Which airlines fly to Nairobi?

When flying to Nairobi from United States, momondo travelers will most often fly with one of these popular airlines: Qatar Airways, Delta, Kenya Airways or United Airlines. Depending on what airport in United States you fly from, you may be able to find flights with any of these popular airlines.

How long does it take to fly to Nairobi?

Flight times from United States to Nairobi vary, but if you’re flying out of Los Angeles and flying into Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 21h 30m on average. Another popular route from United States to Nairobi is flying from San Francisco to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl, which will take roughly 26h 30m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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12:25 am - 3:05 amEWR Newark-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

18h 40m1 stop Istanbul

4:50 am - 10:30 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-EWR Newark

25h 40m1 stop Istanbul

$875Turkish Airlines

Mon, Nov 30 - Thu, Dec 10

12:25 am - 3:05 amEWR Newark-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

18h 40m1 stop Istanbul

4:50 am - 10:30 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-EWR Newark

25h 40m1 stop Istanbul

$875Turkish Airlines

Mon, Feb 1 - Tue, Feb 23

12:30 pm - 6:05 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

22h 35m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

7:00 pm - 10:27 amNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

46h 27m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$893Etihad Airways

Sun, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 19

6:45 am - 6:20 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

39h 35m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

7:15 am - 9:32 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

46h 17m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

$895Etihad Airways

Mon, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 7

10:00 pm - 1:40 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

20h 40m2 stops Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Addis Ababa Bole

5:30 pm - 6:55 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

33h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

$902Ethiopian Air

Wed, Sep 2 - Fri, Nov 27

10:00 pm - 1:10 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

32h 10m2 stops Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Addis Ababa Bole

3:00 am - 8:00 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

24h 00m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

$904Ethiopian Air

Mon, Oct 12 - Fri, Oct 23

10:20 pm - 6:10 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

24h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

2:25 am - 2:45 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

19h 20m1 stop Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

$904Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Sep 23

1:45 pm - 10:15 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

13h 30mnonstop

11:35 pm - 6:35 amNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

15h 00mnonstop

$905Kenya Airways

Wed, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 3

1:45 pm - 10:15 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

13h 30mnonstop

11:35 pm - 6:35 amNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

15h 00mnonstop

$905Kenya Airways

Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 15

11:55 am - 2:40 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

18h 45m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl

7:15 am - 8:00 amNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

32h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$937Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 29

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9:45 pm - 1:40 amEWR Newark-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

20h 55m2 stops Lome Addis Ababa Bole

5:30 pm - 7:45 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-EWR Newark

33h 15m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome

$914Ethiopian Air

Sun, Aug 23 - Sat, Sep 5

10:00 pm - 1:40 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

20h 40m2 stops Abidjan Felix H. Boigny Addis Ababa Bole

5:30 pm - 8:00 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

33h 30m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

$914Ethiopian Air

Sat, Aug 22 - Sun, Sep 6

3:10 pm - 6:00 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

19h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

1:35 pm - 9:45 amNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

27h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$982Etihad Airways

Sun, Aug 23 - Wed, Sep 9

3:10 pm - 6:10 amIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

32h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

7:05 am - 9:45 amNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

33h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$984Etihad Airways

Sat, Aug 22 - Sun, Sep 6

11:40 pm - 1:40 pmDFW Dallas/Fort Worth-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

30h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

6:00 pm - 3:40 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth

29h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,004Qatar Airways

Sat, Aug 22 - Tue, Sep 22

3:00 pm - 9:55 pmDFW Dallas/Fort Worth-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

22h 55m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Amsterdam Schiphol

11:05 pm - 1:35 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth

22h 30m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

$1,015Multiple Airlines

Sat, Aug 22 - Tue, Sep 22

3:28 pm - 9:55 pmDFW Dallas/Fort Worth-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

22h 27m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Amsterdam Schiphol

11:05 pm - 1:35 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth

22h 30m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

$1,015Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 23 - Tue, Oct 6

7:00 am - 9:55 pmDFW Dallas/Fort Worth-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

30h 55m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Amsterdam Schiphol

11:50 pm - 10:10 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth

30h 20m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Boston Logan Intl

$1,023Delta

Sat, Aug 22 - Tue, Sep 22

5:00 pm - 8:45 pmEWR Newark-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

20h 45m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

11:05 pm - 2:45 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-EWR Newark

22h 40m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

$1,058Delta

Sun, Aug 23 - Thu, Sep 10

11:40 pm - 6:45 amDFW Dallas/Fort Worth-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

23h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

1:20 am - 9:13 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth

27h 53m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,197Qatar Airways

Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 2

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1:45 pm - 10:15 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

13h 30mnonstop

11:35 pm - 6:35 amNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

15h 00mnonstop

$905Kenya Airways

Wed, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 3

1:45 pm - 10:15 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

13h 30mnonstop

11:35 pm - 6:35 amNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

15h 00mnonstop

$905Kenya Airways

Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 15

1:45 pm - 11:15 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

13h 30mnonstop

11:35 pm - 6:35 amNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

15h 00mnonstop

$905Kenya Airways

Tue, Nov 10 - Sun, Nov 15

1:45 pm - 10:45 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

14h 00mnonstop

11:35 pm - 6:35 amNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

15h 00mnonstop

$906Kenya Airways

Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Nov 8

1:45 pm - 11:15 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

13h 30mnonstop

11:35 pm - 6:35 amNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

15h 00mnonstop

$908Kenya Airways

Tue, Nov 10 - Mon, Nov 23

1:45 pm - 11:15 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

13h 30mnonstop

11:35 pm - 6:35 amNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

15h 00mnonstop

$908Kenya Airways

Tue, Nov 10 - Sun, Nov 29

1:45 pm - 11:15 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

13h 30mnonstop

11:35 pm - 6:35 amNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

15h 00mnonstop

$912Kenya Airways

Tue, Nov 10 - Mon, Nov 30

1:45 pm - 11:15 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

13h 30mnonstop

11:35 pm - 6:35 amNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

15h 00mnonstop

$912Kenya Airways

Tue, Nov 17 - Thu, Nov 26

1:45 pm - 11:15 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

13h 30mnonstop

11:35 pm - 6:35 amNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

15h 00mnonstop

$1,073Delta

Mon, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 14

1:45 pm - 11:15 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

13h 30mnonstop

11:35 pm - 6:35 amNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

15h 00mnonstop

$1,073Delta

Fri, Jan 29 - Sun, Feb 28

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NewarkNairobi

EWR Newark - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

EWRNBO

Newark

Mon 11/30

12:25 am-3:05 am

1 stop18h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 12/10

4:50 am-10:30 pm

1 stop25h 40m

$875

NewarkNairobi

EWR Newark - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

EWRNBO

Newark

Mon 2/1

12:25 am-3:05 am

1 stop18h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 2/23

4:50 am-10:30 pm

1 stop25h 40m

$875

New YorkNairobi

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JFKNBO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/13

12:30 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops22h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 9/19

7:00 pm-10:27 am

2 stops46h 27m

$893

New YorkNairobi

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JFKNBO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/1

6:45 am-6:20 am

2 stops39h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 2/7

7:15 am-9:32 pm

2 stops46h 17m

$895

New YorkNairobi

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JFKNBO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/2

10:00 pm-1:40 am

2 stops20h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 11/27

5:30 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops33h 25m

$902

New YorkNairobi

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JFKNBO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/12

10:00 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops32h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 10/23

3:00 am-8:00 pm

2 stops24h 00m

$904

New YorkNairobi

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JFKNBO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/21

10:20 pm-6:10 am

1 stop24h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 9/23

2:25 am-2:45 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$904

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New YorkNairobi

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JFKNBO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/28

1:45 pm-10:15 am

Nonstop13h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 11/3

11:35 pm-6:35 am

Nonstop15h 00m

$905

New YorkNairobi

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JFKNBO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/25

1:45 pm-10:15 am

Nonstop13h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 11/15

11:35 pm-6:35 am

Nonstop15h 00m

$905

New YorkNairobi

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JFKNBO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/8

11:55 am-2:40 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 11/29

7:15 am-8:00 am

1 stop32h 45m

$937

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Nairobi?

The cheapest month to fly to Nairobi from United States is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around $995, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel to Nairobi during the month of November, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,001.

What is the absolute cheapest flight to Nairobi?

The best price found on momondo to Nairobi was $67/pp from Kisumu, which is 54% cheaper than the average flight price to Nairobi. To find the cheapest price to Nairobi from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

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

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Nairobi from United States is on a Wednesday. momondo users have found tickets for Wednesday departures for as low as $1,214. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Nairobi on Saturday is $1,508.

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

The cheapest time of day to fly to Nairobi is in the morning when flights can be purchased for as low as $1,196. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the evening when prices are $1,433 on average. Flights to Nairobi from United States in the evening are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Nairobi from United States when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Nairobi for around $1,174 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Nairobi from United States for as low as $1,063 on momondo.

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO NAIROBI FROM LOS ANGELES	April	17% cheaper	Flying from Los Angeles to Nairobi costs on average just $1,035 in April
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO NAIROBI FROM LOS ANGELES	December	25% more expensive	It costs about $1,554 for flights to Nairobi from Los Angeles in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO NAIROBI FROM LOS ANGELES	July	350% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to Nairobi from Los Angeles in July than any other month

Cheap Nairobi flight deals and tips

Summary info about Nairobi flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$397
Best Round-Trip Price	$875
Fastest flight time	20h 45m
Popular in	July

The best one-way flight price to Nairobi from United States in the last 5 days is $397 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to Nairobi from United States in the last 5 days is $875 (Newark to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl).

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The fastest flight to Nairobi from United States takes 20h 45m (Newark to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl).

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July has the highest demand for flights to Nairobi, with a 18% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Nairobi

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

The best time to book a flight to Nairobi from United States is 49 days out, which is when prices tend to be around $1,185. Keep in mind that you might also find cheap flights to Nairobi outside of this time window. In fact, momondo users recently found flights from United States to Nairobi for $775.

Is there an alternative airport near Nairobi?

Finding an alternative and possibly cheaper destination airport near Nairobi is possible. If you are planning a flight to Nairobi, consider booking flights to Nairobi Wilson Airport (2 mi from Nairobi city center), Nanyuki Airport (86 mi from Nairobi city center) or Amboseli Airport (98 mi from Nairobi city center).

Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into Nairobi?

The cheapest airport near Nairobi is typically Nairobi Wilson Airport with an average price of $143/person. These prices vary based on where travelers are coming from. It is suggested that travelers looking to save money try momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

Are there flights to Downtown?

Yes, if you fly to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl in Nairobi which is the closest available airport to Downtown (7.6 mi away).

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Nairobi?

Prices for flights to Nairobi are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Nairobi?

As of August 2026, there are 47 operators available to choose from for flights to Nairobi.

How old do you have to be to fly to Nairobi?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to Nairobi.

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Nairobi 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 Nairobi. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Can I find flights to Nairobi with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for flights to Nairobi to just show those with flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights to Nairobi?

Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to Nairobi.

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