What airlines fly to Kenya?

Ethiopian Air, United Airlines and Kenya Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Kenya from Illinois according to our data. Ethiopian Air is the first choice among our users, with 47% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Kenya. Keep in mind that there are 15 different airlines that fly to Kenya on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long is the flight from Illinois to Kenya?

The flight from Illinois to Kenya depends on which airports you’re departing and arriving from and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Peoria (a popular airport in Illinois) to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport (the most popular airport in Kenya), then the flight time is 22h 07m on average. If you fly from Chicago (another popular airport in Illinois) to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, then the average flight time is 22h 13m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Illinois to Kenya?

Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, and JetBlue are the most popular carriers operating from Illinois to Kenya

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Prices for flights from Illinois to Kenya are updated daily.

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As of March 2026, there are 15 operators available to choose from for flights from Illinois to Kenya.

How old do you have to be to fly from Illinois to Kenya?

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 Illinois to Kenya.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Kenya?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Kenya may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Kenya. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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1:00 pm - 6:55 am

ORD

NBO

33h 55m

1 stop

1:35 pm - 8:35 am

NBO

ORD

27h 00m

1 stop

$816Etihad Airways

Tue, Apr 28 - Thu, May 28

9:10 pm - 12:35 am

ORD

NBO

19h 25m

1 stop

7:00 am - 8:35 am

NBO

ORD

33h 35m

1 stop

$822Etihad Airways

Wed, Aug 12 - Tue, Aug 25

1:22 pm - 9:55 pm

MDW

NBO

24h 33m

2 stops

11:05 pm - 6:33 pm

NBO

MDW

27h 28m

2 stops

$912Delta

Sun, May 10 - Sun, May 17

10:59 am - 8:45 pm

MDW

NBO

25h 46m

2 stops

11:05 pm - 6:33 pm

NBO

MDW

27h 28m

2 stops

$913Delta

Thu, May 14 - Mon, May 25

2:00 pm - 5:45 pm

ORD

MBA

43h 45m

2 stops

6:45 pm - 8:35 am

MBA

ORD

45h 50m

2 stops

$962Multiple Airlines

Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 13

7:05 pm - 5:00 am

STL

NBO

25h 55m

2 stops

9:05 am - 3:57 pm

NBO

STL

38h 52m

2 stops

$1,003Kenya Airways

Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 28

8:55 am - 8:40 pm

STL

NBO

27h 45m

2 stops

4:35 pm - 2:00 pm

NBO

STL

29h 25m

2 stops

$1,005Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 28

9:30 am - 10:45 am

MDW

NBO

41h 15m

2 stops

11:35 pm - 8:42 am

NBO

MDW

41h 07m

2 stops

$1,064Kenya Airways

Sun, Aug 23 - Tue, Sep 1

12:27 pm - 11:50 pm

STL

NBO

27h 23m

2 stops

1:20 am - 10:17 pm

NBO

STL

28h 57m

2 stops

$1,092Qatar Airways

Wed, Apr 22 - Tue, Apr 28

7:00 am - 11:50 pm

STL

NBO

32h 50m

2 stops

4:10 pm - 11:59 pm

NBO

STL

39h 49m

2 stops

$1,098Qatar Airways

Tue, Apr 7 - Thu, Apr 16

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Qatar Airways

Apr 13

ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

20h 30m

1 stop

NBO11:50 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Apr 27

NBO4:10 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

30h 55m

1 stop

ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$868

Qatar Airways

Apr 8

ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

27h 30m

1 stop

NBO6:50 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Apr 13

NBO4:10 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

30h 55m

1 stop

ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$888

Qatar Airways

Apr 16

ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

20h 30m

1 stop

NBO11:50 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Apr 27

NBO1:20 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

21h 45m

1 stop

ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$905

Delta flights from Illinois to Kenya

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Delta

May 10

MDW1:22 pmChicago Midway

24h 33m

2 stops

NBO9:55 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

May 17

NBO11:05 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

27h 28m

2 stops

MDW6:33 pmChicago Midway

$912

Delta

May 14

MDW10:59 amChicago Midway

25h 46m

2 stops

NBO8:45 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

May 25

NBO11:05 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

27h 28m

2 stops

MDW6:33 pmChicago Midway

$913

Delta

May 1

MDW1:24 pmChicago Midway

24h 31m

2 stops

NBO9:55 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

May 15

NBO11:05 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

26h 51m

2 stops

MDW5:56 pmChicago Midway

$917

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Tue 4/28

1:00 pm-6:55 am

1 stop33h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 5/28

1:35 pm-8:35 am

1 stop27h 00m

$816

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/12

9:10 pm-12:35 am

1 stop19h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 8/25

7:00 am-8:35 am

1 stop33h 35m

$822

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MDW - NBO

MDWNBO

Chicago Midway

Sun 5/10

1:22 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops24h 33m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 5/17

11:05 pm-6:33 pm

2 stops27h 28m

$912

ChicagoNairobi

MDW - NBO

MDWNBO

Chicago Midway

Thu 5/14

10:59 am-8:45 pm

2 stops25h 46m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 5/25

11:05 pm-6:33 pm

2 stops27h 28m

$913

ChicagoMombasa

ORD - MBA

ORDMBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/6

2:00 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops43h 45m

Mombasa Moi Intl

Wed 5/13

6:45 pm-8:35 am

2 stops45h 50m

$962

St. LouisNairobi

STL - NBO

STLNBO

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 9/15

7:05 pm-5:00 am

2 stops25h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 9/28

9:05 am-3:57 pm

2 stops38h 52m

$1,003

St. LouisNairobi

STL - NBO

STLNBO

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 9/16

8:55 am-8:40 pm

2 stops27h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 9/28

4:35 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops29h 25m

$1,005

ChicagoNairobi

MDW - NBO

MDWNBO

Chicago Midway

Sun 8/23

9:30 am-10:45 am

2 stops41h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 9/1

11:35 pm-8:42 am

2 stops41h 07m

$1,064

St. LouisNairobi

STL - NBO

STLNBO

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 4/22

12:27 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops27h 23m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 4/28

1:20 am-10:17 pm

2 stops28h 57m

$1,092

St. LouisNairobi

STL - NBO

STLNBO

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 4/7

7:00 am-11:50 pm

2 stops32h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 4/16

4:10 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops39h 49m

$1,098

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Kenya?

In general, April is the cheapest month to fly from Illinois to Kenya. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $866. The month of February is another great option to travel to Kenya, with average flight prices from Illinois averaging around $885.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Kenya?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Kenya from Illinois when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Kenya for around $1,036 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Kenya from Illinois for as low as $971 on momondo.

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As of March 2026, there are 15 operators available to choose from for flights from Illinois to Kenya.
How old do you have to be to fly from Illinois to Kenya?
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 Illinois to Kenya.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Kenya?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Kenya may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Kenya. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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SWISS	PriceFrom $542	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,905 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $736	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,282 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $740	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,545 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $766	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,430 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $813	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 981 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Delta	PriceFrom $830	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,341 reviews	Search Delta flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $852	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,732 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Brussels Airlines	PriceFrom $884	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 395 reviews	Search Brussels Airlines flights
Air France	PriceFrom $890	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,553 reviews	Search Air France flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $930	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,507 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

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