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Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi from $431

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Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 1:10 pm
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18h 55m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
5:30 pm - 8:15 am
NBO
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ORD
22h 45m2 stops
$871Ethiopian Air
Thu, Apr 16 - Sat, Apr 25
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2:00 pm - 12:30 am
ORD
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NBO
26h 30m1 stop
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1:30 am - 8:45 am
NBO
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ORD
39h 15m1 stop
$876Etihad Airways
Fri, May 1 - Fri, May 8
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5:55 pm - 10:45 pm
ORD
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NBO
19h 50m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
11:55 pm - 10:55 am
NBO
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ORD
20h 00m1 stop
$877Lufthansa
Tue, Jan 27 - Tue, Feb 3
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 am - 1:10 pm
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NBO
18h 25m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
5:30 pm - 8:40 am
NBO
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23h 10m2 stops
$878Ethiopian Air
Wed, Mar 4 - Tue, Mar 17
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11:50 am - 3:05 am
ORD
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NBO
30h 15m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:50 am - 11:05 am
NBO
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ORD
38h 15m1 stop
$883Turkish Airlines
Sun, Feb 15 - Sun, Mar 22
Etihad Airways Logo
1:10 pm - 12:50 am
ORD
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NBO
26h 40m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
1:45 pm - 8:45 am
NBO
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ORD
27h 00m1 stop
$885Etihad Airways
Fri, Jan 9 - Wed, May 27
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6:50 pm - 7:15 am
ORD
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NBO
27h 25m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
1:35 am - 3:45 pm
NBO
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ORD
22h 10m1 stop
$892Qatar Airways
Sat, Feb 14 - Sun, Mar 22
Ethiopian Air Logo
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18h 25m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
5:30 pm - 7:40 am
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23h 10m2 stops
$893Ethiopian Air
Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 17
Qatar Airways Logo
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20h 15m1 stop
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5:00 pm - 3:45 pm
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30h 45m1 stop
$894Qatar Airways
Sun, Feb 15 - Sun, Mar 22
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 1:10 pm
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18h 55m1 stop
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5:30 pm - 8:40 am
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$897Ethiopian Air
Sun, Mar 15 - Sat, Mar 21

Ethiopian Air flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport

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Ethiopian Air
Apr 16
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
18h 55m
1 stop
NBO1:10 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Apr 25
NBO5:30 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
22h 45m
2 stops
ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$871
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Ethiopian Air
Mar 4
ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
18h 25m
1 stop
NBO1:10 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Mar 17
NBO5:30 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
23h 10m
2 stops
ORD8:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$878
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Ethiopian Air
Feb 6
ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
18h 25m
1 stop
NBO1:10 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Feb 17
NBO5:30 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
23h 10m
2 stops
ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$893
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United Airlines flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport

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United Airlines
Jan 31
ORD5:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
19h 50m
2 stops
NBO10:45 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Feb 4
NBO11:55 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
21h 15m
1 stop
ORD12:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$915
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United Airlines
Jan 31
ORD1:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
24h 45m
3 stops
NBO10:45 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Feb 4
NBO11:55 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
21h 15m
1 stop
ORD12:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$919
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United Airlines
May 12
ORD1:12 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
25h 13m
3 stops
NBO10:25 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Jun 8
NBO10:20 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
31h 45m
2 stops
ORD10:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$925
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ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/16

10:15 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 4/25

5:30 pm-8:15 am

2 stops22h 45m

$871

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/1

2:00 pm-12:30 am

1 stop26h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 5/8

1:30 am-8:45 am

1 stop39h 15m

$876

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/27

5:55 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops19h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 2/3

11:55 pm-10:55 am

1 stop20h 00m

$877

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/4

9:45 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 3/17

5:30 pm-8:40 am

2 stops23h 10m

$878

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/15

11:50 am-3:05 am

1 stop30h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 3/22

4:50 am-11:05 am

1 stop38h 15m

$883

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/9

1:10 pm-12:50 am

1 stop26h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 5/27

1:45 pm-8:45 am

1 stop27h 00m

$885

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/14

6:50 pm-7:15 am

1 stop27h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 3/22

1:35 am-3:45 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$892

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/6

9:45 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 2/17

5:30 pm-7:40 am

2 stops23h 10m

$893

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/15

6:50 pm-12:05 am

1 stop20h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 3/22

5:00 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop30h 45m

$894

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/15

10:15 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 3/21

5:30 pm-8:40 am

2 stops23h 10m

$897

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of November, then book flights to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport during April instead. Flights to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport in April, while not as cheap as those in November, still average around $899.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

According to our data, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The lowest ticket price found for a Thursday departure recently was $1,178. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport on a Saturday will generally be more expensive and average around $1,274. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

Our data shows that the cheapest Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights are usually those with departure times in the evening. Our users have found flights to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport in the evening for as low as $1,045. Flights to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport are more costly at noon, with an average ticket price of $1,348. Departure times at noon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport for around $1,042 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport for as low as $1,026 on momondo.

How have Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2025, prices for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights are approximately 8% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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18h 25m

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The fastest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport takes 18h 25m
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  • How far is Chicago O'Hare Intl to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl by plane?

    Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl is 8016.4 mi away from Chicago O'Hare Intl. Flights usually cover this in 18h 25m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

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    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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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