Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi from $389

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9:45 am - 1:10 pmORD-NBO
18h 25m1 stop
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5:30 pm - 8:40 amNBO-ORD
23h 10m2 stops
$876Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Mar 4 - Tue, Mar 17
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11:50 am - 3:05 amORD-NBO
30h 15m1 stop
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4:50 am - 10:05 amNBO-ORD
38h 15m1 stop
$881Turkish Airlines
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Sat, Jan 17 - Sun, Jan 25
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:50 pm - 3:05 amORD-NBO
30h 15m1 stop
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3:10 am - 9:40 amNBO-ORD
38h 30m1 stop
$883Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Mar 18 - Sat, Mar 28
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 am - 1:10 pmORD-NBO
18h 25m1 stop
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5:30 pm - 7:40 amNBO-ORD
23h 10m2 stops
$884Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Jan 13 - Thu, Feb 5
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6:50 pm - 12:05 amORD-NBO
20h 15m1 stop
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1:20 am - 3:05 pmNBO-ORD
21h 45m1 stop
$888Qatar Airways
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Sat, Jan 17 - Sun, May 31
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6:50 pm - 12:05 amORD-NBO
20h 15m1 stop
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1:35 am - 2:30 pmNBO-ORD
21h 55m1 stop
$893Qatar Airways
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Fri, Feb 20 - Mon, Feb 23
Delta Logo
10:24 am - 9:10 pmORD-NBO
25h 46m2 stops
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10:25 pm - 3:00 pmNBO-ORD
24h 35m1 stop
$895Delta
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Fri, Jan 16 - Mon, Jun 1
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:25 pm - 8:20 pmORD-NBO
39h 55m2 stops
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10:55 pm - 11:00 amNBO-ORD
20h 05m1 stop
$896Multiple Airlines
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5:45 pm - 10:00 pmORD-NBO
20h 15m2 stops
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10:25 pm - 3:00 pmNBO-ORD
24h 35m1 stop
$897Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Mar 18 - Sun, Mar 29
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1:10 pm - 12:50 amORD-NBO
26h 40m1 stop
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7:00 am - 8:45 amNBO-ORD
33h 45m1 stop
$898Etihad Airways
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Qatar Airways flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi

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Qatar Airways
Apr 6
ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
20h 30m
1 stop
NBO11:50 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Apr 12
NBO6:10 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
28h 55m
1 stop
ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Qatar Airways
Feb 20
ORD6:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
20h 15m
1 stop
NBO12:05 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Feb 23
NBO1:35 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
21h 55m
1 stop
ORD2:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Qatar Airways
Feb 16
ORD2:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
24h 45m
2 stops
NBO12:05 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Feb 26
NBO5:00 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
30h 30m
1 stop
ORD2:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

United Airlines flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi

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United Airlines
Jan 17
ORD5:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
19h 50m
2 stops
NBO10:45 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Jun 1
NBO10:20 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
26h 17m
2 stops
ORD4:37 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines
Jan 17
ORD5:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
19h 50m
2 stops
NBO10:45 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Feb 2
NBO11:40 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
21h 30m
1 stop
ORD12:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines
Jan 11
ORD1:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
23h 15m
2 stops
NBO9:15 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Jan 25
NBO11:55 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
21h 15m
1 stop
ORD12:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

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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

$876

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/17

11:50 am-3:05 am

1 stop30h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 1/25

4:50 am-10:05 am

1 stop38h 15m

$881

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/18

12:50 pm-3:05 am

1 stop30h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 3/28

3:10 am-9:40 am

1 stop38h 30m

$883

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/13

9:45 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 2/5

5:30 pm-7:40 am

2 stops23h 10m

$884

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/17

6:50 pm-12:05 am

1 stop20h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 5/31

1:20 am-3:05 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$888

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/20

6:50 pm-12:05 am

1 stop20h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 2/23

1:35 am-2:30 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$893

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/16

10:24 am-9:10 pm

2 stops25h 46m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 6/1

10:25 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop24h 35m

$895

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/16

8:25 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops39h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 5/26

10:55 pm-11:00 am

1 stop20h 05m

$896

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/18

5:45 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops20h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 3/29

10:25 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop24h 35m

$897

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

1:10 pm-12:50 am

1 stop26h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 4/12

7:00 am-8:45 am

1 stop33h 45m

$898

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Nairobi?

The cheapest month to fly to Nairobi from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around $866, 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 April is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $899.

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

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Nairobi from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is on a Thursday. momondo users have found tickets for Thursday departures for as low as $1,178. 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 $1,274.

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 evening when flights can be purchased for as low as $1,045. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at noon when prices are $1,348 on average. Flights to Nairobi from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport at noon 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Nairobi for around $1,047 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Nairobi from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport for as low as $1,039 on momondo.

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  • How far is Chicago O'Hare Intl to Nairobi by plane?

    Nairobi is 8009.6 mi away from Chicago O'Hare Intl. Typically, this will take 18h 20m by plane in normal conditions.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi.

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

    The required travel and health documents for your Nairobi 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. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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7.5
1,788 reviews
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7.3
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7.2
896 reviews
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7.4
1,305 reviews
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7.4
3,664 reviews
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7.2
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6.9
287 reviews
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6.7
7,532 reviews
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