What airlines fly to Nairobi?

Ethiopian Air, Etihad Airways and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Nairobi from Chicago according to our data. Ethiopian Air is the first choice among our users, with 34% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Nairobi. Keep in mind that there are 14 different airlines that fly to Nairobi on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Chicago to Nairobi?

Delta, United Airlines, and Air France are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to Nairobi

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As of July 2026, there are 14 operators available to choose from for flights from Chicago to Nairobi.

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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Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $1,094 to $1,569. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,040.

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11:05 am - 8:45 pm

MDW

NBO

25h 40m

2 stops

11:05 pm - 4:16 pm

NBO

MDW

25h 11m

2 stops

$1,040Delta

Fri, Jul 10 - Wed, Sep 30

11:22 am - 8:45 pm

ORD

NBO

25h 23m

2 stops

11:40 pm - 8:30 pm

NBO

ORD

29h 50m

2 stops

$1,040Delta

Sat, Aug 8 - Thu, Nov 5

8:25 pm - 6:10 am

ORD

NBO

25h 45m

1 stop

7:00 pm - 8:35 am

NBO

ORD

21h 35m

1 stop

$1,041Etihad Airways

Mon, Jul 20 - Tue, Jul 28

6:25 pm - 9:35 pm

ORD

NBO

18h 10m

1 stop

11:40 pm - 4:15 pm

NBO

ORD

25h 35m

1 stop

$1,042Air France

Thu, Nov 19 - Sat, Dec 5

12:29 pm - 9:55 pm

ORD

NBO

25h 26m

2 stops

11:05 pm - 8:55 pm

NBO

ORD

29h 50m

2 stops

$1,043Delta

Sun, Sep 13 - Mon, Sep 21

8:25 pm - 6:10 am

ORD

NBO

25h 45m

1 stop

7:05 am - 8:35 am

NBO

ORD

33h 30m

1 stop

$1,044Etihad Airways

Tue, Aug 11 - Mon, Aug 24

11:22 am - 9:55 pm

ORD

NBO

26h 33m

2 stops

11:05 pm - 3:10 pm

NBO

ORD

24h 05m

1 stop

$1,046Delta

Sun, Aug 30 - Mon, Sep 14

8:25 pm - 6:05 pm

ORD

NBO

37h 40m

1 stop

7:05 am - 8:35 am

NBO

ORD

33h 30m

1 stop

$1,047Etihad Airways

Thu, Aug 13 - Thu, Aug 27

10:15 am - 1:10 pm

ORD

NBO

18h 55m

1 stop

5:30 pm - 8:15 am

NBO

ORD

22h 45m

2 stops

$1,048Ethiopian Air

Wed, Sep 9 - Fri, Sep 25

7:05 am - 10:45 pm

ORD

NBO

30h 40m

3 stops

4:45 pm - 4:44 pm

NBO

ORD

32h 59m

2 stops

$1,049Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Tue, Nov 24

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Etihad Airways flights from Chicago to Nairobi

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Etihad Airways

Jul 20

ORD8:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

25h 45m

1 stop

NBO6:10 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Jul 28

NBO7:00 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

21h 35m

1 stop

ORD8:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,041

Etihad Airways

Aug 11

ORD8:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

25h 45m

1 stop

NBO6:10 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Aug 24

NBO7:05 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

33h 30m

1 stop

ORD8:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,044

Etihad Airways

Aug 13

ORD8:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

37h 40m

1 stop

NBO6:05 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Aug 27

NBO7:05 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

33h 30m

1 stop

ORD8:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,047

Delta flights from Chicago to Nairobi

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Delta

Aug 8

ORD11:22 amChicago O'Hare Intl

25h 23m

2 stops

NBO8:45 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Nov 5

NBO11:40 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

29h 50m

2 stops

ORD8:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,040

Delta

Nov 19

ORD5:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

19h 15m

1 stop

NBO9:35 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Dec 5

NBO11:40 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

24h 30m

1 stop

ORD3:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,042

Delta

Sep 2

MDW9:24 amChicago Midway

28h 31m

2 stops

NBO9:55 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sep 13

NBO11:05 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

27h 14m

2 stops

MDW6:19 pmChicago Midway

$1,043

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MDW - NBO

MDWNBO

Chicago Midway

Fri 7/10

11:05 am-8:45 pm

2 stops25h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 9/30

11:05 pm-4:16 pm

2 stops25h 11m

$1,040

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/8

11:22 am-8:45 pm

2 stops25h 23m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 11/5

11:40 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops29h 50m

$1,040

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/20

8:25 pm-6:10 am

1 stop25h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 7/28

7:00 pm-8:35 am

1 stop21h 35m

$1,041

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/19

6:25 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop18h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 12/5

11:40 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop25h 35m

$1,042

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/13

12:29 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops25h 26m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 9/21

11:05 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops29h 50m

$1,043

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/11

8:25 pm-6:10 am

1 stop25h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 8/24

7:05 am-8:35 am

1 stop33h 30m

$1,044

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/30

11:22 am-9:55 pm

2 stops26h 33m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 9/14

11:05 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop24h 05m

$1,046

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/13

8:25 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop37h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 8/27

7:05 am-8:35 am

1 stop33h 30m

$1,047

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ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/9

10:15 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 9/25

5:30 pm-8:15 am

2 stops22h 45m

$1,048

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/13

7:05 am-10:45 pm

3 stops30h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 11/24

4:45 pm-4:44 pm

2 stops32h 59m

$1,049

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Nairobi?

The cheapest month to fly to Nairobi from Chicago is in October. Flight prices, which tend to average around $104, 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 October, then flying in July is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $153.

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 $1,031 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 $972 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	18h 10m
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The fastest flight from Chicago to Nairobi takes 18h 10m

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How far is Chicago to Nairobi by plane?
Chicago and Nairobi are 7999.5 mi apart from one another. 18h 10m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Nairobi?
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How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Nairobi?
As of July 2026, there are 14 operators available to choose from for flights from Chicago to Nairobi.
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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Air France	PriceFrom $153	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,623 reviews	Search Air France flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $708	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,439 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $770	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,477 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $814	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,010 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Delta	PriceFrom $830	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,451 reviews	Search Delta flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $852	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,743 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Brussels Airlines	PriceFrom $884	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 420 reviews	Search Brussels Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $930	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,783 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
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United Airlines	PriceFrom $934	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,947 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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