Cheap flights to Nairobi, Kenya from $429

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WAS — NBO
Apr 2 — Apr 91

Flights to Nairobi in 2024

Find the latest flights to Nairobi in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,228,805 searches and data was last updated on March 28, 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,046

Round-trip from

$785

One-way from

$437
High demand for flights, 22% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in March 2024
From New York to Nairobi
One-way flight from New York to Nairobi

Cheap flights to Nairobi in March & April 2024

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Thu 4/259:45 pmEWR - NBO
2 stops20h 35mEthiopian Air
Thu 5/25:00 amNBO - EWR
2 stops21h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/28$759
Thu 4/259:45 pmEWR - NBO
2 stops32h 25mEthiopian Air
Mon 5/136:00 pmNBO - EWR
2 stops32h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/27$761
Wed 4/109:45 pmIAD - NBO
2 stops20h 35mEthiopian Air
Sun 4/213:55 amNBO - IAD
2 stops22h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/27$771
Tue 4/29:45 pmEWR - NBO
2 stops20h 35mEthiopian Air
Wed 4/103:55 amNBO - EWR
2 stops22h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/26$785
Fri 4/269:45 pmEWR - NBO
2 stops32h 25mEthiopian Air
Fri 5/36:00 pmNBO - EWR
2 stops32h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/27$787
Sun 4/149:45 pmEWR - NBO
2 stops20h 35mEthiopian Air
Mon 4/293:55 amNBO - EWR
2 stops22h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/26$791
Sun 4/76:11 amDCA - NBO
1 stop21h 34mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1111:35 pmNBO - DCA
1 stop18h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$793
Mon 4/89:45 pmIAD - NBO
2 stops20h 35mEthiopian Air
Sun 4/213:55 amNBO - IAD
2 stops22h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/27$795
Mon 4/15:00 pmDCA - NBO
1 stop34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/811:35 pmNBO - DCA
1 stop24h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$795

Nairobi 2024 flight deals

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Thu 4/259:45 pmEWR - NBO
2 stops20h 35mEthiopian Air
Thu 5/25:00 amNBO - EWR
2 stops21h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/28$759
Thu 4/259:45 pmEWR - NBO
2 stops32h 25mEthiopian Air
Mon 5/136:00 pmNBO - EWR
2 stops32h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/27$761
Thu 9/57:10 pmIAD - NBO
1 stop22h 15mSAUDIA
Mon 9/166:45 amNBO - IAD
1 stop40h 00mSAUDIA
Deal found 3/27$769
Sun 11/312:30 pmIAD - NBO
1 stop38h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/2011:35 pmNBO - IAD
1 stop24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$770
Sun 11/106:05 amDCA - NBO
1 stop21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/1611:35 pmNBO - DCA
1 stop29h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$770
Wed 4/109:45 pmIAD - NBO
2 stops20h 35mEthiopian Air
Sun 4/213:55 amNBO - IAD
2 stops22h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/27$771
Tue 4/29:45 pmEWR - NBO
2 stops20h 35mEthiopian Air
Wed 4/103:55 amNBO - EWR
2 stops22h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/26$785
Fri 4/269:45 pmEWR - NBO
2 stops32h 25mEthiopian Air
Fri 5/36:00 pmNBO - EWR
2 stops32h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/27$787
Sun 4/149:45 pmEWR - NBO
2 stops20h 35mEthiopian Air
Mon 4/293:55 amNBO - EWR
2 stops22h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/26$791

Flights to Nairobi departing soon

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Tue 4/29:45 pmEWR - NBO
2 stops20h 35mEthiopian Air
Wed 4/103:55 amNBO - EWR
2 stops22h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/26$785
Sun 4/76:11 amDCA - NBO
1 stop21h 34mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1111:35 pmNBO - DCA
1 stop18h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$793
Fri 4/510:50 amIAD - NBO
1 stop19h 20mEthiopian Air
Thu 4/186:00 pmNBO - IAD
2 stops21h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/28$795
Sun 4/75:17 pmIAD - NBO
1 stop34h 28mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1111:35 pmNBO - IAD
1 stop20h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$818
Tue 4/28:30 pmORD - NBO
1 stop21h 10mTurkish Airlines
Mon 5/204:15 amNBO - ORD
1 stop37h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/27$821
Sun 4/76:11 amDCA - NBO
1 stop21h 34mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/1011:35 pmNBO - DCA
1 stop18h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$827
Wed 4/310:00 pmJFK - NBO
2 stops32h 10mEthiopian Air
Tue 4/93:55 amNBO - JFK
2 stops23h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/27$831
Sat 4/65:00 pmDCA - NBO
1 stop34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1811:35 pmNBO - DCA
1 stop18h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$832
Tue 4/29:45 pmEWR - NBO
2 stops32h 25mEthiopian Air
Fri 4/129:05 amNBO - EWR
1 stop17h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/27$837

One-way flights to Nairobi

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Tue 4/1612:00 pmIAD - NBO
1 stop33h 55mEgypt Air
Deal found 3/28$429
Wed 4/1710:55 amIAD - NBO
1 stop29h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/28$431
Tue 5/710:55 amIAD - NBO
1 stop37h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/27$433
Wed 4/172:00 pmEWR - NBO
1 stop31h 55mEgypt Air
Deal found 3/28$437
Tue 4/2312:00 pmJFK - NBO
1 stop33h 55mEgypt Air
Deal found 3/27$437
Mon 4/812:30 amJFK - NBO
3 stops53h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$438
Sat 4/201:00 pmEWR - NBO
1 stop32h 55mEgypt Air
Deal found 3/28$439
Wed 4/2412:00 pmJFK - NBO
1 stop33h 55mEgypt Air
Deal found 3/27$444
Fri 5/310:00 pmIAD - NBO
1 stop32h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/27$445

Direct flights to Nairobi

Fri 4/261:45 pmJFK - NBO
Nonstop14h 00mKenya Airways
Sun 5/1211:35 pmNBO - JFK
Nonstop15h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/27$887
Wed 4/241:45 pmJFK - NBO
Nonstop14h 00mKenya Airways
Tue 5/2111:35 pmNBO - JFK
Nonstop15h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/27$934
Fri 4/261:45 pmJFK - NBO
Nonstop14h 00mKenya Airways
Tue 5/1411:35 pmNBO - JFK
Nonstop15h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/28$956
Sun 4/281:45 pmJFK - NBO
Nonstop14h 00mKenya Airways
Tue 5/1411:35 pmNBO - JFK
Nonstop15h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/27$969
Mon 4/81:45 pmJFK - NBO
Nonstop14h 00mKenya Airways
Thu 4/1111:35 pmNBO - JFK
Nonstop15h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/27$971
Thu 4/251:45 pmJFK - NBO
Nonstop14h 00mKenya Airways
Thu 5/211:35 pmNBO - JFK
Nonstop15h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/28$987
Thu 4/181:45 pmJFK - NBO
Nonstop14h 00mKenya Airways
Thu 5/911:35 pmNBO - JFK
Nonstop15h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/27$995
Tue 9/171:45 pmJFK - NBO
Nonstop14h 00mKenya Airways
Wed 9/2511:35 pmNBO - JFK
Nonstop15h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/27$999
Sun 9/151:45 pmJFK - NBO
Nonstop14h 00mKenya Airways
Wed 9/2511:35 pmNBO - JFK
Nonstop15h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/27$1,002

Find flights to Nairobi within your budget

Locate flights to Nairobi that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,228,805 searches and data was last updated on March 28, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

$771 - $883

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Price

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

IAD - NBO

IADNBO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/10

2 stops20h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 4/21

2 stops22h 55m

$771

Washington, D.C. Reagan-NationalNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

DCA - NBO

DCANBO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 4/7

1 stop21h 34m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 4/11

1 stop18h 39m

$793

New York John F Kennedy IntlNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JFK - NBO

JFKNBO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/17

1 stop30h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 9/25

1 stop25h 15m

$802

Los AngelesNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

LAX - NBO

LAXNBO

Los Angeles

Sat 8/31

1 stop22h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 9/6

1 stop23h 20m

$836

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

IAD - NBO

IADNBO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/17

1 stop29h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 5/29

1 stop29h 00m

$844

Washington, D.C. Reagan-NationalNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

DCA - NBO

DCANBO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/10

1 stop21h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 4/22

1 stop24h 52m

$845

New York John F Kennedy IntlNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JFK - NBO

JFKNBO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/10

2 stops21h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 9/26

1 stop21h 30m

$853

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

IAD - NBO

IADNBO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/2

1 stop32h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 5/15

1 stop29h 35m

$882

Dallas/Fort WorthNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

DFW - NBO

DFWNBO

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 4/18

2 stops26h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 5/22

1 stop22h 55m

$883

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 3/27

Average price of flights to Nairobi by month

Plan your trip to Nairobi by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Nairobi is currently $437 while a round-trip flight costs $834. Price data was last updated on March 24, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Nairobi (average of $1,033). Flying to Nairobi in July will prove the most costly (average of $1,673). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$1,033

February

$1,056

March

$1,059

April

$1,062

May

$1,109

June

$1,595

July

$1,673

August

$1,254

September

$1,142

October

$1,111

November

$1,078

December

$1,280

Temperature and rainfall in Nairobi by month

Plan your trip to Nairobi by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

NBO

Temperature

62.6 - 69.8 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Nairobi, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 62.6 F).

When is the best time to book a flight to Nairobi?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight to Nairobi. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
Booking 42 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Nairobi. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Nairobi?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip to Nairobi. Price data was last updated on March 24, 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Nairobi should consider flying on Wednesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Tuesday at noon, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Nairobi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Nairobi. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Nairobi. Reviews last updated March 28, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Ethiopian Air, Kenya Airways and British Airways to Nairobi by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
11,402 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

8.1
Very good
11,402 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,402 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

7.8
Good
2,150 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,402 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

7.7
Good
4,553 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,402 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

7.7
Good
4,840 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,402 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

7.6
Good
1,885 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,402 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

In the boarding area at La Guardia, there are charging stations for electronics but the electric outlets do not work on many of the stations.

While for many Nairobi is a transit point on the way to a safari holiday, the city has many attractions in its own right. These include the Nairobi National Park, where lions, cheetahs, black rhinos, giraffes, zebra and wildebeest can be seen against the backdrop of the city skyline. Tourists may also want to visit the Giraffe Centre, a breeding and educational center for the Rothschild Giraffe, and Dame Sheldrick’s Elephant and Rhino Orphanage. Further out, the Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park is centered around a mountain forest where you can see many primates and birds.

Nairobi National Museum contains many interesting exhibits, including discoveries by the Leakey family. The Karen Blixen Museum commemorates the author of the same name, whose books included ‘Out of Africa’.

Nairobi is a commercial city, and a visit to see life taking place in the business district is a must. The city’s buildings seem very Westernised, with skyscrapers and a range of corporate names emblazoned on restaurants and cafés. But the life that takes place in these surroundings is anything but. Spend some time shopping for souvenirs and you’ll soon encounter a typical African culture.

Nairobi, Kenya climate

Almost at 6,000 feet (1.8km), Nairobi has sunny, warm summers and cool winters with chilly evenings. December to March is the sunniest part of the year, and daytime temperatures are usually in the mid-70s. June, July, and August temperatures usually range about the low-70s. August and September, though, are marked with overcast, drizzly days. 

Best Time to Fly to Nairobi, Kenya

Nairobi’s main season is January and February when it is hot and dry. June to September is also a popular time.

The two wet seasons are March to May and October to December, with the most rain from March to May. The city is much quieter and cheaper during these periods, yet there is not enough rain to stop you from getting out and around.

Getting around Nairobi, Kenya

Car hire is an option in Nairobi, but rush hours are extremely busy and other road users can drive riskily. The lack of road signs can make navigating difficult. Prices should be agreed beforehand with taxis. Matatus are public minibuses operating between the city center and suburbs; they can be overcrowded, poorly driven and theft is a concern.

Visitors should always keep valuables out of sight, especially if traveling on matatus, and stay alert for thieves and scams. Large amounts of money should not be carried and walking around at night is not recommended – use taxis where possible. Slums and areas such as Eastleigh should be avoided.

Nairobi, Kenya Travel Information

  • Just outside the concrete jungle of downtown Nairobi lies the wild wonders of Nairobi National Park. Zebras, wildebeests, cheetahs, giraffes, and lions all reside within the astounding 28,963 acre expanse of the park. The park should be one of the first places you visit after your flight to Nairobi lands: The Nairobi skyline in the background plays a sharp contrast to the sanctuary of the park, and the plethora of creatures crawling the grounds during the dry season will leave visitors of every age in awe.
  • Itching to get out of the city for a couple of days? Outdoor sports enthusiasts splurge with the money they saved on their Nairobi cheap flights on hiking, biking and white water rafting expeditions within an hour of the city limits. The Tana River, the largest in Kenya and situated only an hour’s drive from Nairobi, offers some of the best white water rafting conditions in East Africa. The Ngong Hills make for an excellent day trip and are also conveniently located near Nairobi. It’s recommended that you tour the Ngong Hills with one of the rangers available: They charge for their services, but with the herds of buffalo roaming the hills and heightened instances of vandalism that have occurred in recent years, the ranger fee is a small price to pay for the unforgettable views of the Rift Valley atop the hills.
  • Shopaholics should leave room in their carry-ons for their Nairobi flight home: An array of bazaars and markets can be found throughout the city offering curios, or African souvenirs. The Blue Market on Muindi Mbingu Street was originally built as an aircraft hangar but today houses the brilliant hues of blankets, clothing, art work and instruments of local artisans for sale. Remember that haggling with the vendor is an acceptable form of finding the best deal, and keep your eye on your belongings as this crowded marketplace is ideal pick-pocketing territory.
  • The Giraffe Manor, 30 minutes from the center of Nairobi, claims to be the only place in the world where you can feed and photograph the giraffe over your breakfast table, at the front door, and from a bedroom window. The adjoining Jock Leslie-Melville Nature Education Center, is better known as the Giraffe Center. Visitors can take a guided walk through its forest.
  • Movie and literature lovers are booking flights to Nairobi to pay homage to Mbogani, Karen Blixen’s home and the setting of Out of Africa. Out of Africa is a memoir chronicling Karen von Blixen-Finecke’s experience living on a coffee plantation in Kenya in the early 20th century. The home of Blixen, who penned Out of Africa under the name Isak Dinesen, was established in Nairobi as a museum in her honor in 1986. The museum was opened after the film adaptation of the memoir, starring Meryl Streep and Robert Redford, received international accolades upon its 1985 release.
  • What does NBO mean?

    Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport is NBO. This code is created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use IATA codes to identify the departing or arrival airports in the flight routes they service. Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL), Nanyuki Airport (NYK), Amboseli Airport (ASV) are other airports near this flight destination and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

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