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 Etihad Airways. 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 20h 45m on average. Another popular route from United States to Nairobi is flying from Miami to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl, which will take roughly 20h 25m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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11:00 am - 5:20 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

34h 20m1 stop Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

7:10 am - 9:00 amNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

33h 50m1 stop Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

$795SAUDIA

Mon, Nov 9 - Sun, Nov 15

3:00 pm - 6:20 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

31h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

7:05 am - 8:35 amNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

32h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$795Etihad Airways

Tue, Feb 2 - Wed, Mar 31

3:00 pm - 6:20 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

31h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

7:05 am - 8:35 amNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

32h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$795Etihad Airways

Mon, Mar 1 - Wed, Mar 31

7:00 pm - 12:35 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

22h 35m1 stop Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

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

33h 50m1 stop Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

$796SAUDIA

Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Nov 1

11:20 am - 1:40 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

19h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

8:15 am - 10:30 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

21h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$830Qatar Airways

Sun, Oct 11 - Sun, Oct 18

9:00 pm - 7:15 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

26h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

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

23h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$850Qatar Airways

Sun, Feb 28 - Wed, Mar 10

9:00 pm - 12:05 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

19h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

1:35 am - 3:00 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

21h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$858JetBlue

Mon, Mar 1 - Tue, Mar 9

1:25 am - 3:05 amEWR Newark-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

17h 40m1 stop Istanbul

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

25h 40m1 stop Istanbul

$859Turkish Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

1:25 am - 3:05 amEWR Newark-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

17h 40m1 stop Istanbul

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

26h 00m1 stop Istanbul

$860Turkish Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Mon, Nov 23

11:20 am - 1:40 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

19h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

1:20 am - 3:10 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

20h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$897JetBlue

Fri, Oct 9 - Fri, Oct 23

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7:00 pm - 4:50 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

26h 50m1 stop Jeddah King Abdulaziz 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

$796SAUDIA

Fri, Sep 25 - Wed, Sep 30

3:45 pm - 12:30 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

37h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

7:15 am - 3:05 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

39h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$799Etihad Airways

Wed, Sep 23 - Sun, Nov 22

3:45 pm - 6:10 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

31h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

1:35 pm - 8:35 amNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

26h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$800Etihad Airways

Thu, Sep 24 - Fri, Oct 23

7:00 pm - 12:35 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

22h 35m1 stop Jeddah King Abdulaziz 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

$822SAUDIA

Sun, Sep 27 - Wed, Sep 30

11:20 am - 1:40 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

19h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:00 pm - 3:10 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

30h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$850Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 22 - Mon, Oct 5

11:20 am - 11:50 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

29h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

6:00 pm - 9:00 amNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

22h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$858Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 23 - Thu, Oct 1

4:40 pm - 9:55 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

22h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

11:50 pm - 12:32 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

19h 42m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$888Delta

Tue, Sep 22 - Mon, Sep 28

1:50 pm - 9:55 pmATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

25h 05m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

11:50 pm - 8:25 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

27h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$891Delta

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Oct 7

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

$891Air France

Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Oct 13

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

$891Air France

Tue, Sep 22 - Wed, Oct 14

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

14h 00mnonstop

11:35 pm - 7:35 amNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

15h 00mnonstop

$864Kenya Airways

Sun, Oct 4 - Sun, Oct 18

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

$870Kenya Airways

Sun, Nov 1 - 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

$873Kenya Airways

Sun, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 24

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

14h 00mnonstop

11:35 pm - 7:35 amNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

15h 00mnonstop

$873Kenya Airways

Sun, Oct 4 - Sun, Oct 18

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

$873Kenya Airways

Sun, Oct 25 - Sat, Nov 7

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

14h 00mnonstop

11:35 pm - 7:35 amNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

15h 00mnonstop

$874Kenya Airways

Sun, Oct 4 - Sun, Oct 18

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

14h 00mnonstop

11:35 pm - 7:35 amNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

15h 00mnonstop

$875Kenya Airways

Sun, Oct 4 - Sun, Oct 18

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

14h 00mnonstop

11:35 pm - 7:35 amNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

15h 00mnonstop

$876Kenya Airways

Sun, Oct 18 - Sun, Oct 25

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

$1,003Delta

Wed, Mar 3 - Sun, Mar 7

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

13h 30mnonstop

11:35 pm - 7:35 amNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

15h 00mnonstop

$1,003Delta

Fri, Mar 19 - Sun, Mar 28

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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

Mon 11/9

11:00 am-5:20 am

1 stop34h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 11/15

7:10 am-9:00 am

1 stop33h 50m

$795

New YorkNairobi

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

JFKNBO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/2

3:00 pm-6:20 am

1 stop31h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 3/31

7:05 am-8:35 am

1 stop32h 30m

$795

New YorkNairobi

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

JFKNBO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/1

3:00 pm-6:20 am

1 stop31h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 3/31

7:05 am-8:35 am

1 stop32h 30m

$795

New YorkNairobi

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

JFKNBO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/23

7:00 pm-12:35 am

1 stop22h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 11/1

7:10 am-10:00 am

1 stop33h 50m

$796

New YorkNairobi

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

JFKNBO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/11

11:20 am-1:40 pm

1 stop19h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 10/18

8:15 am-10:30 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$830

New YorkNairobi

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

JFKNBO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/28

9:00 pm-7:15 am

1 stop26h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 3/10

5:00 pm-8:00 am

1 stop23h 00m

$850

New YorkNairobi

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

JFKNBO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/1

9:00 pm-12:05 am

1 stop19h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 3/9

1:35 am-3:00 pm

1 stop21h 25m

$858

NewarkNairobi

EWR Newark - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

EWRNBO

Newark

Wed 11/4

1:25 am-3:05 am

1 stop17h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 11/11

4:50 am-10:30 pm

1 stop25h 40m

$859

NewarkNairobi

EWR Newark - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

EWRNBO

Newark

Sat 11/7

1:25 am-3:05 am

1 stop17h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 11/23

4:30 am-10:30 pm

1 stop26h 00m

$860

Quickest round-trip

New YorkNairobi

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

JFKNBO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/9

11:20 am-1:40 pm

1 stop19h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 10/23

1:20 am-3:10 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$897

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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 $982, 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 $1,007.

What is the absolute cheapest flight to Nairobi?

The best price found on momondo to Nairobi was $69/pp from Kisumu, which is 67% 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 $1,216. 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 $1,516.

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 $1,238. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the evening when prices are $1,400 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 $1,172 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 $1,029 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	29% more expensive	It costs about $1,613 for flights to Nairobi from Los Angeles in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO NAIROBI FROM LOS ANGELES	July	363% more users visited	More momondo users searched in flights to Nairobi from Los Angeles in July than any other month

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Summary info about Nairobi flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$384
Best Round-Trip Price	$795
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 $384 (Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson 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 $795 (New York John F Kennedy Intl 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 17% 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 68 days out, which is when prices tend to be around $1,197. 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 $971.

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 $127/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 September 2026, there are 48 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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