Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Nairobi (CHI - NBO)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Nairobi and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$1,017	Delta, KLM 2 stops 44 hr Mon, May 4 — Wed, May 20	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Nairobi is currently $1,017
Cheapest one-way flight	$589	Delta, Saudia 2 stops 35 hr Thu, Jul 16	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Nairobi is currently $589
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,217	Delta, KLM 2 stops 29 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Nairobi is currently $1,217
Cheapest business class flights	$4,123	Delta, KLM 2 stops 29 hr Fri, Jul 3 — Sun, Jul 19	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Nairobi is currently $4,123

Fastest flight	18 hr 5 min	The fastest flight with stops from Chicago to Nairobi takes 18 hr 5 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Nairobi is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $820–1,350
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,350–1,700

Popular airlines from Chicago to Nairobi

Qatar Airways

from $1,333

Typical price: $1,000–2,350

14 weekly connecting flights

ORD - NBO Every day
Turkish Airlines

from $1,753

Typical price: $970–2,500

14 weekly connecting flights

ORD - NBO Every day
Ethiopian

from $1,510

Typical price: $930–1,900

14 weekly connecting flights

ORD - NBO Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
Lufthansa

from $1,471

Typical price: $1,100–2,450

13 weekly connecting flights

ORD - NBO Every day
KLM

from $1,265

Typical price: $1,000–2,200

7 weekly connecting flights

ORD - NBO Every day
Air France

from $1,387

Typical price: $1,100–2,600

7 weekly connecting flights

ORD - NBO Every day

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 26 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 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 Chicago to Nairobi

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Nairobi are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $820 to $1,350.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Nairobi recently found on Google Flights was with Delta, KLM from $1,017. The cheapest one-way flight was with Delta, Saudia from $589.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Chicago to Nairobi is $1,333, flying from May 3 to May 19.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Chicago to Nairobi is $1,753, flying from May 4 to May 20.
The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Chicago to Nairobi is $1,510, flying from May 3 to May 17.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Nairobi is $1,471, flying from May 3 to May 18.
The cheapest KLM flight from Chicago to Nairobi is $1,265, flying from May 4 to May 20.
The cheapest Air France flight from Chicago to Nairobi is $1,387, flying from May 3 to May 18.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Nairobi starts at $1,017 from Mon, May 4 to Wed, May 20. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $589 and departs on Thu, Jul 16.

18 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago 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 Chicago 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 Chicago 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 Chicago to Nairobi.

In terms of flights, Qatar Airways is the most popular. Qatar Airways offers 14 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Nairobi are:

Turkish Airlines offers 14 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) .
Ethiopian offers 14 connecting flights per week. Ethiopian flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) .
Lufthansa offers 13 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) .
KLM offers 7 connecting flights per week. KLM flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) .
Air France offers 7 connecting flights per week. Air France flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and Nairobi.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Nairobi recently found on Google Flights was with Delta, KLM from $1,017. The cheapest one-way flight was with Delta, Saudia from $589.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Chicago to Nairobi is $1,333, flying from May 3 to May 19.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Chicago to Nairobi is $1,753, flying from May 4 to May 20.
The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Chicago to Nairobi is $1,510, flying from May 3 to May 17.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Nairobi is $1,471, flying from May 3 to May 18.
The cheapest KLM flight from Chicago to Nairobi is $1,265, flying from May 4 to May 20.
The cheapest Air France flight from Chicago to Nairobi is $1,387, flying from May 3 to May 18.

No airline flies direct from Chicago to Nairobi.

There are 14 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Chicago to Nairobi per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Chicago to Nairobi per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Ethiopian connecting flights from Chicago to Nairobi per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 13 Lufthansa connecting flights from Chicago to Nairobi per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 KLM connecting flights from Chicago to Nairobi per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Air France connecting flights from Chicago to Nairobi per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Nairobi at price $1,217 is offered by Delta, KLM from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

No airline flies direct from Chicago to Nairobi.

There are 14 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Chicago to Nairobi per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Chicago to Nairobi per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Ethiopian connecting flights from Chicago to Nairobi per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 13 Lufthansa connecting flights from Chicago to Nairobi per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 KLM connecting flights from Chicago to Nairobi per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Air France connecting flights from Chicago to Nairobi per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Nairobi.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago 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 Chicago and Nairobi start at $4,123 from Fri, Jul 3 to Sun, Jul 19 with Delta, KLM.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Nairobi start at $1,017 from Mon, May 4 to Wed, May 20.

To book business class trips from Chicago 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 Chicago and Nairobi starts at $1,217 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Delta, KLM.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Nairobi at price $1,217 is offered by Delta, KLM from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago 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.