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$917+ 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 7/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — NBO
Jun 21 — Jun 281
Sun 6/21
Sun 6/28
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 May 22, 2026.

This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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 10/256:11 am
RIC
-
NBO
2 stops41h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/257:15 am
NBO
-
RIC
2 stops44h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/21$1,120
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/298:20 pm
RIC
-
NBO
2 stops42h 20m
British Airways
Mon 11/211:35 pm
NBO
-
RIC
2 stops28h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 5/17$1,370
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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 7/57:02 am
RIC
-
NBO
2 stops46h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/121:35 pm
NBO
-
RIC
2 stops42h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/21$1,420
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/296:11 am
RIC
-
NBO
2 stops42h 04m
Qatar Airways
Mon 11/25:00 pm
NBO
-
RIC
2 stops34h 28m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/18$1,456
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 6/132:40 pm
RIC
-
NBO
2 stops33h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/219:35 am
NBO
-
RIC
2 stops30h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/19$1,589
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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 6/149:07 am
RIC
-
NBO
2 stops38h 03m
Etihad Airways
Fri 6/197:00 am
NBO
-
RIC
2 stops39h 08m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/21$1,600
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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.
Sun 6/147:26 pm
RIC
-
NBO
2 stops28h 19m
Qatar Airways
Thu 6/181:20 am
NBO
-
RIC
2 stops29h 38m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/19$1,635
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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.
Sun 10/258:25 pm
RIC
-
NBO
2 stops33h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 11/255:30 pm
NBO
-
RIC
3 stops27h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/21$1,641
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. 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.
Tue 6/167:00 am
RIC
-
NBO
3 stops32h 25m
United Airlines
Thu 8/2710:20 pm
NBO
-
RIC
2 stops29h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/22$1,739
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/16:30 am
RIC
-
NBO
2 stops31h 10m
United Airlines
Wed 7/811:40 pm
NBO
-
RIC
2 stops41h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/17$1,760

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 May 22, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,120
(Etihad Airways)

One-way from

$917
(Ovago)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

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Average price

$1,370
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 May 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to Nairobi that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

RichmondNairobi

RIC - NBO

RICNBO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 10/29

8:20 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops42h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 11/2

11:35 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops28h 00m

$1,370

RichmondNairobi

RIC - NBO

RICNBO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 7/5

7:02 am-12:30 pm

2 stops46h 28m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 7/12

1:35 pm-12:39 am

2 stops42h 04m

$1,420

RichmondNairobi

RIC - NBO

RICNBO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 10/29

6:11 am-7:15 am

2 stops42h 04m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 11/2

5:00 pm-7:28 pm

2 stops34h 28m

$1,456
Quickest round-trip

RichmondNairobi

RIC - NBO

RICNBO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 10/25

8:25 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops33h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 11/25

5:30 pm-1:20 pm

3 stops27h 50m

$1,641

RichmondNairobi

RIC - NBO

RICNBO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 6/16

7:00 am-10:25 pm

3 stops32h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 8/27

10:20 pm-8:50 pm

2 stops29h 30m

$1,739

RichmondNairobi

RIC - NBO

RICNBO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 7/1

6:30 am-8:40 pm

2 stops31h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 7/8

11:40 pm-9:55 am

2 stops41h 15m

$1,760
Cheapest one-way

RichmondNairobi

RIC - NBO

RICNBO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 7/2

6:30 am-12:30 pm

2 stops47h 00m

$917
Quickest one-way

RichmondNairobi

RIC - NBO

RICNBO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 6/25

10:30 am-8:35 pm

2 stops27h 05m

$1,033

RichmondNairobi

RIC - NBO

RICNBO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 6/25

9:29 am-1:25 am

3 stops32h 56m

$1,280

RichmondNairobi

RIC - NBO

RICNBO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 7/2

7:59 pm-10:25 pm

3 stops43h 26m

$1,325

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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
305 reviews

Food

6.4

Comfort

6.8

Crew

7.7

Boarding

6.9

Overall

6.7

Entertainment

6.3

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
305 reviews
Kenya Airways
6.7
Okay
305 reviews

Food

6.4

Comfort

6.8

Crew

7.7

Boarding

6.9

Overall

6.7

Entertainment

6.3

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 British Airways, Qatar Airways, and Ethiopian Air fly from Richmond to Nairobi in about 33h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 35m. 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 18% 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 May 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$1,190Average$1,606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%

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