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Etihad Airways Logo
1:10 pm - 12:45 pm
ORD
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NBO
38h 35m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
1:45 am - 8:35 am
NBO
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ORD
38h 50m1 stop
$868Etihad Airways
Sat, Mar 7 - Mon, Mar 16
Delta Logo
4:50 pm - 9:55 pm
ORD
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NBO
21h 05m1 stop
Delta Logo
11:35 pm - 5:34 pm
NBO
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ORD
25h 59m1 stop
$869Delta
Mon, May 11 - Mon, Oct 5
Delta Logo
2:10 pm - 9:55 pm
ORD
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NBO
23h 45m2 stops
Delta Logo
11:35 pm - 9:33 pm
NBO
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ORD
29h 58m1 stop
$873Delta
Mon, May 11 - Mon, Oct 5
Etihad Airways Logo
1:10 pm - 12:50 am
ORD
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NBO
26h 40m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
1:45 pm - 8:45 am
NBO
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ORD
27h 00m1 stop
$875Etihad Airways
Fri, Jan 9 - Wed, May 27
Etihad Airways Logo
1:10 pm - 12:45 pm
ORD
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NBO
38h 35m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
1:45 am - 8:35 am
NBO
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ORD
38h 50m1 stop
$876Etihad Airways
Sat, Mar 7 - Sat, Mar 14
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 1:10 pm
ORD
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NBO
18h 55m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
5:30 pm - 8:15 am
NBO
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ORD
22h 45m2 stops
$880Ethiopian Air
Sun, Mar 15 - Sat, Mar 28
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:20 pm - 3:05 am
ORD
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NBO
21h 45m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:50 am - 11:05 am
NBO
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ORD
38h 15m1 stop
$883Turkish Airlines
Sun, Feb 15 - Sun, Mar 22
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
Wed, Feb 4 - Thu, Feb 19
Etihad Airways Logo
2:10 pm - 6:10 am
ORD
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NBO
32h 00m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
1:40 pm - 8:35 am
NBO
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ORD
26h 55m1 stop
$889Etihad Airways
Sun, Mar 8 - Thu, Mar 19
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:20 pm - 3:05 am
ORD
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NBO
21h 45m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:50 am - 11:05 am
NBO
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ORD
38h 15m1 stop
$892Turkish Airlines
Sun, Feb 15 - Sun, Mar 22

Delta flights from Chicago to Nairobi

Our best Delta deals on Chicago to Nairobi flight tickets
Delta
May 11
ORD4:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
21h 05m
1 stop
NBO9:55 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Oct 5
NBO11:35 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
25h 59m
1 stop
ORD5:34 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$869
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Delta
May 11
ORD2:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
23h 45m
2 stops
NBO9:55 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Oct 5
NBO11:35 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
29h 58m
1 stop
ORD9:33 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$873
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Delta
Mar 7
ORD4:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
20h 35m
1 stop
NBO10:00 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Mar 15
NBO11:20 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
24h 50m
1 stop
ORD4:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$904
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Ethiopian Air flights from Chicago to Nairobi

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Ethiopian Air
Mar 15
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
18h 55m
1 stop
NBO1:10 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Mar 28
NBO5:30 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
22h 45m
2 stops
ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$880
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Ethiopian Air
Feb 4
ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
18h 25m
1 stop
NBO1:10 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Feb 19
NBO5:30 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
23h 10m
2 stops
ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$886
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Ethiopian Air
Jan 1
ORD2:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 10m
3 stops
NBO1:40 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Mar 5
NBO5:30 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
23h 10m
2 stops
ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,549
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Nairobi that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
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ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/7

1:10 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop38h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 3/16

1:45 am-8:35 am

1 stop38h 50m

$868

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/11

4:50 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop21h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 10/5

11:35 pm-5:34 pm

1 stop25h 59m

$869

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/11

2:10 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops23h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 10/5

11:35 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop29h 58m

$873

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/9

1:10 pm-12:50 am

1 stop26h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 5/27

1:45 pm-8:45 am

1 stop27h 00m

$875

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/7

1:10 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop38h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 3/14

1:45 am-8:35 am

1 stop38h 50m

$876

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/15

10:15 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 3/28

5:30 pm-8:15 am

2 stops22h 45m

$880

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/15

8:20 pm-3:05 am

1 stop21h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 3/22

4:50 am-11:05 am

1 stop38h 15m

$883

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/4

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

Sun 3/8

2:10 pm-6:10 am

1 stop32h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 3/19

1:40 pm-8:35 am

1 stop26h 55m

$889

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/15

8:20 pm-3:05 am

1 stop21h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 3/22

4:50 am-11:05 am

1 stop38h 15m

$892

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Chicago and Nairobi?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Nairobi?

The cheapest month to fly to Nairobi from Chicago is in April. Flight prices, which tend to average around $899, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel to Nairobi during the month of April, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $924.

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

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Nairobi from Chicago is on a Thursday. momondo users have found tickets for Thursday departures for as low as $1,178. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Nairobi on Saturday is $1,274.

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

The cheapest time of day to fly to Nairobi is in the evening when flights can be purchased for as low as $1,045. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at noon when prices are $1,348 on average. Flights to Nairobi from Chicago at noon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Nairobi?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Nairobi from Chicago when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Nairobi for around $1,042 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Nairobi from Chicago for as low as $1,026 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

19h 15m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Chicago to Nairobi takes 19h 15m
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Nairobi. There are no popular flight routes from Chicago to Nairobi.
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  • How far is Chicago to Nairobi by plane?

    Chicago and Nairobi are 7999.5 mi apart from one another. 19h 15m is a normal flight duration for this route.

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

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Nairobi?

    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.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Nairobi?

    The required travel and health documents for your Nairobi 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. 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
1,815 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $742Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,102 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom $757Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,332 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $815Free CancellationRating
7.2
912 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $852Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,686 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
8,009 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $898Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,585 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom $905Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,507 reviews
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