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 Chicago (a popular airport in Illinois) to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport (the most popular airport in Kenya), then the flight time is 19h 25m on average. If you fly from Peoria (another popular airport in Illinois) to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, then the average flight time is 45h 15m.

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

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

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 41% 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.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Illinois to Kenya?

Prices for flights from Illinois to Kenya are updated daily.

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As of May 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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9:10 pm - 12:30 pm

ORD

NBO

31h 20m

1 stop

1:35 pm - 8:35 am

NBO

ORD

27h 00m

1 stop

$941Etihad Airways

Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 16

7:20 pm - 11:50 pm

ORD

NBO

20h 30m

1 stop

1:20 am - 3:05 pm

NBO

ORD

21h 45m

1 stop

$945Qatar Airways

Sun, Sep 13 - Sun, Sep 20

7:20 pm - 6:45 am

ORD

NBO

27h 25m

1 stop

1:20 am - 3:05 pm

NBO

ORD

21h 45m

1 stop

$947Qatar Airways

Sun, Sep 13 - Sun, Sep 20

9:10 pm - 12:30 pm

ORD

NBO

31h 20m

1 stop

1:35 pm - 8:35 am

NBO

ORD

27h 00m

1 stop

$953Etihad Airways

Wed, Aug 5 - Tue, Aug 25

6:45 pm - 10:00 pm

MDW

NBO

19h 15m

2 stops

11:59 pm - 6:37 pm

NBO

MDW

27h 38m

2 stops

$1,012Delta

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 23

6:30 am - 4:00 pm

ORD

MBA

25h 30m

2 stops

2:50 pm - 5:34 pm

MBA

ORD

34h 44m

2 stops

$1,105Kenya Airways

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 20

6:00 am - 8:10 pm

ORD

MBA

30h 10m

2 stops

8:55 pm - 12:41 pm

MBA

ORD

23h 46m

2 stops

$1,165Kenya Airways

Sat, Sep 5 - Fri, Sep 11

8:35 pm - 8:25 pm

ORD

MBA

39h 50m

1 stop

2:35 pm - 3:45 pm

MBA

ORD

33h 10m

1 stop

$1,191Emirates

Sun, Sep 6 - Wed, Sep 16

1:26 pm - 8:00 pm

MDW

NBO

22h 34m

2 stops

10:00 pm - 6:31 pm

NBO

MDW

28h 31m

2 stops

$1,286Delta

Sat, Jun 20 - Sun, Jul 5

5:18 pm - 2:00 pm

STL

MBA

36h 42m

2 stops

9:35 pm - 10:06 pm

MBA

STL

33h 31m

2 stops

$2,116Emirates

Fri, Oct 30 - Tue, Nov 3

United Airlines flights from Illinois to Kenya

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United Airlines

May 15

ORD5:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

18h 45m

1 stop

NBO8:40 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Jun 8

NBO10:20 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

21h 40m

1 stop

ORD12:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,131

United Airlines

May 15

ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

29h 40m

2 stops

NBO8:40 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Jun 23

NBO10:20 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

21h 40m

1 stop

ORD12:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,135

United Airlines

May 15

ORD5:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

18h 45m

1 stop

NBO8:40 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Jun 8

NBO10:20 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

28h 35m

2 stops

ORD6:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,141

Etihad Airways flights from Illinois to Kenya

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Etihad Airways

Aug 26

ORD9:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

31h 20m

1 stop

NBO12:30 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sep 16

NBO1:35 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

27h 00m

1 stop

ORD8:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$941

Etihad Airways

Aug 5

ORD9:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

31h 20m

1 stop

NBO12:30 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Aug 25

NBO1:35 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

27h 00m

1 stop

ORD8:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$953

Etihad Airways

Jul 28

ORD9:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

25h 00m

1 stop

NBO6:10 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Oct 21

NBO1:35 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

27h 00m

1 stop

ORD8:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$954

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Wed 8/26

9:10 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop31h 20m

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Wed 9/16

1:35 pm-8:35 am

1 stop27h 00m

$941

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ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

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Sun 9/13

7:20 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop20h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 9/20

1:20 am-3:05 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$945

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/13

7:20 pm-6:45 am

1 stop27h 25m

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Sun 9/20

1:20 am-3:05 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$947

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/5

9:10 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop31h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 8/25

1:35 pm-8:35 am

1 stop27h 00m

$953

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MDW - NBO

MDWNBO

Chicago Midway

Mon 10/26

6:45 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops19h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 11/23

11:59 pm-6:37 pm

2 stops27h 38m

$1,012

ChicagoMombasa

ORD - MBA

ORDMBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/6

6:30 am-4:00 pm

2 stops25h 30m

Mombasa Moi Intl

Tue 10/20

2:50 pm-5:34 pm

2 stops34h 44m

$1,105

ChicagoMombasa

ORD - MBA

ORDMBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/5

6:00 am-8:10 pm

2 stops30h 10m

Mombasa Moi Intl

Fri 9/11

8:55 pm-12:41 pm

2 stops23h 46m

$1,165

ChicagoMombasa

ORD - MBA

ORDMBA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/6

8:35 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop39h 50m

Mombasa Moi Intl

Wed 9/16

2:35 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop33h 10m

$1,191

ChicagoNairobi

MDW - NBO

MDWNBO

Chicago Midway

Sat 6/20

1:26 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops22h 34m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 7/5

10:00 pm-6:31 pm

2 stops28h 31m

$1,286

St. LouisMombasa

STL - MBA

STLMBA

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 10/30

5:18 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops36h 42m

Mombasa Moi Intl

Tue 11/3

9:35 pm-10:06 pm

2 stops33h 31m

$2,116

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Kenya?

In general, October 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 $104. The month of July is another great option to travel to Kenya, with average flight prices from Illinois averaging around $167.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Illinois 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 $1,033 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 $973 on momondo.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Illinois to Kenya?
Prices for flights from Illinois to Kenya are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Illinois to Kenya?
As of May 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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Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $710	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,362 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $740	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,571 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $766	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,437 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $813	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 999 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Delta	PriceFrom $830	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,448 reviews	Search Delta flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $852	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,728 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Brussels Airlines	PriceFrom $884	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 407 reviews	Search Brussels Airlines flights
Air France	PriceFrom $890	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,587 reviews	Search Air France flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $930	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,664 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $930	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,993 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights

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