Cheap Flights from New York to Nairobi
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September 17 - September 27
JFK - Nairobi
$957
$869
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September 15 - September 23
JFK - Nairobi
$959
$871
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September 24 - September 30
JFK - Nairobi
$997
$871
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September 16 - September 24
JFK - Nairobi
$959
$871
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September 9 - September 23
JFK - Nairobi
$949
$871
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September 3 - September 14
JFK - Nairobi
$930
$873
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September 13 - September 26
JFK - Nairobi
$955
$874
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September 16 - September 28
JFK - Nairobi
$953
$875
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September 9 - September 18
JFK - Nairobi
$953
$876
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September 14 - September 26
JFK - Nairobi
$952
$877
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Insights for flights from New York to Nairobi
How much is a round trip from New York to Nairobi
Regular price: $862 - $1,299
Prices for flights from New York to Nairobi are currently within the regular range.
The regular price range for this route is between $862 and $1299. The current lowest deal is $869 with Etihad Airways, for travel from September 17 to September 27.
now $869
Low $862
High $1,299
The cheapest time to fly from New York to Nairobi
The cheapest month to fly from NYC to NBO is February, with a median price of $797. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $2193. Prices are generally lower from February to December.
February
Flights from $797
October
Flights from $2,193
Direct flights from New York to Nairobi
Kenya Airways
Last-minute flights going from New York to Nairobi
Fri, Jun 19
EWR - Nairobi
New York (EWR) - Nairobi (NBO)
Deutsche Luft Hansa
$1,316
$1,017
One-way
Sun, Jun 21
EWR - Nairobi
New York (EWR) - Nairobi (NBO)
Deutsche Luft Hansa
$1,338
$1,019
One-way
Mon, Jun 22
EWR - Nairobi
New York (EWR) - Nairobi (NBO)
Deutsche Luft Hansa
$1,331
$1,017
One-way
Thu, Aug 13
EWR - Nairobi
New York (EWR) - Nairobi (NBO)
Deutsche Luft Hansa
$1,263
$1,138
One-way
Wed, Aug 19
JFK - Nairobi
New York (JFK) - Nairobi (NBO)
Etihad Airways
$1,050
$884
One-way
Wed, Aug 19
JFK - Nairobi
New York (JFK) - Nairobi (NBO)
Etihad Airways
$1,050
$889
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to Nairobi
Jun 21 - Jun 28
$1,338 → $1,019
24%
Jun 22 - Jun 29
$1,331 → $1,017
24%
Dec 2 - Dec 5
$1,384 → $1,074
22%
Jun 19 - Jun 27
$1,316 → $1,017
23%
Popular Airports to fly from New York to Nairobi
New York - Nairobi route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are above the typical level.
Recent NYC to NBO fares are above the typical level, with a median price of $1922.
📅 Best time to fly
Fly in February for the best prices.
Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Nairobi, with a median price of $797.
⏱️ Flight duration
Expect a long-haul flight.
Flights from New York to Nairobi typically take 48h 38m, covering a distance of 11837 km.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Connecting flights are dominant.
Only 4.9% of recent deals are direct. Connecting flights typically have 2 stopovers.
🏆 Airline highlight
Etihad Airways offers a recent deal.
A recent deal from New York to Nairobi was found for $869 with Etihad Airways.
🎯 Booking tip
Deals appear regularly.
Deals for flights from New York to Nairobi appear regularly, with 0.43 deals per day.
New York main airports to depart from
John F. Kennedy International (JFK)
John F. Kennedy International Airport is a good option for flights from New York to Nairobi.
📍 ~20 km from New York (reachable by car or train)
💸 Flights from ~$869
LaGuardia (LGA)
LaGuardia Airport is a convenient choice for travelers departing from the New York area to Nairobi.
📍 ~15 km from New York (reachable by car or bus)
💸 Flights from ~$1025
New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)
New York Stewart International Airport offers an alternative departure point for flights to Nairobi.
📍 ~70 km from New York (reachable by car or bus)
💸 Flights from ~$1868
Newark Liberty International (EWR)
Newark Liberty International Airport provides another option for your journey from New York to Nairobi.
📍 ~15 km from New York (reachable by car or train)
💸 Flights from ~$1011
Nairobi main airports to arrive at
Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is Nairobi's primary international gateway, offering convenient access for flights from New York.
📍 ~15 km from Nairobi city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$869
Wilson (WIL)
Wilson Airport serves domestic and regional flights, providing an alternative arrival point for Nairobi.
📍 ~5 km from Nairobi city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$3103
Airports nearby Nairobi used as alternative
Kilimanjaro International (JRO)
Kilimanjaro International offers a robust alternative for international travel, though it requires a border crossing into Tanzania.
📍 ~280 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$1134
Arusha (ARK)
Arusha Airport is a regional hub for northern Tanzania, providing domestic and regional connections, but requires cross-border travel.
📍 ~290 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$1240
Nanyuki (NYK)
Nanyuki Airport is located within Kenya, avoiding international border complexities, but has very limited flight options.
📍 ~160 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$2979
Amboseli (ASV)
Amboseli Airport is useful for specific regional transit within southern Kenya, primarily serving safari tourism.
📍 ~190 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$2219
Mara Serena (MRE)
Mara Serena is an active airstrip in the Maasai Mara region, regularly serviced by domestic bush carriers for safari travel.
📍 ~280 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$2774
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Nairobi, Kenya
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Nairobi, Kenya
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$4,494
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Nairobi, Kenya
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$4,530
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Nairobi, Kenya
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$4,635
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Nairobi, Kenya
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$4,635
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Nairobi, Kenya
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$4,766
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Nairobi, Kenya
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$3,728
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Nairobi, Kenya
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Nairobi, Kenya
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Nairobi, Kenya
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Nairobi, Kenya
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$4,517
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Nairobi, Kenya
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$4,528
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$4,791
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$4,797
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Nairobi, Kenya
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Nairobi, Kenya
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Nairobi, Kenya
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Nairobi, Kenya
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Nairobi, Kenya
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$3,833
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