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Cheap flights from Chicago to Nairobi from $405

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Etihad Airways Logo
2:00 pm - 6:05 pm
ORD
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NBO
20h 05m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
7:00 pm - 8:35 am
NBO
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ORD
21h 35m
1 stop
$966Etihad Airways
Sat, Aug 29 - Sun, Sep 13
Delta Logo
4:50 pm - 9:55 pm
ORD
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NBO
21h 05m
1 stop
Delta Logo
11:05 pm - 4:37 pm
NBO
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ORD
25h 32m
2 stops
$968Delta
Mon, Sep 28 - Sun, Oct 4
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 am - 1:10 pm
ORD
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NBO
18h 25m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
5:30 pm - 7:40 am
NBO
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ORD
23h 10m
2 stops
$968Ethiopian Air
Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 14
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 am - 1:10 pm
ORD
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NBO
18h 25m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
5:30 pm - 7:40 am
NBO
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ORD
23h 10m
2 stops
$968Ethiopian Air
Wed, Nov 18 - Sat, Nov 28
Etihad Airways Logo
2:00 pm - 6:05 pm
ORD
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NBO
20h 05m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
7:00 pm - 8:55 am
NBO
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ORD
21h 55m
1 stop
$969Etihad Airways
Sun, Sep 20 - Sat, Oct 24
Delta Logo
6:25 pm - 9:35 pm
ORD
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NBO
18h 10m
1 stop
Delta Logo
11:40 pm - 4:24 pm
NBO
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ORD
25h 44m
2 stops
$969Delta
Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Nov 24
Qatar Airways Logo
6:50 pm - 7:15 am
ORD
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NBO
27h 25m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
5:00 pm - 2:30 pm
NBO
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ORD
30h 30m
1 stop
$971Qatar Airways
Sun, Nov 1 - Thu, Nov 12
Qatar Airways Logo
7:50 pm - 7:15 am
ORD
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NBO
27h 25m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
1:35 am - 2:30 pm
NBO
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ORD
21h 55m
1 stop
$971Qatar Airways
Wed, Oct 28 - Sun, Nov 15
JetBlue Logo
7:20 pm - 6:45 am
ORD
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NBO
27h 25m
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JetBlue Logo
1:35 am - 3:30 pm
NBO
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ORD
21h 55m
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$971JetBlue
Fri, Oct 16 - Mon, Oct 26
JetBlue Logo
7:20 pm - 11:50 pm
ORD
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NBO
20h 30m
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JetBlue Logo
1:20 am - 3:05 pm
NBO
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ORD
21h 45m
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$971JetBlue
Wed, Oct 14 - Fri, Oct 23

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Etihad Airways flights from Chicago to Nairobi

Our best Etihad Airways deals on Chicago to Nairobi flight tickets
Etihad Airways
Aug 29
ORD2:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
20h 05m
1 stop
NBO6:05 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Sep 13
NBO7:00 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
21h 35m
1 stop
ORD8:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$966
Etihad Airways
Sep 28
ORD2:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
20h 05m
1 stop
NBO6:05 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Oct 4
NBO7:00 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
28h 40m
1 stop
ORD3:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$969
Etihad Airways
Aug 19
ORD8:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
32h 05m
1 stop
NBO12:30 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Sep 2
NBO7:05 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
44h 50m
2 stops
ORD7:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$970

Delta flights from Chicago to Nairobi

Our best Delta deals on Chicago to Nairobi flight tickets
Delta
Aug 11
ORD5:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
19h 35m
1 stop
NBO8:45 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Sep 22
NBO11:05 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
27h 40m
2 stops
ORD6:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$969
Delta
Sep 12
MDW9:29 amChicago Midway
28h 26m
2 stops
NBO9:55 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Sep 19
NBO11:55 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
26h 38m
2 stops
MDW6:33 pmChicago Midway
$971
Delta
Nov 17
ORD10:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 30m
2 stops
NBO10:00 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Nov 24
NBO11:40 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
26h 01m
2 stops
ORD4:41 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$972

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ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/29

2:00 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop20h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 9/13

7:00 pm-8:35 am

1 stop21h 35m

$966

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/28

4:50 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop21h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 10/4

11:05 pm-4:37 pm

2 stops25h 32m

$968
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ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/4

9:45 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 11/14

5:30 pm-7:40 am

2 stops23h 10m

$968

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/18

9:45 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 11/28

5:30 pm-7:40 am

2 stops23h 10m

$968

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/20

2:00 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop20h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 10/24

7:00 pm-8:55 am

1 stop21h 55m

$969

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/17

6:25 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop18h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 11/24

11:40 pm-4:24 pm

2 stops25h 44m

$969

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/1

6:50 pm-7:15 am

1 stop27h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 11/12

5:00 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop30h 30m

$971

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/28

7:50 pm-7:15 am

1 stop27h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 11/15

1:35 am-2:30 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$971

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/16

7:20 pm-6:45 am

1 stop27h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 10/26

1:35 am-3:30 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$971

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/14

7:20 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop20h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 10/23

1:20 am-3:05 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$971

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $998 to $1,591.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $966.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Nairobi?

The cheapest month to fly to Nairobi from Chicago is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $873, 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 February, then flying in November is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $892.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago 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 $1,028 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 $972 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

20h 10m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Chicago to Nairobi takes 20h 10m
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Nairobi. There are no popular flight routes from Chicago to Nairobi.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Nairobi

  • How far is Chicago to Nairobi by plane?

    Chicago and Nairobi are 7999.5 mi apart from one another. 20h 10m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Nairobi?

    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.

Best airlines flying from Chicago to Nairobi

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Air FrancePriceFrom $153Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,632 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $708Free CancellationRating
7.4
4,460 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom $772Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,499 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $812Free CancellationRating
7.2
1,012 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $833Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,493 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $855Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,738 reviews
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Brussels AirlinesPriceFrom $884Free CancellationRating
7.3
431 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $930Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,844 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $930Free CancellationRating
6.8
8,176 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $934Free CancellationRating
7.4
10,062 reviews
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