Cheap flights from Illinois to Nairobi from $422

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10:15 am - 1:10 pmORD-NBO
18h 55m1 stop
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6:00 pm - 8:15 amNBO-ORD
22h 15m2 stops
$793Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Sep 17 - Thu, Oct 16
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9:45 am - 1:10 pmORD-NBO
18h 25m1 stop
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6:00 pm - 7:40 amNBO-ORD
22h 40m2 stops
$811Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 10
Etihad Airways Logo
1:10 pm - 6:20 amORD-NBO
32h 10m1 stop
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7:15 am - 8:15 amNBO-ORD
34h 00m1 stop
$831Etihad Airways
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Mon, Nov 10 - Mon, Nov 24
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11:25 am - 1:50 amORD-NBO
30h 25m1 stop
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3:35 am - 9:40 amNBO-ORD
38h 05m1 stop
$834Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Oct 8 - Thu, Oct 23
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7:50 pm - 1:50 amORD-NBO
22h 00m1 stop
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3:35 am - 9:40 amNBO-ORD
38h 05m1 stop
$839Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Sep 23 - Mon, Oct 13
Etihad Airways Logo
1:55 pm - 6:05 amORD-NBO
32h 10m1 stop
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7:00 am - 8:45 amNBO-ORD
33h 45m1 stop
$849Etihad Airways
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Mon, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 22
Qatar Airways Logo
7:20 pm - 11:50 pmORD-NBO
20h 30m1 stop
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1:20 am - 2:50 pmNBO-ORD
21h 30m1 stop
$855Qatar Airways
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Wed, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 16
Qatar Airways Logo
7:20 pm - 6:40 amORD-NBO
27h 20m1 stop
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8:10 am - 2:50 pmNBO-ORD
38h 40m1 stop
$857Qatar Airways
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10:40 am - 8:20 pmORD-NBO
25h 40m2 stops
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11:45 pm - 2:55 pmNBO-ORD
23h 10m2 stops
Mon, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 22
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1:30 pm - 10:30 pmSTL-NBO
25h 00m3 stops
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11:45 pm - 3:44 pmNBO-STL
23h 59m2 stops
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Ethiopian Air flights from Illinois to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Illinois to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
Sep 17
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
18h 55m
1 stop
NBO1:10 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Oct 16
NBO6:00 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
22h 15m
2 stops
ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Ethiopian Air
Nov 2
ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
18h 25m
1 stop
NBO1:10 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Nov 10
NBO6:00 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
22h 40m
2 stops
ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Ethiopian Air
Oct 16
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
18h 55m
1 stop
NBO1:10 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Oct 28
NBO6:00 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
22h 40m
2 stops
ORD8:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Turkish Airlines flights from Illinois to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport

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Turkish Airlines
Oct 8
ORD11:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl
30h 25m
1 stop
NBO1:50 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Oct 23
NBO3:35 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
38h 05m
1 stop
ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Turkish Airlines
Sep 23
ORD7:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
22h 00m
1 stop
NBO1:50 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Oct 13
NBO3:35 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
38h 05m
1 stop
ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Turkish Airlines
Sep 14
ORD7:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
22h 00m
1 stop
NBO1:50 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Sep 17
NBO3:35 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
38h 05m
1 stop
ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

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ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/17

10:15 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 10/16

6:00 pm-8:15 am

2 stops22h 15m

$793

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/2

9:45 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 11/10

6:00 pm-7:40 am

2 stops22h 40m

$811

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/10

1:10 pm-6:20 am

1 stop32h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 11/24

7:15 am-8:15 am

1 stop34h 00m

$831

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/8

11:25 am-1:50 am

1 stop30h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 10/23

3:35 am-9:40 am

1 stop38h 05m

$834

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/23

7:50 pm-1:50 am

1 stop22h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 10/13

3:35 am-9:40 am

1 stop38h 05m

$839

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/6

1:55 pm-6:05 am

1 stop32h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 10/22

7:00 am-8:45 am

1 stop33h 45m

$849

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/10

7:20 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop20h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 9/16

1:20 am-2:50 pm

1 stop21h 30m

$855

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/8

7:20 pm-6:40 am

1 stop27h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 10/8

8:10 am-2:50 pm

1 stop38h 40m

$857

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/6

10:40 am-8:20 pm

2 stops25h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 10/22

11:45 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops23h 10m

$902

St. LouisNairobi

STL - NBO

STLNBO

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 9/28

1:30 pm-10:30 pm

3 stops25h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 10/5

11:45 pm-3:44 pm

2 stops23h 59m

$914

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of April, then book flights to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport from Illinois during February instead. Flights to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport in February, while not as cheap as those in April, still average around $920.

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According to our data, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport from Illinois. The lowest ticket price found for a Thursday departure recently was $1,178. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. Flights from Illinois to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport on a Saturday will generally be more expensive and average around $1,274. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

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Our data shows that the cheapest Illinois to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights are usually those with departure times in the evening. Our users have found flights to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport in the evening for as low as $1,045. Flights to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport are more costly at noon, with an average ticket price of $1,348. Departure times at noon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

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Best Price Found

$422

Fastest flight time

18h 25m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport from Illinois in the past 72 hours is $422. The best round-trip flight deal from Illinois to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $793.
The fastest flight from Illinois to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport takes 18h 25m
There are no direct flights from Illinois to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, Lambert-St Louis Airport - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and Chicago Midway Airport - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport.
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    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Illinois to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport 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 Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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7.5
1,699 reviews
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7.3
3,940 reviews
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7.2
827 reviews
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7.4
1,232 reviews
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7.4
3,608 reviews
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6.8
275 reviews
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6.6
7,266 reviews
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7,980 reviews
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