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2:10 pm - 12:50 amORD-NBO
26h 40m1 stop
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1:45 am - 8:35 amNBO-ORD
38h 50m1 stop
$879Etihad Airways
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Sun, Mar 8 - Thu, Mar 26
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:50 am - 3:05 amORD-NBO
30h 15m1 stop
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4:50 am - 10:05 amNBO-ORD
38h 15m1 stop
$881Turkish Airlines
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Fri, Jan 9 - Sun, Jan 25
Etihad Airways Logo
2:00 pm - 12:30 amORD-NBO
26h 30m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
1:30 am - 8:45 amNBO-ORD
39h 15m1 stop
$882Etihad Airways
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Mon, Apr 6 - Sat, Apr 11
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 1:10 pmORD-NBO
18h 55m1 stop
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5:30 pm - 8:15 amNBO-ORD
22h 45m2 stops
$883Ethiopian Air
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Sat, Mar 21 - Thu, Apr 2
Delta Logo
5:20 pm - 9:10 pmORD-NBO
18h 50m1 stop
Delta Logo
11:20 pm - 3:10 pmNBO-ORD
24h 50m1 stop
$888Delta
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Fri, Dec 19 - Fri, Jan 2
Delta Logo
5:25 pm - 10:00 pmORD-NBO
20h 35m1 stop
Delta Logo
11:59 pm - 2:20 pmNBO-ORD
22h 21m1 stop
$890Delta
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Mon, Mar 23 - Thu, May 21
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 am - 1:10 pmORD-NBO
18h 25m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
5:30 pm - 7:40 amNBO-ORD
23h 10m2 stops
$892Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Dec 3 - Fri, Dec 19
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 am - 1:10 pmORD-NBO
18h 25m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:45 am - 8:40 amNBO-ORD
36h 55m2 stops
$893Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Feb 9 - Wed, Mar 25
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 10:00 pmORD-NBO
32h 00m2 stops
Delta Logo
11:59 pm - 2:20 pmNBO-ORD
22h 21m1 stop
$894Delta
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Wed, Mar 18 - Thu, May 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:49 pm - 9:10 pmMDW-NBO
22h 21m2 stops
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11:59 pm - 5:29 pmNBO-MDW
26h 30m2 stops
$970Multiple Airlines
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Etihad Airways flights from Chicago to Nairobi

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Etihad Airways
Mar 8
ORD2:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 40m
1 stop
NBO12:50 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Mar 26
NBO1:45 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
38h 50m
1 stop
ORD8:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$879
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Etihad Airways
Apr 6
ORD2:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
32h 00m
1 stop
NBO6:00 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Apr 12
NBO7:00 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
33h 45m
1 stop
ORD8:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$882
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Etihad Airways
Mar 7
ORD1:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
38h 35m
1 stop
NBO12:45 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Mar 26
NBO1:45 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
38h 50m
1 stop
ORD8:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$899
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Turkish Airlines flights from Chicago to Nairobi

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Turkish Airlines
Jan 9
ORD11:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl
30h 15m
1 stop
NBO3:05 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Jan 25
NBO4:50 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
38h 15m
1 stop
ORD10:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$881
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Turkish Airlines
Mar 18
ORD9:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
21h 45m
1 stop
NBO3:05 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Mar 28
NBO3:10 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
38h 30m
1 stop
ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$885
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Turkish Airlines
Jan 23
ORD8:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
21h 45m
1 stop
NBO3:05 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Feb 6
NBO4:25 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
23h 00m
1 stop
ORD6:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$900
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ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/8

2:10 pm-12:50 am

1 stop26h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 3/26

1:45 am-8:35 am

1 stop38h 50m

$879

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/9

11:50 am-3:05 am

1 stop30h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 1/25

4:50 am-10:05 am

1 stop38h 15m

$881

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/6

2:00 pm-12:30 am

1 stop26h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 4/11

1:30 am-8:45 am

1 stop39h 15m

$882

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/21

10:15 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 4/2

5:30 pm-8:15 am

2 stops22h 45m

$883

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/19

5:20 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop18h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 1/2

11:20 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop24h 50m

$888

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/23

5:25 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop20h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 5/21

11:59 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop22h 21m

$890

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/3

9:45 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 12/19

5:30 pm-7:40 am

2 stops23h 10m

$892

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/9

9:45 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 3/25

3:45 am-8:40 am

2 stops36h 55m

$893

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/18

6:00 am-10:00 pm

2 stops32h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 5/21

11:59 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop22h 21m

$894

ChicagoNairobi

MDW - NBO

MDWNBO

Chicago Midway

Mon 1/26

1:49 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops22h 21m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 2/2

11:59 pm-5:29 pm

2 stops26h 30m

$970

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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.

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 $1,047 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 $1,045 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 25m 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
1,790 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $750Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,047 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $816Free CancellationRating
7.2
896 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom $856Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,310 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $859Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,664 reviews
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Brussels AirlinesPriceFrom $884Free CancellationRating
7.2
370 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom $894Free CancellationRating
6.8
287 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $897Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,535 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom $908Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,493 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $917Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,999 reviews
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