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$397+ Cheap flights from the United States 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 9/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — NBO
Oct 19 — Oct 261
Sun 10/19
Sun 10/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from USA to Nairobi

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Round-trip from

$803
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One-way from

$397
(SmartFares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,033
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Cheapest flights from USA to Nairobi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from USA to Nairobi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 19, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/231:55 pmORD - NBO
1 stop38h 45mEtihad Airways
Tue 10/141:40 pmNBO - ORD
1 stop27h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/17$802
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1111:50 amORD - NBO
1 stop30h 15mTurkish Airlines
Mon 11/174:50 amNBO - ORD
1 stop38h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/18$805
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/139:15 pmEWR - NBO
2 stops20h 25mEthiopian Air
Sun 11/235:30 pmNBO - EWR
2 stops22h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/18$806
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/131:55 pmORD - NBO
1 stop32h 10mEtihad Airways
Tue 10/281:40 pmNBO - ORD
1 stop27h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/17$807
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/189:15 pmEWR - NBO
2 stops20h 25mEthiopian Air
Mon 11/243:45 amNBO - EWR
2 stops23h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/17$811
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/311:50 amORD - NBO
1 stop30h 15mTurkish Airlines
Wed 11/124:50 amNBO - ORD
1 stop38h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/17$814
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/210:15 amORD - NBO
1 stop18h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 10/126:00 pmNBO - ORD
2 stops22h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/18$816
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Wed 11/512:25 amEWR - NBO
1 stop18h 40mTurkish Airlines
Wed 11/124:50 amNBO - EWR
1 stop25h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/16$816
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Wed 10/2910:15 amORD - NBO
1 stop18h 55mEthiopian Air
Thu 11/205:30 pmNBO - ORD
2 stops23h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/17$820
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/272:10 pmORD - NBO
1 stop32h 10mEtihad Airways
Sun 11/231:40 pmNBO - ORD
1 stop27h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/17$823
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Sun 11/2311:50 amORD - NBO
1 stop30h 15mTurkish Airlines
Thu 11/274:50 amNBO - ORD
1 stop22h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/18$832
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Mon 9/291:30 pmIAD - NBO
1 stop29h 20mTurkish Airlines
Sun 10/53:35 amNBO - IAD
1 stop39h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/16$834

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Customize your flight search to find flights from USA 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 September 19, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United States to Nairobi that are best for you.

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USA

Fly to

Nairobi

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/4

1:10 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop38h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 11/13

1:40 pm-7:55 am

1 stop27h 15m

$823

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/27

2:10 pm-6:20 am

1 stop32h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 11/18

1:40 pm-7:55 am

1 stop27h 15m

$823

Washington, D.C.Nairobi

IAD - NBO

IADNBO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/5

9:10 pm-6:20 am

1 stop25h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 12/15

1:40 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop34h 10m

$845

Washington, D.C.Nairobi

IAD - NBO

IADNBO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/15

9:10 pm-6:20 am

1 stop25h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 3/7

1:45 am-3:50 pm

1 stop22h 05m

$847

Washington, D.C.Nairobi

IAD - NBO

IADNBO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/18

9:10 pm-6:20 am

1 stop25h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 3/7

1:45 am-3:50 pm

1 stop22h 05m

$847

Washington, D.C.Nairobi

IAD - NBO

IADNBO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/16

9:10 pm-12:50 am

1 stop19h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 3/11

1:40 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop34h 10m

$847

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/2

9:45 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 11/18

5:30 pm-7:40 am

2 stops23h 10m

$851

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/29

10:15 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 11/23

5:30 pm-7:40 am

2 stops23h 10m

$851

Washington, D.C.Nairobi

DCA - NBO

DCANBO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 11/5

6:05 am-10:15 am

1 stop20h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 12/15

11:35 pm-10:05 am

1 stop18h 30m

$875

Washington, D.C.Nairobi

DCA - NBO

DCANBO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/29

6:05 am-10:45 am

1 stop21h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 10/21

11:35 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop25h 25m

$875

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Best time to book a flight from USA to Nairobi

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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United States to Nairobi

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Nairobi (average of $1,009). Flying from USA to Nairobi in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,483). 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 US to NBO?

Find hourly flight availability from USA 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 September 19, 2025.

When flying from USA to Nairobi, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 September 19, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines from the United States 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,624 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,969 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Kenya Airways
6.9
Okay
281 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,373 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from USA to Nairobi?

    Airlines like Etihad Airways, Ethiopian Air, and Kenya Airways fly from USA to Nairobi in about 18h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 20h 10m. There are 8016 mi between USA and Nairobi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from USA to Nairobi one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Egyptair. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $429. Users have also found prices from $445 and $475 on Turkish Airlines and Delta, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from USA to Nairobi?

    When deciding which route to take from USA to Nairobi consider New York John F Kennedy Intl - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl, Newark - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from USA 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 USA to Nairobi?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Nairobi (average of $1,009). Flying from USA to Nairobi in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,483). 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 USA to Nairobi

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from USA 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 September 19, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SAUDIACheapest$712Average$1,118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$731Average$898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$743Average$991FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$793Average$1,587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$827Average$1,406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$832Average$1,222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Brussels AirlinesCheapest$868Average$1,268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$873Average$1,339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
EgyptairCheapest$876Average$1,316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$885Average$1,280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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