Question 1

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

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Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to Nairobi is Air France. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $153 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and Etihad Airways, starting at $705 and $772 round-trip. Users have found that Air France is 86% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 2

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

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For one-way options, check prices for Etihad Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $294. Users have also found prices from $372 and $450 on Turkish Airlines and Air France, respectively.

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

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

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Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Nairobi (average of $883). Flying from Chicago to Nairobi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,429). 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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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nairobi ranges from 0.4 - 6.3 inches per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Nairobi when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Nairobi, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 62.6 F).

Question 7

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to Nairobi?

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Before booking your flight from Chicago to Nairobi check out the most popular airlines for this route: Etihad Airways, Delta or Qatar Airways.

Question 8

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

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Of the flights from Chicago to Nairobi that have layovers, most of them stop in Doha. Chicago to Nairobi flights stop in Addis Ababa the next most.

Question 9

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

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Chicago to Nairobi flights have a layover in Abu Dhabi the least frequently.

Question 10

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to NBO?

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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 Chicago to Nairobi as you normally would.

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

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

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How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Nairobi?

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

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

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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.

Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$978

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air France	Cheapest$153	Average$1,060	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$705	Average$851	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$772	Average$994	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$814	Average$1,010	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
Delta	Cheapest$833	Average$1,055	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$860	Average$1,172	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%
Lufthansa	Cheapest$923	Average$1,229	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%
United Airlines	Cheapest$932	Average$1,072	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$934	Average$1,362	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Kenya Airways	Cheapest$966	Average$1,504	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%

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

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