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

Turkish Airlines, IndiGo, and Etihad Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Kenya to Chicago

What airlines fly to Chicago?

Delta, Qatar Airways and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Chicago from Kenya according to our data. Delta is the first choice among our users, with 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Chicago. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Chicago on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long does it take to fly to Chicago?

Average flight duration from Kenya to Chicago depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Nairobi to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 21h 20m on average, while flying from Mombasa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 32h 15m on average. Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is the most popular airport in Chicago.

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

Prices for flights from Kenya to Chicago are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Kenya to Chicago?

The number of operators available for flights from Kenya to Chicago is 7 as of July 2025.

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

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 Kenya to Chicago.

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Chicago can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Chicago. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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10:45 pm - 12:05 pmNBO-ORD

21h 20m1 stop

5:55 pm - 8:20 pmORD-NBO

18h 25m1 stop

$913

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Thu, Sep 18 - Fri, Sep 26

10:45 pm - 12:05 pmNBO-ORD

21h 20m1 stop

8:00 am - 8:20 pmORD-NBO

28h 20m2 stops

$918

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Thu, Sep 18 - Fri, Sep 26

3:35 am - 5:55 pmNBO-ORD

22h 20m1 stop

7:50 pm - 1:50 amORD-NBO

22h 00m1 stop

$927Turkish Airlines

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Wed, Sep 17 - Fri, Sep 26

3:35 am - 5:55 pmNBO-ORD

22h 20m1 stop

7:50 pm - 1:50 amORD-NBO

22h 00m1 stop

$959Turkish Airlines

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Thu, Sep 11 - Fri, Sep 19

11:59 pm - 6:04 pmNBO-ORD

26h 05m2 stops

1:35 pm - 7:55 pmORD-NBO

22h 20m2 stops

$975Delta

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Thu, Sep 18 - Fri, Sep 26

3:35 am - 9:40 amNBO-ORD

38h 05m1 stop

7:50 pm - 1:50 amORD-NBO

22h 00m1 stop

$977Turkish Airlines

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Thu, Sep 11 - Fri, Sep 19

1:20 am - 3:05 pmNBO-ORD

21h 45m1 stop

2:57 pm - 11:50 pmORD-NBO

24h 53m2 stops

$1,012Qatar Airways

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Wed, Sep 17 - Fri, Sep 26

1:20 am - 3:05 pmNBO-ORD

21h 45m1 stop

2:57 pm - 6:40 amORD-NBO

31h 43m2 stops

$1,022Qatar Airways

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Thu, Sep 11 - Fri, Sep 19

11:30 pm - 6:56 pmNBO-ORD

28h 26m2 stops

5:20 pm - 9:20 pmORD-NBO

19h 00m1 stop

$1,045Delta

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Wed, Nov 26 - Sun, Nov 30

11:30 pm - 6:07 pmNBO-MDW

27h 37m2 stops

1:00 pm - 9:20 pmMDW-NBO

23h 20m2 stops

$1,180Air France

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Tue, Dec 2 - Thu, Dec 11

Ethiopian Air flights from Kenya to Chicago

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Kenya to Chicago flight tickets

Ethiopian Air

Nov 26

NBO6:00 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

22h 40m

2 stops

ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Nov 30

ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

18h 25m

1 stop

NBO1:10 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$1,038

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Ethiopian Air

Aug 11

NBO3:45 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

36h 30m

2 stops

ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Sep 10

ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

18h 55m

1 stop

NBO1:10 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$1,771

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Ethiopian Air

Aug 11

NBO3:45 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

36h 30m

2 stops

ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Sep 10

ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

18h 55m

1 stop

NBO1:10 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$1,781

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Etihad Airways flights from Kenya to Chicago

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Etihad Airways

Dec 2

NBO1:40 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

27h 35m

1 stop

ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Dec 11

ORD1:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

32h 10m

1 stop

NBO6:20 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$1,014

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Etihad Airways

Dec 2

NBO1:40 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

41h 08m

2 stops

ORD9:48 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Dec 11

ORD1:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

38h 35m

1 stop

NBO12:45 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$1,024

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Etihad Airways

Nov 26

NBO7:15 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

34h 00m

1 stop

ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Nov 30

ORD1:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

38h 35m

1 stop

NBO12:45 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$1,037

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NairobiChicago

NBO - ORD

NBOORD

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 9/18

10:45 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/26

5:55 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$913

NairobiChicago

NBO - ORD

NBOORD

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 9/18

10:45 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/26

8:00 am-8:20 pm

2 stops28h 20m

$918

NairobiChicago

NBO - ORD

NBOORD

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 9/17

3:35 am-5:55 pm

1 stop22h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/26

7:50 pm-1:50 am

1 stop22h 00m

$927

NairobiChicago

NBO - ORD

NBOORD

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 9/11

3:35 am-5:55 pm

1 stop22h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/19

7:50 pm-1:50 am

1 stop22h 00m

$959

NairobiChicago

NBO - ORD

NBOORD

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 9/18

11:59 pm-6:04 pm

2 stops26h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/26

1:35 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops22h 20m

$975

NairobiChicago

NBO - ORD

NBOORD

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 9/11

3:35 am-9:40 am

1 stop38h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/19

7:50 pm-1:50 am

1 stop22h 00m

$977

NairobiChicago

NBO - ORD

NBOORD

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 9/17

1:20 am-3:05 pm

1 stop21h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/26

2:57 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops24h 53m

$1,012

NairobiChicago

NBO - ORD

NBOORD

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 9/11

1:20 am-3:05 pm

1 stop21h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/19

2:57 pm-6:40 am

2 stops31h 43m

$1,022

NairobiChicago

NBO - ORD

NBOORD

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 11/26

11:30 pm-6:56 pm

2 stops28h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/30

5:20 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$1,045

NairobiChicago

NBO - MDW

NBOMDW

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 12/2

11:30 pm-6:07 pm

2 stops27h 37m

Chicago Midway

Thu 12/11

1:00 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops23h 20m

$1,180

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Kenya to Chicago

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Kenya, with most prices found around $885. If you’re not able to fly to Chicago in February, then January is your next best option. Flight prices from Kenya to Chicago during January average around $957.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $1,003. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Saturday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Kenya to Chicago for around $1,500.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Chicago is in the morning. Flights from Kenya to Chicago during this time can be as low as $886. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Chicago is in the afternoon when prices are around $1,275.

Can stopping save me money on Kenya to Chicago flights?

You could potentially save up to 21% on your flight if you consider stops on a Kenya to Chicago flight.

Cheap Kenya to Chicago flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found	$742
Fastest flight time	21h 20m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Chicago	2 airports

The best one-way flight to Chicago from Kenya in the past 72 hours is $742. The best round-trip flight deal from Kenya to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $913.

The fastest flight from Kenya to Chicago takes 21h 20m

There are no direct flights from Kenya to Chicago. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport - Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport - Chicago Midway Airport.

There are 2 airports near Chicago: Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), Chicago Midway (MDW)

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Kenya to Chicago?
Prices for flights from Kenya to Chicago are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Kenya to Chicago?
The number of operators available for flights from Kenya to Chicago is 7 as of July 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from Kenya to Chicago?
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 Kenya to Chicago.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Chicago can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Chicago. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Kenya to Chicago

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $873	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,933 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $884	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,275 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $899	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,900 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $919	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.6 7,222 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Delta	PriceFrom $944	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 7,981 reviews	Search Delta flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $1,059	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 803 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,071	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,609 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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