Cheap flights from Chicago to Nairobi from $414

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1:10 pm - 12:50 am
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1:40 pm - 7:35 am
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26h 55m1 stop
$895Etihad Airways
Wed, Jan 21 - Sat, Jan 31
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6:50 pm - 12:05 am
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5:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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30h 30m1 stop
$897Qatar Airways
Thu, Jan 15 - Sun, Feb 15
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11:50 am - 3:20 am
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30h 30m1 stop
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4:50 am - 6:25 pm
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22h 35m1 stop
$898Turkish Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Sat, Mar 7
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4:50 am - 10:05 am
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38h 15m1 stop
$899Turkish Airlines
Sat, Jan 24 - Wed, Jan 28
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5:25 pm - 10:00 pm
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Delta Logo
11:20 pm - 4:10 pm
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24h 50m1 stop
$903Delta
Mon, Mar 9 - Wed, Mar 11
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2:21 pm - 10:00 pm
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Delta Logo
11:20 pm - 4:10 pm
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24h 50m1 stop
$907Delta
Fri, Feb 27 - Sun, Mar 15
Etihad Airways Logo
1:10 pm - 6:20 am
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Etihad Airways Logo
1:40 pm - 7:35 am
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26h 55m1 stop
$908Etihad Airways
Wed, Jan 7 - Mon, Jan 26
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1:45 am - 8:35 am
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$909Etihad Airways
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9:45 am - 1:10 pm
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5:30 pm - 7:40 am
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$911Ethiopian Air
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1:35 am - 2:30 pm
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21h 55m1 stop
$912Alaska Airlines
Fri, Feb 13 - Fri, Feb 20

Qatar Airways flights from Chicago to Nairobi

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Qatar Airways
Apr 8
ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
20h 30m
1 stop
NBO11:50 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Apr 29
NBO1:20 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
21h 40m
1 stop
ORD3:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Qatar Airways
Jan 15
ORD6:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
20h 15m
1 stop
NBO12:05 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Feb 15
NBO8:45 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
38h 45m
1 stop
ORD2:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Qatar Airways
Jan 15
ORD6:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
20h 15m
1 stop
NBO12:05 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Jan 27
NBO8:45 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
38h 45m
1 stop
ORD2:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

SWISS flights from Chicago to Nairobi

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

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ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/21

1:10 pm-12:50 am

1 stop26h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 1/31

1:40 pm-7:35 am

1 stop26h 55m

$895

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/15

6:50 pm-12:05 am

1 stop20h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 2/15

5:00 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop30h 30m

$897

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/5

11:50 am-3:20 am

1 stop30h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 3/7

4:50 am-6:25 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$898

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/24

8:20 pm-3:05 am

1 stop21h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 1/28

4:50 am-10:05 am

1 stop38h 15m

$899

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/9

5:25 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop20h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 3/11

11:20 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop24h 50m

$903

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/27

2:21 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops22h 39m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 3/15

11:20 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop24h 50m

$907

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/7

1:10 pm-6:20 am

1 stop32h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 1/26

1:40 pm-7:35 am

1 stop26h 55m

$908

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/1

1:10 pm-12:50 am

1 stop26h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 3/13

1:45 am-8:35 am

1 stop38h 50m

$909

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/24

9:45 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 2/3

5:30 pm-7:40 am

2 stops23h 10m

$911

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/13

6:50 pm-12:05 am

1 stop20h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 2/20

1:35 am-2:30 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$912

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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 January is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $902.

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 $1,045 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

18h 55m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Chicago to Nairobi takes 18h 55m
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Nairobi. There are no popular flight routes from Chicago to Nairobi.
  • How far is Chicago to Nairobi by plane?

    Chicago and Nairobi are 7999.5 mi apart from one another. 18h 15m 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.

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7.5
1,806 reviews
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7.3
4,082 reviews
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7.4
1,330 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $815Free CancellationRating
7.2
903 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $852Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,676 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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British AirwaysPriceFrom $897Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,563 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom $905Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,502 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $906Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,010 reviews
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