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Cheap Flights from New York to Kenya

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
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Nairobi
13h 30mNonstop
from $810per person
Mombasa
18h 15m2 stops
from $974per person
Kisumu
20h 25m2 stops
from $1,255per person
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KAYAK's insights & trends for New York to Kenya flights

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

What is the cheapest New York to Kenya flight route?

The cheapest ticket to Kenya from New York found in the last 5 days was to Nairobi, at $979 round-trip. The most popular route is from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport (NBO), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $979.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Kenya?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Kenya is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $1,228 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Kenya is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,400.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from New York to Kenya?

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $1,264 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Kenya?

The cheapest month for flights from New York to Kenya is March, when tickets cost $983 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,632 and $1,409 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Kenya?

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Kenya on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to New York, you should consider flying back on a Sunday, and avoid Wednesdays for better deals.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York to Kenya?

To get a below average price on the flight from New York to Kenya, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 12% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

November

Cheapest flight

$391
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 23% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 28% increase in price.
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Nairobi

FAQs - booking Kenya flights

  • Where can you park your vehicle at the departure airport?

    John F. Kennedy International Airport offers both long-term and short-term parking services for passengers who want to leave their vehicles at the airport. For long-term parking, an AirTrain connects the parking with the terminals. Daily parking is available at the terminals. In addition, the airport provides designated parking for both long-term and daily parking for people with limited mobility.

  • Which banking services are available at the arrival airport?

    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport has several banks that offer banking services. These banks include Transnational Bank, Jodeci Bureau, and Barclays Bank of Kenya. ATMs are available at KCB ATM and Standard Chartered Bank for those who want to cash out. In addition, currency exchange services are available at Giant Forex Bureau, Metropolitan Forex Bureau, and Nairobi Forex Bureau.

  • Are there spa services provided at the departure and arrival airports?

    If you want to have a spa treatment before your departure, LaGuardia airport offers spa services. These services include manicures, pedicures, massages and facials. Visit BeRelax near the food court in terminal B for a spa experience. On arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Sheri Palm Spa offers spa services. The spa also has showers.

  • Which departure airport is family-friendly?

    If you are traveling with a baby, consider using Stewart International Airport as your departure airport. This airport is family-friendly and contains family restrooms on the airside and landside. In addition, for mothers who want a private place to pump milk and breastfeed their infants, you can use the Mamava nursing suites near gates 2 and 4 on the airside.

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

    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 New York to Kenya.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from New York to Kenya 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 New York to Kenya?

    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 New York to Kenya 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 New York to Kenya?

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

  • How many flights are there between New York and Kenya per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from New York and lands in Kenya, with an average flight time of 14h 00m. The most common departure time is 1:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 5 flights.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Kenya

  • If you are traveling with your furry friend at EWR airport, pet relief areas are available in different areas. There are indoor pet relief areas in terminal A and terminal B on the south side of FIS Hall. In addition, you can find additional pet relieving spots outside B Courtyard on the south side of terminal B and outside C Courtyard on the east side of terminal C.
  • If you want to explore Kenya fully, consider renting a car at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. You can get a car that suits your budget and needs. Some of the car rental companies at the airport include Hertz, Ace, Autounion Car, and Green Motion. We advise passengers to book their car rental early.
  • The Welcome Centers or Information Desks at LaGuardia Airport are available to assist travelers who require assistance. They may be found in the terminal A arrivals, the gates 40–59 of terminal B, and levels 2 and 3 of terminal B.
  • Take advantage of the duty-free shopping at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. In addition, arriving and departing travelers have access to a range of additional stores selling souvenirs, publications, jewelry, and more.
  • If you are having an early morning flight at Stewart International Airport, consider staying at one of the nearby hotels. Some hotels offering free shuttle services to and from the airport include Hampton Inn & Suites and Courtyard by Marriott Newburgh Stewart Airport.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from New York to Kenya

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from New York 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.
7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8568 reviews
8.5Crew
7.2Food
7.8Comfort
7.8Entertainment
8.1Boarding
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The crew were very respectful. And also they were welcoming.they did help us locate our seats.i enjoyed.

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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!

Flight was on time! That's the most important thing for me.

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

The actual flight was smooth and we arrived earlier than expected which was great. The flight attendants gave unclear instructions and were rude. They seemed overwhelmed or flustered for the flight. Inflight service was delayed and unsure why.

There were weather issues in the area apparently; however, that was not obvious from what we saw outside of LaGuardia. We were delayed leaving (which I understand); however, once we were on the plane we didn't leave for a long time. It may have been two hours?? - all I know is that we sat there for a long time with no information as to why we were not taking off. Finally, after 45 minutes to an hour (maybe?), the pilot gave us an update that no planes were able to go in the our flight path direction (or something like that) due to weather. There was nothing additional added. What does this mean? Why is this? What are the options? When will you give us another update? There were no updates for maybe another 30-45 minutes. There was no explanation as to why we couldn't be rerouted to avoid the weather. We had no information at all. We just sat on the plane (for about 2 hours) with very limited information. All I would have wanted is an explanation as to what was going on. Tell me there is bad weather coming our way. Tell me they are working to reroute us around it (which is what they did). Tell me SOMETHING.

My 4pm flight did not leave until about 10pm. I did not enjoy this experience.

Had one of the worst travel experiences I've ever had. 1.5-hour delay turned into being held on the tarmac and our pilots timing out. Was supposed to take off at 4pm and didn't take off until 10:30pm.

Great people making you feel great and pointing you in the right direction always

Check in was chaotic with only one counter for business class and first class. The luggage conveyor belt at JFK airport was broken so the flight departure was delayed which made the flight stressful as I had a tight connection. Although the captain said they could make up the delay, they didn’t do so.

I had a good time. However, I paid for the wifi and it was in and out the whole flight.

3 hour delay…. Nearly 2 hours sitting on tarmac. Do better, United. Or at least have the sense to not say “we hope you enjoyed your flight with us” upon disembarking.

Everything except the food and entertainment. It was a great experience though

Flight was delayed from 35 minute delayed aircraft arrival to 90 minute delay causing us to miss international connecting flight on SWISS resulting in 16 hour delay to reach detonation causing significant angst, monetary loss and discomfort. SWISS transfer desk and staff was like robots not willing to help at all.

Best part: It’s operated by All Nippon Airways. It’s quite literally comfortable, reliable and respected from boarding to landing each and every time. It’s perfection without extremity in lavishness — it’s how flying should always be!

Delays!!! Serious delays. I was told by a member of staff in LGA that I would miss my DEN to LAX flight connection, so I was put on a later flight. Due to delays I would have been able to have made my original flight, where I was sat in business class - seat 1A: I was put on my original flight but bumped from business - 1A to economy 33C. I want a refund for paying business class but only flying economy

The plane was delayed coming in and on the tarmac. I was coming from another flight so it made for a very long day. The stewardess kept trying to slam the overhead bins closed and I was worried that she had damaged my new luggage. They ran out of snacks and lccdsddd me a hummus box which was nice. It took them a very long time to pick up the garbage so I could not go to the washroom and had little time. To prepare for disbarment. The TV system was hard to control from the armrest and picture wasn’t clear. The crew did apologize several times for the lateness. It took the Denver airport an unusually long time to de-ice the plane.

Their app did not recognize my Aeroplan frequent flyer number and would not allow me access to my boarding card. Ground staff was readily available at the airport to print it out to me.

Excellent as always. Service was excellent and fully bilingual. Cannot complain .Will travel again. Always have and will continue. Highly recommended.

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.

The plane was filthy and worn - the seat pockets were stuffed with tattered food and torn pamphlets. The cleaning crew that came on as we were deboarding were grabbing handfulls of trash and perfunctorily wiping down tables with dishrags. It's been a while since I flew Jetblue and it used to be a great experience. After this flight I will avoid flying Jetblue again if there is any alternative.

JFK is the worst airport and JetBlue is the worst airline

Very poor help no one answering a question regarding seating. Very rude staff. They don’t care, as if it’s not part of their job. Flight was delayed for no good reason and no apologies given.

A more comfortable seat. Padding would be really helpful but I've read the airlines don't want customers to be satisfied with economy seats.

When I booked, I included my checked luggage and when the bill was sent there was no record of this. Its was costly since I am from Trinidad amd Tobago. Exchange rate over seven dollars to one US dollar.

Everything was good except checking bags . I had paid for two bags but it didn’t show so we had to do it again while people waited and we were struggling to get to our flight

Plane was delayed multiple times. I would like to request a refund. Was due to arrive Thursday evening ended up arriving Friday morning.

The crew and the pilots. The pilots were amazing. The landing in Cancun was excellent.

The security line at JFK was one of the longest I’ve ever experienced - probably 45 minutes. I don’t know if JetBlue has control over it, but it detracted from the overall experience. Entertainment had good options, but the volume control was a bit small to tap on and the screen had a fair amount of interference blips. Clearer picture would have been better.

I liked the entertainment on JetBlue, the service from JFK to JAX was terrible at best

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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