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Etihad Airways Logo
2:00 pm - 12:35 am
ORD
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NBO
26h 35m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
1:35 pm - 8:35 am
NBO
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ORD
27h 00m
1 stop
$807Etihad Airways
Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 13
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2:00 pm - 6:10 am
ORD
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NBO
32h 10m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
1:35 pm - 8:35 am
NBO
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ORD
27h 00m
1 stop
$808Etihad Airways
Wed, Apr 8 - Sat, Apr 18
Etihad Airways Logo
2:00 pm - 12:35 am
ORD
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NBO
26h 35m
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Etihad Airways Logo
1:35 pm - 8:35 am
NBO
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ORD
27h 00m
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$809Etihad Airways
Thu, Apr 9 - Sat, Apr 18
Etihad Airways Logo
2:00 pm - 12:30 pm
ORD
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NBO
38h 30m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
1:30 am - 8:35 am
NBO
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ORD
39h 05m
1 stop
$811Etihad Airways
Tue, Apr 14 - Mon, Apr 27
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 1:10 pm
ORD
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NBO
18h 55m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
5:30 pm - 8:15 am
NBO
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ORD
22h 45m
2 stops
$834Ethiopian Air
Wed, Apr 8 - Tue, Apr 14
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 am - 1:10 pm
ORD
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NBO
18h 25m
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Ethiopian Air Logo
5:30 pm - 8:40 am
NBO
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ORD
23h 10m
2 stops
$836Ethiopian Air
Mon, Mar 2 - Sun, Mar 22
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10:49 am - 9:10 pm
MDW
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NBO
25h 21m
2 stops
Delta Logo
11:25 pm - 6:14 pm
NBO
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MDW
26h 49m
2 stops
$917Delta
Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Jun 3
Delta Logo
1:10 pm - 9:55 pm
MDW
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NBO
24h 45m
2 stops
Delta Logo
11:05 pm - 4:25 pm
NBO
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MDW
25h 20m
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$922Delta
Tue, Apr 7 - Fri, May 1
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6:05 am - 6:20 am
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NBO
39h 15m
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1:45 am - 10:09 pm
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28h 24m
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$1,057Multiple Airlines
Fri, Mar 6 - Fri, Mar 13
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1:45 am - 10:09 pm
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28h 24m
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$1,058Multiple Airlines
Sat, Mar 7 - Fri, Mar 13

Turkish Airlines flights from Chicago to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Chicago to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Apr 23
ORD11:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl
30h 00m
1 stop
NBO1:25 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Apr 27
NBO3:10 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
38h 30m
1 stop
ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$845
Turkish Airlines
May 1
ORD8:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
21h 15m
1 stop
NBO1:25 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
May 31
NBO3:10 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
23h 05m
1 stop
ORD6:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$892

Air France flights from Chicago to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport

Our best Air France deals on Chicago to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flight tickets
Air France
Feb 25
ORD2:12 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
21h 58m
2 stops
NBO9:10 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Jun 3
NBO11:25 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
23h 45m
1 stop
ORD3:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$907
Air France
May 5
ORD1:06 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
23h 39m
2 stops
NBO8:45 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
May 26
NBO11:05 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
24h 05m
1 stop
ORD3:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$909
Air France
May 10
ORD5:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
19h 35m
1 stop
NBO8:45 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
May 15
NBO11:05 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
24h 05m
1 stop
ORD3:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$910

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ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/6

2:00 pm-12:35 am

1 stop26h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 5/13

1:35 pm-8:35 am

1 stop27h 00m

$807

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/8

2:00 pm-6:10 am

1 stop32h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 4/18

1:35 pm-8:35 am

1 stop27h 00m

$808

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/9

2:00 pm-12:35 am

1 stop26h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 4/18

1:35 pm-8:35 am

1 stop27h 00m

$809

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/14

2:00 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop38h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 4/27

1:30 am-8:35 am

1 stop39h 05m

$811

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/8

10:15 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 4/14

5:30 pm-8:15 am

2 stops22h 45m

$834

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/2

9:45 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 3/22

5:30 pm-8:40 am

2 stops23h 10m

$836

ChicagoNairobi

MDW - NBO

MDWNBO

Chicago Midway

Wed 2/25

10:49 am-9:10 pm

2 stops25h 21m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 6/3

11:25 pm-6:14 pm

2 stops26h 49m

$917

ChicagoNairobi

MDW - NBO

MDWNBO

Chicago Midway

Tue 4/7

1:10 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops24h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 5/1

11:05 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops25h 20m

$922

ChicagoNairobi

MDW - NBO

MDWNBO

Chicago Midway

Fri 3/6

6:05 am-6:20 am

2 stops39h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 3/13

1:45 am-10:09 pm

2 stops28h 24m

$1,057

ChicagoNairobi

MDW - NBO

MDWNBO

Chicago Midway

Sat 3/7

6:00 am-12:45 pm

2 stops45h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 3/13

1:45 am-10:09 pm

2 stops28h 24m

$1,058

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of April, then book flights to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport from Chicago during February instead. Flights to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport in February, while not as cheap as those in April, still average around $930.

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You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport from Chicago when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport for around $1,030 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport from Chicago for as low as $973 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

18h 25m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Chicago to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport takes 18h 25m
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  • How far is Chicago to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl by plane?

    There are 8006.2 mi between Chicago and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl. 18h 25m is a normal flight duration for this route.

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    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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7.6
1,870 reviews
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7.3
4,210 reviews
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8.1
3,516 reviews
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7.3
1,394 reviews
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7.2
958 reviews
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7.9
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7.4
3,731 reviews
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7.2
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $897Free CancellationRating
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