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Delta Logo
5:25 pm - 10:00 pm
ORD
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NBO
20h 35m1 stop
Delta Logo
11:35 pm - 12:57 pm
NBO
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ORD
21h 22m1 stop
$872Delta
Sun, Mar 15 - Sat, Mar 28
Etihad Airways Logo
1:10 pm - 12:50 am
ORD
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NBO
26h 40m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
1:30 am - 8:45 am
NBO
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ORD
39h 15m1 stop
$875Etihad Airways
Fri, Jan 9 - Tue, May 26
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 am - 1:10 pm
ORD
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NBO
18h 25m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
5:30 pm - 7:40 am
NBO
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ORD
23h 10m2 stops
$886Ethiopian Air
Mon, Feb 9 - Thu, Feb 19
Qatar Airways Logo
6:50 pm - 7:15 am
ORD
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NBO
27h 25m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
8:45 am - 2:30 pm
NBO
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ORD
38h 45m1 stop
$896Qatar Airways
Mon, Feb 16 - Sun, Feb 22
Qatar Airways Logo
8:05 pm - 7:15 am
ORD
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NBO
27h 10m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
1:35 am - 3:45 pm
NBO
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ORD
22h 10m1 stop
$907Qatar Airways
Mon, Mar 16 - Thu, Mar 26
Air France Logo
2:11 pm - 9:10 pm
ORD
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NBO
21h 59m2 stops
Air France Logo
11:15 pm - 3:00 pm
NBO
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ORD
23h 45m1 stop
$908Air France
Sun, Mar 1 - Wed, Apr 15
Air France Logo
5:20 pm - 9:10 pm
ORD
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NBO
18h 50m1 stop
Air France Logo
11:20 pm - 4:38 pm
NBO
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ORD
26h 18m2 stops
$913Air France
Thu, Jan 22 - Wed, Jan 28
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 am - 11:40 am
ORD
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MBA
16h 55m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
12:40 pm - 7:40 am
MBA
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ORD
28h 00m2 stops
$1,114Ethiopian Air
Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 4
Kenya Airways Logo
7:00 am - 5:10 pm
ORD
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EDL
25h 10m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
1:30 pm - 5:43 pm
EDL
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ORD
37h 13m2 stops
$1,129Kenya Airways
Sun, Mar 1 - Thu, Mar 5
Kenya Airways Logo
7:00 am - 5:10 pm
ORD
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EDL
25h 10m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
1:30 pm - 1:29 pm
EDL
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ORD
32h 59m2 stops
$1,165Kenya Airways
Fri, Feb 20 - Tue, Feb 24

United Airlines flights from Chicago to Kenya

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United Airlines
Jan 22
ORD8:52 amChicago O'Hare Intl
27h 23m
2 stops
NBO9:15 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Jan 28
NBO11:55 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
29h 30m
2 stops
ORD8:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines
Jan 1
ORD8:51 amChicago O'Hare Intl
27h 24m
2 stops
NBO9:15 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Jan 19
NBO11:40 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
27h 35m
2 stops
ORD6:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines
Jan 7
ORD5:59 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
43h 01m
2 stops
NBO10:00 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Jan 19
NBO11:40 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
27h 57m
2 stops
ORD6:37 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

SWISS flights from Chicago to Kenya

Our best SWISS deals on Chicago to Kenya flight tickets
SWISS
Feb 1
ORD6:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
66h 55m
3 stops
NBO10:45 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Feb 13
NBO11:40 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
49h 40m
2 stops
ORD4:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
SWISS
Mar 9
ORD7:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
42h 55m
3 stops
NBO10:45 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Mar 23
NBO11:40 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
25h 40m
2 stops
ORD5:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
SWISS
Feb 20
ORD6:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
42h 55m
3 stops
NBO10:45 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Apr 20
NBO10:20 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
25h 35m
2 stops
ORD3:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

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ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/15

5:25 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop20h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 3/28

11:35 pm-12:57 pm

1 stop21h 22m

$872

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/9

1:10 pm-12:50 am

1 stop26h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 5/26

1:30 am-8:45 am

1 stop39h 15m

$875

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/9

9:45 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 2/19

5:30 pm-7:40 am

2 stops23h 10m

$886

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/16

6:50 pm-7:15 am

1 stop27h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 2/22

8:45 am-2:30 pm

1 stop38h 45m

$896

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/16

8:05 pm-7:15 am

1 stop27h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 3/26

1:35 am-3:45 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$907

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/1

2:11 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops21h 59m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 4/15

11:15 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$908

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/22

5:20 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop18h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 1/28

11:20 pm-4:38 pm

2 stops26h 18m

$913

ChicagoMombasa

ORD - MBA

ORDMBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/25

9:45 am-11:40 am

1 stop16h 55m

Mombasa Moi Intl

Wed 3/4

12:40 pm-7:40 am

2 stops28h 00m

$1,114

ChicagoEldoret

ORD - EDL

ORDEDL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/1

7:00 am-5:10 pm

2 stops25h 10m

Eldoret

Thu 3/5

1:30 pm-5:43 pm

2 stops37h 13m

$1,129

ChicagoEldoret

ORD - EDL

ORDEDL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/20

7:00 am-5:10 pm

2 stops25h 10m

Eldoret

Tue 2/24

1:30 pm-1:29 pm

2 stops32h 59m

$1,165

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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 $924.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Kenya?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Kenya from Chicago is on a Thursday. momondo users have found tickets for Thursday departures for as low as $1,174. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Saturday because tickets tend to average around $1,343. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Kenya.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Kenya?

In the evening is the cheapest time of day to fly from Chicago to Kenya when you can find flight prices for as low as $1,047. Flying to Kenya in the evening is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights at noon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,491.

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 $1,044 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 $1,032 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 53% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to Kenya flight.

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Fastest flight time

18h 55m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Chicago to Kenya takes 18h 55m
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Kenya. There are no popular flight routes from Chicago to Kenya.
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  • 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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SWISSPriceFrom $542Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,818 reviews
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7.3
4,113 reviews
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7.4
1,337 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $814Free CancellationRating
7.2
917 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $852Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,692 reviews
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Brussels AirlinesPriceFrom $884Free CancellationRating
7.2
375 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom $894Free CancellationRating
6.8
287 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $897Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,012 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $898Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,617 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom $905Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,513 reviews
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