Cheap flights from Nairobi to New York from $588

The cheapest month to fly to New York from Nairobi 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 Nairobi averaging around $972.

The cheapest day to depart from Nairobi 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 Nairobi 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 Nairobi to New York during this time can be as low as $1,311. 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 Nairobi - New York flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to New York from Nairobi when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to New York for around $1,228 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to New York from Nairobi for as low as $1,025 on momondo.

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Nairobi 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, Egyptair, and Emirates are the most popular carriers operating from Nairobi to New York

Kenya Airways, Air France and Brussels Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to New York from Nairobi according to our data. Kenya Airways is the first choice among our users, with 51% 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.

As of March 2026, 1 flights take off from Nairobi and land in New York each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 11:00PM, with 100% of daily flights taking off in the evening.

As of March 2026, there are 8 flights per week flying from Nairobi to New York. The most common day of the week flights depart is Tue, with 25% of flights taking off on this day.