Cheap flights to Nairobi

Cheap flights from United States to Nairobi

from Atlanta (ATL - NBO)
May 3 — May 11
1 stop
from $885
from New York (JFK - NBO)
Jul 19 — Jul 27
1 stop
from $1,008
from Miami (MIA - NBO)
May 3 — May 12
1 stop
from $1,085

Popular airlines with direct flights to Nairobi

  • Kenya Airways
    Fly to Nairobi (NBO)
    • Mombasa
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr +
    • Entebbe
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 10 min +
    • Kigali
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 30 min +
    • Zanzibar
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 20 min +
    • Johannesburg
      Direct flights every day
      4 hr 5 min +
  • Skyward Express
    Fly to Nairobi (NBO, WIL)
    • Mombasa
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr +
    • Ukunda
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 10 min +
    • Malindi
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 10 min +
    • Kakamega
      Direct flights every day
      45 min +
    • Kitale
      Direct flights every day
      50 min +
  • Safarilink
    Fly to Nairobi (WIL)
    • Ukunda
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 10 min +
    • Amboseli National Park
      Direct flights every day
      45 min +
    • Kisumu
      Direct flights every day
      40 min +
    • Mount Kilimanjaro
      Direct flights every day
      55 min +
    • Angama Mara
      Direct flights every day
      10 min +
  • AirKenya Express
    Fly to Nairobi (WIL)
    • Keekorok
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 30 min +
    • Nanyuki
      Direct flights every day
      55 min +
    • Mount Kilimanjaro
      Direct flights every day
      55 min +
    • Meru
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 10 min +
  • Jambojet Limited
    Fly to Nairobi (NBO)
    • Mombasa
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 15 min +
    • Kisumu
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr +
    • Eldoret
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr +
    • Malindi
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 15 min +
    • Ukunda
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 15 min +
  • Air Tanzania
    Fly to Nairobi (NBO)
    • Dar es Salaam
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 30 min +
    • Zanzibar
      Direct flights every Mon, Tue
      1 hr 20 min +

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

When to fly to Nairobi

Off-seasons section.
Off-season
Apr – Jul
Less popular and lower prices
Peak seasons section.
Peak season
Oct – Jan
Most popular and higher prices

About Nairobi

Nairobi is Kenya’s capital city. In addition to its urban core, the city has Nairobi National Park, a large game reserve known for breeding endangered black rhinos and home to giraffes, zebras and lions. Next to it is a well-regarded elephant orphanage operated by the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. Nairobi is also often used as a jumping-off point for safari trips elsewhere in Kenya.

Frequently asked questions about flying to Nairobi

What counts as the best airline for your flights 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 to Nairobi.

In terms of direct flights, Kenya Airways is the most popular, flying directly from 37 cities. Kenya Airways flies to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) .

Other popular airlines flying to Nairobi are Skyward Express, Safarilink, AirKenya Express, Jambojet Limited, Air Tanzania.
  • Skyward Express flies directly from 8 cities. Skyward Express flies to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) , Wilson Airport (WIL) .
  • Safarilink flies directly from 8 cities. Safarilink flies to Wilson Airport (WIL) .
  • AirKenya Express flies directly from 6 cities. AirKenya Express flies to Wilson Airport (WIL) .
  • Jambojet Limited flies directly from 6 cities. Jambojet Limited flies to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) .
  • Air Tanzania flies directly from 2 cities. Air Tanzania flies to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) .
  • Kenya Airways offers direct flights to Nairobi from 37 cities. The most frequent departures are: Mombasa, Entebbe, Kigali, Zanzibar and Johannesburg.
  • Skyward Express offers direct flights to Nairobi from 8 cities. The most frequent departures are: Mombasa, Ukunda, Malindi, Kakamega and Kitale.
  • Safarilink offers direct flights to Nairobi from 8 cities. The most frequent departures are: Ukunda, Amboseli National Park, Kisumu, Mount Kilimanjaro and Angama Mara.
  • AirKenya Express offers direct flights to Nairobi from 6 cities. The most frequent departures are: Keekorok, Nanyuki, Mount Kilimanjaro and Meru.
  • Jambojet Limited offers direct flights to Nairobi from 6 cities. The most frequent departures are: Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret, Malindi and Ukunda.
  • Air Tanzania offers direct flights to Nairobi from 2 cities. The most frequent departures are: Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar.
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).
Nairobi is served by only one major airport: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, 7 mi away from the city center.
If you are looking to book airline tickets from United States to Nairobi you have options. Some of the cheapest flights from popular cities include:
  • Qatar Airways flight from Chicago, starting at $1,093 from Jun 25 to Jul 1
  • American, Etihad flight from Dallas, starting at $1,184 from May 3 to May 11
  • Etihad flight from Atlanta, starting at $885 from May 3 to May 11
  • Etihad flight from New York, starting at $1,008 from Jul 19 to Jul 27
  • Emirates flight from Miami, starting at $1,085 from May 3 to May 12
  • American, Etihad flight from Los Angeles, starting at $1,160 from May 3 to May 11
Of all the flights departing from popular cities in United States, the cheapest round-trip flight to Nairobi starts at $885 and departs from Atlanta on May 3 to May 11.
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