Nairobi

$402+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Nairobi

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CHI — NBO
Jun 18 — Jun 251
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Nairobi

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 May 19, 2026.

This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/162:00 pm
ORD
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NBO
1 stop38h 30m
Etihad Airways
Wed 9/231:35 pm
NBO
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ORD
1 stop34h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/18$913
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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.
Wed 9/99:10 pm
ORD
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NBO
1 stop31h 20m
Etihad Airways
Fri 9/251:35 pm
NBO
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ORD
1 stop34h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/19$941
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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.
Sun 9/137:20 pm
ORD
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NBO
1 stop27h 25m
American Airlines
Sun 9/201:20 am
NBO
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ORD
1 stop21h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/19$955
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/122:00 pm
ORD
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NBO
1 stop32h 10m
Etihad Airways
Mon 8/241:35 pm
NBO
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ORD
1 stop27h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/17$963
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Wed 8/52:00 pm
ORD
-
NBO
1 stop38h 30m
Etihad Airways
Mon 8/247:05 am
NBO
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ORD
1 stop33h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/14$974
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Mon 7/279:10 pm
ORD
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NBO
1 stop31h 20m
Etihad Airways
Mon 8/177:05 am
NBO
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ORD
1 stop33h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/14$975
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Wed 8/59:10 pm
ORD
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NBO
1 stop31h 20m
Etihad Airways
Tue 8/251:35 pm
NBO
-
ORD
1 stop34h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/14$976
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/93:20 pm
ORD
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NBO
2 stops24h 30m
Qatar Airways
Tue 9/291:20 am
NBO
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ORD
1 stop21h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/16$980
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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.
Wed 8/199:10 pm
ORD
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NBO
1 stop31h 20m
Etihad Airways
Sat 9/51:35 pm
NBO
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ORD
1 stop27h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/19$981
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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.
Fri 9/116:30 am
ORD
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NBO
1 stop20h 15m
Kenya Airways
Mon 9/2111:35 pm
NBO
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ORD
1 stop26h 06m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 5/19$983
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/267:20 pm
ORD
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NBO
1 stop27h 25m
Qatar Airways
Wed 9/166:00 pm
NBO
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ORD
2 stops26h 14m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/16$985
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/37:20 pm
ORD
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NBO
1 stop20h 30m
Qatar Airways
Tue 9/226:00 pm
NBO
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ORD
2 stops31h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/16$986

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 May 19, 2026.

Round-trip from

$913
(eDestinos)

One-way from

$402
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,166
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 ($50 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($41 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Nairobi 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 May 19, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Nairobi that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/24

6:00 pm-6:45 am

2 stops28h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 7/5

1:20 am-10:01 pm

2 stops28h 41m

$1,011

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/13

1:39 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops26h 11m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 9/20

1:20 am-9:19 pm

2 stops27h 59m

$1,018

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/1

10:54 am-8:40 pm

2 stops25h 46m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 10/10

10:50 pm-10:17 am

2 stops43h 27m

$1,162

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/13

11:45 am-10:45 pm

3 stops26h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 12/24

11:55 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops30h 10m

$1,275

ChicagoNairobi

MDW - NBO

MDWNBO

Chicago Midway

Sun 6/7

6:58 pm-6:10 am

2 stops27h 12m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 6/30

11:05 pm-6:31 pm

2 stops27h 26m

$1,326
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoNairobi

MDW - NBO

MDWNBO

Chicago Midway

Tue 7/14

1:49 pm-8:45 pm

2 stops22h 56m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 9/22

11:35 pm-4:27 pm

2 stops24h 52m

$1,366

ChicagoNairobi

MDW - NBO

MDWNBO

Chicago Midway

Mon 7/13

1:49 pm-8:45 pm

2 stops22h 56m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 9/8

11:05 pm-6:31 pm

2 stops27h 26m

$1,368

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/29

2:40 pm-10:25 pm

3 stops23h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 9/5

11:40 pm-12:35 pm

2 stops44h 55m

$1,376

ChicagoNairobi

MDW - NBO

MDWNBO

Chicago Midway

Sat 6/6

7:13 pm-6:10 am

2 stops26h 57m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 6/30

11:05 pm-6:31 pm

2 stops27h 26m

$1,376

ChicagoNairobi

MDW - NBO

MDWNBO

Chicago Midway

Wed 6/10

6:58 pm-6:10 am

2 stops27h 12m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 6/30

11:05 pm-6:31 pm

2 stops27h 26m

$1,391

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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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,120). 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 May 19, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,Qatar Airways, andUnited Airlines 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.

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Nairobi?

    Qatar Airways, United Airlines, and Delta can get you from Chicago to Nairobi in just under 25h 46m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 59m. 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 $766 and $813 round-trip. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 35% 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 $450 on Etihad Airways and Air France, 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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    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, 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,120). 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 May 19, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$708Average$818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$766Average$914FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$813Average$982FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
DeltaCheapest$830Average$943FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$852Average$1,163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Brussels AirlinesCheapest$884Average$943FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air FranceCheapest$890Average$1,088FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$930Average$1,303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LufthansaCheapest$930Average$1,132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$936Average$1,074FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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