FlightsFrom Calgary

To Nairobi

Cheap Flights from Calgary to Nairobi

Browse current best options from Calgary. Become a member to unlock all deals and get alerts when new deals appear.

Deals from

Calgary

RatePunk searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to Nairobi

Prices updated 24 days ago

486,190 searches this week

171 airlines compared

80%+ AI score for best value

Fares are subject to change and may not be available for all dates. (Data last updated May 29, 2026.)

Today’s best flight deals from Calgary to Nairobi

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Calgary to Nairobi

November 4 - November 20

Cheapest
Best

YYC - Nairobi

$1,451

$1,178

Round trip

October 1 - October 26

Best

YYC - Nairobi

$1,523

$1,213

Round trip

November 8 - November 21

YYC - Nairobi

$1,452

$1,225

Round trip

November 22 - November 26

YYC - Nairobi

$1,458

$1,232

Round trip

November 1 - November 30

YYC - Nairobi

$1,453

$1,243

Round trip

October 11 - October 25

Best

YYC - Nairobi

$1,566

$1,244

Round trip

September 16 - September 30

YYC - Nairobi

$1,447

$1,246

Round trip

September 4 - September 13

Earliest

YYC - Nairobi

$1,434

$1,247

Round trip

September 20 - September 30

YYC - Nairobi

$1,453

$1,252

Round trip

October 1 - October 8

YYC - Nairobi

$1,555

$1,253

Round trip

Unlock all 500+ flight deals to Nairobi and get alerts when great deals appear

Route Intelligence — 486,190 Searches this Week

Insights for flights from Calgary to Nairobi

The journey from Calgary to Nairobi covers a substantial distance of 13,845 km, classifying it as a long-haul route. This means you should expect a significant travel duration, often involving multiple connections, to reach your destination. Understanding the typical travel patterns and pricing for such an extensive route can help in planning your trip effectively.
For those seeking cheap flights from Calgary to Nairobi, fares typically range from $2097–$2899, with a median of $2516. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals show up several times a week, suggesting that while good prices are rare, opportunities do arise regularly.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Calgary to Nairobi? The data indicates that May is often the most affordable month, with a median fare of $927. Following closely are April, with a median of $951, and June, with a median of $1003. Focusing your travel plans around these months could lead to considerable savings on your journey.
Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, as 0% of recent fares were non-stop. When connections are involved, the typical number of stopovers is 4. This high number of connections is a key factor in the overall travel time and should be considered when evaluating flight options.
How long is the flight from Calgary to Nairobi? A typical journey from Calgary to Nairobi takes approximately 67h 50m, including connections. Given that most itineraries involve multiple stopovers, this extended travel time is standard for the route. Travelers should factor in these longer durations when planning their schedule and making arrangements.

How much is a round trip from Calgary to Nairobi

Regular price: $1,329 - $1,787

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Calgary to Nairobi.

The regular price range for flights from Calgary to Nairobi is between $1329 and $1787. The current lowest deal is $1178 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Nov 4-Nov 20.

now $1,178

Low $1,329

High $1,787

The cheapest time to fly from Calgary to Nairobi

The cheapest month to fly from Calgary to Nairobi is May, with a median price of $927. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $3123. Prices are generally lower from April to June.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $927

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $3,123

Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Sep

Direct flights from Calgary to Nairobi

Airline logo

WestJet

Airline logo

Kenya Airways

Airline logo

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Airline logo

Emirates Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Calgary to Nairobi

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

YYC - Nairobi

Air Canada

Calgary (YYC) - Nairobi (NBO)

Air Canada

$1,512

$1,395

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

YYC - Nairobi

Air Canada

Calgary (YYC) - Nairobi (NBO)

Air Canada

$1,535

$1,352

One-way

Fri, Jul 10

⌛ Last-Minute

YYC - Nairobi

Emirates Airlines

Calgary (YYC) - Nairobi (NBO)

Emirates Airlines

$1,394

$1,528

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

YYC - Nairobi

Emirates Airlines

Calgary (YYC) - Nairobi (NBO)

Emirates Airlines

$1,494

$1,573

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

YYC - Nairobi

Emirates Airlines

Calgary (YYC) - Nairobi (NBO)

Emirates Airlines

$1,489

$1,445

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

YYC - Nairobi

Emirates Airlines

Calgary (YYC) - Nairobi (NBO)

Emirates Airlines

$1,492

$1,445

One-way

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

10 nights

Dec 13 - Dec 23

$1,788  →  $1,394

22%

14 nights

Oct 11 - Oct 25

$1,566  →  $1,242

21%

16 nights

Oct 31 - Nov 16

$1,624  →  $1,303

20%

25 nights

Oct 31 - Nov 25

$1,612  →  $1,293

20%

Popular Airports to fly from Calgary to Nairobi

Calgary - Nairobi route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Calgary to Nairobi are below the typical level, with deals around $1178.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for prices around $927

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly from Calgary to Nairobi, with median prices at $927.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect flights to take around 67h 50m

Flights from Calgary to Nairobi typically take around 67 hours and 50 minutes, including layovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are the only option

There are no direct flights from Calgary to Nairobi; all routes include at least one stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers deals from $1178

Alaska Airlines, Inc. recently offered a deal for $1178 from Calgary to Nairobi.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route

Deals for flights from Calgary to Nairobi appear regularly, with about 0.2 deals per day.

Calgary main airports to depart from

Calgary International (YYC)

Cheapest

Calgary International is a great option for flights from Calgary to Nairobi, offering competitive prices.

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

💸 Flights from ~$1176

Nairobi main airports to arrive at

Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)

Cheapest

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is a key arrival point for flights from Calgary to Nairobi.

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

💸 Flights from ~$1232

Wilson (WIL)

Wilson Airport offers an alternative arrival option for travelers flying from Calgary to Nairobi.

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

💸 Flights from ~$2080

Airports nearby Nairobi used as alternative

Kilimanjaro International (JRO)

Cheapest

Kilimanjaro International (JRO) is a robust alternative for international travel, though it requires a border crossing.

📍 ~200 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1361

Arusha (ARK)

Arusha (ARK) is a regional hub for northern Tanzania, offering domestic and regional connections.

📍 ~230 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$2323

Nanyuki (NYK)

Nanyuki (NYK) is located within Kenya, avoiding international border crossing complexities for regional travel.

📍 ~145 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$3309

Amboseli (ASV)

Amboseli (ASV) is useful for specific regional transit within southern Kenya, primarily serving safari tourism.

📍 ~200 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$3210

Mara Serena (MRE)

Mara Serena (MRE) is one of the more active airstrips in the Maasai Mara region for domestic bush carriers.

📍 ~260 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$2943

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Nairobi

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from Calgary to Nairobi.

Elite

Best Elite deals to Nairobi

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From YYC

Elite

Jul 07

Nairobi, Kenya

82% AI deal score

$6,566

$5,446

Save $1,120

From YYC

Elite

Jul 04

Nairobi, Kenya

82% AI deal score

$6,593

$5,542

Save $1,051

From YYC

Elite

Jul 04

Nairobi, Kenya

81% AI deal score

$6,403

$5,501

Save $902

From YYC

Elite

Jul 06

Nairobi, Kenya

81% AI deal score

$6,420

$5,518

Save $902

From YYC

Elite

Jul 07

Nairobi, Kenya

80% AI deal score

$6,377

$5,586

Save $791

From YYC

Elite

Jul 09

Nairobi, Kenya

80% AI deal score

$6,457

$5,598

Save $859

From YYC

Elite

Jul 05

Nairobi, Kenya

80% AI deal score

$6,391

$5,606

Save $785

From YYC

Elite

Jul 04

Nairobi, Kenya

80% AI deal score

$6,348

$5,641

Save $707

From YYC

Elite

Jul 06

Nairobi, Kenya

80% AI deal score

$6,332

$5,664

Save $668

From YYC

Elite

Jun 27

Nairobi, Kenya

79% AI deal score

$6,101

$5,554

Save $547

From YYC

Elite

Jun 27

Nairobi, Kenya

79% AI deal score

$6,196

$5,692

Save $504

From YYC

Elite

Jun 27

Nairobi, Kenya

79% AI deal score

$6,223

$5,724

Save $499

From YYC

Elite

Jun 27

Nairobi, Kenya

79% AI deal score

$6,189

$5,741

Save $448

From YYC

Elite

Jul 05

Nairobi, Kenya

79% AI deal score

$6,345

$5,795

Save $550

From YYC

Elite

Jun 27

Nairobi, Kenya

78% AI deal score

$6,083

$5,743

Save $340

From YYC

Elite

Jun 22

Nairobi, Kenya

78% AI deal score

$6,185

$5,862

Save $323

From YYC

Elite

Jul 04

Nairobi, Kenya

78% AI deal score

$6,694

$6,371

Save $323

From YYC

Elite

Jun 22

Nairobi, Kenya

77% AI deal score

$6,249

$6,048

Save $201

From YYC

Elite

Jun 22

Nairobi, Kenya

77% AI deal score

$6,173

$6,051

Save $122

From YYC

Elite

Aug 06

Nairobi, Kenya

75% AI deal score

$6,144

From YYC

Elite

Aug 25

Nairobi, Kenya

75% AI deal score

$3,513

From YYC

Elite

Oct 12

Nairobi, Kenya

75% AI deal score

$3,581

From YYC

Elite

Jun 24

Nairobi, Kenya

75% AI deal score

$3,711

From YYC

Elite

Jun 25

Nairobi, Kenya

75% AI deal score

$3,771

From YYC

Elite

Jul 13

Nairobi, Kenya

75% AI deal score

$3,786

From YYC

Elite

Jul 18

Nairobi, Kenya

75% AI deal score

$3,810

From YYC

Elite

Jun 20

Nairobi, Kenya

75% AI deal score

$3,823

From YYC

Elite

Jul 08

Nairobi, Kenya

75% AI deal score

$3,827

From YYC

Elite

Oct 25

Nairobi, Kenya

75% AI deal score

$3,871

From YYC

Elite

Jun 29

Nairobi, Kenya

75% AI deal score

$3,902

From YYC

Elite

Nov 17

Nairobi, Kenya

75% AI deal score

$3,915

From YYC

Elite

Nov 16

Nairobi, Kenya

75% AI deal score

$3,915

From YYC

Elite

Nov 08

Nairobi, Kenya

75% AI deal score

$3,917

From YYC

Elite

Jul 09

Nairobi, Kenya

75% AI deal score

$3,918

From YYC

Elite

Jun 25

Nairobi, Kenya

75% AI deal score

$3,949

From YYC

Elite

Jul 08

Nairobi, Kenya

75% AI deal score

$4,107

From YYC

Elite

Aug 25

Nairobi, Kenya

74% AI deal score

$3,778

From YYC

Elite

Jun 20

Nairobi, Kenya

74% AI deal score

$3,986

From YYC

Elite

Jun 20

Nairobi, Kenya

74% AI deal score

$3,986

From YYC

Elite

Jun 20

Nairobi, Kenya

74% AI deal score

$3,986

From YYC

Elite

Jun 20

Nairobi, Kenya

74% AI deal score

$3,999

From YYC

Elite

Jun 20

Nairobi, Kenya

74% AI deal score

$4,047

From YYC

Elite

Sep 16

Nairobi, Kenya

74% AI deal score

$4,159

From YYC

Elite

Jun 22

Nairobi, Kenya

73% AI deal score

$6,378

From YYC

Elite

Jun 20

Nairobi, Kenya

73% AI deal score

$4,134

From YYC

Elite

Aug 06

Nairobi, Kenya

72% AI deal score

$6,477

From YYC

Elite

Jun 28

Nairobi, Kenya

72% AI deal score

$6,831

From YYC

Elite

Jul 04

Nairobi, Kenya

71% AI deal score

$6,700

From YYC

Elite

Aug 06

Nairobi, Kenya

71% AI deal score

$6,848

From YYC

Elite

Aug 20

Nairobi, Kenya

71% AI deal score

$6,849

From YYC

Elite

Jul 07

Nairobi, Kenya

70% AI deal score

$7,862

From YYC

Elite

Jul 09

Nairobi, Kenya

70% AI deal score

$7,879

From YYC

Elite

Jul 27

Nairobi, Kenya

70% AI deal score

$8,385

From YYC

Elite

Jul 05

Nairobi, Kenya

69% AI deal score

$8,268

From YYC

Elite

Aug 11

Nairobi, Kenya

69% AI deal score

$8,563

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nairobi

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Using flight comparison websites can help you compare prices from various airlines and online travel agencies. Setting up price alerts may also notify you when fares drop for your desired route.

Booking in advance often provides more options and potentially better prices, though last-minute deals can sometimes appear. Prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may help you identify a good booking window. Weekday bookings might also offer different pricing compared to weekends.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes reveal different flight options or prices. While it may add to your ground travel, the potential savings on airfare could be significant. Always factor in the additional time and cost of transportation to and from alternative airports.