Cheap flights from Kenya to New York from $544

The cheapest month to fly to New York from Kenya is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around $965, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of September is another great option to travel to New York, with average flight prices from Kenya averaging around $972.

The cheapest day to depart from Kenya to New York is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $1,282. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to depart from Kenya because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $1,377.

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to New York is in the evening. Flights from Kenya to New York during this time can be as low as $1,297. Flights to New York are more costly in the morning, with an average ticket price of $1,407. Departure times in the morning fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

Fly from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to New York John F Kennedy Intl for the best Kenya - New York flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to New York from Kenya when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to New York for around $1,231 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to New York from Kenya for as low as $1,025 on momondo.

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Kenya to New York flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Etihad Airways and RwandAir are the most popular carriers operating from Kenya to New York

Kenya Airways, Air France and Brussels Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to New York from Kenya according to our data. Kenya Airways is the first choice among our users, with 57% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to New York. Keep in mind that there are 11 different airlines that fly to New York on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

4 flights are operational weekly from Kenya to New York as of March 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Tue, with 50% of flights per week taking off on this day.

Average flight duration from Kenya to New York depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Nairobi to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is 15h on average, while flying from Mombasa to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is 50h 55m on average. New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is the most popular airport in New York.