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Cheapest flights from USA to Nairobi

Thu 11/510:00 pm -
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Mon 11/97:15 am -
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Deal found 11/1$834
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Mon 11/167:15 pm -
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Deal found 11/1$840
Wed 11/1110:55 pm -
1 stop38h 40m
Sun 11/2211:59 pm -
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Deal found 11/2$841
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Tue 11/171:35 pm -
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Tue 12/811:35 pm -
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Mon 11/163:00 pm -
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Sat 12/197:15 pm -
1 stop27h 45m
Deal found 11/5$860

Find flight deals from USA to Nairobi

Round-trip from

$834
(oojo)

One-way from

$401
(SmartFares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,023
From USA to Nairobi
One-way flight from USA to Nairobi
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($119 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($53 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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New YorkNairobi

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JFKNBO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 1/29

11:55 am-7:20 am

1 stop35h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$440

New YorkNairobi

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JFKNBO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 11/27

11:55 am-7:20 am

1 stop35h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$455

ChicagoNairobi

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/13

1:15 pm-6:20 am

1 stop32h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$552

Washington, D.C.Nairobi

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

IADNBO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/24

5:45 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop19h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$564

ChicagoNairobi

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/15

5:50 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$564

Washington, D.C.Nairobi

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

IADNBO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 12/5

6:15 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$568

Washington, D.C.Nairobi

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

IADNBO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/30

6:00 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$568

Washington, D.C.Nairobi

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

IADNBO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/30

8:10 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops41h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$568

Washington, D.C.Nairobi

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

IADNBO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 1/19

5:45 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops21h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$569
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoNairobi

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/16

6:25 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop18h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$569

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Cheapflights Insights

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Nairobi (average of $1,020). Flying from USA to Nairobi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,529). 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?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from USA to Nairobi in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 21% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

How often are flights from the United States to Nairobi delayed?

About 23% of weekly flights between United States and Nairobi have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 158 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for the United States to Nairobi flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on the United States to Nairobi flights?

Over the last year, Kenya Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 23% of flights being delayed.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from USA to Nairobi, you should look to book at least 21 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing Nairobi

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta,Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways 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.

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from USA to Nairobi?

    Airlines like Delta, Etihad Airways, and Turkish Airlines fly from USA to Nairobi in about 19h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 18h 25m. There are 7350 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 Ethiopian Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $94. Users have also found prices from $184 and $294 on Air France and Etihad Airways, respectively.

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

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Nairobi (average of $1,020). Flying from USA to Nairobi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,529). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SAUDIACheapest$731Average$1,126FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$742Average$1,192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$755Average$1,005FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$770Average$1,011FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Brussels AirlinesCheapest$771Average$1,379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Ethiopian AirCheapest$775Average$1,093FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$849Average$1,282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LufthansaCheapest$880Average$1,456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air FranceCheapest$891Average$1,217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$899Average$1,415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%

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