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Cheap Flights from Columbus to Nairobi (CMH-NBO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Columbus 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Columbus to Nairobi

Tue, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 11
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6:10 am - 1:10 pmCMH-NBO
23h 00m2 stops
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5:30 pm - 2:08 pmNBO-CMH
28h 38m3 stops
$979Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Jan 21 - Tue, Feb 10
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6:00 am - 1:10 pmCMH-NBO
23h 10m2 stops
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5:30 pm - 7:38 pmNBO-CMH
34h 08m3 stops
$989Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 10
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6:10 am - 1:10 pmCMH-NBO
23h 00m2 stops
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3:45 am - 4:54 pmNBO-CMH
45h 09m3 stops
$993Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 10
Qatar Airways Logo
12:57 pm - 12:05 amCMH-NBO
27h 08m2 stops
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1:35 am - 7:10 pmNBO-CMH
25h 35m2 stops
$998Qatar Airways
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Wed, Jan 21 - Mon, Feb 9
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2:22 pm - 12:05 amCMH-NBO
25h 43m2 stops
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1:35 am - 6:28 pmNBO-CMH
24h 53m2 stops
$1,006Qatar Airways
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Wed, Nov 19 - Tue, Dec 9
Kenya Airways Logo
7:08 am - 10:15 amCMH-NBO
19h 07m1 stop
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11:35 pm - 11:40 amNBO-CMH
20h 05m1 stop
$1,010Kenya Airways
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Wed, Jan 21 - Tue, Feb 10
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 10:15 amCMH-NBO
20h 10m2 stops
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11:35 pm - 11:44 amNBO-CMH
20h 09m1 stop
$1,014Multiple Airlines
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Sat, Jan 10 - Sun, Mar 15
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 9:20 pmCMH-NBO
30h 20m2 stops
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11:30 pm - 12:01 amNBO-CMH
31h 31m2 stops
$1,037Delta
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Wed, Oct 15 - Sat, Oct 25
American Airlines Logo
4:55 pm - 11:50 pmCMH-NBO
23h 55m2 stops
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1:20 am - 8:03 pmNBO-CMH
25h 43m2 stops
$1,054American Airlines
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Sat, Jan 10 - Sat, Mar 14
American Airlines Logo
4:30 pm - 12:05 amCMH-NBO
23h 35m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
1:35 am - 8:57 pmNBO-CMH
26h 22m2 stops
$1,094American Airlines
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Everything you should know

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Ethiopian Air
Cheapest • from $979 (round-trip)
Delta
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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When to book
2 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 18% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
November
Cheapest • 17% price drop
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Cheapest round-trip
$979
Overall average: $1,000
Ethiopian Air
Tue 11/4Tue 11/11
CMH - NBO • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$622
Typical prices: $685-696
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/8
CMH - NBO • 3 stops
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Columbus to Nairobi flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Columbus 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 Columbus to Nairobi?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Columbus 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 Friday. On your return trip to Columbus, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Columbus Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Columbus 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 Columbus Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport is November, where tickets cost $1,000 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,665 and $1,554 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Columbus Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Columbus 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Columbus Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$622
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 18% lower on average.
Flight from Columbus to Nairobi

When to book flights from Columbus to Nairobi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Columbus 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 Columbus to Nairobi flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Columbus Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Columbus Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport was $622 for a one-way ticket and $979 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is required to fly from Columbus to Nairobi.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Columbus to Nairobi?

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

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

    Doha is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Columbus to Nairobi.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Columbus to Nairobi are Delta and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,300 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,465 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Columbus 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 Columbus to Nairobi.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Nairobi from Columbus 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 Columbus 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 Columbus with another airline. Booking your flights between Columbus 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 Columbus 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 Columbus up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Columbus to Nairobi

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Columbus 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 Columbus 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.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 7957 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
7.3Food
8.5Crew
7.9Entertainment
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Passengers need to check in big baggage instead of bringing on the plane. That cause inconvenience for everyone. Otherwise flight was good.

8.0 ExcellentTarun, Sep 2025MCO - LHR
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Passengers need to check in big baggage instead of bringing on the plane. That cause inconvenience for everyone. Otherwise flight was good.

Perfect flight both ways. On time, courteous staff, plane comfortable and cool. Best domestic flights I’ve had in awhile.

The food was terrible especially for a 15 hour international flight. The crew was unpleasant as well.

Really low quality food especially for an international flight. The crew also was surprisingly unpleasant except couple of ladies. I know we were not in first class but that’s no reason to treat customers as less.

Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

Quick check in. Everything went smooth. I don't know what can be done about airline food.

Crew was good. The reservation got mixed up and they didn't have my TSA number. I am also a Silver Medallion and wasn't able to use Sky Priority.

Delta made it easy, comfortable and timely. The crew was fantastic.

This route with Delta always has delays or is cancelled. Aircrafts seem smaller and older. I fly Delta quite a bit - haven’t had issues with the international flights. But this route has always been the troublesome one

Nothing special. The crew never went out of their way for anything.

My entire row did not have power for the full duration of a 14.5 hour flight. Could not charge any devices such as laptop or phones for the entirety of the long flight. The flight attendants tried to remedy the issue by resetting the power, but were not successful. The only other solution provided was to move me to another seat on the plane which was in the middle row. I had paid for a “preferred” seat that was a window seat. This was a downgrade being offered due to the power issue.

Nothing to complain. The staff and flight was good especially the seats which was better compared than the cloth ones on Qatar airways

I was travelling 3.5 years after. Agree Economy is no business class but the food was mediocre. Ordered a Hindu meal, the salads were bitter . The food was really below quality and had no tast from what I had in the past. Indian Railways probably have a better quality food when compared. However the kids meal was really nice and really appreciate how they were taken care of. The restrooms were dirty .

My flight was with American Airlines 120. The flight was delayed 3 hours and I missed my connection. When I arrived in Doha, the AA staff told me to call an 800 number to rebook a different flight, which was unacceptable. Eventually a Qatar Air staff member helped rebook me on a flight to Manila, that was 12 hours later. They offered me a hotel and meal voucher which I declined, because I didn’t want to leave the airport. Long story short, I spent 12 hours in the Doha airport waiting for my next flight.

Overall the experience was neat with crew being nice and caring especially to parent with kids. The free snacks option was okay. The kiosk at Philly airport didn’t work.

Reason for travelling Tampa to Orlando is to fly Qatar Airline. we end up with American Airline. This was the miserable experience I ever had in my entire travel history. Flight attendants were rude. They hit my knee with the food cart and I was holding ice pack for 2 hours. I still have the pain after a week. WE boarded the flight twice because of the temperature inside the plan.

First keep the airline as you promise. Reason for travelling from Orlando to Tampa is to go with Qatar Airline. We end up with American Airline. As expected the service was horrible.

Not sure how we end up with American Airlines instead of Qatar Airways. From Philadelphia to Qatar they boarded us then they asked us to unload. After 30 minutes later they board us again. The inside the plane it was burning hot and we were sweating like crazy. Crew members are absolute rude. The way they served the passengers were horrible. One of the crew members hit my knee with food cart and kept going. I was holding an ice pack for almost 2 hours. I am still with the pain.

I felt that when I was rerouted it should have been to business class.

The flight was smooth Thank God but the delays and changing gates for 3-4 times made me so tired of walking back and forth with heavy bags I thought I was going to pass out with heavy headaches but Thank God finally found the final gate and home safe. These delays happen anytime for important reasons so just be patient when you come across these situations.

Given it’s a red-eye into Charolotte, we didn’t get any food. The survey does not include “N/A” so the rating will be skewed.

Great. Quick and quiet and east. The breakfast choices were a welcome surprise!

American airlines suck they delay the flights all the time made me sleep in an airport because my flight was delayed and I miss my connecting flight

There's nothing I liked about it. For first off I scheduled this trip two weeks in advance then they delayed my flight which messed up my whole trip. So I scheduled it for the following weekend thinking there won't be a delay and guess what as soon as I got to the airport we said in the airplane on the tarmac for an hour and a half. Not only was it delayed I missed my connecting flight meaning I had to stay the night at Dallas-Fort Worth airport sleeping on the floor. I will tell you this I will never fly American airlines ever again I have had nothing but horrible experience with them and I just throw money at them

The stewardess hit me with the food kart twice on the head and didn't say I'm sorry once. The same stewardess gave me a warm Apple Juice with No ice. The Flight was delayed for Departure 6 times, starting from 2:36pm, finally taking off 7:50pm. I was late picking up my child from the sitter by 3 hours.

Don’t know they cancelled the flight day before I was to leave. They sent a email at 9:00 pm at night saying they cancelled. That is the smooth way to say we don’t want your business! I think they didn’t have enough people booking so they cancelled the flight! It’s all about the money anymore there is no honesty in business.

Having to reschedule flights a day later, they loaded by luggage on the wrong plane from Little rock now I have to HOPE they deliver it to where im staying like they said would. International flight crew was very disgruntled and not very friendly.

We will be writing a long, detailed letter to corporate about our awful experience with American airlines.

It took way too long to diagnose and solve the problem of a broken crew member cabin seat. Though compensation for the volunteer who left the flight was very kind.

The entertainment package was vast and the selections were very current. Keep updating it was great.

Delayed flight made my day very long, but other than that KQ got me to my destination in good shape.

The nice treatment and lovely pilots who accepted my son inside for a photo.So lovely of them

Got delayed for over 24 hours. Fight was cancelled. Was put up at a nice hotel whose kitchen was unfortunately not prepared for the sudden influx of guests The headphone jacks on the seat were loose and sound kept getting dropped over the headphones. Food was good though. Certain items (Amarula) were not available for purchase over the on-plane duty free. Had been told i would pick my luggage at my final destination*wrong* had to pick it up in JFK and recheck it and then got charged for it**** too tired to argue with the Delta staff on the issue.... after a 15 hr flight.

This one is not bad even it is late, but they apologize and every time they announced the update.

I’m very disappointed for this trip and I will never travel again in this airline. In addition, I don’t recommend to any human being to travel to Kenya Airways. They keep me at Nairobi for 4 days without care. I was at Nairobi from 6 a.m Morning up to 10 a:m Thursday. For that reason, I have trouble for my work and may be I will lose my job. During for those 4 days I didn’t have my medicine, I didn’t have clothes to change because all my clothes were in my checked bags. On Thursday, when I got flight, they don’t even apologize for all consequences I had. During for those 4 days, I learned many things for this airline. It is their system to treat passengers like this because they had hundreds or thousands passengers around Nairobi waiting for their flights after their original flights cancelled. If I lose my job, I planned to file claim to the airline. This is not airline to travel with.

They weight duty free goods at check in and count the weight as carry on luggage. Results : for 4 bottles I had to opay $150. rip off. Be careful to avoid any duty free shopping at Dubai airport

The boarding was fast, the food was great; however, the seats & leg space were tight.

I enjoyed my flight I arrived safe with all my luggage

No complaints just improve on the food service. Provide enough dinner. People are complaining about that.

Was very good, was happy with the way staff were smiling and how they were approachable

The seating has become ridiculous… like a contest to see how narrow and short they can be made- forcing anyone over 5’1 to pay more to not be twisting oneself into a pretzel. Really insane- would have thought BA was better than this. Frankly- it cancels out a lot of the positive aspects.

flight was delayed from BWI to London - missed my connecting flight & then connecting flight (also British Air) was delayed - food is awful, TV & movie selection is great

Three major things that led to my low rating, 1. Internet wasn't available for the whole time, and 2. TV became available way into flight, after numerous system reboots, and 3. Food is not good at all.

Super tight economy class. My knees were hitting the back of seat in front of me (I'm only 5'6"). My small backpack (sized according to their required dimensions) would not fit under the seat in front of me because there is a box (is that the life jacket?) in the way. Over all, extremely uncomfortable. I forgive the tasteless food, but the tight seating was torture

Didn’t fly with them as someone had cancelled my flight

Some how my flight was canceled, neither BA or Justfly.com accepted responsibility. I only found out about this the day before when I tried to check in. I had to book another flight which due to the time ( day before) cost me $300 more. I was still receiving notifications about the flight even when I was on another flight from you. So no my flight to London was not good.

Online check-in 24 hours in advance something seems not so easy to check in to pick seats and to print a boarding pass

I like the crew, very welcoming. Food can be better. The seat arms don’t go up so. I could use the empty seat next to mine to relax better. 3hrs delay 😠

Boarding was efficient and quick, crew was very attentive, seats were comfortable.

Everything was very good! I personally struggled with the heat in the cabin for the first 2 hours

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