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Cheap Flights to Kenya

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Mombasa
Mombasa2 stops$939
Kisumu
Kisumu2 stops$1,055
Malindi
Malindi2 stops$1,825
Eldoret
Eldoret2 stops$1,275
Mombasa
Mombasa2 stops$939
Kisumu
Kisumu2 stops$1,055
Malindi
Malindi2 stops$1,825
Eldoret
Eldoret2 stops$1,275

Book Cheap Kenya Plane Tickets

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

Thu, Jul 2 - Mon, Jul 13
Etihad Airways Logo
2:00 pm - 12:35 am
ORD
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NBO
26h 35m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
1:35 pm - 8:35 am
NBO
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ORD
27h 00m
1 stop
$865Etihad Airways
Thu, Oct 8 - Thu, Oct 15
Etihad Airways Logo
9:10 pm - 12:35 am
ORD
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NBO
19h 25m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
1:35 pm - 8:35 am
NBO
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ORD
27h 00m
1 stop
$866Etihad Airways
Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 15
Kenya Airways Logo
11:00 am - 10:45 am
DCA
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NBO
16h 45m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
11:35 pm - 6:11 pm
NBO
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DCA
25h 36m
1 stop
$870Kenya Airways
Mon, Aug 31 - Fri, Sep 4
Kenya Airways Logo
6:05 am - 10:45 am
DCA
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NBO
21h 40m
1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
11:35 pm - 6:11 pm
NBO
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DCA
25h 36m
1 stop
$899Kenya Airways
Tue, Sep 22 - Sun, Oct 4
Qatar Airways Logo
2:30 pm - 11:50 pm
EWR
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NBO
26h 20m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
1:35 am - 10:04 pm
NBO
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EWR
27h 29m
2 stops
$912Qatar Airways
Mon, May 11 - Tue, May 26
Qatar Airways Logo
11:55 am - 7:20 am
JFK
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NBO
36h 25m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
1:20 am - 4:40 pm
NBO
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JFK
22h 20m
1 stop
$912Qatar Airways
Tue, May 12 - Sun, May 17
Delta Logo
4:00 pm - 9:55 pm
LGA
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NBO
22h 55m
2 stops
Delta Logo
11:05 pm - 10:59 am
NBO
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LGA
42h 54m
2 stops
$1,123Delta
Wed, May 13 - Wed, May 20
Delta Logo
12:03 pm - 8:45 pm
LGA
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NBO
25h 42m
2 stops
Delta Logo
11:50 pm - 3:58 pm
NBO
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LGA
23h 08m
2 stops
$1,128Delta
Fri, May 15 - Wed, Jun 3
United Airlines Logo
10:27 am - 8:40 pm
LGA
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NBO
27h 13m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:40 pm - 6:22 pm
NBO
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LGA
25h 42m
2 stops
$1,155United Airlines
Fri, May 15 - Wed, Jun 10
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 8:40 pm
MSP
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NBO
30h 40m
3 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:40 pm - 11:59 pm
NBO
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MSP
32h 19m
2 stops
$1,195United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Kenya

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

What is the cheapest flight to Kenya?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

The cheapest ticket to Kenya from the United States found in the last 72 hours was to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, at $959 round-trip. The most popular route is 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 72 hours was $959.

What is the cheapest month to fly from the United States to Kenya?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from the United States to Kenya, 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 the United States to Kenya is May, when tickets cost $938 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,603 and $1,448 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from the United States to Kenya?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Kenya, 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 the United States to Kenya, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Kenya?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Kenya is Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport (NBO), with an average flight price of $664.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$450
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 18% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 23% increase in price.
Flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Nairobi

FAQs - booking Kenya flights

  • Which are the shortest flights to Kenya?

    Flights from the US to Kenya mostly involve one or two stops before getting to their destination. Most of these flights take an average of 20h 5min for one-stop flights while flights with two stops take about 21h-23h. The quickest one-stop flights take around 18h, depart from (ORD) and have their final stops at (NBO). These flights are offered by United Airlines, Lufthansa, and Ethiopian Airlines.

  • What are the travel requirements when flying to Kenya?

    United States nationals, just like nationals from most western countries, require a valid passport, a minimum of two blank passport pages, and a visa that can be obtained through an online application. If you would like to get a multiple entry visa, you will need to apply in advance from your nearest embassy. Travelers who would like to visit Rwanda and Uganda as well are advised to apply for an East Africa cross-border joint visa. This would allow you entry into the three countries on a single visa.

  • Which airport should I fly into to enjoy the sandy beaches in Mombasa?

    If you enjoy being by the beach, you should fly to Moi International Airport (MBA). These flights can be taken from MIA, JFK, IAD, and ORD, and involve at least two layovers. This airport is located on the island of Mombasa, along the Indian Ocean. It is popular for its sandy beaches and world-class beach resorts. Mombasa is a short distance from Watamu, Diani, and Malindi, which have remarkable beaches and resorts.

  • Is there public transportation from popular airports in Kenya?

    There are public transport options available within the airports in Kenya. From NBO, there are taxis and shared-ride minibuses (matatus) available at the ground transportation area. If you prefer taking a taxi, note that they are not metered; therefore, you will have to bargain a price with your driver before setting off. If you choose to take a matatu, they are the cheapest means of transport in Kenya. Always confirm that the matatu is headed to your destination before getting in.

  • Does Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) have lounges?

    Yes. If you’re a passenger at JKIA you can access several airport lounges where you can unwind. If you can purchase an annual membership, pay at the door, or buy a day pass you’ll gain access to any lounge in NBO. At any of the lounges, all boasting outstanding customer service, you'll have access to snacks, drinks, magazines, TV, and a flight information monitor. In Terminal 1A, airside close to Gate 13 is the Aspire Lounge. In Terminal 1C, you'll find the Simba Lounge and Turkish Airlines Lounge. In Terminal 2, Level 1, you'll find the Mount Kenya Lounge in the Domestic Departures and Mara Lounge in the International Departures. In Terminal 1A are the Pride Lounge and other Simba Lounge.

  • Is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport accessible to patrons with limited mobility?

    Yes, it’s accessible. NBO is wheelchair-friendly enabling easier movement around the Airport for persons with limited mobility. Also, NBO offers assistance to patrons with limited mobility traveling through the airport. The customer service office handles all requests for special assistance and provides specialized staff to assist a person with limited mobility throughout the airport. To get additional special assistance at NBO, you must contact your travel agent or airline before your flight.

  • How can I get to downtown Nairobi from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport?

    After landing at NBO, there are various transport choices from the airport to the city center. Inside Jomo Kenyatta International Airport’s terminal building in the Arrivals Hall, you’ll find taxi counters where you can book your taxi. The taxi ride from NBO can take approximately 40 minutes however it can differ depending on the traffic conditions. Also, to get downtown you can choose from various app-based cabs. Moreover, at NBO there are buses to take you to the city center. Visit the Information Desk at the Arrivals lobby to purchase your bus ticket or you can buy your ticket downtown on board. Board the bus between Terminal 1C and 1B and the trip takes roughly an hour under normal traffic conditions.

  • Where can I dine at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport?

    While at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport your tummy starts rumbling, you can grab something to eat or drink at the airport. NBO has several dining places in its terminals to care for your stomach. At NBO in Terminal 1A, there are notable dining places. Additionally, the International Departure, Domestic Departures, and local arrival Gates are other great dining places at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United States 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 the United States to Kenya.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from the United States 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 the United States 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 the United States 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 the United States 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 the United States to Kenya up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Kenya?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Kenya is Wednesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $1,189. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are $1,499 on average.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Kenya

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Kenya? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Kenya for the following prices or less: From New York John F Kennedy Intl $864
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Kenya flight deals.
  • If you require ATMs and currency exchange services once you get to Kenya, there are several exchange centers and ATMs available throughout Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), Kisumu International Airport (KIS), and Moi International Airport (MBA). In case you would also like to use banking services, these are also available within the airport.
  • The majority of flights to Kenya have layovers at Doha Hamad International (DOH). At DOH, you can enjoy duty-free shopping. There are bookstores, souvenir shops, and high-end jewelry and fashion stores available to travelers. For travelers who love to keep fit, this airport has a fitness center with a gym, a swimming pool, a hydrotherapy tab, and two squash courts. This airport also has over 30 restaurants for travelers to enjoy.
  • Fly to Nairobi if you would like to be close to Nairobi National Park. This park is located 8 miles away, a 32min drive from the airport, and serves as one of Kenya’s main tourist attraction sites. Travelers can get to the park via the taxis available at the airport, or through shared-ride minibuses (matatus), which is the cheaper option.
  • From Nairobi, travelers can easily access other countries in East Africa. This is because Kenya is located at the center of East Africa. In addition, Nairobi offers many direct flights to countries like Tanzania, Uganda, Sudan, and Ethiopia. If you would like to use other means, there are several bus shuttles available from Kenya to other East African countries at affordable rates.
  • Kenya does not offer foreign citizens the option to obtain a visa upon arrival. Instead, foreign citizens can get an e-visa by applying online.
  • Four major airports serve the republic of Kenya. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is the largest aviation facility in Kenya and the busiest. Moi International Airport (MBA) in Mombasa is the second busiest. Kisumu International Airport (KIS) and Eldoret International Airport (EDL) are other great alternatives to the two airports.
  • If you’re flying to Kenya’s capital city, Nairobi you should consider booking your flight to NBO, the Airport is situated in Nairobi metropolitan city. Therefore, making it easier for you to move around the metropolitan city.
  • If you’re flying to Kisumu city for a holiday vacation, you should consider booking your flight to KIS. The Airport is the major airport serving the city of Kisumu hence placing you close to top tourist destinations such as Lake Victoria and Impala Park.
  • NBO is the main hub for Kenya Airways, the national carrier of Kenya among other airlines such as Fly540, Jambojet, and African Express. If you’re connecting to several cities in Kenya, you should consider booking your flight with Kenya Airways as they have many connections from NBO.
  • If you are flying to Kenya, consider booking your flight to NBO. The airport serves as the ideal gateway into Kenya as well as Central and East Africa. The airport is well connected to major airports around the world and receives multiple airlines flying from New York (JFK), San Francisco (SFO), Chicago (ORD), Washington D.C. (IAD), and Los Angeles (LAX), among other cities.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Kenya

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from the United States 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.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8465 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.8Entertainment
7.2Food
Airline reviews

The flight was operated by Latam. The aircraft had a technical issue and the flight was delayed for the next day. They grounded other passengers to get their airplane assigned to my flight. Most of he ground staff don't speak English (Orlando Airport), but were very polite.The crew on the other hand could speak English and Portuguese. On board service was good.

6.0 GoodSilvestre, Apr 2026
MCO - GRU
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The flight was operated by Latam. The aircraft had a technical issue and the flight was delayed for the next day. They grounded other passengers to get their airplane assigned to my flight. Most of he ground staff don't speak English (Orlando Airport), but were very polite.The crew on the other hand could speak English and Portuguese. On board service was good.

The agent at check in and at the gate were less than thrilled to be at work. I'm not a fan of Kayak's placement on the plane. I got put in the middle seat and none of my preferences were used.

In ATL they have two sets of departure screens. Follow what is on your airline's departure board - the ATL Airport Authority departure board had completely incorrect details about the gate assignment for my flight, which would have made me miss boarding.

Flight was delayed it was hot while sitting on the plane, one engine was working on the plane until they had to do some jimmy rigging down the runway in order for the other engine to charge up. It was ridiculous

The flight was very good and the staff was very friendly and helpful!

The only thing I would say is we tried to get on a standby earlier flight, but with our fair we couldn’t. That seems senseless to leave with open seats..

Very easy to use and convenient, you can perform any action within the same portal

In a world of delays, Delta was on time both ways! Boarding was fast and efficient. Staff was friendly. AND wifi worked.

WiFi didn’t work. Flight delayed 3 hours Crew members were illiterate Seat lean back did not work.

Flight was delayed, we could have been notified earlier and in a consistent manner. App was not refreshing for another passenger to get the latest flight status. We could have stayed and waited at the hotel instead of waiting at the airport had we known the flight was going to delayed for more than 5 hours. The toilet is too tight, and needs to be cleaned more frequently (every hour). The entertainment screen froze, the touch screen not responding to touch. We were upgraded to comfort, it is more comfortable than regular economy seats.

Extremely uncomfortable seats with very little cushioning, unable to recline enough to sleep comfortably on this 13 hour overnight flight. My body was in pain by the end.

When we checked in at the Siem Reap Airport in Cambodia, we were only given three boarding passes and told that we would have to check in with American when we arrived in Boston. This was a source of stress for us. After we landed in Boston, we had a long passage from Terminal E to Terminal B (American Airline ticketing counter). Because the electronic ticketing kiosks for check-in would not recognize our Confirmation Code, we had to wait for an hour in a long line where only two AA reps were taking care of Special Services passengers. In many years of both business and recreational travel, I have never had this experience. I would expect more from AA being in partnership with other airlines to do a better job with this.

Our experience on the Doha to Hyderabad segment was extremely stressful due to prolonged delays and a lack of clear communication from the airline. We were traveling as a family, including children, and the uncertainty around timing and next steps caused significant distress. There was very little proactive information provided during the delay, and we were not given clear written explanations about what was happening or how long it might take. This made it difficult to manage the situation, especially while caring for children in a transit environment. In addition, one member of our party was ultimately unable to continue travel, which added to the emotional strain and disruption of the trip. Overall, the experience highlighted gaps in communication, customer care, and handling of unexpected situations. We are sharing this feedback so that future passengers, especially families, are supported with clearer communication and better assistance during irregular operations.

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.

It would help id flight crew were not rude and showed some courtesy. They were shouting at passengers and yelling instructions as if we were school children at lunch cafeteria!!

All good. Over four hours flight if provided snacks like Qatar Airways would be better

Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

Food was absolutely pathetic. I wasted so much food which I thought was inedible. I also loathe the inflight entertainment system which has very little content

My entire row did not have power for the full duration of a 14.5 hour flight. Could not charge any devices such as laptop or phones for the entirety of the long flight. The flight attendants tried to remedy the issue by resetting the power, but were not successful. The only other solution provided was to move me to another seat on the plane which was in the middle row. I had paid for a “preferred” seat that was a window seat. This was a downgrade being offered due to the power issue.

Nothing to complain. The staff and flight was good especially the seats which was better compared than the cloth ones on Qatar airways

The ground crew members at check in counter were courteous. The boarding was seamless. Flight departed as scheduled. Service on board was great

Very comfortable in business class. Excellent service. Good food. Smooth trip.

The seats seems abit small and the reclining is too much, the seat in front of me came back too much and made it uncomfortable for me.

As a first time flyer with Turkish Airlines. My experience was very good due to the factor that there were to many passengers on the my first flight compared to my connecting flight. However, I know that nothing is perfect and all companies are trying to accommodate their passengers to the best way possible. I will always say, a FEW INCHES will go LONG WAY. That's something all airliners should consider, and not only the money aspect!!! A long time commitment is better than one time service! Thank you

Flight was delayed. While standing at the gate, a note appeared on the sign saying the gate had changed to a gate far away. No member of the Turkish airlines team got on the microphone to instruct passengers to go to the other gate, to ignore the chiron, etc. Finally, the message disappeared. Eventually, the flight began to board. Very slowly. More slowly than I experience with other airlines. Though Istanbul may just be slow . . . In all other ways, great flight, great entertainment (top notch movies), great service, excellent food, comfortable lie-flat seat, dimmed lights, etc.

Staff at the airport wasn't helpful or friendly. Probably the worst airport experience I have ever had, going and coming. The staff on the plane was better. Still not super friendly or personable. However, they were not rude like airport staff. They ran out of certain menu items. Maybe could have been prepared better? Overall just ok.

It was a pleasant experience. In flight entertainment could have been better

The desk crew at the LAX crew could do better. A girl named Mahesi was very abrasive and unfriendly. She needs a better customer service uproar.

It was peaceful excited We enjoyed it always Turkish peaceful excited

Istanbul to Lahore flight was less than standard for international business class cabins. Seat did not were not flat and it did not operate easily. I had to push buttons hard repeatedly to operate the seat. I was in 5A seat

Some crew were unfriendly or in some cases just straight up rude.

Booked through Kayak Business, had a seat in middle and towards back due to booking rate, not comfortable.

Was great in general, try to respect time and excuses when slight changes have been made, appreciated!

A long delay. Don't travel late in the day.

Super friendly with lots of drink options an entertainment. Friendly crew.

Standard flight with a drinks and a snack- overall very quick flight. The flight attendants were very strict, bordered on rude.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

United Airline crews were very friendly and very attentive. 12 hours flight was gone like in a shorter one.

Delayed - weather wasn't bad at either end. Also sat on tarmac in ORD.

Food was surprisingly delicious. Space in the seat is horrible when the seating front is reclined. Movie offerings were terrible. Crew was friendly and helpful.

Very terrible airline. The flights were delayed for long hours and the customer service is terrible. Never flying with Kenya Airways again.

Overall good experience but for long distances there really needs to be more room.

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

They boarded backwards so our zone meant nothing!!! My TV was broken, the remote was broke, the head set jack was broke! So i was stuck for 15 hours with no form of entertainment!!! The service was ok but they didn't check on us or serve many snacks. They acted like you were a burden when you hit the call button.

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.

Sadly, flights were delayed both ways with no reasons given other than " operational".

The crew was good but the entertainment was poor . All old movies and TV shows and very few of them. Needs current entertainment. Seats too firm. Food just ok. Nice though to have option with upgrade of no one sitting in middle seat

I purchased the upgrade to have 3 seats open, so I was able to sleep 9 hours. Without that I would have been miserable

Our luggage was supposed to be checked through from Arusha to Cape Town. We didn't know that it was a self transfer in Johannisburg. Kayak should not have sold this flight combination with out a self transfer alert.

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

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