What is the cheapest airline that flies from United States to Kenya?

Delta, Gulf Air, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from United States to Kenya

How long is the flight from United States to Kenya?

The flight from United States to Kenya depends on which airports you’re departing and arriving from and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from New York (a popular airport in United States) to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport (the most popular airport in Kenya), then the flight time is 13h 30m on average. If you fly from Boston (another popular airport in United States) to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, then the average flight time is 18h 25m.

What is the most punctual flight time for the United States to Kenya flights?

Generally, flights departing in the early afternoon tend to experience fewer delays. Flights in the evening have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

How many flights depart from United States to Kenya on average per week?

As of June 2026, there are 12 flights per week flying from United States to Kenya. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week which experiences the fewest number of delays on this flight route. Thursday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

How often are flights from the United States to Kenya delayed?

Historically, on average around 24% of flights between United States and Kenya have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 181 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on the United States to Kenya flights?

According to our data, Kenya Airways have had the least number of delays on this route over the last 12 months; with about 24% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

What airlines fly to Kenya?

Qatar Airways, Delta and Kenya Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Kenya from United States according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 35% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Kenya. Keep in mind that there are 22 different airlines that fly to Kenya on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from United States to Kenya?

Prices for flights from United States to Kenya are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from United States to Kenya?

As of June 2026, there are 22 operators available to choose from for flights from United States to Kenya.

How old do you have to be to fly from United States to Kenya?

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 from United States to Kenya.

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

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

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9:30 pm - 1:25 am

DFW

NBO

19h 55m

1 stop

3:10 am - 12:45 pm

NBO

DFW

41h 35m

1 stop

$938Turkish Airlines

Sun, Aug 23 - Wed, Sep 2

5:00 pm - 8:45 pm

EWR

NBO

20h 45m

1 stop

11:05 pm - 2:45 pm

NBO

EWR

22h 40m

1 stop

$957Delta

Tue, Sep 22 - Mon, Oct 5

9:30 pm - 1:25 am

DFW

NBO

19h 55m

1 stop

3:10 am - 7:35 pm

NBO

DFW

24h 25m

1 stop

$959Turkish Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Thu, Oct 8

6:02 am - 10:45 am

DCA

NBO

21h 43m

1 stop

11:35 pm - 10:24 am

NBO

DCA

18h 49m

1 stop

$1,042Kenya Airways

Sun, Aug 9 - Tue, Nov 3

10:00 pm - 6:45 am

JFK

NBO

25h 45m

1 stop

1:20 am - 3:10 pm

NBO

JFK

20h 50m

1 stop

$1,055Qatar Airways

Sat, Sep 19 - Fri, Oct 2

1:25 pm - 9:35 pm

SEA

NBO

21h 10m

1 stop

11:50 pm - 4:55 pm

NBO

SEA

28h 05m

1 stop

$1,057British Airways

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 15

1:45 pm - 10:45 am

JFK

NBO

14h 00mnonstop

11:35 pm - 7:35 am

NBO

JFK

15h 00mnonstop

$1,064Kenya Airways

Sat, Sep 5 - Fri, Sep 18

11:20 am - 1:45 pm

JFK

NBO

19h 25m

1 stop

1:35 am - 3:00 pm

NBO

JFK

21h 25m

1 stop

$1,070Qatar Airways

Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 18

6:10 am - 8:40 pm

LGA

NBO

31h 30m

2 stops

10:20 pm - 5:25 pm

NBO

LGA

26h 05m

2 stops

$1,154United Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 21

8:55 pm - 6:50 am

LAX

NBO

23h 55m

1 stop

11:50 pm - 1:30 pm

NBO

LAX

24h 40m

1 stop

$1,171British Airways

Wed, Aug 5 - Tue, Dec 1

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Oct 26

IAD1:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

26h 00m

2 stops

NBO10:00 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Nov 4

NBO11:59 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

24h 18m

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IAD4:17 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,066

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Jun 27

MSP1:26 pmMinneapolis St Paul

22h 34m

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NBO8:00 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Aug 23

NBO11:50 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

24h 47m

1 stop

MSP4:37 pmMinneapolis St Paul

$1,491

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American Airlines

Sep 4

IAD9:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

19h 50m

1 stop

NBO11:50 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sep 20

NBO6:00 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

28h 40m

1 stop

IAD3:40 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,046

American Airlines

Oct 24

IAD9:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

20h 05m

1 stop

NBO12:05 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Nov 5

NBO8:45 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

31h 35m

1 stop

IAD8:20 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,055

American Airlines

Jun 25

JFK11:20 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

19h 20m

1 stop

NBO1:40 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Jul 12

NBO6:00 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

21h 50m

1 stop

JFK8:50 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,166

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Sun 8/23

9:30 pm-1:25 am

1 stop19h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 9/2

3:10 am-12:45 pm

1 stop41h 35m

$938

NewarkNairobi

EWR - NBO

EWRNBO

Newark

Tue 9/22

5:00 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 10/5

11:05 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$957

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DFW - NBO

DFWNBO

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Wed 9/23

9:30 pm-1:25 am

1 stop19h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 10/8

3:10 am-7:35 pm

1 stop24h 25m

$959

Washington, D.C.Nairobi

DCA - NBO

DCANBO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 8/9

6:02 am-10:45 am

1 stop21h 43m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 11/3

11:35 pm-10:24 am

1 stop18h 49m

$1,042

New YorkNairobi

JFK - NBO

JFKNBO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/19

10:00 pm-6:45 am

1 stop25h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 10/2

1:20 am-3:10 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$1,055

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SEA - NBO

SEANBO

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 12/1

1:25 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop21h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 12/15

11:50 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop28h 05m

$1,057

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JFK - NBO

JFKNBO

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Sat 9/5

1:45 pm-10:45 am

Nonstop14h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 9/18

11:35 pm-7:35 am

Nonstop15h 00m

$1,064

New YorkNairobi

JFK - NBO

JFKNBO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 10/31

11:20 am-1:45 pm

1 stop19h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 11/18

1:35 am-3:00 pm

1 stop21h 25m

$1,070

New YorkNairobi

LGA - NBO

LGANBO

New York LaGuardia

Mon 9/7

6:10 am-8:40 pm

2 stops31h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 9/21

10:20 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops26h 05m

$1,154

Los AngelesNairobi

LAX - NBO

LAXNBO

Los Angeles

Wed 8/5

8:55 pm-6:50 am

1 stop23h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 12/1

11:50 pm-1:30 pm

1 stop24h 40m

$1,171

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Kenya?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from United States to Kenya. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,038. The month of January is another great option to travel to Kenya, with average flight prices from United States averaging around $1,038.

What is the cheapest United States to Kenya flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Kenya from United States when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Kenya for around $1,186 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Kenya from United States for as low as $1,063 on momondo.

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Best Price Found	$656
Fastest flight time	13h 30m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Kenya	28 airports

The best one-way flight to Kenya from United States in the past 72 hours is $656. The best round-trip flight deal from United States to Kenya found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,193.

The fastest flight from United States to Kenya takes 13h 30m

Direct flights go from United States to Kenya every day.

There are 28 airports in Kenya. From United States there are direct flights to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from United States to Kenya?
Prices for flights from United States to Kenya are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from United States to Kenya?
As of June 2026, there are 22 operators available to choose from for flights from United States to Kenya.
How old do you have to be to fly from United States to Kenya?
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 from United States to Kenya.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Kenya?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Kenya 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 Kenya. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from United States to Kenya?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between United States and Kenya, the leading plane model is Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, making up 75.07% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Airbus A330-900neo with 15.48%, Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with 3.02%, and De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8 Dash 8 with 2.34%.

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Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $718	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,409 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
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Air France	PriceFrom $888	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,612 reviews	Search Air France flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom $899	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 306 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
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