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Price, demand and travel trends for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kenya flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

Are flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kenya cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kenya are running about the same as they were around this time last year, averaging $1,206 round-trip.

What are the cheapest fares from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kenya right now?

Here are the cheapest round-trip fares from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kenya on KAYAK in the last week:

• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) from $787
• Mombasa Moi Intl (MBA) from $914
• Kisumu (KIS) from $1,052

What’s the cheapest month to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kenya?

March is the cheapest time of year to fly, with average fares of $975. Prices are highest in December, when average flight costs increase to around $1,693.

When is the best time to book flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kenya?

Book your flights 17 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data collected over the past 12 months shows that booking in this window can save you around 18% compared to booking last-minute (within 2 weeks of departure).

Which airport in Kenya is the cheapest to fly to from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Based on KAYAK data from the past 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into Kenya are:

• Malindi (MYD) from $952
• Ukunda (UKA) from $1,009
• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) from $1,252

What’s the cheapest day to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kenya?

Tuesday tends to be the cheapest day to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kenya, while Saturday is the most expensive. Fares run about 13% higher that day, based on the past 12 months of KAYAK data.

What's the cheapest time of day to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kenya?

Data from the past 12 months shows it's cheapest to fly to Kenya during the night with average prices of $1,208. The afternoon is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $1,303.

Key details for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kenya flights

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October

Cheapest flight

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Beat the crowds with an average 49% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 61% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport

Your New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kenya flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kenya?

    Yes. Fares from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kenya are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $1,051 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kenya?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kenya have ranged from $1,051 to $1,612.

  • What are the main airports serving Kenya?

    Kenya has 5 airports. The three busiest are Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) (95% of arrivals), Mombasa Moi Intl (MBA) (3%) and Kisumu (KIS) (1%).

  • What airlines fly nonstop from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kenya?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, just one airline regularly flies nonstop from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kenya: Kenya Airways.

  • Where in Kenya can I fly nonstop from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, you can only fly nonstop from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi.

  • Is it cheaper to fly with a layover from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kenya?

    Yes. Nonstop flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kenya average $1,304 over the past 12 months, but flights with a layover can cost less. The most affordable connecting airports are:

    • Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) from $960
    • Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) from $1,028
    • Istanbul (IST) from $1,128

  • How long is a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kenya?

    Flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kenya take 13h 36m on average.

  • How often are flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kenya delayed and what's the average delay?

    23% of flights on this route are delayed by at least 15 minutes. The average delay is 2h 38m.

  • Which cabin classes are available on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kenya?

    On flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kenya you can book Economy Class, Premium Economy Class, Business Class or First Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks in Kenya?

    KAYAK travelers' favorite landmark in Kenya is Bamburi Beach.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kenya?

    The earliest nonstop flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kenya departs at 1:35 pm and the latest departs at 1:45 pm. Nonstop flights take about 13h 36m.

Your guide to booking New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kenya flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If you can plan ahead, the sweet spot for booking your flight is 17 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data shows fares in this window are around 18% lower than last-minute bookings (made within 2 weeks of departure). Not ready to commit? Set a Price Alert and we'll let you know when prices change.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, book your trip for March when flights are typically cheapest and avoid December when prices are at their highest.
  • Flying on Tuesday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Saturday cost about 13% more on average, so being flexible with your travel dates could help you save.
  • If you're looking to save, Malindi (MYD) is the cheapest airport to fly into from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. If you have onward travel, don't forget to factor in the cost of your journey by train, bus or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in Nairobi, which is the most popular destination in Kenya. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular destinations such as Mombasa, Diani Beach and Malindi.
  • If you want the shortest trip, choose the New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Kenya nonstop route. If you'd rather save money, the route via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) is usually the cheapest.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from John F Kennedy Intl to Kenya

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from John F Kennedy Intl to Kenya? 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.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3671 reviews
8.1Comfort
8.2Entertainment
8.4Crew
8.2Boarding
7.9Food
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Although lauded as a superior carrier, I found nothing out of the ordinary about the flight. Even in the AirBus 380, there wasn't much space in economy - especially when the seat in front was reclined. Admittedly, the toilet was more spacious than I've ever seen on an airplane, but the ill-fitting divider between the cubicles left a visible slit that was quite disconcerting. The crew were ok, but they were clearly "just doing their job." There was little enthusiasm - although given the number of the passengers, I'm not surprised they were jaded. I'd fly Emirates again, but I don't hold them above other carriers.

6.0 GoodMichael, Aug 2026
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Although lauded as a superior carrier, I found nothing out of the ordinary about the flight. Even in the AirBus 380, there wasn't much space in economy - especially when the seat in front was reclined. Admittedly, the toilet was more spacious than I've ever seen on an airplane, but the ill-fitting divider between the cubicles left a visible slit that was quite disconcerting. The crew were ok, but they were clearly "just doing their job." There was little enthusiasm - although given the number of the passengers, I'm not surprised they were jaded. I'd fly Emirates again, but I don't hold them above other carriers.

Boarding in New York was smooth and well organized. However, the boarding process in Dubai was less convenient. Passengers were asked to board an hour before departure, but after that we had to wait in another area that did not have enough seating capacity. To make matters worse, the flight was officially delayed by an hour, followed by an additional 45-minute delay while on the aircraft. The food was excellent and exceeded expectations. Seating comfort was decent for Economy Class, and considering the fare category, I have no major complaints. The entertainment system was outstanding. Being able to watch a FIFA match live during the flight was a completely new and enjoyable experience for me, making the journey much more engaging.

What a great trip . From check in to the upgrade we received a big shout out to Cleverson who was able to help us navigate the whole process super patient and was just one of the best customer service experiences we received in a very long time . The amazing staff on the flight who went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable amazing food and service if you have te opportunity to upgrade it's a must and well worth it.

They changed the flight time without telling us and were unwilling to help with rebooking because we booked through orbits/kayak

It was great, a little more leg room would have been better particularly since we were in premium economy

Worst flight I ever had I payed for special seats with underpriced which I never recieved. I will like you to make sure that I am refunded my 134.00 dollars that I paid for the seats that I never received. I am looking forward for Kayak to look into this issue with underpriced because they took my money and never booked the seats for me with the airline.

I am vegan. The food was balanced, tasty and enough. I enjoyed the ride. The crew was very friendly and went out of their way to please the passengers.

On time take off and early arrival, what else can one want

Staff were friendly, and provided great service. The food was plentiful and delicious. Food could have been hotter.

I was traveling business purposes and I only had one carry on and a personal computer back pack . My carry on was 8.5 kg little more than allowable. At jfk airport check in they did not let me carry it . I was little disappointed.

great! appreciated the last minute upgrade to Comfort+ exit row, as well

The crew were very respectful. And also they were welcoming.they did help us locate our seats.i enjoyed.

The wait in the tunnel to enter the plane was too long. The counter personnel, specially ''Israel'' was really not welcoming considering Delta Standards. Other than this everything was good overall.

Delta exceeded my expectations! I am beyond satisfied. Thank you!

Everything was very good or excellent, but the seats were extremely uncomfortable and painful.

We were delayed 2 hours because of a broken seat. Other than that it was a very nice flight.

an he late. super rude gate agent, to every person. spoke down at people.

One of the restrooms didn’t work. The ones that did never got replenished. Flight attendant just sitting there on their phone. No notification that the bathroom was broken so long lines. Apathetic crew.

Both of my flights to and from JFK experienced significant delays. Most notably, my first flight was delayed by six hours due to crew members being affected by delays on a previous flight. While I understand that disruptions can occur, Delta’s staffing and operational planning should include sufficient contingency measures to handle situations like this rather than placing the full burden of those delays on customers. Additionally, the $12 meal voucher offered as compensation was inadequate, particularly given the high cost of food and beverages at the airport. Considering the length of the delay and the substantial inconvenience caused, I believe more meaningful compensation would have been appropriate.

We were skipped when the snack cart passed and then the attendant said we weren’t . I am disabled and was in a row toward the back of the plane which was very difficult for me to navigate. Disabled people should not be forced to walk the plank.

We flew with Qatar Airlines before (2021) , the service was much better than this time, the flight attendants were not very friendly and cheerful . One of the attendants asked the person setting next to me (by the window) are you Mr. ……, if you may need any thing to let her know . I asked for a dinner meal with beef , she said, we are out, only chicken is available, then she said wait I may get you one with beef, she came back and gave me chicken. Then she gave the gentleman next to me the beef meal . The bathrooms were left dirty and full of overfilled paper tissues, urine every where on the floor and on the toilet seat . Qatar Airways has an excellent reputation and deserves better . Thank you 🙏

Horrible horrible plane for such a long flight. I thought Qatar was a reputable airline. Was proven so wrong. Never again…:-(

Qatar Airways has consistently set a standard in my mind that very few airlines manage to sustain, and once again, this journey in Economy Class lived up to that expectation. As an avid globetrotter who travels extensively for work, I experience many airlines, service cultures, and levels of hospitality. Yet there is something reassuringly consistent about Qatar Airways. It is not simply the onboard service, but the entire experience: the professionalism, courtesy, warmth, attentiveness, and genuine sense of hospitality. The cabin crew are exceptionally well trained, composed, aligned, and polished in their delivery, yet their interactions rarely feel mechanical. They remain remarkably courteous while retaining a genuine human warmth and an apparent eagerness to assist. On almost every Qatar journey, there are individual crew members who somehow manage to stand out and make the experience even more memorable. What I value most is the consistency. Qatar Airways has established a certain benchmark of expectation for me and, over many journeys, has never underdelivered against it. There is a sense of confidence and ease that comes with boarding a Qatar flight because I know the overall experience will be thoughtfully delivered. For someone who spends a considerable amount of time travelling, that peace of mind matters enormously. Qatar Airways remains one of the airlines I genuinely enjoy flying, not because of any single aspect of the service, but because of the complete package and the remarkable consistency with which it is delivered. The only disappointment on this occasion was that my luggage did not arrive with me at my final destination in Kolkata (CCU), following my journey from Seattle (SEA) via Doha (DOH). Unfortunately, the baggage was delayed in Doha. A baggage exception report is already on file with the local airport team in CCU. Given the confidence Qatar Airways has built with me over the years, I remain optimistic that they will once again live up to that expectation, work their magic, and reunite me with my luggage within the next 24 hours. Looking forward to a swift resolution and, notwithstanding this final hiccup, another thoroughly enjoyable Qatar Airways journey.

Really good food and service. Qatar Airways is again and again provided an exceptional experience.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

My experience with Qatar airway was very unsatisfactory. They lost my child’s stroller and I was told they found it and will send it to the hotel which was a lie. I had to go back to the airport baggage claim and pick up myself after trying to contact them many times!. There was a lack professional and communication. I am very disappointed in Qatar airway and will not be recommending them to friends and family nor will I be flying with them in the future.

Okay not so good or great. The flight operated by Indigo is worst from boarding to luggage handling and food. Damaged one luggage and delayed another luggage. Still did not get it, since 2 days.

Everything was top notch. Only issue was the delay, but Qatar worked diligently to get me on the next flight. They were kind to walk me to their lounge in Doha to make sure I ate, slept and showered.

I lost my baggage and it’s been three days didn’t able to find out. Also ticket was issued for qatar airways but they ended up board me on to Indigo from Doha to Hyderabad. My trip made miserable without cloths.

Seat electronics kept failing (as in absolutely nothing worked) - crew re-set it multiple, but didn’t move me until finally three quarters of the way into the flight - abysmal. Entertainment options are plentiful, but a number of expected movies were missing (did an SQ flight 3 days later and expected titles were on SQ) - does Qatar sensor what they show?

Doubled charged me for luggage and lost $520, dug much into my travel budget.

Very disappointed to not have lounge access The shorter flight seats were uncomfortable

The flight from Abu Dabhi to Bangalore was terrible. The plane was an order model with no onboard entertainment. The beverage selection were very limited.

It was worst flight ever of 26h. Poor service and seating. Flight from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad service and seating was worst ever. No tv extra.

It was OK as the seat which we paid for doesn’t have any window. We paid $120 for 3 seats but it’s for nothing. Crew could not help. None of the ports worked so all our phones went dry

Boarding catastrophic let alone have to claimb the plain rather than using jetway. 5.5 hr delay leaving had to do stop in Lgw for a new crew which further compounded the delay. Connecting flight would not wait and had to pend a night in a hotel. Curiously my seat would not go full flat.

Long way to improve. Toilets not working. Bad handling when flight was canceled

Entertainment did not work from flight from Abu Dhabi to Kolkata. Emirates has a much better flight in that sector.

Crew did not cooperate… I just asked water twice for one crew member and she didn’t get anything.. and when I asked other crew member he gave me water and he was not respectful.. I kept Hindu non veg meal chicken .. when I get my turn chicken was not provided and then they gave me veg paneer and green peas curry which I don’t like..

Sits are very uncomfortable and food quality should be improved. Alcohol you have to ask and wait for more then 1/2 hrs. Don’t feel like to travel in Etihad. It was 1st time we traveled in Etihad now we decided we don’t want to travel in Etihad.

It was good ,I enjoyed it also crew were very respectful and patient waiting people parking their belongings.

there really needs to be more room with each seat for such a long flight.

The plane was delayed almost three hours because boarding was unorganized then we were delayed even longer because the plane had an issue. The plane didn't look well maintained, there was also alot of tape on the exterior. I won't fly kenya air ways again after this trip.

There was chaos checking because of a canceled flight the day prior. Also, we had an issue with tickets. The KQ agent went above a d beyond to help us get on board the flight Overall the 13+ hour flight is uncomfortable in coach. I may try to upgrade on return

For a long haul flight, the seats were too narrow. Paid for extra legroom but wish I could have paid for width! I was pressed against another person for the whole donation of the flight.

The kindness and good humor of all the people who this flight possible was a joy.

They fed me at the right time the flight was smooth and the captain explain everything

Food was awful and the seats were bad. No privacy in business class with the seat next to someone. 15 hours without WiFi!!!

The cabin is due for a refresh - the seats are very thin and not very comfortable. The AVOD system also did not work on one of the seats and the touch screen were very glitchy. The overall cleanliness of the aircraft could be improved

Customer service not the greatest my bags were left behind at JFK

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