Nairobi

$405+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Nairobi

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CHI — NBO
Aug 2 — Aug 91
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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 July 3, 2026.

This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/121:15 pm
ORD
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NBO
2 stops23h 20m
Air France
Tue 12/811:40 pm
NBO
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ORD
2 stops23h 45m
Air France
Deal found 6/30$1,031
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/101:29 pm
ORD
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NBO
2 stops23h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/2311:05 pm
NBO
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ORD
2 stops23h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$1,033
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 8/284:20 pm
ORD
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NBO
1 stop21h 35m
Delta
Wed 9/911:05 pm
NBO
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ORD
2 stops25h 09m
Delta
Deal found 6/28$1,036
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 7/212:00 pm
ORD
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NBO
1 stop32h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sun 7/267:00 pm
NBO
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ORD
1 stop28h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/28$1,038
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 11/98:20 pm
ORD
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NBO
1 stop31h 25m
Etihad Airways
Thu 12/101:45 am
NBO
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ORD
1 stop22h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/30$1,039
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/1011:05 am
MDW
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NBO
2 stops25h 40m
Delta
Wed 9/3011:05 pm
NBO
-
MDW
2 stops25h 11m
Delta
Deal found 7/2$1,040
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Mon 11/91:35 pm
ORD
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NBO
2 stops23h 25m
Delta
Tue 12/811:59 pm
NBO
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ORD
2 stops24h 11m
Delta
Deal found 6/30$1,042
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/54:50 pm
ORD
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NBO
2 stops23h 00m
American Airlines
Sun 10/181:20 am
NBO
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ORD
1 stop21h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/29$1,043
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/136:00 am
ORD
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NBO
1 stop20h 15m
Kenya Airways
Mon 12/711:35 pm
NBO
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ORD
1 stop22h 01m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 6/30$1,044
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/114:20 pm
ORD
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NBO
1 stop19h 40m
Delta
Wed 7/2211:05 pm
NBO
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ORD
2 stops23h 10m
Delta
Deal found 7/2$1,045
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/183:05 pm
ORD
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NBO
2 stops22h 50m
Delta
Wed 9/3011:05 pm
NBO
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ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Delta
Deal found 7/1$1,046
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 8/285:10 pm
ORD
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NBO
2 stops20h 45m
Delta
Mon 9/711:05 pm
NBO
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ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Delta
Deal found 6/28$1,048

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 July 3, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,031
(Air France)

One-way from

$405
(SmartFares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,309
From Chicago (CHI) to Nairobi
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Nairobi
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($109 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($40 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2026

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ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/19

5:20 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop19h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 12/5

11:40 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$1,042

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/24

9:10 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop36h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 9/28

7:00 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop28h 40m

$1,058

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/13

5:20 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop19h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 12/9

11:40 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$1,058

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/24

10:54 am-8:40 pm

2 stops25h 46m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 9/28

10:20 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$1,064

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/13

2:20 pm-10:45 pm

3 stops23h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 12/7

11:40 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop21h 30m

$1,064

ChicagoNairobi

MDW - NBO

MDWNBO

Chicago Midway

Fri 9/18

1:19 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops24h 36m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 9/23

11:05 pm-6:33 pm

2 stops27h 28m

$1,081

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/20

4:30 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops44h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 12/5

11:55 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$1,086

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/19

1:00 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops23h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 12/5

11:55 pm-11:42 pm

2 stops32h 47m

$1,093

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/29

7:30 am-9:55 pm

2 stops30h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 9/11

11:05 pm-5:33 pm

2 stops26h 28m

$1,101

ChicagoNairobi

MDW - NBO

MDWNBO

Chicago Midway

Thu 11/19

1:00 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops24h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 12/5

11:40 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops25h 45m

$1,121

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Nairobi (average of $104). Flying from Chicago to Nairobi in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,225). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Nairobi?

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Nairobi?

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 44 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 July 3, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines,Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways 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

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ruth,Dec 2024

ORD - AMS

United Airlines flights seem to always use a bus to/from the boarding gate to the plane. Can they not get their own gate? This time there was no lift when leaving the plane and people in wheelchairs somehow had to climb down the steps to the ground to get to the bus. I udon’t know how some managed that!

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ruth,Dec 2024

ORD - AMS

United Airlines flights seem to always use a bus to/from the boarding gate to the plane. Can they not get their own gate? This time there was no lift when leaving the plane and people in wheelchairs somehow had to climb down the steps to the ground to get to the bus. I udon’t know how some managed that!

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ruth,Dec 2024

ORD - AMS

United Airlines flights seem to always use a bus to/from the boarding gate to the plane. Can they not get their own gate? This time there was no lift when leaving the plane and people in wheelchairs somehow had to climb down the steps to the ground to get to the bus. I udon’t know how some managed that!

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ruth,Dec 2024

ORD - AMS

United Airlines flights seem to always use a bus to/from the boarding gate to the plane. Can they not get their own gate? This time there was no lift when leaving the plane and people in wheelchairs somehow had to climb down the steps to the ground to get to the bus. I udon’t know how some managed that!

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ruth,Dec 2024

ORD - AMS

United Airlines flights seem to always use a bus to/from the boarding gate to the plane. Can they not get their own gate? This time there was no lift when leaving the plane and people in wheelchairs somehow had to climb down the steps to the ground to get to the bus. I udon’t know how some managed that!

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ruth,Dec 2024

ORD - AMS

United Airlines flights seem to always use a bus to/from the boarding gate to the plane. Can they not get their own gate? This time there was no lift when leaving the plane and people in wheelchairs somehow had to climb down the steps to the ground to get to the bus. I udon’t know how some managed that!

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Nairobi?

    Delta, Etihad Airways, and United Airlines can get you from Chicago to Nairobi in just under 19h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 17h 40m. 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 Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $708 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Air, starting at $767 and $811 round-trip. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 36% 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 $362. Users have also found prices from $375 and $451 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.

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  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Nairobi (average of $104). Flying from Chicago to Nairobi in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,225). 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 July 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$708Average$816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$767Average$962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$811Average$965FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
DeltaCheapest$830Average$1,008FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$852Average$1,138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Brussels AirlinesCheapest$884Average$1,002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air FranceCheapest$890Average$1,088FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$930Average$1,303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LufthansaCheapest$930Average$1,152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$936Average$1,065FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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