Cheap flights from Nairobi to New York

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Cheapest round-trip flights $1,024
Etihad 1 stop 34 hr Thu, Jun 25 — Fri, Jul 10
The cheapest round-trip flight from Nairobi to New York is currently $1,024
Cheapest one-way flight $633
Etihad 1 stop 33 hr Wed, Jun 17
The cheapest one-way flight from Nairobi to New York is currently $633
Cheapest nonstop flights $1,529
Kenya Airways Nonstop 15 hr Sun, Jun 7 — Mon, Jun 22
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Nairobi to New York is currently $1,529
Last-minute weekend getaway $1,218
Delta, KLM 2 stops 24 hr Fri, May 8 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Nairobi to New York is currently $1,218
Cheapest business class flights $2,952
Etihad 1 stop 40 hr Sun, Jun 21 — Tue, Jul 7
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Nairobi to New York is currently $2,952
Fastest flight 15 hr The fastest nonstop flight from Nairobi to New York takes 15 hr
Nonstop flights Some days There are direct flights on this route 6 days a week: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Nairobi to New York is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically August.
February
Cheapest
Typical prices: $860–1,050
August
Most expensive
Typical prices: $1,250–1,350

Popular airlines from Nairobi to New York

  • Kenya Airways
    Nonstop
    from $1,529
    Typical price: $1,250–2,250
    6 weekly nonstop flights
    NBO - JFK Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
  • British Airways
    from $1,398
    Typical price: $1,150–2,400
    70 weekly connecting flights
    NBO - EWR, JFK Every day
  • Ethiopian
    from $1,313
    Typical price: $1,000–1,950
    36 weekly connecting flights
    NBO - EWR, JFK Every day
  • Turkish Airlines
    from $1,521
    Typical price: $1,050–2,400
    31 weekly connecting flights
    NBO - EWR, JFK Every day
  • Air France
    from $1,304
    Typical price: $1,100–2,100
    30 weekly connecting flights
    NBO - EWR, JFK Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
  • Emirates
    from $1,223
    Typical price: $1,150–1,650
    28 weekly connecting flights
    NBO - EWR, JFK Every day

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Nairobi to New York

The cheapest flights from Nairobi to New York are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $860 to $1,050.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Nairobi to New York recently found on Google Flights was with Etihad from $1,024. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad from $633.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Kenya Airways flight from Nairobi to New York is $1,529, flying from Jun 7 to Jun 22.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from Nairobi to New York is $1,398, flying from May 25 to Jun 9.
  • The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Nairobi to New York is $1,313, flying from May 25 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Nairobi to New York is $1,521, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 17.
  • The cheapest Air France flight from Nairobi to New York is $1,304, flying from May 25 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from Nairobi to New York is $1,223, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 24.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Nairobi to New York starts at $1,024 from Thu, Jun 25 to Fri, Jul 10. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $633 and departs on Wed, Jun 17.
15 hr is the shortest flight time from Nairobi to New York.
NYC is a year-round destination, with iconic events like U.S. Open tennis (Aug–Sep) and Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (Nov). Spring and fall have mild weather and strong performing-arts seasons. In summer, there's free, outdoor cultural events. On summer weekends, many New Yorkers leave town, making it a good time to score reservations at popular restaurants. Dec brings the Rockefeller Center tree lighting (varies, Nov/Dec) and Times Square's New Year's Eve party (Dec 31). Jan–Mar is cold, with an easier chance of getting Broadway tickets.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Nairobi to New York.
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 Nairobi to New York 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 Nairobi to New York.

In terms of nonstop flights, Kenya Airways is the most popular. Kenya Airways offers 6 nonstop flights per week. Kenya Airways flies from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) .

In terms of flights, British Airways is the most popular. British Airways offers 70 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) .

Other popular airlines flying from Nairobi to New York are:
  • Ethiopian offers 36 connecting flights per week. Ethiopian flies from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) .
  • Turkish Airlines offers 31 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) .
  • Air France offers 30 connecting flights per week. Air France flies from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) .
  • Emirates offers 28 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Nairobi and New York.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Nairobi to New York recently found on Google Flights was with Etihad from $1,024. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad from $633.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Kenya Airways flight from Nairobi to New York is $1,529, flying from Jun 7 to Jun 22.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from Nairobi to New York is $1,398, flying from May 25 to Jun 9.
  • The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Nairobi to New York is $1,313, flying from May 25 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Nairobi to New York is $1,521, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 17.
  • The cheapest Air France flight from Nairobi to New York is $1,304, flying from May 25 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from Nairobi to New York is $1,223, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 24.
Kenya Airways flies direct from Nairobi to New York.
  • There are 6 Kenya Airways direct flights from Nairobi to New York per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Nairobi and New York at price $1,218 is offered by Delta, KLM from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.
Kenya Airways flies direct from Nairobi to New York.
  • There are 6 Kenya Airways direct flights from Nairobi to New York per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
Direct flights from Nairobi to New York are only available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Nairobi and New York start at $1,529 from Sun, Jun 7 to Mon, Jun 22 with Kenya Airways.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Nairobi to New York, 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 Nairobi and New York start at $2,952 from Sun, Jun 21 to Tue, Jul 7 with Etihad.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Nairobi and New York start at $1,024 from Thu, Jun 25 to Fri, Jul 10.
To book business class trips from Nairobi to New York, 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 Nairobi and New York starts at $1,218 from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10 with Delta, KLM.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Nairobi and New York at price $1,218 is offered by Delta, KLM from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from Nairobi to New York, 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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