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$543+ 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 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — NBO
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Columbus to Nairobi are usually found in November or October, booked 28 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 August 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$979
(oojo)

One-way from

$543
(Kiwi.com)

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June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,558
From Columbus to Nairobi
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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 August 18, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Tue 10/286:10 amCMH - NBO
2 stops24h 00mEthiopian Air
Wed 12/36:00 pmNBO - CMH
3 stops28h 08mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/16$979
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/286:10 amCMH - NBO
2 stops24h 00mEthiopian Air
Thu 12/46:00 pmNBO - CMH
3 stops28h 08mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/16$985
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/306:10 amCMH - NBO
2 stops24h 00mEthiopian Air
Tue 11/186:00 pmNBO - CMH
3 stops28h 08mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/16$990
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/297:03 amCMH - NBO
1 stop20h 12mKenya Airways
Tue 11/1811:35 pmNBO - CMH
1 stop20h 04mKenya Airways
Deal found 8/16$1,013
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/316:10 amCMH - NBO
2 stops24h 00mEthiopian Air
Mon 11/176:00 pmNBO - CMH
3 stops28h 08mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/16$1,030
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/102:28 pmCMH - NBO
2 stops22h 52mLufthansa
Thu 10/1610:45 pmNBO - CMH
2 stops27h 07mLufthansa
Deal found 8/17$1,031
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/72:28 pmCMH - NBO
2 stops22h 52mLufthansa
Mon 10/1310:45 pmNBO - CMH
2 stops28h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 8/18$1,033
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/285:00 pmCMH - NBO
2 stops21h 20mDelta
Fri 12/511:30 pmNBO - CMH
2 stops26h 21mDelta
Deal found 8/16$1,037
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/3112:00 pmCMH - NBO
2 stops26h 20mDelta
Fri 12/511:30 pmNBO - CMH
2 stops27h 16mDelta
Deal found 8/16$1,038
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/266:30 pmCMH - NBO
2 stops20h 30mDelta
Fri 11/2111:59 pmNBO - CMH
2 stops41h 44mDelta
Deal found 8/16$1,043
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/2510:26 amCMH - NBO
3 stops29h 19mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/311:55 pmNBO - CMH
2 stops27h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/16$1,049
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/317:03 amCMH - NBO
1 stop20h 12mKenya Airways
Tue 12/211:35 pmNBO - CMH
1 stop26h 24mKenya Airways
Deal found 8/16$1,050

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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 August 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Nairobi that are best for you.

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ColumbusNairobi

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Tue 10/28

6:10 am-1:10 pm

2 stops24h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 12/3

6:00 pm-2:08 pm

3 stops28h 08m

$979

ColumbusNairobi

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Wed 10/29

6:10 am-1:10 pm

2 stops24h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 11/19

6:00 pm-2:08 pm

3 stops28h 08m

$979

ColumbusNairobi

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Wed 10/29

6:10 am-1:10 pm

2 stops24h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 11/17

6:00 pm-2:08 pm

3 stops28h 08m

$985

ColumbusNairobi

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Tue 10/28

6:10 am-1:10 pm

2 stops24h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 11/18

6:00 pm-2:08 pm

3 stops28h 08m

$985

ColumbusNairobi

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Tue 10/28

6:10 am-1:10 pm

2 stops24h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 12/2

6:00 pm-2:08 pm

3 stops28h 08m

$985

ColumbusNairobi

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Wed 10/29

6:10 am-1:10 pm

2 stops24h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 12/1

6:00 pm-2:08 pm

3 stops28h 08m

$985

ColumbusNairobi

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Wed 10/29

6:10 am-1:10 pm

2 stops24h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 12/3

6:00 pm-2:08 pm

3 stops28h 08m

$985

ColumbusNairobi

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Tue 10/28

6:10 am-1:10 pm

2 stops24h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 12/1

6:00 pm-2:08 pm

3 stops28h 08m

$985

ColumbusNairobi

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Wed 10/29

6:10 am-1:10 pm

2 stops24h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 12/2

6:00 pm-2:08 pm

3 stops28h 08m

$985

ColumbusNairobi

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Tue 10/28

6:10 am-1:10 pm

2 stops24h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 12/4

6:00 pm-2:08 pm

3 stops28h 08m

$985

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbus to Nairobi. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Columbus to Nairobi is 28 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.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Nairobi (average of $1,009). Flying from Columbus to Nairobi in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,484). 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 CMH to NBO?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus 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 August 18, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 16% on flights from Columbus to Nairobi by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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 August 18, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Qatar Airways, and American 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Kenya Airways
6.9
Okay
276 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,277 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus to Nairobi. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Columbus to Nairobi?

    There are many flights that can get you from Columbus to Nairobi in 24h. Fly via Ethiopian Air to get the fastest option. The distance from Columbus to Nairobi is about 7823 mi.

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

    According to our current data, Kenya Airways ($953), Delta ($953), and Ethiopian Air ($993) offers the cheapest pricing from Columbus to Nairobi. Kenya Airways is priced at 22% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    Columbus to Nairobi flights have a layover in New York most of the time.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in New York?

    Times Square, New York City Center, and Madison Square Garden are the most popular attractions in New York if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Times Square, New York City Center, and Madison Square Garden can be visited by traveling about 13.6 mi, 13.6 mi, and 13.6 mi respectively from New York John F Kennedy Intl. Those looking to explore during their layover in New York can rent a car from New York John F Kennedy Intl for about $87 per day.

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

    Columbus to Nairobi flights that have layovers will least frequently stop in Doha.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbus to Nairobi?

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

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Nairobi (average of $1,009). Flying from Columbus to Nairobi in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,484). 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 8 airlines flying from Columbus to Nairobi

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Columbus 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 August 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$953Average$1,090FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
DeltaCheapest$953Average$1,483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Ethiopian AirCheapest$993Average$1,433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
LufthansaCheapest$1,032Average$1,397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,047Average$1,519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,115Average$1,294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,242Average$1,473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,333Average$1,499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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