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Etihad Airways Logo
2:00 pm - 12:35 am
ORD
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NBO
26h 35m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
1:35 pm - 8:35 am
NBO
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ORD
27h 00m
1 stop
$821Etihad Airways
Thu, Apr 9 - Thu, May 7
Etihad Airways Logo
2:10 pm - 12:50 am
ORD
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NBO
26h 40m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
1:35 pm - 8:35 am
NBO
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ORD
27h 00m
1 stop
$822Etihad Airways
Sun, Mar 22 - Wed, Apr 8
Etihad Airways Logo
2:10 pm - 12:50 am
ORD
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NBO
26h 40m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
7:00 am - 8:35 am
NBO
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ORD
33h 35m
1 stop
$825Etihad Airways
Wed, Mar 18 - Tue, Mar 31
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 1:10 pm
ORD
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NBO
18h 55m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
5:30 pm - 8:15 am
NBO
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ORD
22h 45m
2 stops
$827Ethiopian Air
Wed, Mar 18 - Tue, Mar 31
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 1:10 pm
ORD
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NBO
18h 55m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
5:30 pm - 8:15 am
NBO
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ORD
22h 45m
2 stops
$832Ethiopian Air
Mon, Apr 6 - Wed, Apr 15
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 1:10 pm
ORD
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NBO
18h 55m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
5:30 pm - 8:15 am
NBO
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ORD
22h 45m
2 stops
$833Ethiopian Air
Sun, Apr 5 - Wed, Apr 15
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 1:10 pm
ORD
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NBO
18h 55m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
5:30 pm - 8:15 am
NBO
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ORD
22h 45m
2 stops
$834Ethiopian Air
Mon, Apr 6 - Wed, Apr 15
Delta Logo
9:35 am - 9:55 pm
MDW
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NBO
28h 20m
2 stops
Delta Logo
11:05 pm - 5:58 pm
NBO
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MDW
26h 53m
2 stops
$918Delta
Sun, Apr 5 - Wed, Apr 15
Delta Logo
1:10 pm - 9:10 pm
MDW
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NBO
24h 00m
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Delta Logo
11:20 pm - 5:22 pm
NBO
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MDW
26h 02m
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$919Delta
Tue, Mar 10 - Mon, Mar 16
Delta Logo
1:10 pm - 9:55 pm
MDW
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NBO
24h 45m
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Delta Logo
11:05 pm - 5:58 pm
NBO
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MDW
26h 53m
2 stops
$921Delta
Thu, Apr 9 - Wed, Apr 15

Etihad Airways flights from Chicago to Nairobi

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Etihad Airways
Mar 25
ORD2:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 40m
1 stop
NBO12:50 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Apr 12
NBO1:35 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
27h 00m
1 stop
ORD8:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$820
Etihad Airways
Apr 9
ORD2:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 35m
1 stop
NBO12:35 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
May 7
NBO1:35 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
27h 00m
1 stop
ORD8:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$821
Etihad Airways
Mar 22
ORD2:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 40m
1 stop
NBO12:50 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Apr 14
NBO7:00 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
33h 35m
1 stop
ORD8:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$822

Turkish Airlines flights from Chicago to Nairobi

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Chicago to Nairobi flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Apr 30
ORD8:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
21h 15m
1 stop
NBO1:25 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
May 4
NBO3:10 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
38h 30m
1 stop
ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$855
Turkish Airlines
Apr 1
ORD8:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
21h 15m
1 stop
NBO1:25 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Apr 8
NBO3:10 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
38h 30m
1 stop
ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$858
Turkish Airlines
Mar 31
ORD8:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
21h 15m
1 stop
NBO1:25 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Apr 7
NBO3:10 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
38h 30m
1 stop
ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$863

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ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/9

2:00 pm-12:35 am

1 stop26h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 5/7

1:35 pm-8:35 am

1 stop27h 00m

$821

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/22

2:10 pm-12:50 am

1 stop26h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 4/8

1:35 pm-8:35 am

1 stop27h 00m

$822

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/18

2:10 pm-12:50 am

1 stop26h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 3/31

7:00 am-8:35 am

1 stop33h 35m

$825

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/18

10:15 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 3/31

5:30 pm-8:15 am

2 stops22h 45m

$827

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/6

10:15 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 4/15

5:30 pm-8:15 am

2 stops22h 45m

$832

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/5

10:15 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 4/15

5:30 pm-8:15 am

2 stops22h 45m

$833

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/6

10:15 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 4/15

5:30 pm-8:15 am

2 stops22h 45m

$834

ChicagoNairobi

MDW - NBO

MDWNBO

Chicago Midway

Sun 4/5

9:35 am-9:55 pm

2 stops28h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 4/15

11:05 pm-5:58 pm

2 stops26h 53m

$918

ChicagoNairobi

MDW - NBO

MDWNBO

Chicago Midway

Tue 3/10

1:10 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops24h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 3/16

11:20 pm-5:22 pm

2 stops26h 02m

$919

ChicagoNairobi

MDW - NBO

MDWNBO

Chicago Midway

Thu 4/9

1:10 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops24h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 4/15

11:05 pm-5:58 pm

2 stops26h 53m

$921

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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 $884, 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 $914.

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 $1,031 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 $986 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.
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  • How far is Chicago to Nairobi by plane?

    Chicago and Nairobi are 7999.5 mi apart from one another. 18h 55m 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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SWISSPriceFrom $542Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,889 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $736Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,240 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $740Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,540 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom $766Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,424 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $812Free CancellationRating
7.2
962 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $833Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,245 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $849Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,745 reviews
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Brussels AirlinesPriceFrom $884Free CancellationRating
7.2
388 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $899Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,774 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom $908Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,542 reviews
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