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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to New York:

• Earliest: departs at 11:35 pm and lands at 2:35 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:35 pm and lands at 2:35 pm.

The flight takes about 15h.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to New York:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to New York takes 15h, covering 7,359 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to New York range from $1,020 to $1,393, with an average of $1,204 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,020 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 3% above the $1,204 route average. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $888 round-trip via Frankfurt am Main (FRA), compared to $1,406 for nonstop.

Night is the busiest departure period on Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to New York flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to New York are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $702, which is 22% below the typical average for this route.

Since New York is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) — daily rates averaging $72:

• Ace
• Budget
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Avis

Near New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) — daily rates averaging $76:

• Ace
• Budget
• Hertz
• Avis
• Dollar

Near Newark Airport (EWR) — daily rates averaging $83:

• Ace
• Budget
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Dollar

Flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to New York usually depart from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) and may arrive at several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA).

One-stop flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to New York most commonly connect through:

• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to New York. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,088 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,358, a difference of $270.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Kenya Airways operates flights between Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and New York.

Flying via Lome (LFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 17h 09m, compared with 19h 21m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 20h 11m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

New York is 7 hours behind Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport (Eastern Time vs Eastern Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in New York are Times Square, New York City Center and Madison Square Garden. These are among the most viewed places in New York on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to New York flights:

• Kenya Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Kenya Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Renting a car while in New York enhances your movement convenience and flexibility. John F. Kennedy International airport has an on-site car rental facility housing all major New York car rentals, including Avis, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, and National. Therefore, you will be able to rent your car will little or no hassle upon landing at the airport.

Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways are among the airlines that are highly rated among travelers accompanying kids from Nairobi to New York. The Delta Sky Zone at JFK, where children can enjoy eating snacks and playing video games, is one of the things that make travelers prefer booking Qatar. If you book Turkish Airlines, you and your kids will enjoy greater comfort traveling in spacious seats with extra legroom.

Citi Hoppa buses offer the most reliable and affordable means of transport for travelers from Nairobi CBD to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. If you want to take the shortest time, Bolt and Uber are the main cab providers you can use. In light traffic, a taxi ride from Nairobi city center to the airport is about 25min.

Consider staying at Davana Hotel, which is located 0.3 miles from Jomo Kenyatta Airport, if you want to catch up with the earliest flight to New York. Staying here saves you from the heavy traffic jam that is usually on Mombasa Road in the morning. Mombasa Road is the main road connecting the airport from the city center.