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$493+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to Nairobi

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JFK — NBO
May 9 — May 161
Sat 5/9
Sat 5/16
1 adult, Economy
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This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/1210:20 pm
JFK
-
NBO
1 stop19h 15m
Etihad Airways
Sat 7/41:35 pm
NBO
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JFK
1 stop26h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/8$890
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 10/23:45 pm
JFK
-
NBO
1 stop25h 50m
Etihad Airways
Fri 10/161:30 am
NBO
-
JFK
1 stop21h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/6$893
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/211:20 am
JFK
-
NBO
1 stop22h 50m
Qatar Airways
Thu 6/251:20 am
NBO
-
JFK
1 stop20h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/6$894
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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.
Sat 4/1810:05 pm
JFK
-
NBO
1 stop26h 05m
Qatar Airways
Fri 4/241:20 am
NBO
-
JFK
1 stop28h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/5$895
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 7/63:45 pm
JFK
-
NBO
1 stop31h 25m
Etihad Airways
Wed 7/151:35 pm
NBO
-
JFK
1 stop26h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/9$896
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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.
Fri 4/1710:05 pm
JFK
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NBO
1 stop26h 05m
Qatar Airways
Sun 4/264:25 pm
NBO
-
JFK
1 stop37h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/5$897
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Sat 9/1911:20 am
JFK
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NBO
1 stop19h 20m
Qatar Airways
Fri 9/251:20 am
NBO
-
JFK
1 stop20h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/6$898
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Tue 5/191:20 am
JFK
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NBO
1 stop22h 50m
Qatar Airways
Wed 6/36:00 pm
NBO
-
JFK
1 stop35h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/9$899
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 5/1112:50 pm
JFK
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NBO
1 stop29h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 6/293:10 am
NBO
-
JFK
1 stop32h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/5$900
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/1110:00 pm
JFK
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NBO
1 stop25h 50m
Qatar Airways
Wed 4/221:20 am
NBO
-
JFK
1 stop28h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/4$901
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 7/210:20 pm
JFK
-
NBO
1 stop31h 10m
Etihad Airways
Fri 7/171:30 am
NBO
-
JFK
1 stop21h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/6$902
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/210:00 pm
JFK
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NBO
1 stop19h 05m
Qatar Airways
Mon 10/126:00 pm
NBO
-
JFK
1 stop28h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/9$903

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) 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 April 9, 2026.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from John F Kennedy 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 April 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi that are best for you.

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New YorkNairobi

JFK - NBO

JFKNBO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/5

10:00 pm-5:15 am

1 stop24h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 9/13

11:35 pm-7:35 am

Nonstop15h 00m

$1,073

New YorkNairobi

JFK - NBO

JFKNBO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/10

10:20 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops33h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 5/14

4:35 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops33h 20m

$1,109

New YorkNairobi

JFK - NBO

JFKNBO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 4/26

10:20 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops33h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 4/30

4:35 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops33h 20m

$1,109

New YorkNairobi

JFK - NBO

JFKNBO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 6/12

10:20 pm-12:35 am

1 stop19h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 6/25

1:30 am-7:29 pm

2 stops24h 59m

$1,123

New YorkNairobi

JFK - NBO

JFKNBO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 4/24

10:05 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops31h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 5/1

1:20 am-10:30 pm

1 stop28h 10m

$1,137

New YorkNairobi

JFK - NBO

JFKNBO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/21

4:30 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops22h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 4/25

11:05 pm-8:50 pm

2 stops28h 45m

$1,197

New YorkNairobi

JFK - NBO

JFKNBO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 4/24

10:00 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops31h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 5/1

8:50 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops25h 20m

$1,282

New YorkNairobi

JFK - NBO

JFKNBO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/7

4:40 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 5/28

11:35 pm-7:35 am

Nonstop15h 00m

$1,302

New YorkNairobi

JFK - NBO

JFKNBO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/13

7:10 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 5/17

11:35 pm-7:35 am

Nonstop15h 00m

$1,302
Quickest round-trip

New YorkNairobi

JFK - NBO

JFKNBO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/2

6:30 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop19h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 5/10

11:35 pm-7:35 am

Nonstop15h 00m

$1,319

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Nairobi. Price data was last updated on April 3, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 85 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi (average of $772). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,088). 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 JFK to NBO?

Find hourly flight availability from John F Kennedy 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 April 9, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 25% on airfare.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi?

How often are flights from New York to Nairobi delayed?

About 20% of weekly flights between New York and Nairobi have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 173 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to Nairobi flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to Nairobi flights?

Over the last year, Kenya Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 20% of flights being delayed.

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 April 9, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,395 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,395 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,395 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,727 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,395 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,428 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,395 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Brussels Airlines
7.2
Good
399 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,395 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Kenya Airways
6.8
Okay
301 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,395 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi?

    There are many flights that can get you from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi in 24h 15m. Fly via Delta, Emirates, or Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. The distance between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Nairobi is about 7350 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi round-trip?

    Egyptair, at $725, was found to be the cheapest airline from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Air. These flights start at 38% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $348 on JetBlue. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from $391 and Egyptair from $441 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi?

    The cheapest flight price from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi is $465. On average you can expect to pay $945. The most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl), can usually be booked for $753.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi?

    Most of the time, New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi flights that have layovers will stop in Doha.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi flights?

    New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi flights have a layover in Paris least often.

  • Can I find deals for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Nairobi that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on John F Kennedy Intl to Nairobi flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Nairobi?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Nairobi?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from John F Kennedy 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi (average of $772). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,088). 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 John F Kennedy Intl to Nairobi

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from John F Kennedy 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 April 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EgyptairCheapest$725Average$1,255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$761Average$908FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$775Average$973FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$828Average$941FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$866Average$1,147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$897Average$1,235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
British AirwaysCheapest$900Average$1,352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air FranceCheapest$908Average$1,386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Brussels AirlinesCheapest$924Average$1,198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$928Average$1,322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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