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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Nairobi Starting at €435

Whether you’re going for a one-way or round-trip to Nairobi, we’ve got you covered! Check out these different flight options from Chicago below.

  • One way
  • Round-trip
      • ORD19:05
        20h
        1 stop
        NBO00:05
        Tue, Feb 25|Chicago - Nairobi|Qatar Airways
        €435€503
        14% OFF
        14% OFF
        €503€435

        Choose Qatar Airways flights from Chicago to Nairobi. The one-way connecting flight with Qatar Airways departs from O'Hare International Airport on Tue, Feb 25, arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. One-way Prices start from €435 including taxes and charges.

      • ORD19:50
        20h 15m
        1 stop
        NBO00:05
        Tue, Mar 25|Chicago - Nairobi|Qatar Airways
        €435€503
        14% OFF
        14% OFF
        €503€435

        Choose Qatar Airways flights from Chicago to Nairobi. The one-way connecting flight with Qatar Airways departs from O'Hare International Airport on Tue, Mar 25, arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. One-way Prices start from €435 including taxes and charges.

      • ORD19:05
        20h
        1 stop
        NBO00:05
        Mon, Feb 24|Chicago - Nairobi|Qatar Airways
        €438€503
        13% OFF
        13% OFF
        €503€438

        Choose Qatar Airways flights from Chicago to Nairobi. The one-way connecting flight with Qatar Airways departs from O'Hare International Airport on Mon, Feb 24, arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. One-way Prices start from €438 including taxes and charges.

      • ORD19:05
        20h
        1 stop
        NBO00:05
        Tue, Feb 18|Chicago - Nairobi|Qatar Airways
        €438
        €438

        Choose Qatar Airways flights from Chicago to Nairobi. The one-way connecting flight with Qatar Airways departs from O'Hare International Airport on Tue, Feb 18, arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. One-way Prices start from €438 including taxes and charges.

      • ORD19:05
        27h 30m
        1 stop
        NBO07:35
        Thu, Mar 6|Chicago - Nairobi|Qatar Airways
        €438
        €438

        Choose Qatar Airways flights from Chicago to Nairobi. The one-way connecting flight with Qatar Airways departs from O'Hare International Airport on Thu, Mar 6, arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. One-way Prices start from €438 including taxes and charges.

      • ORD19:05
        20h
        1 stop
        NBO00:05
        Wed, Feb 26|Chicago - Nairobi|Qatar Airways
        €439
        €439

        Choose Qatar Airways flights from Chicago to Nairobi. The one-way connecting flight with Qatar Airways departs from O'Hare International Airport on Wed, Feb 26, arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. One-way Prices start from €439 including taxes and charges.

      • ORD19:50
        20h 15m
        1 stop
        NBO00:05
        Tue, Mar 18|Chicago - Nairobi|Qatar Airways
        €440
        €440

        Choose Qatar Airways flights from Chicago to Nairobi. The one-way connecting flight with Qatar Airways departs from O'Hare International Airport on Tue, Mar 18, arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. One-way Prices start from €440 including taxes and charges.

      • ORD19:50
        20h 15m
        1 stop
        NBO00:05
        Sun, Mar 23|Chicago - Nairobi|Qatar Airways
        €441
        €441

        Choose Qatar Airways flights from Chicago to Nairobi. The one-way connecting flight with Qatar Airways departs from O'Hare International Airport on Sun, Mar 23, arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. One-way Prices start from €441 including taxes and charges.

      • ORD19:50
        20h 15m
        1 stop
        NBO00:05
        Mon, Mar 24|Chicago - Nairobi|Qatar Airways
        €441
        €441

        Choose Qatar Airways flights from Chicago to Nairobi. The one-way connecting flight with Qatar Airways departs from O'Hare International Airport on Mon, Mar 24, arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. One-way Prices start from €441 including taxes and charges.

      • ORD19:50
        20h 15m
        1 stop
        NBO00:05
        Thu, Mar 13|Chicago - Nairobi|Qatar Airways
        €442
        €442

        Choose Qatar Airways flights from Chicago to Nairobi. The one-way connecting flight with Qatar Airways departs from O'Hare International Airport on Thu, Mar 13, arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. One-way Prices start from €442 including taxes and charges.

      • CHI01:00 pm
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        NBO02:00 pm
        Sun, Feb 23|Chicago - Nairobi|Qatar Airways
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Chicago to Nairobi flight time & flight schedules

Flight info.
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Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. KQ7018

    Kenya Airways

    07:30

    ORD

    2.4h

    10:56

    JFK

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  2. KQ003

    Kenya Airways

    13:45

    JFK

    14.0h

    10:45

    NBO

    SMTWTFS

  3. DL3863

    Delta Air Lines

    07:30

    ORD

    2.4h

    10:56

    JFK

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  4. KQ003

    Kenya Airways

    13:45

    JFK

    14.0h

    10:45

    NBO

    SMTWTFS

  5. ET575

    Ethiopian Airlines

    10:15

    ORD

    13.8h

    08:00

    ADD

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  6. ET318

    Ethiopian Airlines

    10:45

    ADD

    2.4h

    13:10

    NBO

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  7. DL4789

    Delta Air Lines

    12:45

    ORD

    2.3h

    16:04

    JFK

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  8. DL262

    Delta Air Lines

    19:25

    JFK

    7.7h

    09:05

    CDG

    SMTWTFS

  9. DL8208

    Delta Air Lines

    10:25

    CDG

    8.5h

    19:55

    NBO

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  10. LH9153

    Lufthansa

    14:55

    ORD

    8.6h

    06:30

    FRA

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  11. LH590

    Lufthansa

    11:25

    FRA

    8.5h

    20:55

    NBO

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  12. KL612

    KLM

    16:20

    ORD

    7.8h

    07:05

    AMS

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  13. KL565

    KLM

    12:30

    AMS

    8.5h

    22:00

    NBO

    SMTWTFS

  14. DL8493

    Delta Air Lines

    17:10

    ORD

    8.0h

    08:10

    CDG

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  15. AF814

    Air France

    10:25

    CDG

    8.5h

    19:55

    NBO

    SMTWTFS

  16. UA972

    United Airlines

    17:50

    ORD

    8.2h

    09:00

    BRU

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  17. UA9996

    United Airlines

    10:25

    BRU

    8.9h

    20:20

    NBO

    S---T--

  18. QR726

    Qatar Airways

    19:20

    ORD

    13.5h

    16:50

    DOH

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  19. QR1341

    Qatar Airways

    18:45

    DOH

    5.1h

    23:50

    NBO

    SMTWTFS

  20. TK006

    Turkish Airlines

    19:50

    ORD

    10.8h

    14:40

    IST

    SMTWTFS
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  21. TK607

    Turkish Airlines

    20:30

    IST

    6.8h

    03:15

    NBO

    SMTWTFS
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Nairobi?

Explore the best time to buy affordable tickets to Nairobi with our price trend chart, which predicts how flight prices will change in the coming weeks from previous data.

Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Chicago (CHI) to Nairobi (NBO) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Chicago to Nairobi based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from Chicago (CHI) to Nairobi (NBO) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around €1,497.

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Nairobi?

    • The distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to downtown is about 12 km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
    • The distance from Wilson Airport to downtown is about 3 km, by taxi about 20 minutes.

  • How many airports are there in Nairobi (NBO)?

    There are 2 airport(s) near Nairobi (NBO): Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Wilson Airport.

How to find a cheap flight from Chicago to Nairobi

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Flight Info | Chicago to Nairobi

Cheapest direct flight price€434
Off-season for travelMarch
Peak season for travelNovember
Flight distance12,894.26 km
Popular airlineDelta Air Lines

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