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Flights from Chicago to Nairobi from $703 - Compare and Save

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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Nairobi (ORD-NBO)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Nairobi that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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8:30 pm - 3:15 amORD-NBO
22h 45m1 stop
3:25 am - 9:40 amNBO-ORD
38h 15m1 stop
$703Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Oct 7 - Mon, Oct 14
8:30 pm - 3:15 amORD-NBO
22h 45m1 stop
3:25 am - 5:45 pmNBO-ORD
22h 20m1 stop
$733Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Oct 14 - Thu, Oct 24
7:40 pm - 6:55 amORD-NBO
27h 15m1 stop
1:20 am - 2:50 pmNBO-ORD
21h 30m1 stop
$890Qatar Airways
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Wed, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 24
7:45 pm - 12:05 amORD-NBO
20h 20m1 stop
1:35 am - 3:10 pmNBO-ORD
22h 35m1 stop
$908Qatar Airways
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Thu, Oct 31 - Tue, Nov 19
4:25 pm - 9:55 pmORD-NBO
21h 30m1 stop
10:50 pm - 3:00 pmNBO-ORD
24h 10m1 stop
$944Delta
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Sat, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 11
11:59 am - 8:40 pmORD-NBO
24h 41m2 stops
11:00 pm - 9:04 pmNBO-ORD
31h 04m2 stops
$952Delta
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Mon, Sep 23 - Thu, Nov 14
4:50 pm - 11:50 pmORD-NBO
23h 00m2 stops
1:35 am - 3:10 pmNBO-ORD
22h 35m1 stop
$953American Airlines
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Sun, Oct 20 - Sun, Nov 10
4:50 pm - 11:50 pmORD-NBO
23h 00m2 stops
1:20 am - 7:40 pmNBO-ORD
26h 20m2 stops
$963American Airlines
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Wed, Oct 9 - Tue, Oct 22
10:15 am - 1:10 pmORD-NBO
18h 55m1 stop
6:00 pm - 7:25 amNBO-ORD
22h 25m2 stops
$1,015Ethiopian Air
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Fri, Oct 4 - Sat, Nov 9
9:45 am - 12:55 pmORD-NBO
19h 10m1 stop
6:00 pm - 7:25 amNBO-ORD
22h 25m2 stops
$1,024Ethiopian Air
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Fri, Nov 1 - Thu, Nov 21

Flights from Chicago to Nairobi - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Nairobi to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Nairobi?

The average price of all flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Nairobi on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Chicago, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport is January, where tickets cost $937 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of tickets is $1,670 and $1,525 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 28 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Nairobi?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Qatar Airways ($614) and American Airlines ($671). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Turkish Airlines ($703) and Kenya Airways ($851).

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Low season

March

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$569
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 19% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 44% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Chicago to Nairobi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Nairobi based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Chicago to Nairobi flights

  • Will it be necessary for me to obtain a visa before flying from Chicago to Nairobi?

    When passengers are making their way from Chicago to Kenya, they will need to obtain a visa before the trip. The best way to do this is to visit the website of the embassy of Kenya and obtain an e-visa. Passengers must do this before they board their flight to Kenya, or they may get denied entry into the country.

  • Does the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) offer any types of facilities to get freshened up after a long flight from Chicago?

    One option for travelers is to utilize the showers available in the Turkish Airlines Lounge, that has a location in Terminal 1E adjacent to Gate Three. There are also showers available in the Sheri Palm Spa in Terminal 1A.

  • What are some of the hotel choices that have a location close to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport?

    Three hotels that sit very close to the airport property include the Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport, the Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport, and Hilton Garden Inn Nairobi Airport.

  • Are there any lounges available at Chicago O'Hare International Airport where I can comfortably wait for my flight to Nairobi?

    This airport features a number of different lounge locations provided by United Airlines, plus there are also several airline lounges from American Airlines and Delta Airlines at this airport. All of these lounges provide a wide selection of seating choices as well as food and beverage options, flight information boards, and computers offering internet access.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport was $569 for a one-way ticket and $703 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Nairobi?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Chicago and on arrival in Nairobi.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Nairobi?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Nairobi?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Nairobi, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Nairobi from Chicago?

    Addis Ababa is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Chicago to Nairobi.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Nairobi, Delta or Qatar Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Nairobi are Delta and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,155 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,212 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Nairobi?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Nairobi.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Nairobi?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Nairobi from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Nairobi?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Nairobi with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline. Booking your flights between Chicago and NBO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Nairobi?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Nairobi from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport

  • If your flight to Nairobi is going to be departing from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), a terrific way to get to the airport without having to drive your own car is to take the Chicago Transit Authority Blue Line train that can have you at the airport in around 42 minutes from downtown Chicago.
  • Passengers making a plan to depart on a flight from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Nairobi can save themselves quite a bit of hassle by traveling on the Chicago Transit Authority Orange Line train that can take them from downtown to the airport in around 23 minutes.
  • When you are looking for the most convenient parking option at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, there is nothing better than the valet parking option available in the Main Garage at the airport. Passengers looking for a more cost-effective option should consider one of the three Economy Lots that sit along Bessie Coleman Drive just off-site from the airport.
  • Nursing moms that are making a trip from Chicago O'Hare International Airport will love to hear that this airport features around 15 different lactation pods and nursing rooms that all offer a safe and quiet environment for moms to tend to little ones.
  • Military members that will be flying to Nairobi from Chicago Midway International Airport should make a stop at the USO Lounge, which has a location on Concourse C right to the right side after you pass the security checkpoint. Some of the amenities available at this lounge include complimentary food and beverages, restrooms, complimentary internet access, as well as travel information.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to Nairobi

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Nairobi. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to Nairobi? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10368 reviews
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
7.4Food
7.9Comfort
8.0Entertainment
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It was good until there was a 3 hour delay because there was not any pilots to fly the plane.

2.0 MediocreFelipe, Jun 2024DTW - SAN
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It was good until there was a 3 hour delay because there was not any pilots to fly the plane.

There was plenty of overhead room but half of the passengers were told they had to check their carryon bags. My partner and I checked in as early as possible and our seats were split across the aisle.

Friendly flight attendants. Comfort plus seats were very comfortable and had lots of leg room. 10A and 10 B.

I've flown many many times on Northwest and then Delta. The crew on this flight were absolutely the best I've had the pleasure of being looked after by.

Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

Had to change aircraft due to a faulty door. Surprisingly it only caused about an hour and a half of delay. Delta handled this situation as well as can be expected.

Awful. Flight was continuously getting delayed and gates kept changing without any reason. Flight was delayed for more then 3 hours

Paid premium for Delta only to be on safe but tired old 767 with ancient cabin in mediocre condition. Poor wifi and horrible inflight entertainment. Hardly a premium experience. Should have flown SW and had fun flight crew and no pretense

Our flight to Zurich was delayed by almost 3 hours, so we missed our next flight. There was no indication it would be delayed this much. We were told the gate had changed and then it apparently took over 2 hours to load the "catering" on the plane. We were not compensated in any way for the trouble.

Rated entertainment as Mediocre as there were major problems with the Infotainment system that took probably a half hour for them to fix.

Besides the flight cancellation, everything else was prefect. Kudos to Malaysian Airlines.

Operated by American Airlines. Very chaotic and the crew was bit rough responding any enquiries. Restricted leg space.. Qatar would have been better

Qatar airways from Doha to guangzhau was excellent big bird Boeing 777 more room and smoothly flight, I Love it

It was good no problems made it on time for the next flight overseas!

The made us waiting and held our passports and boarding pass making us miss our flights

Not impressed. Only allowed one carry on on such a long flight.

The flight was good but my neighbor had the vent open full power for the whole flight and because the air was blowing from the side instead of from the top and I got very cold and ended up with a sore throat.

Bad experience with the delay n long wait time for connecting flight after missing the connection flight from Doha.

Wore experience due to delay and took me 3 days to reach my destination.

All over with Qatar airlines my experience was really bad due to delays and then putting me on different airlines and after 8 hours of wait I had to listen to their is no plane to fly for another 24 hours. Wore experience ever.

Overnight flight in the old style Business class, but still very good.

I was in business class, without the business class amenities. Large seat with lots of legroom, but no TV or bed. Food was okay, but I did enjoy the Turkish red wine.

Excellent service and comfort from the moment you check in. Flight crew is hyper focused on making passengers comfortable and at ease. It’s like a flying hotel!

Only chicken as a meat dish through out the flight

Nothing really was great as such. Seen other no name airlines perform better.

Quality of service on board was very inconsistent. FA service primarily seemed robotic and they barely engaged with passengers

I’m unclear why I had to pay extra for assigned seats as Turkish airlines did not honor the seating. We were placed across the aisle from each other on TK 34, and were seated behind one another on TK 694. Because my name was misspelled on e-ticket (Klawiter, instead of Klawitter) I could not log onto website to get the connection gate number in Istanbul. The monitors in the airport were a jumbled mess 1/2 Arabic and 1/2 English.

On line check in needs a lot of improvement. I tried and gave up.

Food not good, flight attendants not the best, not accommodating very ruff

the female flight attendant was racist towards me. I could tell she treated the two other passengers next to me with more softness.

Again, entertainment system didn't work. 50% of aircraft don't seem to have a functional entertainment system and the crew is absolutely uninterested in fixing. They just say Addis needs to fix it. Well, Addis had better get off it's butt and fix their aircraft.

Boarding was mayhem. Entertainment system wasn't operational. Food was poor. It was like flying in the 1990's. For the price of the ticket, this was not value for money. It felt much more like an extreme discount airline.

I was a good, but long trip. The airline did a good job. I would use them again.

Choice of Vegetarian Food in Economy class needs overhaul improvement

The gate was changed at the very last moment and no one informed us. The flight was one hour late and the screen broken, the remote control not working. One toilet was out of order . the other toilets were also not totally functioning, because the washbasin was plugged and the water couldn't flow away.

The food could be better, the beef was quite tough. The crew were friendly and helpful on this flight, which has not being my experience on other Ethiopian flights.

The crew were extremely unfriendly. The plane was dirty and the entertainment system did not work, so they did not even give out earphones to anyone.

The flight was one hour late. The food is mediocre and the screen was broken

Seat in front of my wife was broken so it reclined further than normal and without having to push the recline button so my wife had absolutely no room the entire 17 hour flight. My seat was broken and wouldn't recline at all. Also.. my tray table was sticky and dirty right away before I even used it. Also...the floor in the back of the plane from our row of seats on back was totally soaked and both times we landed water came rushing out of the food/servant area like a flood onto the same already wet carpet. It got everything wet that was placed around our feet...including our shoes and socks.

it was a nice tripe but they need to work on the serving of soda,they should be abled to serve cain soda not on cup.At least each passenger should be entitled to one cain of soda not serving on cup.thanks.

The flight was provided by Aer Lingus and our seats were in a poor condition (15A & 15C). They looked like they needed repairing/replacing and were uncomfortable for such a long flight. Also the arm rests on Aer Lingus planes do not lift more than around 45 degrees, instead of the usual 90 degrees upright, meaning you cannot maximum the space between you & your travel companion so as to be more comfortable for such a long flight.

Flights were actually with Aer Lingus outward and American Airlines & Aer Lingus on the return journey. Outward flight with Aer Lingus was good but the return flight with them was not so good as our seats were in a poor condition (15A & 15C) and looked like they needed replacing! The American Airlines flight from Miami to JFK New York was good and the seats were very comfortable and spacious (32D & 32E)

Awful. Delay, lost vacation time and travel time now more than 24h

Awful. Flight delayed and we missed our long flight to Rome. It has been a nightmare and we have still not arrived. It was NOT a weather delay, just poor planning by AA

Boarding was as fast and efficient as possible. The flight crew were amazing and extremely friendly. We enjoyed our flight.

Very bed boarding, there was overbooked and make a lot of problems and noises

There was a problem in the luggage because there were not porters

On my way from Chicago to London, I was seated next to a quite heavy passenger. I could barely move. BA should have ensured that overweight customers are placed in comfortable seats and not to penalize also other passengers because BA is not willing to accommodate these passengers and their needs. No respect at all.

The flight as far as timings go was excellent. Unfortunately we ended up sat with someone on a night flight who had been drinking alcohol before boarding and BA staff were happily serving him more alcohol. He was very drunk which made our flight uncomfortable and awkward. My partner had this person lying on him whilst asleep. Alcohol should be served minimally. If there had been an emergency this person would not have been in a fit state to act accordingly.

First time flying with BA and I will do it again. Staff at airport and on board were very nice and helpful

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Chicago to Nairobi found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/11Wed
2 stops
30h 03mORD-NBO
$569
9/11Wed
3 stops
35h 40mORD-NBO
$572
9/11Wed
1 stopQatar Airways
20h 10mORD-NBO
$614
9/20Fri
1 stopQatar Airways
20h 10mORD-NBO
$657
6/17Mon
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
22h 45mORD-NBO
$671
9/20Fri
3 stops
47h 30mORD-NBO
$673
7/4Thu
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
26h 21mORD-NBO
$751
11/23Sat
1 stopBritish Airways
17h 55mORD-NBO
$783
6/20Thu
1 stopEthiopian Air
18h 55mORD-NBO
$935
8/3Sat
1 stopEthiopian Air
31h 05mORD-NBO
$986

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Last minute flights from Chicago to Nairobi

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Chicago to Nairobi that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/8Sat
multi-stopEthiopian Air
18h 55mORD-NBO
6/19Wed
multi-stopEthiopian Air
22h 05mNBO-ORD
$1,358
6/7Fri
multi-stopEthiopian Air
18h 55mORD-NBO
6/21Fri
multi-stopEthiopian Air
22h 05mNBO-ORD
$1,399
6/6Thu
multi-stopLufthansa
21h 05mORD-NBO
9/1Sun
multi-stopLufthansa
21h 45mNBO-ORD
$1,674
6/6Thu
multi-stopKenya Airways
19h 35mORD-NBO
6/15Sat
multi-stopKenya Airways
25h 58mNBO-ORD
$1,692
6/9Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
22h 50mORD-NBO
7/10Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
34h 33mNBO-ORD
$1,711
6/7Fri
multi-stopLufthansa
21h 15mORD-NBO
6/15Sat
multi-stopLufthansa
21h 30mNBO-ORD
$1,743
6/6Thu
multi-stopKenya Airways
19h 35mORD-NBO
6/14Fri
multi-stopKenya Airways
28h 51mNBO-ORD
$1,811
6/9Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
30h 00mORD-NBO
7/9Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
38h 20mNBO-ORD
$1,977
6/9Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
20h 00mORD-NBO
7/10Wed
multi-stopQatar Airways
28h 40mNBO-ORD
$1,978
6/7Fri
multi-stopQatar Airways
20h 00mORD-NBO
6/14Fri
multi-stopQatar Airways
22h 25mNBO-ORD
$2,371

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Chicago - Nairobi Flights

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Chicago (ORD)United States

Destination:

Nairobi (NBO)Kenya

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Nairobi - Chicago

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