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Qatar Airways Logo
6:50 pm - 12:05 am
ORD
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NBO
20h 15m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
4:10 pm - 3:05 pm
NBO
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ORD
30h 55m
1 stop
$860Qatar Airways
Tue, Feb 10 - Mon, May 11
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
$862Ethiopian Air
Wed, Feb 11 - Tue, Feb 17
Qatar Airways Logo
6:50 pm - 12:05 am
ORD
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NBO
20h 15m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
8:45 am - 2:30 pm
NBO
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ORD
38h 45m
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$863Qatar Airways
Sun, Feb 8 - Wed, Feb 18
Etihad Airways Logo
2:00 pm - 6:00 am
ORD
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NBO
32h 00m
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Etihad Airways Logo
1:45 pm - 8:35 am
NBO
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ORD
26h 50m
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$864Etihad Airways
Mon, Apr 6 - Sun, Apr 12
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 - 8:35 am
NBO
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ORD
26h 55m
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$870Etihad Airways
Sat, Mar 7 - Sat, Mar 14
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:20 pm - 3:05 am
ORD
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NBO
21h 45m
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Turkish Airlines Logo
4:50 am - 6:25 pm
NBO
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ORD
22h 35m
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$871Turkish Airlines
Mon, Feb 9 - Thu, Feb 12
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 - 8:40 am
NBO
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ORD
23h 10m
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$872Ethiopian Air
Sat, Mar 7 - Sun, Mar 15
Etihad Airways Logo
1:10 pm - 12:50 am
ORD
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NBO
26h 40m
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Etihad Airways Logo
7:15 am - 7:35 am
NBO
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ORD
33h 20m
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$873Etihad Airways
Wed, Feb 11 - Tue, Feb 17
Delta Logo
1:26 pm - 10:00 pm
MDW
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NBO
23h 34m
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Delta Logo
11:59 pm - 5:55 pm
NBO
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MDW
26h 56m
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$919Delta
Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9
Delta Logo
1:49 pm - 9:10 pm
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22h 21m
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Delta Logo
11:05 pm - 6:31 pm
NBO
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MDW
27h 26m
2 stops
$922Delta
Sun, Mar 1 - Wed, May 6

Qatar Airways flights from Chicago to Nairobi

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Qatar Airways
Feb 10
ORD6:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
20h 15m
1 stop
NBO12:05 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
May 11
NBO4:10 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
30h 55m
1 stop
ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$860
Qatar Airways
Feb 8
ORD6:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
20h 15m
1 stop
NBO12:05 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Feb 18
NBO8:45 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
38h 45m
1 stop
ORD2:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$863
Qatar Airways
Feb 10
ORD6:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
20h 15m
1 stop
NBO12:05 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
May 9
NBO1:20 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
21h 45m
1 stop
ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$891

Ethiopian Air flights from Chicago to Nairobi

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Chicago to Nairobi flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
Feb 11
ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
18h 25m
1 stop
NBO1:10 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Feb 17
NBO5:30 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
23h 10m
2 stops
ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$862
Ethiopian Air
Mar 7
ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
18h 25m
1 stop
NBO1:10 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Mar 15
NBO5:30 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
23h 10m
2 stops
ORD8:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$872
Ethiopian Air
Feb 9
ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
18h 25m
1 stop
NBO1:10 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Feb 13
NBO5:30 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
23h 10m
2 stops
ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$887

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ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/10

6:50 pm-12:05 am

1 stop20h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 5/11

4:10 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop30h 55m

$860

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/11

9:45 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 2/17

5:30 pm-7:40 am

2 stops23h 10m

$862

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/8

6:50 pm-12:05 am

1 stop20h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 2/18

8:45 am-2:30 pm

1 stop38h 45m

$863

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/6

2:00 pm-6:00 am

1 stop32h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 4/12

1:45 pm-8:35 am

1 stop26h 50m

$864

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/7

1:10 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop38h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 3/14

1:40 pm-8:35 am

1 stop26h 55m

$870

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/9

8:20 pm-3:05 am

1 stop21h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 2/12

4:50 am-6:25 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$871

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/7

9:45 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 3/15

5:30 pm-8:40 am

2 stops23h 10m

$872

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/11

1:10 pm-12:50 am

1 stop26h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 2/17

7:15 am-7:35 am

1 stop33h 20m

$873

ChicagoNairobi

MDW - NBO

MDWNBO

Chicago Midway

Thu 2/5

1:26 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops23h 34m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 2/9

11:59 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops26h 56m

$919

ChicagoNairobi

MDW - NBO

MDWNBO

Chicago Midway

Sun 3/1

1:49 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops22h 21m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 5/6

11:05 pm-6:31 pm

2 stops27h 26m

$922

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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 $923.

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 $1,032 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 $973 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

18h 55m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Chicago to Nairobi takes 18h 55m
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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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    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
1,861 reviews
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7.3
4,208 reviews
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8.1
3,487 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom $766Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,376 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $814Free CancellationRating
7.2
951 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $833Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,113 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $852Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,733 reviews
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Brussels AirlinesPriceFrom $884Free CancellationRating
7.2
382 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $897Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,700 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom $905Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,525 reviews
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