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

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

What airlines fly to Kenya?

Ethiopian Air, United Airlines and British Airways 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 47% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Kenya. Keep in mind that there are 15 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 February 2026, there are 15 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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2:00 pm - 12:35 am

ORD

NBO

26h 35m

1 stop

1:35 pm - 8:35 am

NBO

ORD

27h 00m

1 stop

$807Etihad Airways

Sun, Apr 19 - Wed, May 6

2:00 pm - 6:10 am

ORD

NBO

32h 10m

1 stop

1:35 pm - 8:35 am

NBO

ORD

27h 00m

1 stop

$808Etihad Airways

Wed, Apr 8 - Sat, Apr 18

2:00 pm - 12:30 pm

ORD

NBO

38h 30m

1 stop

1:30 am - 8:35 am

NBO

ORD

39h 05m

1 stop

$811Etihad Airways

Tue, Apr 14 - Mon, Apr 27

9:45 am - 1:10 pm

ORD

NBO

18h 25m

1 stop

5:30 pm - 8:40 am

NBO

ORD

23h 10m

2 stops

$830Ethiopian Air

Mon, Feb 23 - Tue, Mar 10

10:15 am - 1:10 pm

ORD

NBO

18h 55m

1 stop

5:30 pm - 8:15 am

NBO

ORD

22h 45m

2 stops

$831Ethiopian Air

Wed, Mar 18 - Sun, Mar 29

10:49 am - 9:10 pm

MDW

NBO

25h 21m

2 stops

11:25 pm - 6:14 pm

NBO

MDW

26h 49m

2 stops

$917Delta

Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Jun 3

9:35 am - 9:55 pm

MDW

NBO

28h 20m

2 stops

11:50 pm - 5:58 pm

NBO

MDW

26h 08m

2 stops

$970Delta

Wed, Apr 8 - Tue, May 5

10:40 am - 2:00 pm

ORD

MBA

43h 20m

2 stops

9:00 pm - 5:10 pm

MBA

ORD

28h 10m

2 stops

$1,116Kenya Airways

Thu, Mar 12 - Thu, Mar 19

7:00 am - 7:10 am

ORD

EDL

39h 10m

2 stops

7:50 pm - 5:43 pm

EDL

ORD

30h 53m

2 stops

$1,166Kenya Airways

Sun, Mar 1 - Thu, Mar 5

7:30 pm - 6:30 am

ORD

MBA

27h 00m

1 stop

12:25 pm - 12:10 pm

MBA

ORD

31h 45m

1 stop

$1,275Lufthansa

Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17

Turkish Airlines flights from Chicago to Kenya

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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

Turkish Airlines

Mar 9

ORD9:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

21h 45m

1 stop

NBO3:05 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mar 23

NBO4:25 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

38h 40m

1 stop

ORD11:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$911

Etihad Airways flights from Chicago to Kenya

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Etihad Airways

May 6

ORD2:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

26h 35m

1 stop

NBO12:35 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

May 13

NBO1:35 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

27h 00m

1 stop

ORD8:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$807

Etihad Airways

Apr 8

ORD2:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

32h 10m

1 stop

NBO6:10 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Apr 18

NBO1:35 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

27h 00m

1 stop

ORD8:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$808

Etihad Airways

Apr 14

ORD2:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

38h 30m

1 stop

NBO12:30 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Apr 27

NBO1:30 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

39h 05m

1 stop

ORD8:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$811

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ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/19

2:00 pm-12:35 am

1 stop26h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 5/6

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

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

Mon 2/23

9:45 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 3/10

5:30 pm-8:40 am

2 stops23h 10m

$830

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/18

10:15 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 3/29

5:30 pm-8:15 am

2 stops22h 45m

$831

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

Wed 4/8

9:35 am-9:55 pm

2 stops28h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 5/5

11:50 pm-5:58 pm

2 stops26h 08m

$970

ChicagoMombasa

ORD - MBA

ORDMBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/12

10:40 am-2:00 pm

2 stops43h 20m

Mombasa Moi Intl

Thu 3/19

9:00 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops28h 10m

$1,116

ChicagoEldoret

ORD - EDL

ORDEDL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/1

7:00 am-7:10 am

2 stops39h 10m

Eldoret

Thu 3/5

7:50 pm-5:43 pm

2 stops30h 53m

$1,166

ChicagoMombasa

ORD - MBA

ORDMBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/10

7:30 pm-6:30 am

1 stop27h 00m

Mombasa Moi Intl

Tue 3/17

12:25 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop31h 45m

$1,275

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Kenya?

In general, April 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 $899. The month of February is another great option to travel to Kenya, with average flight prices from Chicago averaging around $930.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 $1,030 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 $973 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 February 2026, there are 15 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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SWISS	PriceFrom $542	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,870 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $736	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,213 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $740	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,514 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $766	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,393 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $813	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 958 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Delta	PriceFrom $833	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,175 reviews	Search Delta flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $849	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,731 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Brussels Airlines	PriceFrom $884	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 384 reviews	Search Brussels Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $897	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,728 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Air France	PriceFrom $908	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,531 reviews	Search Air France flights

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