Cheap flights from New York to Nairobi

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Cheapest round-trip flights $883
Qatar Airways 1 stop 23 hr Sun, May 10 — Mon, May 25
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Nairobi is currently $883
Cheapest one-way flight $414
Etihad 1 stop 25 hr Sun, May 3
The cheapest one-way flight from New York to Nairobi is currently $414
Cheapest nonstop flights $1,152
Kenya Airways Nonstop 14 hr Thu, May 7 — Wed, May 20
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from New York to Nairobi is currently $1,152
Last-minute weekend getaway $1,004
Etihad 1 stop 34 hr Thu, Apr 30 — Mon, May 4
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from New York to Nairobi is currently $1,004
Cheapest business class flights $3,838
Qatar Airways 1 stop 27 hr Mon, May 4 — Mon, May 18
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from New York to Nairobi is currently $3,838
Fastest flight 14 hr The fastest nonstop flight from New York to Nairobi takes 14 hr
Nonstop flights Some days There are direct flights on this route 3 days a week: Wed, Fri, Sun.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from New York to Nairobi is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $810–1,300
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $1,200–1,500

Popular airlines from New York to Nairobi

  • Kenya Airways
    Nonstop
    from $1,152
    Typical price: $1,000–2,450
    3 weekly nonstop flights
    JFK - NBO Every Wed, Fri, Sun
  • British Airways
    from $1,206
    Typical price: $1,100–3,300
    36 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK - NBO Every day
  • Turkish Airlines
    from $1,578
    Typical price: $980–2,300
    34 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK - NBO Every day
  • Emirates
    from $1,142
    Typical price: $1,150–2,100
    31 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK - NBO Every day
  • Lufthansa
    from $1,382
    Typical price: $1,050–2,250
    23 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK - NBO Every day
  • Air France
    from $1,326
    Typical price: $1,000–2,250
    20 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK - NBO Every Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Popular airports near New York

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
    New York United States 38 min 12 mi
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
    New York United States 25 min 8 mi
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
    Newark United States 29 min 8 mi
  • New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)
    Newburgh United States 1 hr 28 min 55 mi

Popular airports near Nairobi

  • Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
    Nairobi Kenya 20 min 7 mi
  • Wilson Airport (WIL)
    Nairobi Kenya 12 min 2 mi
  • Nanyuki Airstrip (NYK)
    Nanyuki Kenya 3 hr 34 min 93 mi
  • Amboseli Airstrip (ASV)
    Amboseli National Park Kenya 3 hr 59 min 98 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from New York to Nairobi

The cheapest flights from New York to Nairobi are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $810 to $1,300.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Nairobi recently found on Google Flights was with Qatar Airways from $883. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad from $414.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Kenya Airways flight from New York to Nairobi is $1,152, flying from May 7 to May 20.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from New York to Nairobi is $1,206, flying from May 1 to May 14.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from New York to Nairobi is $1,578, flying from Jun 19 to Jul 2.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from New York to Nairobi is $1,142, flying from May 10 to May 25.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from New York to Nairobi is $1,382, flying from Apr 26 to May 9.
  • The cheapest Air France flight from New York to Nairobi is $1,326, flying from May 3 to May 19.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Nairobi starts at $883 from Sun, May 10 to Mon, May 25. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $414 and departs on Sun, May 3.
14 hr is the shortest flight time from New York to Nairobi.
Nairobi has a warm, temperate climate year-round. Weather is dry during peak travel season (Jul–Sep), and there is a large migration of wildebeests and zebras into the Masai Mara Jul–Oct. Some hotels may close during the main rainy season (Apr–May), and there is also a shorter rainy season in Nov. Migratory birds may be present Sep–Apr. Popular events are the East African Arts Festival (Mar), with displays of art and architecture; the Kenya Open Golf Championship (Apr); and the Rhino Charge 4x4 vehicle race (May/Jun).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from New York to Nairobi.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from New York to Nairobi really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from New York to Nairobi.

In terms of nonstop flights, Kenya Airways is the most popular. Kenya Airways offers 3 nonstop flights per week. Kenya Airways flies from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) .

In terms of flights, British Airways is the most popular. British Airways offers 36 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) .

Other popular airlines flying from New York to Nairobi are:
  • Turkish Airlines offers 34 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) .
  • Emirates offers 31 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) .
  • Lufthansa offers 23 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) .
  • Air France offers 20 connecting flights per week. Air France flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between New York and Nairobi.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Nairobi recently found on Google Flights was with Qatar Airways from $883. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad from $414.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Kenya Airways flight from New York to Nairobi is $1,152, flying from May 7 to May 20.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from New York to Nairobi is $1,206, flying from May 1 to May 14.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from New York to Nairobi is $1,578, flying from Jun 19 to Jul 2.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from New York to Nairobi is $1,142, flying from May 10 to May 25.
  • The cheapest Lufthansa flight from New York to Nairobi is $1,382, flying from Apr 26 to May 9.
  • The cheapest Air France flight from New York to Nairobi is $1,326, flying from May 3 to May 19.
Kenya Airways flies direct from New York to Nairobi.
  • There are 3 Kenya Airways direct flights from New York to Nairobi per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between New York and Nairobi at price $1,004 is offered by Etihad from Thu, Apr 30 to Mon, May 4.
Kenya Airways flies direct from New York to Nairobi.
  • There are 3 Kenya Airways direct flights from New York to Nairobi per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
Direct flights from New York to Nairobi are only available on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between New York and Nairobi start at $1,152 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 20 with Kenya Airways.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from New York to Nairobi, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between New York and Nairobi start at $3,838 from Mon, May 4 to Mon, May 18 with Qatar Airways.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between New York and Nairobi start at $883 from Sun, May 10 to Mon, May 25.
To book business class trips from New York to Nairobi, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between New York and Nairobi starts at $1,004 from Thu, Apr 30 to Mon, May 4 with Etihad.
The cheapest last-minute deal between New York and Nairobi at price $1,004 is offered by Etihad from Thu, Apr 30 to Mon, May 4.
To find last-minute flight deals from New York to Nairobi, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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