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Cheap Flights from Kenya to New York

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Kenya to New York

Mon, Nov 23 - Mon, Nov 30
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1:35 pm - 3:00 pmNBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
33h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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9:00 pm - 9:15 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
40h 15m2 stops Zurich Brussels Bruxelles-National
$884Multiple Airlines
Sat, Dec 19 - Tue, Jan 12
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1:35 pm - 3:00 pmNBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
33h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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4:25 pm - 10:45 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
22h 20m3 stops Zurich Brussels Bruxelles-National Arusha Kilimanjaro
$889Multiple Airlines
Sun, Dec 13 - Mon, Jan 18
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7:15 pm - 3:00 pmNBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
27h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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3:00 pm - 6:20 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
31h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
$975Etihad Airways
Sat, Dec 19 - Tue, Jan 12
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1:35 pm - 3:00 pmNBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
33h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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3:00 pm - 6:20 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
31h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
$977Etihad Airways
Wed, Dec 16 - Thu, Jan 7
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11:59 pm - 7:20 pmNBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
27h 21m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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10:40 pm - 10:00 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
39h 20m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
$1,014Delta
Mon, Dec 7 - Wed, Dec 30
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11:59 pm - 2:00 pmNBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
22h 01m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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9:20 pm - 10:00 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
16h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
$1,014Delta
Tue, Dec 1 - Wed, Dec 30
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11:55 pm - 3:05 pmNBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
23h 10m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
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5:30 pm - 9:35 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
20h 05m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
$1,024Air France
Mon, Feb 1 - Tue, Feb 23
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3:15 am - 7:15 pmNBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-EWR Newark
24h 00m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome
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9:15 pm - 1:40 amEWR  Newark-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
20h 25m2 stops Lome Addis Ababa Bole
$1,036Ethiopian Air
Thu, Dec 10 - Tue, Dec 29
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11:55 pm - 5:19 pmNBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
25h 24m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
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11:30 pm - 9:35 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
38h 05m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
$1,036Air France
Mon, Feb 8 - Sun, Feb 28
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3:15 am - 7:15 pmNBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-EWR Newark
24h 00m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome
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9:15 pm - 1:40 amEWR  Newark-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
20h 25m2 stops Lome Addis Ababa Bole
$1,068Ethiopian Air
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to New York

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to New York to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest day to fly to New York?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to New York is Sunday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $1,353. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Wednesday, where round-trip prices are $1,734 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to New York?

The cheapest month for flights to New York is November, where tickets cost $1,026 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and May, where the average cost of tickets from Kenya is $1,347 and $1,326 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is February with an average price of $752.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to New York?

The cheapest time of day to fly to New York is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $1,157 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to New York is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,463.

What is a good deal for flights to New York?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to New York, 25% of our users found tickets to New York for the following prices or less: From Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport $1,355 round-trip.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in New York?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in New York is New Windsor Stewart Airport (SWF), with an average flight price of $127.

Good to know

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

$549
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
Flight from Nairobi to New York John F Kennedy Airport

Flights from Kenya to New York: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Kenya to New York 
Verified travelerFlew with Kenya Airways-Feb 2025
Sit in the first rows rather than the back of business class.
KimberlyFlew with Kenya Airways-Sep 2024
Bring a seat cushion pad if you can.
Verified travelerFlew with Kenya Airways-May 2024
It’s a long flight have some compression sock, stretch often in the plane and have some dry snacks.

FAQs - booking New York flights

  • Which New York airport is closest to central New York?

    There are 3 airports in New York. The closest airport to New York’s city center is Newark Liberty Airport (3 miles). New York LaGuardia Airport and New York John F Kennedy Airport are respectively 16 miles and 22 miles from the center of New York.

  • How much is a flight to New York?

    On average, a flight to New York costs $1,241. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $520 and departed from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to New York?

    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 to New York.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to New York?

    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 New York with an airline and back with another airline.

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

    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 New York up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • How many direct flights to New York are there each week?

    Each week there are around 41,288 direct flights from within Kenya to New York. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to New York

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $941 or less one-way and $1,355 or less round-trip.

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest New York flight deals.

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