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Today’s best flight deals from New York to Nairobi

Explore current cheapest deals departing from New York to Nairobi

September 17 - September 27

Cheapest

JFK - Nairobi

$957

$869

Round trip

September 15 - September 23

JFK - Nairobi

$959

$871

Round trip

September 24 - September 30

Best

JFK - Nairobi

$997

$871

Round trip

September 16 - September 24

JFK - Nairobi

$959

$871

Round trip

September 9 - September 23

JFK - Nairobi

$949

$871

Round trip

September 3 - September 14

Earliest

JFK - Nairobi

$930

$873

Round trip

September 13 - September 26

JFK - Nairobi

$955

$874

Round trip

September 16 - September 28

JFK - Nairobi

$953

$875

Round trip

September 9 - September 18

JFK - Nairobi

$953

$876

Round trip

September 14 - September 26

JFK - Nairobi

$952

$877

Round trip

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Insights for flights from New York to Nairobi

For travelers looking for cheap flights from New York to Nairobi, fares typically range from $1306–$2410, with a median of $1922. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptional value may require careful timing.
When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Nairobi? The data indicates that February is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $797. Other cost-effective options include April, with a median fare of $833, and December, where the median fare is $1011. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.
Most itineraries for flights from New York to Nairobi connect at least once. Only 4.9% of recent fares are for direct flights from New York to Nairobi. For the majority of journeys that involve connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.
A typical journey from New York to Nairobi takes approximately 48h 38m, including connections. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting flights on this long-haul route.
The distance between New York and Nairobi is approximately 11837 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul international route.

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

Cheapest

Flights from $797

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,193

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Direct flights from New York to Nairobi

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Last-minute flights going from New York to Nairobi

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Nairobi

Deutsche Luft Hansa

New York (EWR) - Nairobi (NBO)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,316

$1,017

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Nairobi

Deutsche Luft Hansa

New York (EWR) - Nairobi (NBO)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,338

$1,019

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Nairobi

Deutsche Luft Hansa

New York (EWR) - Nairobi (NBO)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,331

$1,017

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Nairobi

Deutsche Luft Hansa

New York (EWR) - Nairobi (NBO)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,263

$1,138

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Nairobi

Etihad Airways

New York (JFK) - Nairobi (NBO)

Etihad Airways

$1,050

$884

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Nairobi

Etihad Airways

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

7 nights

Jun 21 - Jun 28

$1,338  →  $1,019

24%

7 nights

Jun 22 - Jun 29

$1,331  →  $1,017

24%

3 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 5

$1,384  →  $1,074

22%

8 nights

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)

Cheapest

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)

Cheapest

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)

Cheapest

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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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nairobi

Historically, the best prices for flights from New York to Nairobi are found when booking 7-13 days in advance. During this period, the average price was $1132. Booking 0-6 days before departure typically resulted in a higher average price of $2355. For those planning further ahead, booking 60+ days out saw an average price of $1895.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from New York to Nairobi is considered to be $1306 or less. The median price for this route was $1922. Prices above $2410 were observed in the higher range of fares during the 90-day period.

Historically, February has been the cheapest month to fly from New York to Nairobi, with a median price of $797. April also offered favorable prices, with a median of $833. In contrast, December was the most expensive month, showing a median price of $1011, which is still significantly lower than the annual median of $1922.