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$503+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) to Nairobi

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CMH — NBO
Mar 31 — Apr 71
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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 March 1, 2026.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/107:10 am
CMH
-
NBO
1 stop20h 35m
Kenya Airways
Wed 6/1011:35 pm
NBO
-
CMH
1 stop19h 06m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/27$965
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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.
Sat 3/712:44 pm
CMH
-
NBO
1 stop37h 31m
Kenya Airways
Thu 3/1911:35 pm
NBO
-
CMH
1 stop19h 22m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/1$971
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/712:44 pm
CMH
-
NBO
1 stop37h 31m
Kenya Airways
Wed 5/2011:35 pm
NBO
-
CMH
1 stop19h 21m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/27$977
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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.
Fri 4/1011:11 am
CMH
-
NBO
2 stops30h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/91:30 am
NBO
-
CMH
2 stops26h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/27$1,039
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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.
Wed 4/158:32 am
CMH
-
NBO
2 stops33h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/227:00 am
NBO
-
CMH
2 stops41h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1$1,044
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/512:40 pm
CMH
-
NBO
2 stops28h 10m
Etihad Airways
Mon 5/41:30 am
NBO
-
CMH
2 stops26h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/27$1,046
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/298:00 am
CMH
-
NBO
1 stop19h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/2311:35 pm
NBO
-
CMH
1 stop19h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/26$1,048
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/69:32 am
CMH
-
NBO
2 stops31h 18m
Etihad Airways
Thu 5/211:30 am
NBO
-
CMH
2 stops27h 41m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/27$1,051
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/246:00 pm
CMH
-
NBO
1 stop33h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/3111:35 pm
NBO
-
CMH
1 stop19h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/26$1,054
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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.
Sun 3/88:50 am
CMH
-
NBO
2 stops38h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/227:00 am
NBO
-
CMH
2 stops40h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/27$1,057

Find flight deals from Columbus to Nairobi

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (CMH) 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 March 1, 2026.

Round-trip from

$965
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$503
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,066
From Columbus to Nairobi
One-way flight from Columbus to Nairobi
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($278 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 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 March 1, 2026.
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Price

ColumbusNairobi

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Mon 4/6

12:00 pm-12:35 am

2 stops29h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 4/22

1:35 pm-7:03 pm

2 stops36h 28m

$1,039

ColumbusNairobi

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Mon 4/6

6:15 am-12:35 am

2 stops35h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 6/4

1:30 am-10:11 pm

2 stops27h 41m

$1,039

ColumbusNairobi

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Wed 4/15

8:32 am-12:35 am

2 stops33h 03m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 4/22

7:00 am-5:45 pm

2 stops41h 45m

$1,044

ColumbusNairobi

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Sat 3/14

1:00 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops40h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 6/14

1:35 pm-4:49 pm

2 stops34h 14m

$1,067

ColumbusNairobi

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Tue 3/24

12:33 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops41h 12m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 5/31

1:35 pm-4:49 pm

2 stops34h 14m

$1,104

ColumbusNairobi

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Wed 5/20

5:00 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops21h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 7/1

11:50 pm-5:32 pm

2 stops24h 42m

$1,487

ColumbusNairobi

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Sun 5/31

5:30 am-8:20 pm

2 stops31h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 8/19

10:50 pm-8:34 pm

2 stops28h 44m

$1,559

ColumbusNairobi

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Mon 5/18

7:47 pm-10:25 pm

3 stops43h 38m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 6/18

10:20 pm-6:58 pm

2 stops27h 38m

$1,562

ColumbusNairobi

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Wed 5/20

8:10 am-10:45 am

2 stops19h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 7/1

11:35 pm-5:32 pm

1 stop24h 57m

$1,679

ColumbusNairobi

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Thu 5/7

2:04 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops24h 51m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 7/8

11:35 pm-5:32 pm

1 stop24h 57m

$1,698

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Columbus Airport 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 February 27, 2026.

Booking 50 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Columbus Airport to Nairobi. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Nairobi (average of $727). Flying from Columbus Airport to Nairobi in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,355). 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.

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 March 1, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, Qatar Airways, and American Airlines from Columbus Airport to Nairobi to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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.

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($727), Lufthansa ($926), and Qatar Airways ($953) offers the cheapest pricing from Columbus Airport to Nairobi. American Airlines is currently priced 40% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Columbus Airport 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 $514 and $731, respectively.

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

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

  • 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 Airport to Nairobi?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Nairobi (average of $727). Flying from Columbus Airport to Nairobi in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,355). 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

Discover the top 7 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 March 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$727Average$1,298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LufthansaCheapest$926Average$1,038FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$953Average$1,201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
DeltaCheapest$953Average$1,285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$955Average$1,141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,047Average$1,519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,115Average$1,284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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