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Delta Logo
4:20 pm - 9:55 pm
ORD
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NBO
21h 35m
1 stop
Delta Logo
11:35 pm - 4:37 pm
NBO
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ORD
25h 02m
2 stops
$879Delta
Thu, Apr 16 - Tue, Oct 6
Delta Logo
10:59 am - 9:55 pm
ORD
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NBO
26h 56m
2 stops
Delta Logo
11:35 pm - 12:31 pm
NBO
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ORD
20h 56m
1 stop
$881Delta
Wed, Apr 15 - Sun, Apr 26
Delta Logo
1:26 pm - 8:55 pm
ORD
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NBO
23h 29m
2 stops
Delta Logo
11:35 pm - 6:31 pm
NBO
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ORD
26h 56m
1 stop
$882Delta
Thu, Apr 16 - Sun, Apr 26
Delta Logo
9:27 am - 8:55 pm
MDW
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NBO
27h 28m
2 stops
Delta Logo
11:35 pm - 9:45 pm
NBO
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MDW
30h 10m
2 stops
$884Delta
Thu, Apr 16 - Fri, Oct 9
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 8:55 pm
ORD
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NBO
29h 55m
2 stops
Delta Logo
11:35 pm - 4:37 pm
NBO
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ORD
25h 02m
2 stops
$884Delta
Thu, Apr 16 - Tue, Oct 6
Etihad Airways Logo
1:10 pm - 12:45 pm
ORD
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NBO
38h 35m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
1:40 pm - 7:35 am
NBO
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ORD
26h 55m
1 stop
$886Etihad Airways
Sat, Jan 24 - Mon, Feb 2
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
$887Ethiopian Air
Sun, Apr 19 - Wed, May 6
Etihad Airways Logo
2:00 pm - 12:30 am
ORD
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NBO
26h 30m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
7:00 am - 8:45 am
NBO
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ORD
33h 45m
1 stop
$888Etihad Airways
Wed, Apr 22 - Tue, Apr 28
Air France Logo
1:49 pm - 9:10 pm
MDW
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NBO
22h 21m
2 stops
Air France Logo
11:20 pm - 4:55 pm
NBO
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MDW
25h 35m
2 stops
$895Air France
Wed, Feb 18 - Wed, Mar 18
Kenya Airways Logo
1:29 pm - 10:00 pm
MDW
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NBO
23h 31m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
9:10 am - 6:40 pm
NBO
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MDW
41h 30m
2 stops
$939Kenya Airways
Tue, Mar 3 - Thu, Mar 12

Air Canada flights from Chicago to Nairobi

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Air Canada
May 7
ORD4:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
43h 40m
2 stops
NBO8:20 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
May 18
NBO10:20 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
29h 05m
2 stops
ORD7:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$926
Air Canada
Jan 17
ORD7:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
30h 30m
3 stops
NBO10:45 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Jan 25
NBO11:55 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
24h 00m
2 stops
ORD2:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$4,237
Air Canada
Jan 17
ORD7:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
30h 30m
3 stops
NBO10:45 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Jan 25
NBO11:55 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
24h 00m
2 stops
ORD2:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$4,238

United Airlines flights from Chicago to Nairobi

Our best United Airlines deals on Chicago to Nairobi flight tickets
United Airlines
Feb 17
ORD5:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
19h 50m
2 stops
NBO10:45 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Mar 4
NBO11:55 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
21h 15m
1 stop
ORD12:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$916
United Airlines
Jan 17
ORD1:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
24h 45m
3 stops
NBO10:45 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Jan 25
NBO11:55 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
21h 15m
1 stop
ORD12:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$920
United Airlines
Apr 12
ORD8:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
27h 35m
2 stops
NBO8:20 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
May 2
NBO10:20 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
21h 40m
1 stop
ORD12:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$925

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ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/16

4:20 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop21h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 10/6

11:35 pm-4:37 pm

2 stops25h 02m

$879

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/15

10:59 am-9:55 pm

2 stops26h 56m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 4/26

11:35 pm-12:31 pm

1 stop20h 56m

$881

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/16

1:26 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops23h 29m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 4/26

11:35 pm-6:31 pm

1 stop26h 56m

$882

ChicagoNairobi

MDW - NBO

MDWNBO

Chicago Midway

Thu 4/16

9:27 am-8:55 pm

2 stops27h 28m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 10/9

11:35 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops30h 10m

$884

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/16

7:00 am-8:55 pm

2 stops29h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 10/6

11:35 pm-4:37 pm

2 stops25h 02m

$884

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/24

1:10 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop38h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 2/2

1:40 pm-7:35 am

1 stop26h 55m

$886

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/19

10:15 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 5/6

5:30 pm-8:15 am

2 stops22h 45m

$887

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/22

2:00 pm-12:30 am

1 stop26h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 4/28

7:00 am-8:45 am

1 stop33h 45m

$888

ChicagoNairobi

MDW - NBO

MDWNBO

Chicago Midway

Wed 2/18

1:49 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops22h 21m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 3/18

11:20 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops25h 35m

$895

ChicagoNairobi

MDW - NBO

MDWNBO

Chicago Midway

Tue 3/3

1:29 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops23h 31m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 3/12

9:10 am-6:40 pm

2 stops41h 30m

$939

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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 $978 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
7.5
1,846 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $736Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,160 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom $766Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,369 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $814Free CancellationRating
7.2
944 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $833Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,039 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $852Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,714 reviews
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Brussels AirlinesPriceFrom $884Free CancellationRating
7.2
380 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom $894Free CancellationRating
6.8
290 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $898Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,665 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom $905Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,520 reviews
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