Cheap Flights from Chicago to Nairobi
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September 9 - September 23
ORD - Nairobi
$1,065
$929
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September 16 - September 21
ORD - Nairobi
$1,117
$930
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September 1 - September 14
ORD - Nairobi
$1,046
$933
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September 1 - September 24
ORD - Nairobi
$1,039
$935
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September 14 - September 21
ORD - Nairobi
$1,097
$937
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September 17 - September 27
ORD - Nairobi
$1,075
$938
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September 1 - September 30
ORD - Nairobi
$1,039
$939
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September 1 - September 22
ORD - Nairobi
$1,039
$939
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September 16 - September 22
ORD - Nairobi
$1,097
$944
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September 17 - September 28
ORD - Nairobi
$1,073
$956
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Insights for flights from Chicago to Nairobi
How much is a round trip from Chicago to Nairobi
Regular price: $963 - $1,546
Prices for flights from Chicago to Nairobi are currently below the regular range.
The regular price range for this route is between $963 and $1546. The current lowest deal is $929 with Etihad Airways, for travel from September 9 to September 23.
now $929
Low $963
High $1,546
The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Nairobi
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Nairobi is December, with a median price of $1018. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $2566. Prices are generally lower from March to December.
December
Flights from $1,018
July
Flights from $2,566
Direct flights from Chicago to Nairobi
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Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Nairobi
Thu, Jun 18
ORD - Nairobi
Chicago (ORD) - Nairobi (NBO)
United Airlines
$1,290
$1,133
One-way
Sun, Jun 21
ORD - Nairobi
Chicago (ORD) - Nairobi (NBO)
KLM
$1,264
$1,169
One-way
Thu, Jul 9
ORD - Nairobi
Chicago (ORD) - Nairobi (NBO)
Etihad Airways
$1,068
$1,104
One-way
Mon, Jul 13
ORD - Nairobi
Chicago (ORD) - Nairobi (NBO)
Etihad Airways
$1,047
$1,149
One-way
Mon, Aug 3
ORD - Nairobi
Chicago (ORD) - Nairobi (NBO)
Etihad Airways
$1,167
$1,048
One-way
Mon, Aug 3
ORD - Nairobi
Chicago (ORD) - Nairobi (NBO)
Etihad Airways
$1,207
$1,095
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Nairobi
Oct 26 - Nov 23
$1,404 → $1,021
27%
Dec 3 - Dec 20
$1,374 → $1,010
27%
Oct 16 - Oct 23
$1,397 → $1,045
25%
Oct 4 - Oct 28
$1,371 → $1,022
25%
Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Nairobi
Chicago - Nairobi route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are below the typical level
Recent fares from Chicago to Nairobi are below the typical level, with deals around $929.
📅 Best time to fly
Fly in December for the cheapest fares
Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly to Nairobi, with median prices around $1018.
⏱️ Flight duration
Expect longer flights with 2+ stops
Flights from Chicago to Nairobi typically take 29h 5m, with most routes having 2 or more stops.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Deals are frequent for this route
Deals for flights from Chicago to Nairobi are frequent, appearing on average 0.73 times per day.
🏆 Airline highlight
Etihad Airways offers competitive deals
Etihad Airways has offered 65 deals recently, making it a key airline for this route.
🎯 Booking tip
Median price is $1095
Historically, the median price for flights from Chicago to Nairobi is $1095.
Chicago main airports to depart from
O Hare International (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport is a major hub for flights from Chicago to Nairobi.
📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train)
💸 Flights from ~$929
Chicago Midway International (MDW)
Chicago Midway International Airport offers another option for flights departing from Chicago to Nairobi.
📍 ~15 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train)
💸 Flights from ~$1021
Chicago Rockford International (RFD)
Chicago Rockford International Airport is an alternative departure point for flights to Nairobi.
📍 ~120 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$2140
Nairobi main airports to arrive at
Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is the primary international gateway for flights arriving in Nairobi.
📍 ~10 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$929
Wilson (WIL)
Wilson Airport offers an alternative arrival option for flights to Nairobi, primarily serving domestic and regional routes.
📍 ~10 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$2667
Airports nearby Nairobi used as alternative
Kilimanjaro International (JRO)
Consider Kilimanjaro International for international flights, but be aware it requires crossing an international border into Tanzania.
📍 ~250 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$1154
Arusha (ARK)
Arusha is a regional hub for northern Tanzania, offering frequent domestic and regional connections, but requires cross-border travel.
📍 ~280 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$1750
Nanyuki (NYK)
Nanyuki is located within Kenya, avoiding international border complexities, but has very limited flight options.
📍 ~180 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$2883
Amboseli (ASV)
Amboseli serves safari tourism with some scheduled domestic services, useful for regional transit within southern Kenya.
📍 ~180 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$2633
Mara Serena (MRE)
Mara Serena is an active airstrip in the Maasai Mara, regularly serviced by domestic bush carriers for safari travel.
📍 ~250 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$3113
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