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

Etihad Airways and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Kenya to Chicago

What airlines fly to Chicago?

Etihad Airways, Delta and Lufthansa are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Chicago from Kenya according to our data. Etihad Airways is the first choice among our users, with 34% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Chicago. Keep in mind that there are 4 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 40m on average, while flying from Mombasa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 35h 50m 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 4 as of September 2026.

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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1:35 pm - 3:40 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

34h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

8:25 pm - 12:30 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

32h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$916Etihad Airways

Fri, Oct 9 - Fri, Oct 16

7:00 pm - 8:35 amNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

2:00 pm - 6:10 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

32h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$916Etihad Airways

Sun, Sep 27 - Mon, Oct 12

7:00 pm - 8:35 amNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

2:00 pm - 6:10 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

32h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$940Etihad Airways

Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 15

5:30 pm - 8:15 amNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 45m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

10:15 am - 1:10 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

18h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

$964Ethiopian Air

Sun, Sep 27 - Mon, Oct 12

3:00 am - 8:15 amNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

37h 15m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

9:45 am - 1:10 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

18h 25m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

$966Ethiopian Air

Tue, Oct 13 - Wed, Nov 4

11:40 pm - 2:52 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 12m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

4:30 pm - 5:30 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

28h 00m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Dubai Intl

$996Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 30 - Sat, Jan 30

6:00 pm - 3:30 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

7:50 pm - 12:05 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

20h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,071Qatar Airways

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31

1:20 am - 3:05 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

6:50 pm - 1:45 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

33h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,085Qatar Airways

Mon, Oct 12 - Tue, Nov 3

11:50 pm - 2:30 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

9:59 am - 10:00 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

27h 01m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,113Delta

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Nov 3

11:50 pm - 9:31 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 41m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Boston Logan Intl

5:29 pm - 10:00 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

19h 31m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,118Delta

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Nov 3

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1:35 pm - 9:20 amNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

8:25 pm - 6:10 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

25h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$951Etihad Airways

Wed, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 29

7:00 pm - 3:55 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

8:25 pm - 6:10 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

25h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$961Etihad Airways

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 29

5:30 pm - 8:15 amNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 45m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

10:15 am - 1:10 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

18h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

$992Ethiopian Air

Wed, Sep 16 - Thu, Oct 1

5:30 pm - 8:15 amNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 45m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

10:15 am - 1:10 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

18h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

$992Ethiopian Air

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 30

11:50 pm - 2:15 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

3:40 pm - 9:55 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

22h 15m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,113Delta

Wed, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 29

6:00 pm - 2:07 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 07m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

4:50 pm - 11:50 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

23h 00m2 stops Philadelphia Doha Hamad Intl

$1,114Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 14 - Wed, Oct 14

11:05 pm - 3:10 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 05m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

11:29 am - 8:45 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

25h 16m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Paris Charles de Gaulle

$1,115Delta

Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 21

6:00 pm - 5:44 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 44m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Philadelphia

4:00 pm - 11:50 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

23h 50m2 stops Philadelphia Doha Hamad Intl

$1,129Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 29

11:40 pm - 12:00 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 20m1 stop Brussels Bruxelles-National

4:05 pm - 8:35 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

20h 30m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$4,916Lufthansa

Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 28

10:50 pm - 11:00 amNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 10m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

4:05 pm - 8:35 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

20h 30m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$4,934Lufthansa

Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 28

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Etihad Airways flights from Kenya to Chicago

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Etihad Airways

Sep 27

NBO7:00 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

21h 35m

1 stop

ORD8:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Oct 12

ORD2:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

32h 10m

1 stop

NBO6:10 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$916

Etihad Airways

Sep 22

NBO7:00 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

28h 40m

1 stop

ORD3:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Sep 29

ORD2:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

32h 10m

1 stop

NBO6:10 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$921

Etihad Airways

Sep 22

NBO1:35 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

27h 00m

1 stop

ORD8:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Sep 29

ORD8:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

25h 45m

1 stop

NBO6:10 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$923

Ethiopian Air flights from Kenya to Chicago

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Ethiopian Air

Sep 27

NBO5:30 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

22h 45m

2 stops

ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Oct 12

ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

18h 55m

1 stop

NBO1:10 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$964

Ethiopian Air

Oct 13

NBO3:00 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

37h 15m

2 stops

ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Nov 4

ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

18h 25m

1 stop

NBO1:10 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$966

Ethiopian Air

Sep 16

NBO5:30 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

22h 45m

2 stops

ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Sep 26

ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

18h 55m

1 stop

NBO1:10 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$992

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NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

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Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 10/9

1:35 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop34h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/16

8:25 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop32h 05m

$916

NairobiChicago

NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

NBOORD

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 9/27

7:00 pm-8:35 am

1 stop21h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/12

2:00 pm-6:10 am

1 stop32h 10m

$916

NairobiChicago

NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

NBOORD

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 10/1

7:00 pm-8:35 am

1 stop21h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/15

2:00 pm-6:10 am

1 stop32h 10m

$940

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NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

NBOORD

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 9/27

5:30 pm-8:15 am

2 stops22h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/12

10:15 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 55m

$964

NairobiChicago

NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

NBOORD

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 10/13

3:00 am-8:15 am

2 stops37h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/4

9:45 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$966

NairobiChicago

NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

NBOORD

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 11/30

11:40 pm-2:52 pm

2 stops24h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/30

4:30 pm-5:30 am

2 stops28h 00m

$996

NairobiChicago

NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

NBOORD

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 10/24

6:00 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop29h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/31

7:50 pm-12:05 am

1 stop20h 15m

$1,071

NairobiChicago

NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

NBOORD

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 10/12

1:20 am-3:05 pm

1 stop21h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/3

6:50 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop33h 55m

$1,085

NairobiChicago

NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

NBOORD

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 10/13

11:50 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop22h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/3

9:59 am-10:00 pm

2 stops27h 01m

$1,113

NairobiChicago

NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

NBOORD

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 10/13

11:50 pm-9:31 pm

2 stops29h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/3

5:29 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops19h 31m

$1,118

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The month of April is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Kenya, with most prices found around $933. If you’re not able to fly to Chicago in April, then October is your next best option. Flight prices from Kenya to Chicago during October average around $1,004.

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Best Price Found	$504
Fastest flight time	21h 40m
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The best one-way flight to Chicago from Kenya in the past 72 hours is $504. The best round-trip flight deal from Kenya to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $916.

The fastest flight from Kenya to Chicago takes 21h 40m

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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 4 as of September 2026.
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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Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $890	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,533 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,021	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,565 reviews	Search Delta flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $1,071	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,220 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,107	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,733 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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