Nairobi

$627+ Cheap flights from Columbus 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 8/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — NBO
Jul 28 — Aug 41
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Nairobi

Cheapest flights from Columbus to Nairobi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Nairobi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 28, 2026.

This Fareboom deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 Fareboom is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1210:18 am
CMH
-
NBO
2 stops24h 47m
Etihad Airways
Tue 9/11:35 pm
NBO
-
CMH
2 stops35h 59m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/25$1,057
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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.
Tue 11/37:00 am
CMH
-
NBO
1 stop20h 15m
Kenya Airways
Tue 11/1011:35 pm
NBO
-
CMH
1 stop20h 06m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 6/25$1,083
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/117:00 am
CMH
-
NBO
1 stop20h 15m
Kenya Airways
Sun 12/611:35 pm
NBO
-
CMH
1 stop20h 06m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 6/26$1,084
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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.
Thu 8/2010:18 am
CMH
-
NBO
2 stops48h 47m
Etihad Airways
Tue 10/271:45 am
NBO
-
CMH
2 stops28h 02m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/25$1,088
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 7/205:30 am
CMH
-
NBO
2 stops41h 40m
Etihad Airways
Mon 10/197:00 pm
NBO
-
CMH
2 stops27h 37m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/24$1,094
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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.
Sun 11/296:23 am
CMH
-
NBO
2 stops34h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/247:15 am
NBO
-
CMH
2 stops42h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/23$1,097
This Fareboom deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 Fareboom is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/128:29 am
CMH
-
NBO
2 stops26h 36m
Etihad Airways
Sun 9/137:00 pm
NBO
-
CMH
2 stops26h 23m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/23$1,117
This Fareboom deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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 Fareboom is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1111:00 am
CMH
-
NBO
2 stops29h 50m
Etihad Airways
Sat 12/51:45 am
NBO
-
CMH
2 stops30h 06m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/26$1,128
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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.
Thu 9/106:25 pm
CMH
-
NBO
1 stop33h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/111:35 pm
NBO
-
CMH
1 stop25h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/27$1,131
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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.
Thu 12/318:29 am
CMH
-
NBO
2 stops44h 16m
Etihad Airways
Sat 2/271:45 am
NBO
-
CMH
2 stops26h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/27$1,132
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 7/203:47 pm
CMH
-
NBO
2 stops31h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/107:00 pm
NBO
-
CMH
2 stops31h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/27$1,156

Find flight deals from Columbus to Nairobi

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) 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 June 28, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,057
(Fareboom)

One-way from

$627
(oojo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,684
From Columbus to Nairobi
One-way flight from Columbus to Nairobi
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($333 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 June 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus 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 June 28, 2026.
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Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbusNairobi

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Thu 7/30

9:14 am-6:10 am

2 stops37h 56m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 9/30

1:35 pm-5:34 pm

2 stops34h 59m

$1,097

ColumbusNairobi

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Tue 11/3

11:00 am-12:45 pm

2 stops41h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 11/10

7:15 am-5:17 pm

2 stops42h 02m

$1,097

ColumbusNairobi

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Sun 7/12

6:01 am-6:05 pm

2 stops29h 04m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 9/12

7:00 pm-6:37 pm

2 stops30h 37m

$1,097

ColumbusNairobi

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Sun 11/29

6:23 am-12:50 am

2 stops34h 27m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 2/24

7:15 am-6:07 pm

2 stops42h 52m

$1,097

ColumbusNairobi

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Sun 10/4

3:13 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops38h 17m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 10/7

1:35 pm-9:14 pm

2 stops38h 39m

$1,097

ColumbusNairobi

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Wed 11/11

11:00 am-12:50 am

2 stops29h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 12/5

1:45 am-11:51 pm

2 stops30h 06m

$1,128
Quickest round-trip

ColumbusNairobi

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Thu 9/10

6:25 pm-10:45 am

1 stop33h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 10/1

11:35 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$1,131

ColumbusNairobi

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Tue 7/28

1:55 pm-6:10 am

2 stops33h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 8/9

7:05 am-7:39 pm

2 stops43h 34m

$1,156

ColumbusNairobi

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Mon 7/20

3:47 pm-6:10 am

2 stops31h 23m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 10/10

7:00 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops31h 10m

$1,156

ColumbusNairobi

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Sun 7/26

6:50 am-6:05 pm

2 stops28h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 7/31

1:35 pm-10:04 pm

2 stops39h 29m

$1,217

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Nairobi (average of $723). Flying from Columbus to Nairobi in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,353). 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 Columbus to Nairobi?

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

The best time to book flights from Columbus to Nairobi is 38 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 June 28, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,Qatar Airways, andAmerican Airlines from Columbus 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.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

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

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

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

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

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

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

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

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

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

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($727), Lufthansa ($926), and Qatar Airways ($953) offers the cheapest pricing from Columbus to Nairobi. American Airlines is priced at 41% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    $468 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Lufthansa, with prices starting from $518 and $774, respectively.

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Nairobi (average of $723). Flying from Columbus to Nairobi in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,353). 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 7 airlines flying from Columbus to Nairobi

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$727Average$944FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LufthansaCheapest$926Average$1,038FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$953Average$1,174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$969Average$1,177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$977Average$1,567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
DeltaCheapest$1,037Average$1,481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$1,350Average$1,526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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