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Cheap Flights to Mombasa

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

Mon, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 18
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9:05 pm - 2:35 amIAD-MBA
22h 30m2 stops
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12:05 pm - 8:20 amMBA-IAD
28h 15m2 stops
Mon, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 17
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9:05 pm - 7:30 amIAD-MBA
27h 25m2 stops
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4:20 am - 8:20 amMBA-IAD
36h 00m2 stops
Mon, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 18
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10:55 am - 11:40 amIAD-MBA
17h 45m1 stop
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6:45 pm - 8:00 amMBA-IAD
21h 15m2 stops
$1,055Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 16
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9:45 am - 5:50 pmORD-MBA
23h 05m1 stop
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6:45 pm - 7:40 amMBA-ORD
21h 55m2 stops
$1,076Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Sep 24 - Mon, Oct 6
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10:20 pm - 8:25 pmJFK-MBA
39h 05m2 stops
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9:25 pm - 6:55 pmMBA-JFK
28h 30m2 stops
$1,081Emirates
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Sat, Sep 20 - Sun, Sep 28
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1:45 pm - 1:55 pmJFK-MBA
17h 10m1 stop
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7:25 pm - 7:35 amMBA-JFK
19h 10m1 stop
$1,116Kenya Airways
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Wed, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 24
Emirates Logo
8:35 pm - 8:25 pmORD-MBA
39h 50m1 stop
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2:35 pm - 3:45 pmMBA-ORD
33h 10m1 stop
$1,126Emirates
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Tue, Sep 23 - Mon, Oct 6
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1:45 pm - 2:00 pmJFK-MBA
17h 15m1 stop
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8:55 pm - 7:35 amMBA-JFK
17h 40m1 stop
$1,134Kenya Airways
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Wed, Sep 24 - Wed, Oct 8
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6:00 pm - 5:20 amEWR-MBA
28h 20m1 stop
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11:20 am - 3:40 pmMBA-EWR
35h 20m1 stop
$1,183Lufthansa
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Wed, Sep 24 - Wed, Oct 8
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6:00 pm - 5:20 amEWR-MBA
28h 20m1 stop
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11:20 am - 4:15 pmMBA-EWR
35h 55m2 stops
$1,190Lufthansa
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Expert advice for your flight to Mombasa

 
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Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways' Economy Comfort offers more legroom on the 787-8, ideal for long-haul flights.


Kenya Airways offers a bidding service for business class upgrades, potentially saving money on long flights.

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Airlines' MyShebaSpace allows purchasing extra seats for more space on long flights.


Ethiopian Airlines provides two checked bags in economy, enhancing luggage flexibility for long journeys.

Read more about Ethiopian Airby Jessica Macdonald
Emirates

Emirates offers 33-inch legroom and 13.3-inch screens in economy, enhancing long-haul comfort.


Emirates' Wi-Fi is free for Skywards members, with affordable options for others, ideal for long flights.

Read more about Emiratesby Duncan Madden
Lufthansa

Lufthansa's Premium Economy offers 50% more space and an extra checked bag, enhancing long-haul comfort.


Lufthansa provides 11 special meals, including gluten-free and halal, for diverse dietary needs on long flights.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Mombasa

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

How long is the flight to Mombasa?

The duration of your flight to Mombasa depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously, any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Mombasa on KAYAK are from Boston, which takes 21h 40m, New York, which takes 22h 05m, San Francisco, which takes 26h 35m, and Los Angeles, which takes 29h 10m.


Good to know - Book Cheap Mombasa Plane Tickets

Low seasonFebruary
High seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$537
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 14% lower on average.
Flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Mombasa

When to book flights to Mombasa

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Mombasa based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs - booking Mombasa flights

  • Are there lounges in Moi International Airport?

    Yes, there are two lounges in the Moi International Airport, both of which you can access while flying economy. The Safari Comfort Lounge, in terminal 1 on the first floor, is where you can access beverages, internet and air conditioning. This lounge also has disabled access and a smoking area. The other lounge, the Safari VIP Lounge, offers similar amenities and is also located on the first floor, airside.

  • Are there on-site hotels at Moi International Airport?

    While there are no on-site hotels at Moi International Airport, there are several located in the surrounding area, many of which offer airport shuttles that can be booked for a fee. Jambo Village Hotel located two miles from the airport offers a shuttle. Many options closer to the city center are also available.

  • What car rental options are available at Moi International Airport?

    Most major car rental companies operate out of Moi International Airport; however, Avis is said to be the only one located on the airport grounds, while other companies can arrange a car pick-up to the airport. There are other local rental companies available, but they are of more variable reliability.

  • What is the best way to reach downtown Mombasa?

    The best way to reach downtown Mombasa is either by private car or taxi. Overall the drive will take about 20min. The best public transportation option is the shared taxi-shuttle, which can also provide transportation from the airport. Overall a taxi or car will be more reliable, but also more expensive.

  • How far is Mombasa Moi Intl Airport from central Mombasa?

    You’ll need to travel 5 miles to reach the Mombasa city center from Mombasa Moi Intl Airport.

  • What is the name of Mombasa’s airport?

    All flights to Mombasa land at Mombasa Moi Intl Airport. The airport code is MBA,and it can also be referred to as Moi Intl.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Mombasa?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Mombasa is Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $1,275. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Wednesday, where round-trip prices are $1,622 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Mombasa?

    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 to Mombasa.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Mombasa is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Mombasa?

    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 to Mombasa 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 to Mombasa?

    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 to Mombasa 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 Mombasa?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Mombasa is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost $1,209 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Mombasa is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,401.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Mombasa

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Mombasa flight deals.
  • As the 2nd largest airport in Kenya, Mombasa Moi International Airport (MBA) serves the southeastern coast of Kenya. Its location provides access to smaller coastal towns including Malindi and Ukunda.
  • If you are looking to freshen up after a long flight, there are showers available in the lounges of Moi International Airport that can be accessed even with an economy ticket.
  • Moi International Airport offers direct intercontinental flights to Europe, the Middle East and South Asia. RwandAir is currently the only airline that flies non-stop to India, as they offer seasonal flights to Mumbai (BOM).
  • The Moi International Airport grants licenses to reliable taxis to operate on airport grounds, but it is still a good idea to book ahead of time online. Since taxis are not metered, it’s a good idea to have a rough estimate of the cost to your destination before agreeing to a price.
  • If you are traveling to Mombasa for the wonderful beaches, the Mombasa Marine Park is not far from Moi International Airport. It’s only an hour from the terminal to sitting and relaxing at the beach.
  • While there is no public transportation system that operates out of Moi International Airport, there are privately owned buses that will transport you through the city. Be prepared to share a ride with 20 to 30 other passengers, but the upside is that the fare is cheap.
  • The most popular onward destination from Moi International Airport is Nairobi (NBO), operating 451 flights per month. From there, travelers can connect to 42 different countries.

Top 4 airlines flying to Mombasa

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Mombasa. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the United States to Mombasa. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3264 reviews
7.8Food
8.1Boarding
8.3Crew
8.2Entertainment
8.0Comfort
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Over - amazing. The aircraft is somewhat old on this route.

10.0 ExcellentAvidan, Mar 2025DXB - NBO
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Over - amazing. The aircraft is somewhat old on this route.

Except for the uncleaned tray, and the delay in serving food for our section (which may have been due to the location of our row) everything else was good. The crew were very professional and responded to our requests promptly throughout the flight. We as a family were not disappointed by Emirates.

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

The boarding process was smooth and the stewardesses were nice. Some delays with drinks at the end of the flight, but no issues.

Thay crew was so nice.Air hostess il ham was so nice.my mom was little scray with airplan turbulence she help us alot.

Seat 💺 was all the way on last row. Food was okay .

Charged for internet that never really worked. The food selection was just ok.

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. Food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

The entire crew went above and beyond. This was our first flight with our 3 month old, and they were accommodating and friendly. The crew is attentive and marks a HIGE difference to the regular runs with Avianca and LATAM.

Business class on this plane was adequate, service, amenities, swag, and crew was amazing!

United was best airlines I have seen since I got there choose united airlines

It was wonderful best Air lines covert and all very happy with their service they have been very helpful and friendly

It was very bad experience with Ethiopian airlines . The flight was delayed in both ways . On the way coming back one of the crews dropped hot coffee on my whole body and other crew dropped used dirty glasses on top of me . The same crew that dropped hot coffee on me hit me with the food trolley on my knee while I was sleeping . I couldn’t sit properly due to the pain on my knee caused by those irresponsible crews . Very unprofessional airlines

Flight was delayed an hour. Also, I bought an extra legroom seat online; but the actually plane was a different configuration so I didn't get what I paid for . This happened on the Addis to Lusaka leg of my trip.

My experience was great. The flight attendants were very helpful and nice, and the food was very good.

Very bad experience flight was over 5 hours delayed 😑 not a chance to be put on another flight we had to stay at the hotel we lost 2 days on our vacation. Never again I will fligh with Ethiopian airlines.

Terrible customer service I lost my bag luggage and I still haven’t received any information

I liked nothing of Ethiopian airlines except the price of the fare.

Food was really not appealing. There was a blocked sink in the toilet. Toilet is cramped and the wall between the 2 toilets are not secured properly.

I felt all of the food tasted the same. And we had five meals over the 16 hrs in the air.

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.

I really like this airline. The staff are lovely and friendly, the planes are tidy and unfussy. I would rate them at the top of the African Airline carriers.

Delayed by 4 hours with inadequate advance notifications which caused us a lot of consternation and angst. I will never fly or recommend your airline again

Flight was changed 3 times, from a night flight to a day flight, and then delayed by 5h…

Kenya Airways delayed my flights for 7 days. Each delayed, they notified me last minute. This is ridiculous.

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

Flight was 1.5 hours late to depart so changed flights to Swiss Air.

The United Airlines crew that operated this flight was subpar. They didn’t

Very small and uncomfortable seats, Hard to hear entertainment system sound. Horrible food. Staff doesn't care much about the passengers. 2nd time they didn't give me my vegetarian meal. They asked me regular food with meat. The airline and staff was from United airlines.

Checkin took along timen only.few angents available at.checkin desk. Customer support over phone no existence

At baggage claim, I was given the wrong printed ticket. The ticket belonged to another passenger for a different flight — to Zurich instead of Frankfurt (layover). I was even allowed to pass security, and when I asked the Lufthansa employee if I was on the correct flight, and why it was changed. The employee said everything was correct and I should board. When I got on the plane, there was someone in my seat, and the crew on the plane finally realized that I was on the wrong plane. When I got off the plane, nobody was willing to help, and the security refused to provide my original printed ticket. That was until I showed them that I took a photo of the ticket; once they realized I had photographic evidence, they were suddenly ready to help me. The Lufthansa employee began communicating with other airlines and found a flight that would take me to my destination via Polish Airlines. I was required to once again go through security, re-check my bag, and once again pay for my checked bag and weight overage fees. This experience was incredibly stressful and very frustrating, as you can imagine. A Lufthansa employee told me I would be eligible for a refund. Please tell me what steps I need to take in order to make that happen. Thank you!

The row of seats were so cramped it was difficult to get in and out of your seat. I even upgraded. A long flight and sad accommodations 😵‍💫 the shorter flight was very comfortable and the seating was spacious

I bought a ticket and paid for for our luggage but I had to pay for my luggage again. I’m so disappointed! We had a 30 min delay and because of that we missed our connecting flight and were told that we would be on the next flight (9am flight ) but we were landed we were booked at 12pm flight. I had a little baby w me, it was very stressful. I begged to leave at 10 am at least. I was emailed that we get a voucher but they didn’t work when we were at a breakfast store. I’ve been always happy w Lufthansa but this time was awful.

Good service … bus transfer upon arrival from plane to terminal: atrocious!!!

helpful and friendly. The Lufthanza people I dealt with before my holiday were so unhelpful by comparison.

We had a 1 1/2 hour delay before we left Denver. When we arrive to Frankfort, they didn’t announce that people with connecting flights to exit the plane first. My next flight was already boarding when we we taxiing in to the gate. I waited another 10 minutes to get off the plane. I had to run to catch my next flight. I mean run! I made it with one minute to spare, but my luggage did not. My luggage came two hours later on a different flight.

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