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

What airlines fly to Kenya?

Ethiopian Air, Etihad Airways and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Kenya from Chicago according to our data. Ethiopian Air is the first choice among our users, with 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Kenya. Keep in mind that there are 14 different airlines that fly to Kenya on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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 July 2026, there are 14 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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1:15 pm - 9:35 pm

ORD

NBO

23h 20m

2 stops

11:40 pm - 2:25 pm

NBO

ORD

23h 45m

2 stops

$1,031Air France

Thu, Nov 12 - Tue, Dec 8

1:29 pm - 8:45 pm

ORD

NBO

23h 16m

2 stops

11:05 pm - 2:15 pm

NBO

ORD

23h 10m

2 stops

$1,033Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 24

2:00 pm - 6:05 pm

ORD

NBO

20h 05m

1 stop

7:00 pm - 8:35 am

NBO

ORD

21h 35m

1 stop

$1,035Etihad Airways

Fri, Aug 14 - Sun, Sep 6

4:20 pm - 9:55 pm

ORD

NBO

21h 35m

1 stop

11:05 pm - 4:14 pm

NBO

ORD

25h 09m

2 stops

$1,036Delta

Fri, Aug 28 - Wed, Sep 9

2:00 pm - 6:10 am

ORD

NBO

32h 10m

1 stop

7:00 pm - 3:40 pm

NBO

ORD

28h 40m

1 stop

$1,038Etihad Airways

Tue, Jul 21 - Sun, Jul 26

12:46 pm - 9:55 pm

MDW

NBO

25h 09m

2 stops

11:50 pm - 6:01 pm

NBO

MDW

26h 11m

2 stops

$1,039Delta

Thu, Aug 6 - Sun, Sep 6

8:20 pm - 12:45 pm

ORD

NBO

31h 25m

1 stop

1:45 am - 3:00 pm

NBO

ORD

22h 15m

1 stop

$1,039Etihad Airways

Mon, Nov 9 - Thu, Dec 10

6:00 am - 7:30 pm

ORD

EDL

28h 30m

2 stops

7:50 pm - 11:56 am

EDL

ORD

25h 06m

2 stops

$1,165Kenya Airways

Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8

6:10 am - 7:30 am

ORD

KIS

41h 20m

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7:50 pm - 5:16 pm

KIS

ORD

29h 26m

2 stops

$1,197Kenya Airways

Wed, Oct 7 - Sun, Oct 11

10:15 am - 11:40 am

ORD

MBA

17h 25m

1 stop

12:40 pm - 8:15 am

MBA

ORD

27h 35m

2 stops

$1,345Ethiopian Air

Wed, Oct 7 - Sun, Oct 18

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Etihad Airways flights from Chicago to Kenya

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Etihad Airways

Aug 14

ORD2:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

20h 05m

1 stop

NBO6:05 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sep 6

NBO7:00 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

21h 35m

1 stop

ORD8:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,035

Etihad Airways

Jul 21

ORD2:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

32h 10m

1 stop

NBO6:10 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Jul 26

NBO7:00 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

28h 40m

1 stop

ORD3:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,038

Etihad Airways

Nov 9

ORD8:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

31h 25m

1 stop

NBO12:45 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Dec 10

NBO1:45 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

22h 15m

1 stop

ORD3:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,039

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SAUDIA

Jul 29

ORD1:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

32h 15m

2 stops

NBO5:15 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Aug 26

NBO6:55 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

46h 57m

2 stops

ORD9:52 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,071

SAUDIA

Jul 10

ORD1:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

31h 50m

2 stops

NBO4:50 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sep 30

NBO6:55 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

46h 42m

2 stops

ORD9:37 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,186

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ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

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Thu 11/12

1:15 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops23h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 12/8

11:40 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops23h 45m

$1,031

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/10

1:29 pm-8:45 pm

2 stops23h 16m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 9/24

11:05 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops23h 10m

$1,033

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ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/14

2:00 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop20h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 9/6

7:00 pm-8:35 am

1 stop21h 35m

$1,035

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/28

4:20 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop21h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 9/9

11:05 pm-4:14 pm

2 stops25h 09m

$1,036

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/21

2:00 pm-6:10 am

1 stop32h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 7/26

7:00 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop28h 40m

$1,038

ChicagoNairobi

MDW - NBO

MDWNBO

Chicago Midway

Thu 8/6

12:46 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops25h 09m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 9/6

11:50 pm-6:01 pm

2 stops26h 11m

$1,039

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/9

8:20 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop31h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 12/10

1:45 am-3:00 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$1,039

ChicagoEldoret

ORD - EDL

ORDEDL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/4

6:00 am-7:30 pm

2 stops28h 30m

Eldoret

Sun 11/8

7:50 pm-11:56 am

2 stops25h 06m

$1,165

ChicagoKisumu

ORD - KIS

ORDKIS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/7

6:10 am-7:30 am

2 stops41h 20m

Kisumu

Sun 10/11

7:50 pm-5:16 pm

2 stops29h 26m

$1,197

ChicagoMombasa

ORD - MBA

ORDMBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/7

10:15 am-11:40 am

1 stop17h 25m

Mombasa Moi Intl

Sun 10/18

12:40 pm-8:15 am

2 stops27h 35m

$1,345

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Kenya?

In general, October 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 $104. The month of July is another great option to travel to Kenya, with average flight prices from Chicago averaging around $163.

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 $1,032 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 $972 on momondo.

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Frequently asked questions about flying 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 July 2026, there are 14 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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Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $708	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,430 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $767	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,469 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $811	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,008 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Delta	PriceFrom $830	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,453 reviews	Search Delta flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $852	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,739 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Brussels Airlines	PriceFrom $884	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 417 reviews	Search Brussels Airlines flights
Air France	PriceFrom $890	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,616 reviews	Search Air France flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $930	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,765 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $930	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,109 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $936	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,906 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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