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$535+ Cheap flights from Kansas City (MCI) 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 1/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — NBO
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Mon 12/297:46 pmMCI - NBO
2 stops40h 54mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/101:35 amNBO - MCI
2 stops30h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,323
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/266:00 amMCI - NBO
2 stops40h 15mQatar Airways
Thu 1/298:45 amNBO - MCI
2 stops47h 39mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/17$1,371
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:00 amMCI - NBO
2 stops40h 15mQatar Airways
Thu 1/298:45 amNBO - MCI
2 stops47h 39mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/17$1,388
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/266:00 amMCI - NBO
2 stops40h 15mQatar Airways
Thu 1/291:35 amNBO - MCI
2 stops30h 49mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/17$1,420
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sun 12/287:46 pmMCI - NBO
2 stops40h 54mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/291:35 amNBO - MCI
2 stops30h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,424
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:00 amMCI - NBO
2 stops33h 05mQatar Airways
Thu 1/291:35 amNBO - MCI
2 stops30h 49mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/17$1,437
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/312:00 pmMCI - NBO
2 stops46h 40mBritish Airways
Mon 2/211:35 pmNBO - MCI
2 stops30h 31mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/17$1,468
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3010:43 amMCI - NBO
2 stops25h 57mBritish Airways
Sun 2/111:55 pmNBO - MCI
2 stops25h 52mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/17$1,473
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/295:40 pmMCI - NBO
2 stops43h 00mBritish Airways
Mon 2/211:35 pmNBO - MCI
2 stops27h 28mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/17$1,479
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/266:00 amMCI - NBO
2 stops33h 05mQatar Airways
Tue 1/275:00 pmNBO - MCI
2 stops37h 06mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/17$1,482
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:00 amMCI - NBO
2 stops40h 15mQatar Airways
Tue 1/275:00 pmNBO - MCI
2 stops38h 39mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/17$1,499
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/266:00 amMCI - NBO
2 stops40h 15mQatar Airways
Sat 1/315:00 pmNBO - MCI
2 stops32h 22mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/17$1,522

Find flight deals from Kansas City to Nairobi

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kansas City (MCI) 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 December 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$728
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$535
(Kiwi.com)

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October

Average price

$1,499
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Kansas City 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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kansas City to Nairobi that are best for you.

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Kansas CityNairobi

MCI - NBO

MCINBO

Kansas City

Tue 3/3

2:03 pm-12:05 am

2 stops25h 02m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 3/15

1:35 am-10:43 pm

2 stops29h 08m

$728

Kansas CityNairobi

MCI - NBO

MCINBO

Kansas City

Tue 2/17

2:03 pm-12:05 am

2 stops25h 02m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 3/6

1:35 am-7:14 pm

2 stops26h 39m

$728

Kansas CityNairobi

MCI - NBO

MCINBO

Kansas City

Wed 1/14

6:06 am-12:05 am

2 stops32h 59m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 1/29

1:35 am-11:24 pm

2 stops30h 49m

$1,105

Kansas CityNairobi

MCI - NBO

MCINBO

Kansas City

Mon 3/9

4:16 pm-7:15 am

2 stops30h 59m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 3/18

5:00 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops37h 20m

$1,133

Kansas CityNairobi

MCI - NBO

MCINBO

Kansas City

Sun 3/8

4:16 pm-7:15 am

2 stops30h 59m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 3/18

5:00 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops37h 20m

$1,133

Kansas CityNairobi

MCI - NBO

MCINBO

Kansas City

Mon 3/9

4:16 pm-12:05 am

2 stops23h 49m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 3/19

8:45 am-10:20 pm

2 stops45h 35m

$1,133

Kansas CityNairobi

MCI - NBO

MCINBO

Kansas City

Mon 3/9

4:16 pm-7:15 am

2 stops30h 59m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 3/13

8:45 am-10:20 pm

2 stops45h 35m

$1,133

Kansas CityNairobi

MCI - NBO

MCINBO

Kansas City

Tue 3/10

12:35 pm-7:15 am

2 stops34h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 3/17

8:45 am-10:20 pm

2 stops45h 35m

$1,133

Kansas CityNairobi

MCI - NBO

MCINBO

Kansas City

Thu 3/5

6:00 am-7:15 am

2 stops40h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 3/8

1:35 am-10:43 pm

2 stops29h 08m

$1,133

Kansas CityNairobi

MCI - NBO

MCINBO

Kansas City

Mon 3/9

4:16 pm-7:15 am

2 stops30h 59m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 3/14

8:45 am-10:20 pm

2 stops45h 35m

$1,173

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Best time to book a flight from Kansas City to Nairobi

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kansas City to Nairobi

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Kansas City to Nairobi. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Kansas City to Nairobi is 16 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 Kansas City to Nairobi?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Nairobi (average of $1,013). Flying from Kansas City to Nairobi in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,449). 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 MCI to NBO?

Find hourly flight availability from Kansas City 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 December 18, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Kansas City to Nairobi is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 14% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Kansas City to Nairobi?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Kansas City to Nairobi flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday 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 December 18, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Kansas City to Nairobi, such as Delta, Qatar Airways, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,686 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,093 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,055 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,585 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,009 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Kansas City to Nairobi?

    Kansas City (MCI), located 17.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Kansas City to Nairobi. 7 airlines have flights from Kansas City to Nairobi on a regular basis. Booking flights from Kansas City to Nairobi should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Nairobi per day.

  • How long is the flight from Kansas City to Nairobi?

    For as low as $728, American Airlines can have you in Nairobi from Kansas City in 25h 02m. There are 8418 mi between Kansas City and Nairobi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Kansas City to Nairobi is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $979 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and British Airways, starting at $1,089 and $1,114 round-trip. Delta is 27% 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 Kansas City to Nairobi?

    Of the flights from Kansas City to Nairobi that have layovers, most of them stop in Philadelphia. Philadelphia is followed by London in terms of the most popular layover location on flights from Kansas City to Nairobi.

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

    Most Philadelphia visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Rittenhouse Square, University of Pennsylvania, and Citizens Bank Park. Travelers on a layover in Philadelphia can visit Rittenhouse Square, University of Pennsylvania, and Citizens Bank Park, by traveling 6.1 mi, 5.7 mi, and 4.3 mi, respectively after landing at Philadelphia. Travelers can book a car rental at Philadelphia for about $54 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in London?

    If you're on a layover in London and looking for things to do, consider visiting Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, or Piccadilly Circus. Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus can be visited by traveling about 12.5 mi, 13.7 mi, and 14.1 mi respectively from London Heathrow. Travelers can rent a car at London Heathrow for an average daily rate of $30 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

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

    Of the flights from Kansas City to Nairobi that have layovers, the fewest flights stop in Doha. Kansas City to Nairobi flights stopping in Chicago are the next rarest.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Kansas City to Nairobi?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Nairobi?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Nairobi (average of $1,013). Flying from Kansas City to Nairobi in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,449). 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 Kansas City to Nairobi

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Kansas City 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$979Average$1,848FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,091Average$1,269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,114Average$1,378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$1,147Average$1,486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,189Average$1,520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,221Average$1,500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$1,395Average$1,729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%

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