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$698+ Cheap flights from Richmond (RIC) 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 8/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — NBO
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Wed 8/5
Wed 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Nairobi

Cheapest flights from Richmond to Nairobi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to Nairobi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 6, 2026.

This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/211:19 pm
RIC
-
NBO
2 stops33h 51m
Etihad Airways
Wed 8/267:05 am
NBO
-
RIC
2 stops40h 27m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/2$1,113
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/107:23 pm
RIC
-
NBO
2 stops39h 42m
Etihad Airways
Thu 10/17:00 pm
NBO
-
RIC
2 stops34h 14m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/5$1,119
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 8/179:38 am
RIC
-
NBO
2 stops25h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/237:05 am
NBO
-
RIC
2 stops42h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$1,172
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/2011:50 am
RIC
-
NBO
2 stops23h 15m
Etihad Airways
Thu 9/247:00 pm
NBO
-
RIC
2 stops34h 14m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/5$1,225
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/109:38 am
RIC
-
NBO
2 stops37h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/161:35 pm
NBO
-
RIC
2 stops50h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5$1,329
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 9/187:08 am
RIC
-
NBO
1 stop20h 37m
Kenya Airways
Mon 10/1911:35 pm
NBO
-
RIC
1 stop23h 40m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 7/2$1,340
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 9/107:08 am
RIC
-
NBO
1 stop20h 37m
Kenya Airways
Thu 10/111:35 pm
NBO
-
RIC
1 stop23h 44m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 7/3$1,376
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/66:20 pm
RIC
-
NBO
2 stops29h 30m
British Airways
Thu 8/209:35 am
NBO
-
RIC
2 stops40h 09m
British Airways
Deal found 7/3$1,419
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 9/188:31 am
RIC
-
NBO
2 stops46h 09m
Qatar Airways
Sun 10/181:20 am
NBO
-
RIC
2 stops28h 44m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/2$1,434
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/205:39 pm
RIC
-
NBO
2 stops30h 06m
Qatar Airways
Thu 9/246:00 pm
NBO
-
RIC
2 stops35h 14m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,437

Find flight deals from Richmond to Nairobi

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Richmond (RIC) 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 July 6, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,113
(Ovago)

One-way from

$698
(oojo)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,645
From Richmond Byrd Intl to Nairobi
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Richmond 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 July 6, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to Nairobi that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

RichmondNairobi

RIC - NBO

RICNBO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 9/10

8:31 am-6:10 am

2 stops38h 39m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 10/1

7:00 pm-10:14 pm

2 stops34h 14m

$1,113

RichmondNairobi

RIC - NBO

RICNBO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 8/21

7:11 am-6:10 am

2 stops39h 59m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 8/26

7:05 am-3:08 pm

2 stops39h 03m

$1,172

RichmondNairobi

RIC - NBO

RICNBO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 8/17

9:38 am-6:10 am

2 stops37h 32m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 8/24

7:05 am-4:32 pm

2 stops40h 27m

$1,172
Quickest round-trip

RichmondNairobi

RIC - NBO

RICNBO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 9/20

11:50 am-6:05 pm

2 stops23h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 9/24

7:00 pm-10:14 pm

2 stops34h 14m

$1,225

RichmondNairobi

RIC - NBO

RICNBO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 9/20

5:39 pm-6:45 am

2 stops30h 06m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 9/24

6:00 pm-10:14 pm

2 stops35h 14m

$1,437

RichmondNairobi

RIC - NBO

RICNBO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 7/16

9:38 am-6:10 am

2 stops37h 32m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 8/31

7:05 am-5:24 pm

2 stops41h 19m

$1,485
Cheapest one-way

RichmondNairobi

RIC - NBO

RICNBO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 8/20

9:38 am-6:10 am

2 stops37h 32m

$711

RichmondNairobi

RIC - NBO

RICNBO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 8/21

9:38 am-12:30 pm

2 stops43h 52m

$711

RichmondNairobi

RIC - NBO

RICNBO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 8/15

9:38 am-6:10 am

2 stops37h 32m

$711

RichmondNairobi

RIC - NBO

RICNBO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 8/22

9:38 am-6:05 pm

2 stops25h 27m

$711

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Reviews of airlines servicing Nairobi

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See what other customers who have flown with Kenya Airways from Richmond to Nairobi have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Kenya Airways
6.7
Okay
309 reviews

Entertainment

6.3

Overall

6.7

Boarding

6.9

Crew

7.7

Comfort

6.8

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

JNB - NBO

It was very nice. Comfortable flight, good food and the airlines put us in a hotel as a result of a flight change and long layover.
Kenya Airways
6.7
Okay
309 reviews
Kenya Airways
6.7
Okay
309 reviews

Entertainment

6.3

Overall

6.7

Boarding

6.9

Crew

7.7

Comfort

6.8

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

JNB - NBO

It was very nice. Comfortable flight, good food and the airlines put us in a hotel as a result of a flight change and long layover.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Richmond 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 Richmond to Nairobi?

    Most people fly from Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) if they book a flight from Richmond to Nairobi. On average, Byrd Intl has 0 outbound flights to Nairobi per day from 1 airline. Richmond Byrd Intl is conveniently located just 6.9 mi from Richmond’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Richmond to Nairobi?

    Airlines like Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways fly from Richmond to Nairobi in about 30h 06m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 33m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7586 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Richmond to Nairobi round-trip?

    Kenya Airways, at $1,190, was found to be the cheapest airline from Richmond to Nairobi.. Users have found that Kenya Airways is 21% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Richmond 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.

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Top airline flying from Richmond to Nairobi

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Richmond 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 July 6, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$1,190Average$1,550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%

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