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Cheap Flights from Nairobi to the United States

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
New York
Newark1 stop$807
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$1,041
Las Vegas
Las Vegas2 stops$1,195
Miami
Miami2 stops$1,049
Chicago
Chicago1 stop$929
San Francisco
San Francisco2 stops$889
Boston
Boston2 stops$878
Denver
Denver1 stop$1,024
Seattle
Seattle1 stop$961
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale3 stops$1,489
Atlanta
Atlanta2 stops$851
Dallas
Dallas2 stops$1,034
Tampa
Tampa2 stops$1,216
Houston
Houston1 stop$976
Honolulu
Honolulu2 stops$1,618
Philadelphia
Philadelphia2 stops$1,118
New York
Newark1 stop$807
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$1,041
Las Vegas
Las Vegas2 stops$1,195
Miami
Miami2 stops$1,049
Chicago
Chicago1 stop$929
San Francisco
San Francisco2 stops$889
Boston
Boston2 stops$878
Denver
Denver1 stop$1,024
Seattle
Seattle1 stop$961
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale3 stops$1,489
Atlanta
Atlanta2 stops$851
Dallas
Dallas2 stops$1,034
Tampa
Tampa2 stops$1,216
Houston
Houston1 stop$976
Honolulu
Honolulu2 stops$1,618
Philadelphia
Philadelphia2 stops$1,118

Book Cheap Nairobi to the United States Plane Tickets

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

Fri, Oct 3 - Thu, Oct 16
Etihad Airways Logo
7:00 am - 4:10 pmNBO-IAD
40h 10m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
10:05 pm - 12:40 pmIAD-NBO
31h 35m1 stop
$794Etihad Airways
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Wed, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 15
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:45 am - 7:45 pmNBO-EWR
23h 00m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:55 am - 1:10 pmEWR-NBO
19h 15m1 stop
$807Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Sep 24 - Mon, Nov 10
Ethiopian Air Logo
6:00 pm - 8:55 amNBO-IAD
21h 55m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 am - 1:10 pmIAD-NBO
19h 10m1 stop
$817Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Sep 11 - Fri, Sep 19
Qatar Airways Logo
1:20 am - 3:40 pmNBO-IAD
21h 20m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
9:00 pm - 11:50 pmIAD-NBO
19h 50m1 stop
$854Qatar Airways
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Thu, Sep 11 - Fri, Sep 19
Qatar Airways Logo
1:20 am - 3:40 pmNBO-IAD
21h 20m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
9:00 pm - 11:50 pmIAD-NBO
19h 50m1 stop
$864Qatar Airways
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Sun, Nov 9 - Sun, Nov 23
Delta Logo
11:30 pm - 12:55 pmNBO-ATL
21h 25m1 stop
Delta Logo
12:30 pm - 9:20 pmATL-NBO
24h 50m2 stops
$921Delta
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Sun, Sep 21 - Sun, Oct 5
Delta Logo
11:59 pm - 9:21 pmNBO-ATL
28h 22m2 stops
Delta Logo
1:25 pm - 7:55 pmATL-NBO
23h 30m2 stops
$927Delta
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Tue, Sep 23 - Mon, Nov 3
Turkish Airlines Logo
3:35 am - 7:45 pmNBO-IAD
23h 10m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:10 pm - 3:05 amIAD-NBO
21h 55m1 stop
$927Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Sep 25 - Thu, Oct 2
Turkish Airlines Logo
3:35 am - 11:45 amNBO-IAD
39h 10m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 1:50 amIAD-NBO
29h 20m1 stop
$929Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Dec 8 - Sun, Jan 4
Kenya Airways Logo
11:35 pm - 6:05 pmNBO-DCA
26h 30m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
6:05 am - 10:15 amDCA-NBO
20h 10m1 stop
$1,407Kenya Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Nairobi to the United States flights

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

What is the cheapest Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to the United States flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to the United States from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport found in the last 72 hours was to New York, at $1,113 round-trip. The most popular route is from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport (NBO) to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $1,113.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to the United States, 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 Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to the United States is April, when tickets cost $999 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and January, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,514 and $1,255 respectively.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to the United States clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Nairobi to United States, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from United States back to Nairobi, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to the United States, 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 Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to the United States, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$539
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
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Flights from Nairobi to the United States: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Nairobi to the United States 
Verified travelerFlew with Kenya AirwaysNBO-JFKFeb 2025
Sit in the first rows rather than the back of business class.
KimberlyFlew with Kenya AirwaysNBO-JFKSep 2024
Bring a seat cushion pad if you can.
Verified travelerFlew with Kenya AirwaysNBO-JFKJun 2024
There are so many security points at the Nairobi airport that you need to make sure you are there at least 3 hours in advance. This is not communicated by Kenyan Airways, so unfortunately people end up missing their flights
Verified travelerFlew with Kenya AirwaysNBO-JFKMay 2024
It’s a long flight have some compression sock, stretch often in the plane and have some dry snacks.

FAQs - booking United States flights

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

    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 Nairobi to United States.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Nairobi to United States 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 Nairobi to United States?

    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 from Nairobi to United States 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 from Nairobi to United States?

    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 from Nairobi to United States up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to the United States?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to the United States is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost $1,091 on average. Morning departures are around 16% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to the United States is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,384.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Nairobi to the United States

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Nairobi to the United States? 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 7980 reviews
7.3Food
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.9Entertainment
8.5Crew
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On this flight I felt the food offering was not as complete as on previous flights. The tomato salad was a bit off and there was nothing additional such a bread or butter. The breakfast was only one option, so you either ate what they had or ate nothing. The crew was efficient, but most seemed frustrated throughout the flight. The flight arrived early and was obstacle-free, so I’m overall quite happy, but the shine in the rest of the experience just wasn’t there.

8.0 ExcellentJeanne, Aug 2025MSY - JFK
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On this flight I felt the food offering was not as complete as on previous flights. The tomato salad was a bit off and there was nothing additional such a bread or butter. The breakfast was only one option, so you either ate what they had or ate nothing. The crew was efficient, but most seemed frustrated throughout the flight. The flight arrived early and was obstacle-free, so I’m overall quite happy, but the shine in the rest of the experience just wasn’t there.

Our seats were comfortable with adequate room to stretch out and recline. The food was tasty and served it just the right intervals. Our flight attendant was extra attentive and friendly. Flight arrived early. And the most turbulence. Overall that’s good and experience for an 11 hour flight as can be hoped for

The seats got pretty uncomfortable pretty fast. The armrests are bigger than on other planes, so I had less room in the actual seat. My butt hurt by the end of the flight. :/ comfort was the primary issue. The crew were fantastic!

I believe that a four-hour trip should have a meal. Delta had none.

Great flight with Delta! Boarding was quick and easy, the amenities were solid, and the plane was in great shape. The flight attendants had a fun, lively energy while staying professional. All in all, a smooth trip — even managed to catch up on some rest. Thanks, Delta!

I was uncomfortably cold on the plane. Other than that it was uneventful and therefore as enjoyable as a plane ride can be.

There was supposed to be a meal served, but there wasn’t and the major toilet was out of order

They made us board and then deboard due to mechanical issue which delayed the departure by almost 2 hours and we barely made our connecting flight. These quality checks should've been done before boarding not after.

Having to up charge for a seat assignment is not good. Delta can do better

I liked the friendliness of the staff. The cleanliness of all 3 planes.

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.

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.

Worse fight I ever take since I start flying , still have even made home , and crew abandon us half way home . No water no food and no even anyone to answer our questions

All the crew members were too slow and rude. Most of the times the registers were empty, while hundreds of customers were waiting in line, and it was impossible to get a supervisor. Despite being in line on time, I missed my freight, plus a some customers who were ahead and behind me.

Seats very small and unable to pre purchase internet or seat upgrades

I recently travelled with Qatar Airways from Doha to Dulles in the QSuite, and the experience was nothing short of exceptional. The QSuite truly feels like a First-Class experience, with its luxurious design, privacy, and comfort. The cabin crew, especially the lady in charge of the cabin, was remarkable—professional, attentive, and genuinely kind. The food was excellent, and the comfort of the seat was absolutely first-class, making the journey smooth and enjoyable. While the in-flight experience was outstanding, I have a few points of feedback. Firstly, the content available in the in-flight entertainment system could be expanded and upgraded to include a more diverse and updated collection. This would elevate the entertainment experience to match the premium standards of the QSuite. Secondly, regarding the Wi-Fi service: while QSuite passengers receive one hour of complimentary Wi-Fi, any additional usage requires a fee of USD 10. Considering the premium pricing of QSuite, it would be more fitting to include unlimited Wi-Fi as part of the experience, further enhancing the luxury offered to passengers. Lastly, I must highlight an issue with luggage handling. Unfortunately, my luggage did not make it through the transit, which was disappointing. While the ground crew assured me that it would be delivered to my home on the same day as it was arriving on the next flight, this promise was not fulfilled, and the delay added unnecessary inconvenience to an otherwise excellent experience. Overall, the QSuite experience was exceptional, but addressing these areas would further solidify Qatar Airways’ position as a leader in luxury air travel.

Seating is terrible, having seats so crammed is unacceptable for a 15-hour journey. I cannot stress enough how uncomfortable it is to sit in such an aircraft. Leg space is roomier in a domestic aircraft. I have not experienced this kind of crammy seating in domestic flights either in the US or other international airlines overseas.

We couldn’t fly to Chicago on our booked flight. The flight was overbooked.

Small seat space for 13 hours flight, they charged for baggage , very bad quality of food,

I was sitting almost in the back, the seats are very tight and there’s no legroom, it’s uncomfortable for a long distance

Absolute worst airline. Charged us $720 to check 4 bags (2 of which were carry-on). Entertainment systems didnt work. And on a 12 hour flight they served 2 meals and never once came around outside of those 2 meals with a beverage or cup of water. Will never fly them again.

Took forever to board. They made announcements without the loudspeaker and since the waiting room was full of screaming kids, no one could hear what they were saying. The business class sleeper seats were designed for tall skinny people. When partially reclined there was nowhere to rest my feet because they did not reach the footrest. and when fully reclined there wasn't room at my sides for my arms. Definitely one of the worst sleeper seats I have ever had.

About an hour delay but we made it to Chicago. I feel that the smaller connecting flights are the ones that cause the delays on the bigger planes that fly international.

Amazing trip! No delays, no broken or lost luggage, and amazing food.

The food we received during the flight was excellent. The service was very friendly. Definitely the best value for the money when flying across the Atlantic.

I use a wheelchair for mobility. Both in my flight from Houston and back to Houston from Istanbul, the Turkish airline staff asked that I claim my wheelchair at the luggage area. On arrival to Istanbul, parts of the wheelchair were in disarray at that time I raised no objection however upon claiming my wheelchair in Houston parts where outright missing. In both occasions, upon arriving in Houston and arriving in Istanbul, I asked multiple times why am made to pick up my wheelchair in the baggage claim rather than at the jet bridge. Getting the wheelchair at the jet bridge minimizes the probability of loosing parts because they can be hopefully reclaimed on the spot. I was told in Houston that a manager turned down my request to claim the wheelchair at the jet bridge in Houston. This is extremely frustrating because a wheelchair is not a set of clean underwear or a toothbrush- this is the way I move. A Turkish Arline staff took my complaint at the luggage claim area in Houston but as of the writing of this review the only contact I have received from the airline is because I initiated a claim rather than her as she told me she would.

The security at the airport was excellent. The one criticism is the boarding process just before entering the plane. There were only 2 boarding lines and there were no barriers thus leading to a mass rush to enter the plane. I suggest that they board by rows, eight or ten rows at a time to prevent the mass rush to enter the plane. Otherwise, I would highly recommend Turkish Airlines

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

A child was loud throughout which made the trip less than optimal. Crew was great and professional. They need to change the automatic seat belt announcement which is too loud and had other unneeded words like "this is XYZ announcement number one'

Love the dreamliner plane. It's such a smooth ride, I don't notice that it's 15 hours in the air. The staff are great and they don't overstuff you with food.

Checking in prior on line and wait time at Gatwick was terrible. I would rate a big fat ZERO.

There was a slight delay. Otherwise, everything else was satisfactory.

The company that I bought my tickets through, Cheapflightsfares, failed to provide my confirmation information in a timely manner, so I was unable to check on at the country and therefore unable to make my flight. As a matter of fact, I STILL have not received the confirmation. After having read more and more reviews about the company, Cheapflightsfares appears to have scammed hundreds of hopeful travelers out of thousands of dollars. Please look into this company and, for the sake of anyone planning their next trip, stop allowing them to do business through you.

I checked in to bags, one arrived one was delayed. I did not receive the bag for 4 days - arrived on Tuesday, received bag on Saturday!

It was ok. Our flight was delayed 2 hours, and then again on arrival. The explanation given felt feeble.

The plane was known to be late in advance of takeoff. My guess is that it was known to be late at 11am or 5 hours before scheduled takeoff time. We were late to leave and with a wheelchair and the a cart, we only made it to gate. We raced! Inside plane, all was great

The booking agent, cheapflightsfares, messed up, and the information for the seats we paid extra for was not sent to American Airlines. We were separated on the return flight and sent to the lowest economy section. The flight attendant helped arrange seating at the back of the plane to allow my wife and me to sit together.

I liked the comfort of the seats, very attentive crew, and the meals were excellent.

We were kicked off this flight by British Airways due to delays on our connecting flight also operated by British airways and were rebooked on a different carrier which delayed our arrival home by > 26 hours.

Everything about the flight check-in was smooth no line the plane is clean and bathroom

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