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Cheap flights from Chicago to Nairobi from $378

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Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 am - 1:10 pmORD-NBO
18h 25m1 stop
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5:30 pm - 7:40 amNBO-ORD
23h 10m2 stops
$876Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Feb 5 - Thu, Feb 19
Etihad Airways Logo
2:10 pm - 12:50 amORD-NBO
26h 40m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
1:45 pm - 8:45 amNBO-ORD
27h 00m1 stop
$879Etihad Airways
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Thu, Mar 19 - Mon, Apr 6
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 10:45 pmORD-NBO
29h 45m3 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:40 pm - 8:38 pmNBO-ORD
29h 58m2 stops
$886United Airlines
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Sat, Dec 6 - Mon, Dec 15
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:50 am - 3:05 amORD-NBO
30h 15m1 stop
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4:25 am - 7:25 pmNBO-ORD
23h 00m1 stop
$896Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Jan 1 - Mon, Mar 23
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:50 am - 3:05 amORD-NBO
30h 15m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:50 am - 10:05 amNBO-ORD
38h 15m1 stop
$900Turkish Airlines
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Sat, Jan 10 - Sat, Jan 24
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 10:45 pmORD-NBO
29h 45m3 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:55 pm - 11:43 pmNBO-ORD
32h 48m2 stops
$904United Airlines
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Sat, Dec 6 - Tue, Dec 16
Delta Logo
9:34 am - 10:00 pmMDW-NBO
27h 26m2 stops
Delta Logo
11:20 pm - 6:36 pmNBO-MDW
28h 16m2 stops
$907Delta
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Mon, Jan 12 - Mon, Jan 26
Delta Logo
1:35 pm - 10:00 pmORD-NBO
24h 25m2 stops
Delta Logo
11:20 pm - 6:10 pmNBO-ORD
26h 50m2 stops
$907Delta
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Mon, Mar 9 - Mon, Mar 23
Qatar Airways Logo
6:50 pm - 12:05 amORD-NBO
20h 15m1 stop
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5:00 pm - 2:30 pmNBO-ORD
30h 30m1 stop
$927Qatar Airways
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Sat, Jan 10 - Sat, Jan 24
Qatar Airways Logo
2:20 pm - 12:05 amORD-NBO
24h 45m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
1:35 am - 3:45 pmNBO-ORD
22h 10m1 stop
$946Qatar Airways
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Mon, Mar 2 - Wed, Mar 11

Ethiopian Air flights from Chicago to Nairobi

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Ethiopian Air
Feb 5
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
$876
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Ethiopian Air
Mar 19
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
18h 55m
1 stop
NBO1:10 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Apr 4
NBO5:30 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
22h 45m
2 stops
ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$883
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Ethiopian Air
Nov 13
ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
18h 25m
1 stop
NBO1:10 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Dec 13
NBO5:30 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
23h 10m
2 stops
ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$888
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Lufthansa flights from Chicago to Nairobi

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Lufthansa
Mar 7
ORD4:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
20h 20m
1 stop
NBO9:40 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Mar 13
NBO11:55 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
26h 41m
2 stops
ORD6:36 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$888
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Lufthansa
Nov 6
ORD5:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
18h 20m
1 stop
NBO9:15 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Dec 14
NBO11:55 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
21h 15m
1 stop
ORD12:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$894
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Lufthansa
Mar 19
ORD5:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
20h 20m
1 stop
NBO9:40 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Mar 30
NBO10:20 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
22h 35m
2 stops
ORD12:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$895
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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 November 5, 2025.
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ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/5

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

$876

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/19

2:10 pm-12:50 am

1 stop26h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 4/6

1:45 pm-8:45 am

1 stop27h 00m

$879

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/6

8:00 am-10:45 pm

3 stops29h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 12/15

11:40 pm-8:38 pm

2 stops29h 58m

$886

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/1

11:50 am-3:05 am

1 stop30h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 3/23

4:25 am-7:25 pm

1 stop23h 00m

$896

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/10

11:50 am-3:05 am

1 stop30h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 1/24

4:50 am-10:05 am

1 stop38h 15m

$900

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/6

8:00 am-10:45 pm

3 stops29h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 12/16

11:55 pm-11:43 pm

2 stops32h 48m

$904

ChicagoNairobi

MDW - NBO

MDWNBO

Chicago Midway

Mon 1/12

9:34 am-10:00 pm

2 stops27h 26m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 1/26

11:20 pm-6:36 pm

2 stops28h 16m

$907

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/9

1:35 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops24h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 3/23

11:20 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops26h 50m

$907

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/10

6:50 pm-12:05 am

1 stop20h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 1/24

5:00 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop30h 30m

$927

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/2

2:20 pm-12:05 am

2 stops24h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 3/11

1:35 am-3:45 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$946

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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 $923.

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 $1,054 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 $1,025 on momondo.

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  • How far is Chicago to Nairobi by plane?

    Chicago and Nairobi are 7999.5 mi apart from one another. 18h 20m 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
1,778 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $750Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,031 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $816Free CancellationRating
7.2
889 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom $856Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,285 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $859Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,661 reviews
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Brussels AirlinesPriceFrom $884Free CancellationRating
7.2
369 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom $894Free CancellationRating
6.8
286 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $897Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,496 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom $908Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,484 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $917Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,004 reviews
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