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

• Earliest: departs at 1:35 pm and lands at 3:11 am
• Latest: departs at 1:45 pm and lands at 3:21 am.

The flight takes about 13h 36m.

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

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

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from New York to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport takes 13h 36m, 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 New York to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport range from $1,037 to $1,580, with an average of $1,245 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,037 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 1% above the $1,245 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $960 round-trip via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED), compared to $1,304 for nonstop.

Kenya Airways is the only airline operating New York to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights. 77% of its flights are on time.

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

One-way fares from New York to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $507, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport (NBO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Autounion Car Rental
• GREEN MOTION
• Hertz
• Right Cars
• Europcar

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

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the New York to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport route, 23% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 38m.

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

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 32% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from New York to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,190 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,360, a difference of $170.

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 New York and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport.

Flying via Lome (LFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 17h 07m, compared with 19h 31m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 20h 04m via London Heathrow (LHR).

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

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

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

The American Airlines Admirals Club is on the mezzanine level after security, across from Gate A8 in Terminal A. Access is available through lounge membership programs. Travelers with a boarding pass for same-day travel on an eligible American Airlines or oneworld flight can purchase Admirals Club One-Day Passes at select locations, subject to lounge capacity. United Club, co-located with Air Canada services/access, is past security in Terminal A. Delta Sky Club is in Terminal A near Gate A8.