157:15 am
NBO
-
ORD
1 stop33h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/1$846
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Mon 8/312:00 pm
ORD
-
NBO
1 stop26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/101:35 pm
NBO
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ORD
2 stops32h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$847
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/31:10 pm
ORD
-
NBO
1 stop38h 35m
Etihad Airways
Sat 3/211:45 am
NBO
-
ORD
1 stop38h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/2$849
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/129:45 am
ORD
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NBO
1 stop18h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 2/255:30 pm
NBO
-
ORD
2 stops23h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/1$852
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/142:12 pm
ORD
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NBO
1 stop35h 03m
Kenya Airways
Tue 3/3111:35 pm
NBO
-
ORD
1 stop21h 22m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/1$853
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/201:10 pm
ORD
-
NBO
1 stop26h 40m
Etihad Airways
Fri 3/67:15 am
NBO
-
ORD
1 stop33h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/1$854
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Thu 2/199:45 am
ORD
-
NBO
1 stop18h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 3/115:30 pm
NBO
-
ORD
2 stops23h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/2$855
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/191:10 pm
ORD
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NBO
1 stop26h 40m
Etihad Airways
Tue 3/107:05 am
NBO
-
ORD
1 stop33h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/2$858
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/176:50 pm
ORD
-
NBO
1 stop27h 25m
Qatar Airways
Wed 3/45:00 pm
NBO
-
ORD
1 stop30h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/1$860

Find flight deals from Chicago to Nairobi

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Nairobi (NB0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 3, 2026.

Round-trip from

$836
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$406
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$923
From Chicago (CHI) to Nairobi
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Nairobi
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($56 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/7

9:45 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 3/15

5:30 pm-8:40 am

2 stops23h 10m

$892

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/9

10:15 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 4/15

5:30 pm-8:15 am

2 stops22h 45m

$894

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/18

1:10 pm-6:20 am

1 stop32h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 5/14

1:35 pm-2:23 pm

2 stops32h 48m

$900

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/25

10:36 am-9:10 pm

2 stops25h 34m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 6/3

11:50 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops27h 30m

$917

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/17

5:55 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops19h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 3/6

11:40 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop21h 30m

$917

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/28

2:10 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop38h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 4/10

1:30 am-8:35 am

1 stop39h 05m

$917

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-12:10 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$917

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/15

5:55 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop18h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 3/4

11:55 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$917

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/17

5:55 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops19h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 3/4

11:55 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$917

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/24

5:10 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 5/10

11:50 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops29h 35m

$919

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The price you pay for your flight from Chicago to Nairobi may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 80 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Nairobi (average of $747). Flying from Chicago to Nairobi in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,061). 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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Reviews of airlines servicing Nairobi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Nairobi. 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 Nairobi. Reviews last updated February 3, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and JetBlue from Chicago to Nairobi. 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.

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

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.

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

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.

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

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.

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

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.

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

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.

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

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

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  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Nairobi?

    Ethiopian Air, Delta, and United Airlines can get you from Chicago to Nairobi in just under 18h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 09m. The distance between Chicago and Nairobi is about 8016 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Nairobi round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to Nairobi is SWISS. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $542 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and Emirates, starting at $736 and $740 round-trip. Users have found that SWISS is 50% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Turkish Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $372. Users have also found prices from $385 and $420 on Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways, respectively.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Chicago to Nairobi?

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Chicago to Nairobi flights?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Nairobi (average of $747). Flying from Chicago to Nairobi in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,061). 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 Nairobi

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Nairobi. 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 3, 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$1,002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
DeltaCheapest$833Average$943FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$849Average$1,146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Brussels AirlinesCheapest$884Average$943FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$897Average$1,178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air FranceCheapest$908Average$1,088FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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