What airlines fly to Kenya?

Etihad Airways, Ethiopian Air and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Kenya from Chicago according to our data. Etihad Airways is the first choice among our users, with 32% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Kenya. Keep in mind that there are 13 different airlines that fly to Kenya on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Chicago to Kenya?

Etihad Airways, Delta, and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to Kenya

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Kenya?

Prices for flights from Chicago to Kenya are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Kenya?

As of August 2026, there are 13 operators available to choose from for flights from Chicago to Kenya.

How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Kenya?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Chicago to Kenya.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Kenya?

The required travel and health documents for your Kenya 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 Kenya. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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10:15 am - 1:10 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

18h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

5:30 pm - 8:15 amNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 45m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$951Ethiopian Air

Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 16

10:15 am - 1:10 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

18h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

5:30 pm - 8:15 amNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 45m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$951Ethiopian Air

Mon, Aug 31 - Sun, Sep 13

1:10 pm - 6:20 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

20h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

7:15 pm - 7:55 amNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$951Etihad Airways

Tue, Jan 5 - Wed, Jan 20

1:10 pm - 6:20 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

32h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

1:35 pm - 7:55 amNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$951Etihad Airways

Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 17

5:10 pm - 8:45 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

19h 35m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

11:50 pm - 5:15 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 25m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

$951Delta

Sat, Oct 17 - Sun, Oct 25

5:10 pm - 8:45 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

19h 35m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

11:50 pm - 5:15 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 25m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

$951Delta

Sat, Oct 17 - Mon, Oct 26

6:00 am - 9:55 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

31h 55m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

1:20 am - 3:05 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$966Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Sun, Sep 13

7:20 pm - 6:45 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

27h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

5:00 pm - 2:30 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$968Qatar Airways

Thu, Sep 10 - Wed, Nov 4

6:50 pm - 7:15 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

27h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

5:00 pm - 2:30 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$969Qatar Airways

Sun, Jan 31 - Fri, Feb 12

3:05 pm - 9:55 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

22h 50m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

11:05 pm - 3:10 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 05m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

$974Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 5

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9:42 am - 12:30 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

42h 48m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

7:05 am - 9:58 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

46h 53m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$958Etihad Airways

Mon, Aug 17 - Thu, Sep 24

10:15 am - 1:10 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

18h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

5:30 pm - 8:15 amNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 45m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$968Ethiopian Air

Wed, Aug 19 - Sat, Sep 5

12:46 pm - 9:55 pmMDW Chicago Midway-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

25h 09m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Amsterdam Schiphol

11:50 pm - 6:33 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MDW Chicago Midway

26h 43m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,026Delta

Mon, Aug 17 - Thu, Sep 24

1:20 pm - 6:00 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

20h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

7:00 pm - 3:40 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,084Etihad Airways

Wed, Aug 19 - Sat, Sep 5

8:05 pm - 12:30 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

32h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

7:05 am - 7:25 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

44h 20m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

$1,119Etihad Airways

Wed, Aug 19 - Sat, Sep 5

10:25 am - 8:40 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

26h 15m2 stops Newark Brussels Bruxelles-National

11:40 pm - 8:07 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 27m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Newark

$1,144United Airlines

Wed, Aug 19 - Sat, Sep 5

10:15 am - 1:10 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

18h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

5:30 pm - 8:15 amNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 45m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$1,155Ethiopian Air

Wed, Aug 19 - Sat, Sep 5

3:19 pm - 9:55 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

22h 36m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

11:05 pm - 2:15 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 10m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,231Multiple Airlines

Wed, Aug 19 - Sat, Sep 5

2:20 pm - 8:40 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

22h 20m2 stops Zurich Brussels Bruxelles-National

11:40 pm - 12:55 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 15m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Frankfurt am Main

$1,260Multiple Airlines

Wed, Aug 19 - Sat, Sep 5

2:30 pm - 1:40 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

27h 10m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Lome Addis Ababa Bole

5:30 pm - 8:15 amNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 45m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$1,844Ethiopian Air

Wed, Aug 19 - Sat, Sep 5

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Ethiopian Air flights from Chicago to Kenya

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Ethiopian Air

Sep 6

ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

18h 55m

1 stop

NBO1:10 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sep 22

NBO5:30 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

22h 45m

2 stops

ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$951

Ethiopian Air

Sep 27

ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

31h 25m

1 stop

NBO1:40 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Oct 4

NBO5:30 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

22h 45m

2 stops

ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$964

Ethiopian Air

Aug 28

ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

18h 55m

1 stop

NBO1:10 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sep 13

NBO5:30 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

22h 45m

2 stops

ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$967

Etihad Airways flights from Chicago to Kenya

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Etihad Airways

Sep 12

ORD8:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

25h 45m

1 stop

NBO6:10 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sep 19

NBO7:05 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

33h 30m

1 stop

ORD8:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$952

Etihad Airways

Aug 29

ORD8:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

25h 45m

1 stop

NBO6:10 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sep 12

NBO7:05 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

33h 30m

1 stop

ORD8:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$953

Etihad Airways

Aug 28

ORD2:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

20h 05m

1 stop

NBO6:05 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sep 10

NBO7:00 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

28h 40m

1 stop

ORD3:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$956

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

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Tue 9/1

10:15 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 9/16

5:30 pm-8:15 am

2 stops22h 45m

$951

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

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/31

10:15 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 9/13

5:30 pm-8:15 am

2 stops22h 45m

$951

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

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/5

1:10 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 1/20

7:15 pm-7:55 am

1 stop21h 40m

$951

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

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/4

1:10 pm-6:20 am

1 stop32h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 11/17

1:35 pm-7:55 am

1 stop27h 20m

$951

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

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/17

5:10 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 10/25

11:50 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop25h 25m

$951

ChicagoNairobi

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

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/17

5:10 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 10/26

11:50 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop25h 25m

$951

ChicagoNairobi

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

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/9

6:00 am-9:55 pm

2 stops31h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 9/13

1:20 am-3:05 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$966

ChicagoNairobi

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

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/10

7:20 pm-6:45 am

1 stop27h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 11/4

5:00 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop30h 30m

$968

ChicagoNairobi

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

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/31

6:50 pm-7:15 am

1 stop27h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 2/12

5:00 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop30h 30m

$969

ChicagoNairobi

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

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/28

3:05 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops22h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 10/5

11:05 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop24h 05m

$974

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Kenya?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Kenya. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $872. The month of November is another great option to travel to Kenya, with average flight prices from Chicago averaging around $899.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Kenya?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Kenya from Chicago when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Kenya for around $1,041 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Kenya from Chicago for as low as $976 on momondo.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Kenya?
Prices for flights from Chicago to Kenya are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Kenya?
As of August 2026, there are 13 operators available to choose from for flights from Chicago to Kenya.
How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Kenya?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Chicago to Kenya.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Kenya?
The required travel and health documents for your Kenya 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 Kenya. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Air France	PriceFrom $153	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,646 reviews	Search Air France flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $705	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,473 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $772	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,504 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $813	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,028 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Delta	PriceFrom $833	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,504 reviews	Search Delta flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $856	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,740 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $930	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,194 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $933	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,946 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $934	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,106 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom $966	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 324 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights

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