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These are the cheapest deals for flights from Chicago to Nairobi currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Nairobi

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to Nairobi.
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12:55 pm - 3:15 amORD-NBO
30h 20m1 stop
5:00 am - 7:35 pmNBO-ORD
22h 35m1 stop
$770Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Mar 10 - Wed, Mar 26
11:55 am - 3:35 amORD-NBO
30h 40m1 stop
5:00 am - 10:10 amNBO-ORD
38h 10m1 stop
$794Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Jan 21 - Tue, Jan 28
10:15 am - 1:10 pmORD-NBO
18h 55m1 stop
6:00 pm - 8:40 amNBO-ORD
22h 40m2 stops
$839Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Mar 10 - Wed, Mar 26
7:50 pm - 7:35 amORD-NBO
27h 45m1 stop
1:35 am - 3:30 pmNBO-ORD
21h 55m1 stop
$842Qatar Airways
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Mon, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 25
7:05 pm - 7:35 amORD-NBO
27h 30m1 stop
5:00 pm - 2:30 pmNBO-ORD
30h 30m1 stop
$870Qatar Airways
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Thu, Feb 6 - Wed, Feb 12
10:15 am - 1:10 pmORD-NBO
18h 55m1 stop
6:00 pm - 8:05 amNBO-ORD
22h 05m2 stops
$876Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Apr 1 - Tue, Apr 15
6:55 am - 10:00 pmORD-NBO
30h 05m2 stops
11:30 pm - 3:05 pmNBO-ORD
24h 35m1 stop
$939Delta
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Sun, Jan 12 - Sun, Jan 26
4:50 pm - 12:05 amORD-NBO
23h 15m2 stops
1:35 am - 3:30 pmNBO-ORD
21h 55m1 stop
$940American Airlines
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Mon, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 25
5:20 pm - 9:20 pmORD-NBO
19h 00m1 stop
11:59 pm - 8:48 pmNBO-ORD
29h 49m2 stops
$945Delta
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Tue, Jan 14 - Mon, Jan 27
2:51 pm - 12:05 amORD-NBO
24h 14m2 stops
1:35 am - 2:30 pmNBO-ORD
21h 55m1 stop
$971American Airlines
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Thu, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 11

Flights from Chicago to Nairobi - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Nairobi to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Nairobi?

The average price of all flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Nairobi on a Thursday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Chicago, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport is November, where tickets cost $915 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of tickets is $1,452 and $1,434 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 127 days before departure.

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February

High season

July

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$475
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 18% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 42% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Chicago to Nairobi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Nairobi based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Chicago to Nairobi flights

  • Will it be necessary for me to obtain a visa before flying from Chicago to Nairobi?

    When passengers are making their way from Chicago to Kenya, they will need to obtain a visa before the trip. The best way to do this is to visit the website of the embassy of Kenya and obtain an e-visa. Passengers must do this before they board their flight to Kenya, or they may get denied entry into the country.

  • Does the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) offer any types of facilities to get freshened up after a long flight from Chicago?

    One option for travelers is to utilize the showers available in the Turkish Airlines Lounge, that has a location in Terminal 1E adjacent to Gate Three. There are also showers available in the Sheri Palm Spa in Terminal 1A.

  • What are some of the hotel choices that have a location close to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport?

    Three hotels that sit very close to the airport property include the Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport, the Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport, and Hilton Garden Inn Nairobi Airport.

  • Are there any lounges available at Chicago O'Hare International Airport where I can comfortably wait for my flight to Nairobi?

    This airport features a number of different lounge locations provided by United Airlines, plus there are also several airline lounges from American Airlines and Delta Airlines at this airport. All of these lounges provide a wide selection of seating choices as well as food and beverage options, flight information boards, and computers offering internet access.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport was $475 for a one-way ticket and $770 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Nairobi?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Chicago and on arrival in Nairobi.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Nairobi?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Nairobi?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Nairobi, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Nairobi from Chicago?

    Addis Ababa is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Chicago to Nairobi.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Nairobi, Delta or Qatar Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Nairobi are Delta and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,171 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,147 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Nairobi?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Nairobi.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Nairobi?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Nairobi from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Nairobi?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Nairobi with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline. Booking your flights between Chicago and NBO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Nairobi?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Nairobi from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport

  • If your flight to Nairobi is going to be departing from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), a terrific way to get to the airport without having to drive your own car is to take the Chicago Transit Authority Blue Line train that can have you at the airport in around 42 minutes from downtown Chicago.
  • Passengers making a plan to depart on a flight from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Nairobi can save themselves quite a bit of hassle by traveling on the Chicago Transit Authority Orange Line train that can take them from downtown to the airport in around 23 minutes.
  • When you are looking for the most convenient parking option at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, there is nothing better than the valet parking option available in the Main Garage at the airport. Passengers looking for a more cost-effective option should consider one of the three Economy Lots that sit along Bessie Coleman Drive just off-site from the airport.
  • Nursing moms that are making a trip from Chicago O'Hare International Airport will love to hear that this airport features around 15 different lactation pods and nursing rooms that all offer a safe and quiet environment for moms to tend to little ones.
  • Military members that will be flying to Nairobi from Chicago Midway International Airport should make a stop at the USO Lounge, which has a location on Concourse C right to the right side after you pass the security checkpoint. Some of the amenities available at this lounge include complimentary food and beverages, restrooms, complimentary internet access, as well as travel information.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to Nairobi

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Nairobi. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to Nairobi? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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DeltaOverall score based on 8755 reviews
8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
7.9Entertainment
7.9Comfort
7.3Food
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I sat in comfort plus. It was fine. Seats were comfortable. I got drinks and snacks.

8.0 ExcellentAndrew, Nov 2024MCO - LGA
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I sat in comfort plus. It was fine. Seats were comfortable. I got drinks and snacks.

Crew was nice. Flight was timely. Seats could be better as well as the food considering it’s first class.

Left on time and arrived early this extending our 31 minute transfer. Bags made it also!

Good and consistent Printer in lounge did not work for me :(

Most of my discomfort was going through TSA. However, the Delta seats had inadequate leg room and I tried my very best to connect to the wi-fi and it was a cumbersome process that finally gave me the info that I needed to sign in AFTER I had completed the flight...Why make it so difficult to use? That said I really really appreciate the pilot taking a little extra time to avoid a bad storm area and both landings in Atlanta and Orlando were flawless to my delight!!!

Delayed in taking off because no flight crew. The in seat entertainment was working properly.

All fine save for the abominable catering. Really gone downhill. We found it all inedible.

I upgraded to first class only to find out that I still had no access to the sky lounge without a sky miles card or AmEx (something that should be emphasized outside of the fine print!) Also, no food or drink service provided during the flight, so I basically paid 4x more just for “free” checked baggage and a bigger seat. Not worth it.

I appreciated friendly service from check-in, to boarding, to in-flight amenities! Attendants were accommodating and helpful. Thank you! Elaine

Delta was really good about being transparent with why we were delayed it’s just that’s the plane was really old and outdated and a lot of the comfort and amenities we know Delta to have did not shine through

Did not like anything. Seats were crammed, leg space was minimal and food was terrible. This was the first time traveling overseas in American Airlines and was the worst experience ever. Have learned a lesson to never travel in American Airlines.

Delayed my flights and no communication. We end up spending 6 hrs in Doha. No food or any concern from the airline. Terrible

Check in desk people constrained by fear. Obvious typo on Uganda visa, even though approved, caused loss of flight. Something is definitely wrong with this system.

Between Air India and Qatar my luggage was lost for three days. I eventually found my own luggage location using the Apple Air Tag. Air India used a paper form to report my lost luggage. I could never get past getting past luggage personnel with my report number before they would hang up on me. Only after them specifically telling Air India at Chandigarh airport where my luggage was located which was right under their noses did they react. After three days I finally received my luggage. The Air India luggage folks didn’t seem proactive in finding the luggage’s rightful owner.

Besides the flight cancellation, everything else was prefect. Kudos to Malaysian Airlines.

Operated by American Airlines. Very chaotic and the crew was bit rough responding any enquiries. Restricted leg space.. Qatar would have been better

Qatar airways from Doha to guangzhau was excellent big bird Boeing 777 more room and smoothly flight, I Love it

It was good no problems made it on time for the next flight overseas!

The made us waiting and held our passports and boarding pass making us miss our flights

Not impressed. Only allowed one carry on on such a long flight.

Check in was not available online. It was super long line to check in

I did not have a good experience from the first point of contact to the check in person to boarding and the comfort of the seats. I would not travel on Turkish again. I will let my family and friends know about my experience which was not a pleasant one.

Food quality and the overall service of the staff and significantly decreased. The flight was delayed at the Istanbul airport and the passengers were kept onboard for more than 3 hours. The staff didn’t kept the passengers informed and everyone was upset.

Cross Atlantic flight terrible aircraft TK10 on the way back : Old configuration tacky . The boarding in Istanbul at the gate fly TK686 was a mess unorganized , very rude ground staff . Overall never again

The food served was frozen salad and hummus. The hot meal was fine. Crew was doing bare minimum

I enjoy flying with Turkish Airlines and such good hospitality among the crew memebers

Good food and wine. Some of the Guy who are in charge to board Passengers on the plane couldn’t use the word “Please” to direct them drop their hand luggage to be loaded on Plane bcos he said the inside storage may not have enough room for all.

Turkish Airlines apparently no longer gives you 2 checked bags allowance on international flights, so that pleasure cost me $165 for my second suitcase at the airport. On top of that, they damaged that very suitcase, which happens to be a designer one and part of a set - ripped one of the four wheels right off.

Pretty standard for long haul international flying. Food was fine, tv/movie selection was great, wifi did not work at all, crew was pleasant enough.

Very poor service. Not friendly and special food ordered but not served

Like: It arrived, Dislike: Boarding was a separate corridor with no counter announcements at the passenger waiting area. Very dirty airplane and toilets, food options were terrible - everything even the vegetarian option was a curry spice. Many other passengers using the toilets would not lock the door and kept door partially open during use - flight attendants would not enforce or direct them to lock it and light turns on, no entertainment options at all, other passengers would be singing and not peaceful. Atrocious flight experience.

Like: Plane made it to the destination. Dislike: Food is terrible, no entertainment, very dirty airplane.

The food needs to improve especially the fish as there where only 3 fish cubes in my plate.

Flight was delayed resulting in a series of unfortunate events. I ran the airport as people were yelling my flight anyone who can’t run wouldn’t have made it! Then the luggage is missing. Good company, execution needs fine tuning.

I had a full row so can't imagine how this could be better

Boarding was delayed and people were just sitting there like lost.

1. They messed up my baby food order. 2. They messed up my confirmed seats. 3. The screen on my seat was not working at all. So, it’s a horrible experience

The experience was amazing! Many thanks to the pilot who informed us that we were passing mt Kilimanjaro and we had the chance to see it !

I like the leg room. I did not like the plane from Chicago to Addis. It was dirty and smelly and toilet area filthy. My screen was not working and kept saying loading. The plane from Addis to Harare was clean , more modern and food looked much fresher and tasted better. Boarding at Addis was a nightmare, long queues and lots of confusion,International space has no seating are and one is standing all the time.

Very bad, flying business but have no benefit of it. the crew was rude and I was not offered any food at all. I called them 3 times but none of them came. I was sick at that time and none of them helped me. an hour before landing they came to offer me food. it was too late because my stomach was already very painful and I was vomiting. I nearly can’t walk to immigration. I was forced to cancel my connecting flight and had to stay overnight in stockholm to recover my health.

My flight attendant was attentive! The elderly person next to me was flatulent and the flight attendant could see that I was in distress and brought me some face masks

My boarding pass wouldn't pull up in the app very easily and had to really dig through my email. That caused a delay in TSA..

I had a TERRIBLE experience with the AA crew. I believe it was disability-related. It’s unlikely I will fly AA again.

Baby cried a lot. Nothing anyone could do about it. Just part of flying.

The flight crew was fantastic! Which the seats had a small TV.

The flight was delayed till next day ! They kept delaying every 30 minutes then after 3 hours they delayed it till next day. We kept waiting in line standing more than an hour to get the hotel and meal vouchers. There was no communication at all. Everything was bad

Smoothe flight. Pilot and crew did a great job. Uncomfortable seat in this jet, felt worn out

seats were way too small. Too short of a flight to offer amenities.

The main problem was delay. The plane was at the gate early and bags were loaded. However, there was no crew for the flight. They were inbound from LGA and had to land and make their way to our gate. It took more than 40 minutes. Then, once the crew arrived and boarded, one of the crew members had to deplane and then a replacement crew member had to be found. It took another 40 minutes or so to get the final crew member. In all, we took off about 2 hours later than our scheduled departure time. Once in the air, the flight was great. Smooth most of the way. The crew was professional and efficient.

Perfect flight. Efficient boarding, on time take off and early arrival. Generally smooth flight.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Chicago to Nairobi found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
3/17Mon
1 stopQatar Airways
20h 15mORD-NBO
$475
3/17Mon
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
23h 15mORD-NBO
$529
12/4Wed
1 stopLufthansa
21h 05mORD-NBO
$773
12/9Mon
1 stopLufthansa
38h 25mORD-NBO
$790
12/5Thu
1 stopEthiopian Air
18h 25mORD-NBO
$937
12/9Mon
1 stopDelta
20h 35mORD-NBO
$945
12/13Fri
1 stopEthiopian Air
18h 25mORD-NBO
$1,167
12/23Mon
1 stopTurkish Airlines
21h 45mORD-NBO
$1,274
12/13Fri
2 stopsDelta
28h 25mORD-NBO
$1,776
12/18Wed
1 stopTurkish Airlines
30h 40mORD-NBO
$2,257

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These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Chicago to Nairobi that are departing in the next 10 days.
11/25Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
18h 25mORD-NBO
12/25Wed
multi-stopEthiopian Air
22h 40mNBO-ORD
$952
11/25Mon
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18h 05mORD-NBO
12/25Wed
multi-stop
28h 10mNBO-ORD
$964
11/25Mon
multi-stopJetBlue
20h 00mORD-NBO
12/24Tue
multi-stopJetBlue
21h 55mNBO-ORD
$1,005
11/25Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
18h 25mORD-NBO
12/24Tue
multi-stopEthiopian Air
36h 40mNBO-ORD
$1,057
11/25Mon
multi-stop
29h 40mORD-NBO
12/25Wed
multi-stop
46h 55mNBO-ORD
$1,065
11/25Mon
multi-stop
48h 50mORD-NBO
12/25Wed
multi-stop
44h 55mNBO-ORD
$1,468
11/25Mon
multi-stop
48h 50mORD-NBO
12/24Tue
multi-stop
21h 55mNBO-ORD
$1,486
11/25Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
26h 59mORD-NBO
12/25Wed
multi-stopEthiopian Air
29h 05mNBO-ORD
$2,381

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