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Delta Logo
3:59 pm - 9:55 pm
ORD
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NBO
21h 56m2 stops
Delta Logo
11:35 pm - 12:31 pm
NBO
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ORD
20h 56m1 stop
$876Delta
mar., abr. 7 - mar., abr. 14
Delta Logo
2:05 pm - 9:10 pm
ORD
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NBO
22h 05m2 stops
Delta Logo
11:35 pm - 5:10 pm
NBO
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ORD
25h 35m1 stop
$877Delta
sáb., mar. 7 - dom., mar. 15
Delta Logo
10:40 am - 9:10 pm
ORD
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NBO
25h 30m2 stops
Delta Logo
11:35 pm - 9:56 pm
NBO
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ORD
30h 21m1 stop
$880Delta
mar., ene. 20 - jue., abr. 30
Delta Logo
9:35 am - 9:55 pm
MDW
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NBO
28h 20m2 stops
Delta Logo
11:35 pm - 10:29 pm
NBO
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MDW
30h 54m2 stops
$881Delta
mar., abr. 7 - mar., abr. 14
Delta Logo
2:10 pm - 9:55 pm
ORD
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NBO
23h 45m2 stops
Delta Logo
11:35 pm - 5:30 pm
NBO
-
ORD
25h 55m1 stop
$881Delta
dom., abr. 12 - sáb., may. 2
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
$887Ethiopian Air
dom., abr. 19 - mié., may. 6
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 am - 1:10 pm
ORD
-
NBO
18h 25m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
5:30 pm - 7:40 am
NBO
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ORD
23h 10m2 stops
$889Ethiopian Air
dom., ene. 18 - sáb., ene. 31
Etihad Airways Logo
2:10 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
$890Etihad Airways
dom., mar. 22 - lun., abr. 6
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:50 am - 3:05 am
ORD
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NBO
30h 15m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:25 am - 7:25 pm
NBO
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ORD
23h 00m1 stop
$892Turkish Airlines
vie., mar. 6 - lun., mar. 16
Kenya Airways Logo
1:00 pm - 8:55 pm
MDW
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NBO
23h 55m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
9:05 am - 6:31 pm
NBO
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MDW
41h 26m2 stops
$1,029Kenya Airways
mié., jul. 1 - mié., jul. 8

Qatar Airways flights from Chicago to Nairobi

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Qatar Airways
Mar 27
ORD8:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
20h 00m
1 stop
NBO12:05 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Apr 6
NBO1:20 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
21h 30m
1 stop
ORD2:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$899
Qatar Airways
Jan 31
ORD6:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
20h 15m
1 stop
NBO12:05 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Feb 8
NBO1:35 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
21h 55m
1 stop
ORD2:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$901
Qatar Airways
Mar 16
ORD8:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
27h 10m
1 stop
NBO7:15 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Mar 26
NBO1:35 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
22h 10m
1 stop
ORD3:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$913

Lufthansa flights from Chicago to Nairobi

Our best Lufthansa deals on Chicago to Nairobi flight tickets
Lufthansa
Jan 11
ORD5:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
18h 20m
1 stop
NBO9:15 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Mar 24
NBO11:55 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
20h 15m
1 stop
ORD12:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$899
Lufthansa
Feb 23
ORD3:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
20h 55m
2 stops
NBO9:40 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Mar 10
NBO11:55 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
22h 30m
1 stop
ORD2:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$914
Lufthansa
Jan 11
ORD5:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
18h 20m
1 stop
NBO9:15 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Mar 24
NBO11:55 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
26h 05m
2 stops
ORD6:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$926

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ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 4/7

3:59 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops21h 56m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

mar. 4/14

11:35 pm-12:31 pm

1 stop20h 56m

$876

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 3/7

2:05 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops22h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

dom. 3/15

11:35 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop25h 35m

$877

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 1/20

10:40 am-9:10 pm

2 stops25h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

jue. 4/30

11:35 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop30h 21m

$880

ChicagoNairobi

MDW - NBO

MDWNBO

Chicago Midway

mar. 4/7

9:35 am-9:55 pm

2 stops28h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

mar. 4/14

11:35 pm-10:29 pm

2 stops30h 54m

$881

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 4/12

2:10 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops23h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

sáb. 5/2

11:35 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop25h 55m

$881

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 4/19

10:15 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

mié. 5/6

5:30 pm-8:15 am

2 stops22h 45m

$887

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 1/18

9:45 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

sáb. 1/31

5:30 pm-7:40 am

2 stops23h 10m

$889

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 3/22

2:10 pm-12:50 am

1 stop26h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

lun. 4/6

1:45 pm-8:45 am

1 stop27h 00m

$890

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 3/6

11:50 am-3:05 am

1 stop30h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

lun. 3/16

4:25 am-7:25 pm

1 stop23h 00m

$892

ChicagoNairobi

MDW - NBO

MDWNBO

Chicago Midway

mié. 7/1

1:00 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops23h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

mié. 7/8

9:05 am-6:31 pm

2 stops41h 26m

$1,029

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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.

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 $1,034 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 $1,043 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

18h 25m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Chicago to Nairobi takes 18h 25m
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. 18h 25m is a normal flight duration for this route.

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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.

Best airlines flying from Chicago to Nairobi

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SWISSPriceFrom $542Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,843 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $736Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,154 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom $757Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,361 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $814Free CancellationRating
7.2
937 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $833Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,032 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $852Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,702 reviews
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Brussels AirlinesPriceFrom $884Free CancellationRating
7.2
380 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom $894Free CancellationRating
6.8
288 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $898Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,659 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom $905Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,519 reviews
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