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Turkish Airlines Logo
11:50 am - 3:05 am
ORD
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NBO
30h 15m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:50 am - 6:25 pm
NBO
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ORD
22h 35m
1 stop
$869Turkish Airlines
Mon, Feb 2 - Wed, Feb 11
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
1 stop
$870Etihad Airways
Sat, Mar 7 - Sun, Mar 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
$872Ethiopian Air
Sun, Mar 15 - Sat, Mar 28
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
$873Etihad Airways
Tue, Feb 3 - Mon, Feb 9
Etihad Airways Logo
1:10 pm - 12:50 am
ORD
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NBO
26h 40m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
1:40 pm - 7:35 am
NBO
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ORD
26h 55m
1 stop
$875Etihad Airways
Sun, Feb 1 - Wed, Feb 11
Air France Logo
2:00 pm - 9:10 pm
ORD
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NBO
22h 10m
2 stops
Air France Logo
11:20 pm - 3:10 pm
NBO
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ORD
24h 50m
1 stop
$885Air France
Sat, Jan 31 - Tue, Feb 10
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:51 pm - 9:10 pm
MDW
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NBO
22h 19m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 5:37 pm
NBO
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MDW
26h 38m
2 stops
$907Multiple Airlines
Mon, Feb 2 - Wed, Feb 11
Delta Logo
10:46 am - 9:10 pm
MDW
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NBO
25h 24m
2 stops
Delta Logo
11:20 pm - 5:29 pm
NBO
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MDW
27h 09m
2 stops
$918Delta
Sat, Jan 31 - Tue, Feb 10
Delta Logo
9:33 am - 9:10 pm
MDW
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NBO
26h 37m
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Delta Logo
11:05 pm - 5:54 pm
NBO
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26h 49m
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$921Delta
Mon, Feb 9 - Mon, Apr 20
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1:28 pm - 9:10 pm
MDW
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NBO
22h 42m
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Multiple Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 5:37 pm
NBO
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MDW
26h 38m
2 stops
$987Multiple Airlines
Wed, Feb 18 - Wed, Mar 4

Ethiopian Air flights from Chicago to Nairobi

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Ethiopian Air
Apr 12
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
18h 55m
1 stop
NBO1:10 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Apr 24
NBO5:30 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
22h 45m
2 stops
ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$872
Ethiopian Air
Feb 8
ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
18h 25m
1 stop
NBO1:10 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Feb 14
NBO5:30 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
23h 10m
2 stops
ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$887
Ethiopian Air
Jan 30
ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
18h 25m
1 stop
NBO1:10 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Feb 10
NBO5:30 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
23h 10m
2 stops
ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$889

Air France flights from Chicago to Nairobi

Our best Air France deals on Chicago to Nairobi flight tickets
Air France
Feb 3
ORD1:58 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
22h 12m
2 stops
NBO9:10 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Feb 10
NBO11:20 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
24h 50m
1 stop
ORD3:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$885
Air France
Feb 25
ORD2:12 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
21h 58m
2 stops
NBO9:10 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Jun 3
NBO11:25 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
23h 45m
1 stop
ORD3:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$894
Air France
Jan 27
ORD5:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
18h 50m
1 stop
NBO9:10 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Feb 3
NBO11:20 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
24h 00m
2 stops
ORD2:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$900

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ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/2

11:50 am-3:05 am

1 stop30h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 2/11

4:50 am-6:25 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$869

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/7

1:10 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop38h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 3/15

1:40 pm-8:35 am

1 stop26h 55m

$870

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/15

10:15 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 3/28

5:30 pm-8:15 am

2 stops22h 45m

$872

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/3

1:10 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop38h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 2/9

1:40 pm-7:35 am

1 stop26h 55m

$873

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/1

1:10 pm-12:50 am

1 stop26h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 2/11

1:40 pm-7:35 am

1 stop26h 55m

$875

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/31

2:00 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops22h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 2/10

11:20 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop24h 50m

$885

ChicagoNairobi

MDW - NBO

MDWNBO

Chicago Midway

Mon 2/2

1:51 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops22h 19m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 2/11

11:59 pm-5:37 pm

2 stops26h 38m

$907

ChicagoNairobi

MDW - NBO

MDWNBO

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/31

10:46 am-9:10 pm

2 stops25h 24m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 2/10

11:20 pm-5:29 pm

2 stops27h 09m

$918

ChicagoNairobi

MDW - NBO

MDWNBO

Chicago Midway

Mon 2/9

9:33 am-9:10 pm

2 stops26h 37m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 4/20

11:05 pm-5:54 pm

2 stops26h 49m

$921

ChicagoNairobi

MDW - NBO

MDWNBO

Chicago Midway

Wed 2/18

1:28 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops22h 42m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 3/4

11:59 pm-5:37 pm

2 stops26h 38m

$987

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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 $1,032 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 $969 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

18h 25m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Chicago to Nairobi takes 18h 25m
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 25m 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.

Best airlines flying from Chicago to Nairobi

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SWISSPriceFrom $542Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,855 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $736Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,200 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $740Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,485 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom $766Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,374 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $814Free CancellationRating
7.2
948 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $833Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,088 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $852Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,718 reviews
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Brussels AirlinesPriceFrom $884Free CancellationRating
7.2
382 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $897Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,689 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom $905Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,523 reviews
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