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Today’s best flight deals from Vancouver to Nairobi

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Vancouver to Nairobi

October 20 - October 29

Cheapest
Best

YVR - Nairobi

$1,501

$1,068

Round trip

November 2 - November 21

YVR - Nairobi

$1,406

$1,202

Round trip

November 8 - November 17

YVR - Nairobi

$1,408

$1,212

Round trip

November 15 - November 21

YVR - Nairobi

$1,396

$1,216

Round trip

October 14 - October 22

YVR - Nairobi

$1,499

$1,219

Round trip

October 14 - October 20

YVR - Nairobi

$1,508

$1,219

Round trip

October 14 - October 21

YVR - Nairobi

$1,506

$1,219

Round trip

September 8 - September 15

YVR - Nairobi

$1,413

$1,225

Round trip

June 17 - June 23

Earliest

YVR - Nairobi

$1,536

$1,239

Round trip

November 11 - November 19

YVR - Nairobi

$1,404

$1,243

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Vancouver to Nairobi

Flights from Vancouver to Nairobi cover a substantial distance of 14,364 km, classifying this as a long-haul journey. Right now, if you are looking for cheap flights from Vancouver to Nairobi, fares are typically between $2080–$2682, with a median price of $2435. Current fares are above the typical level, and only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price.
When considering the cheapest time to fly from Vancouver to Nairobi, November stands out with a median fare of $677. April also offers more affordable options, with a median fare of $796. Following these, May presents a median fare of $1985, which is still considerably lower than the overall typical range.
For this route, most itineraries connect at least once, as 0% of recent fares were non-stop. When connections are necessary, the typical number of stopovers is 4. Given the nature of this route, new deals are infrequent — a price alert helps to catch the best available fares.
A typical journey from Vancouver to Nairobi, including connections, takes approximately 64h 54m. This duration reflects the multiple stopovers usually involved in traveling this long-haul route.

How much is a round trip from Vancouver to Nairobi

Regular price: $1,344 - $1,701

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Vancouver to Nairobi is $1344 to $1701. The current lowest deal is $1068 with JetBlue Airways, for travel from Oct 20-Oct 29.

now $1,068

Low $1,344

High $1,701

The cheapest time to fly from Vancouver to Nairobi

The cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to Nairobi is November, with a median price of $677. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $2532. Prices are generally lower from April to November.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $677

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,532

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Oct
Nov

Direct flights from Vancouver to Nairobi

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Last-minute flights going from Vancouver to Nairobi

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Nairobi

Air Canada

Vancouver (YVR) - Nairobi (NBO)

Air Canada

$1,536

$1,239

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Nairobi

Qatar Airways

Vancouver (YVR) - Nairobi (NBO)

Qatar Airways

$1,652

$1,666

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Nairobi

Lufthansa

Vancouver (YVR) - Nairobi (NBO)

Lufthansa

$1,535

$1,596

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Nairobi

Lufthansa

Vancouver (YVR) - Nairobi (NBO)

Lufthansa

$1,530

$1,411

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Nairobi

WestJetWestJet

Vancouver (YVR) - Nairobi (NBO)

WestJet, Kenya Airways

$1,645

$1,936

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

YVR - Nairobi

WestJetWestJet

Vancouver (YVR) - Nairobi (NBO)

WestJet, Kenya Airways

$1,579

$2,013

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Vancouver to Nairobi

9 nights

Oct 20 - Oct 29

$1,501  →  $1,068

29%

21 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 22

$1,688  →  $1,257

26%

6 nights

Jun 17 - Jun 23

$1,536  →  $1,239

19%

6 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 20

$1,508  →  $1,219

19%

Popular Airports to fly from Vancouver to Nairobi

Vancouver - Nairobi route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Vancouver to Nairobi are above the typical level, with a median price of $2435.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

Historically, November offers the lowest median price at $677. April is also a good option at $796.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 64h 54m

Flights from Vancouver to Nairobi typically involve connections, with a median duration of 64h 54m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

This route is connecting dominant, with 0% direct flights and a median of 4 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

JetBlue Airways offers a recent deal for $1068

A recent deal with JetBlue Airways was found for $1068, departing October 20 and returning October 29.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route

Deals for flights from Vancouver to Nairobi are rare, with an average of 0.13 deals per day.

Vancouver main airports to depart from

Vancouver International (YVR)

Cheapest

Vancouver International is a key departure point for flights from Vancouver to Nairobi.

📍 ~10 km from Vancouver city center (reachable by car or public transport).

💸 Flights from ~$1068

Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre (CXH)

Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre offers an alternative departure option from Vancouver to Nairobi.

📍 ~1 km from Vancouver city center (reachable by car or public transport).

💸 Flights from ~$1070

Nairobi main airports to arrive at

Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)

Cheapest

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is the primary gateway for flights arriving in Nairobi from Vancouver.

📍 ~10 km from Nairobi city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1070

Wilson (WIL)

Wilson Airport offers an alternative arrival option for flights to Nairobi from Vancouver.

📍 ~5 km from Nairobi city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$2066

Airports nearby Nairobi used as alternative

Kilimanjaro International (JRO)

Cheapest

Consider this major international airport for global connectivity, but be aware it requires crossing an international border into Tanzania.

📍 ~290 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1495

Arusha (ARK)

This regional hub in northern Tanzania offers frequent domestic and regional connections, but requires cross-border travel.

📍 ~300 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1811

Nanyuki (NYK)

Located within Kenya, this airport avoids international border complexities, but has very limited flight options.

📍 ~140 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$2557

Amboseli (ASV)

An established airstrip useful for specific regional transit within southern Kenya, primarily serving safari tourism.

📍 ~200 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$3160

Mara Serena (MRE)

One of the more active airstrips in the Maasai Mara region, but not practical for standard commercial travel.

📍 ~220 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$2810

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nairobi

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices from various airlines and online travel agencies can often reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may also help you catch drops in fares.

Booking flights in advance, often several months out, can sometimes lead to better prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may help you identify a good booking window. Mid-week bookings are also sometimes associated with lower prices.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes uncover more economical flight options. While it may add to your ground travel, the savings on airfare can occasionally be significant. Always factor in the total cost and convenience.