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$436+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Nairobi

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 10/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — NBO
Nov 15 — Nov 221
Sat 11/15
Sat 11/22
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to Nairobi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 16, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 10/2710:15 amORD - NBO
1 stop18h 55mEthiopian Air
Sat 11/85:30 pmNBO - ORD
2 stops23h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/16$861
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
Wed 10/292:10 pmORD - NBO
1 stop32h 10mEtihad Airways
Fri 11/147:15 amNBO - ORD
1 stop33h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/16$863
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
Tue 10/217:40 pmORD - NBO
1 stop20h 10mQatar Airways
Wed 11/51:35 amNBO - ORD
1 stop21h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/16$866
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
Thu 11/61:10 pmORD - NBO
1 stop32h 10mEtihad Airways
Sat 11/221:40 pmNBO - ORD
1 stop26h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/15$867
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/311:50 amORD - NBO
1 stop30h 15mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/114:50 amNBO - ORD
1 stop22h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/16$869
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Sat 11/159:45 amORD - NBO
1 stop18h 25mEthiopian Air
Sat 11/225:30 pmNBO - ORD
2 stops23h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/16$870
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Tue 11/2511:50 amORD - NBO
1 stop30h 15mTurkish Airlines
Wed 3/254:50 amNBO - ORD
1 stop22h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/16$872
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
Wed 11/59:45 amORD - NBO
1 stop18h 25mEthiopian Air
Mon 12/295:30 pmNBO - ORD
2 stops23h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/16$876
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Thu 11/611:50 amORD - NBO
1 stop30h 15mTurkish Airlines
Fri 11/214:50 amNBO - ORD
1 stop38h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/16$881
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
Mon 10/2010:15 amORD - NBO
1 stop18h 55mEthiopian Air
Sat 11/15:30 pmNBO - ORD
2 stops23h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/15$883
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Wed 11/127:05 amORD - NBO
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/2111:40 pmNBO - ORD
2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/15$888
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Sun 11/309:45 amORD - NBO
1 stop18h 25mEthiopian Air
Mon 12/153:45 amNBO - ORD
2 stops36h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/16$889

Cheap flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Nairobi

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from O'Hare Intl (ORD) 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 October 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$851
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One-way from

$436
(SmartFares)

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November

Average price

$934
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Customize your flight search to find flights from O'Hare Intl 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 October 16, 2025.
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ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/25

1:00 pm-10:45 pm

3 stops24h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 3/25

11:55 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$914

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/19

8:55 am-7:55 pm

2 stops27h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 2/17

11:30 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop24h 40m

$922

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/19

11:23 am-7:55 pm

2 stops24h 32m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 2/16

11:30 pm-7:29 pm

2 stops28h 59m

$932

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/8

5:55 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops19h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 12/26

11:55 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$932

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/9

12:00 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops25h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 1/23

11:40 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop21h 30m

$937

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/24

6:20 pm-10:45 pm

3 stops43h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 11/27

11:55 pm-4:50 pm

2 stops25h 55m

$947

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/8

10:35 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop38h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 2/16

11:40 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop21h 30m

$951

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/5

9:45 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 12/27

5:30 pm-7:40 am

2 stops23h 10m

$968

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/2

9:08 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops39h 52m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 12/26

11:55 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops32h 49m

$970

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/22

9:10 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops39h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 12/8

11:40 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop21h 30m

$980

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from O'Hare Intl to Nairobi. Price data was last updated on October 10, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 87 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi (average of $750). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,050). 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 ORD to NBO?

Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl to Nairobi. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 16, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 41% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from O'Hare Intl to Nairobi. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 October 16, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Ethiopian Air from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,980 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tim,Sep 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,980 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,980 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tim,Sep 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,009 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,980 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tim,Sep 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
875 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,980 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tim,Sep 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.
Kenya Airways
6.8
Okay
283 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,980 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tim,Sep 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,456 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,980 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tim,Sep 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.

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  • How long is the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi?

    Departing from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi will take you 24h 45m. There are 8016 mi between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Nairobi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi round-trip?

    Flying on SWISS is currently your cheapest option to Nairobi, with prices starting at $542. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air, with the lowest prices starting at $758 and $818, respectively. SWISS is 48% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi?

    Flights departing from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and landing in Nairobi layover in Addis Ababa most frequently.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi flights?

    Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi flights that have layovers will least frequently stop in Doha.

  • Can I find deals for flights from O'Hare Intl to Nairobi that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on O'Hare Intl to Nairobi flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to Nairobi?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from O'Hare Intl to Nairobi?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi (average of $750). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,050). 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 O'Hare Intl to Nairobi

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from O'Hare Intl 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 October 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$542Average$1,322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$758Average$887FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$818Average$1,065FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$856Average$1,189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$859Average$1,139FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Brussels AirlinesCheapest$884Average$929FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$894Average$1,315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
British AirwaysCheapest$897Average$1,133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air FranceCheapest$908Average$1,088FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$915Average$1,086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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