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Cheap flights from Chicago to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport from $495

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KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to Nairobi.
10:15 am - 1:10 pmORD-NBO
18h 55m1 stop
6:00 pm - 8:15 amNBO-ORD
22h 15m2 stops
$872Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Apr 14 - Wed, Apr 30
7:10 am - 10:45 amORD-NBO
19h 35m1 stop
11:35 pm - 5:29 pmNBO-ORD
25h 54m1 stop
$878Kenya Airways
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Sat, Apr 26 - Tue, May 6
5:00 pm - 8:45 pmORD-NBO
19h 45m1 stop
11:10 pm - 3:55 pmNBO-ORD
24h 45m1 stop
$929British Airways
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Thu, May 8 - Wed, Sep 10
4:55 pm - 8:45 pmORD-NBO
19h 50m1 stop
11:10 pm - 6:15 pmNBO-ORD
27h 05m1 stop
$940British Airways
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Sun, May 25 - Fri, Jun 20
1:28 pm - 10:30 pmORD-NBO
25h 02m3 stops
11:45 pm - 12:00 pmNBO-ORD
20h 15m1 stop
$945United Airlines
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Tue, Apr 8 - Sun, Apr 27
5:50 pm - 8:20 pmORD-NBO
18h 30m1 stop
10:45 pm - 11:15 pmNBO-ORD
32h 30m2 stops
$951United Airlines
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Sun, May 11 - Thu, Sep 11
9:20 am - 10:00 pmMDW-NBO
28h 40m2 stops
10:25 pm - 6:45 pmNBO-MDW
28h 20m2 stops
$953Delta
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Sat, May 10 - Sat, May 17
11:25 am - 1:50 amORD-NBO
30h 25m1 stop
3:35 am - 9:40 amNBO-ORD
38h 05m1 stop
$957Turkish Airlines
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Mon, May 5 - Thu, May 8
1:08 pm - 10:00 pmMDW-NBO
24h 52m2 stops
11:59 pm - 6:45 pmNBO-MDW
26h 46m2 stops
$996Delta
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Sun, May 11 - Sun, May 18
11:25 am - 1:50 amORD-NBO
30h 25m1 stop
3:35 am - 9:40 amNBO-ORD
38h 05m1 stop
$1,005Turkish Airlines
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Sun, May 18 - Wed, May 21

Ethiopian Air flights from Chicago to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Chicago to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
Apr 14
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
18h 55m
1 stop
NBO1:10 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Apr 30
NBO6:00 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
22h 15m
2 stops
ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Ethiopian Air
May 8
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
18h 55m
1 stop
NBO1:10 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Sep 11
NBO6:00 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
22h 15m
2 stops
ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Ethiopian Air
May 8
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
18h 55m
1 stop
NBO1:10 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Sep 14
NBO6:00 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
22h 15m
2 stops
ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

British Airways flights from Chicago to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport

Our best British Airways deals on Chicago to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flight tickets
British Airways
May 8
ORD5:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
19h 45m
1 stop
NBO8:45 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Sep 10
NBO11:10 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
24h 45m
1 stop
ORD3:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
British Airways
May 25
ORD4:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
19h 50m
1 stop
NBO8:45 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Jun 20
NBO11:10 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
27h 05m
1 stop
ORD6:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
British Airways
May 17
ORD11:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
25h 00m
2 stops
NBO8:45 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
May 22
NBO10:50 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
25h 05m
1 stop
ORD3:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

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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 April, then book flights to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport from Chicago during February instead. Flights to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport in February, while not as cheap as those in April, still average around $920.

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. 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 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 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 when booking 7 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport for around $1,110 when searching 7 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 for as low as $1,044 on momondo.

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

As of March 2025, prices for Chicago to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights are approximately 9% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$495

Fastest flight time

18h 25m

Direct flights

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The best one-way flight to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $495. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $872.
The fastest flight from Chicago to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport takes 18h 25m
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and Chicago Midway Airport - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport.

  • How far is Chicago to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl by plane?

    There are 8006.2 mi between Chicago and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl. 18h 30m is a normal flight duration for this route.

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    Prices for flights from Chicago to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    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 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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7.3
3,744 reviews
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7.2
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7.4
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7.4
1,180 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom $893Free CancellationRating
6.8
263 reviews
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6.6
6,712 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $907Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,895 reviews
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7.4
1,424 reviews
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