Are direct flights from Nairobi to Houston always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience by reducing travel time and avoiding layovers. However, connecting flights can often be more economical, especially on longer international routes. Consider your budget and time constraints when deciding between direct and connecting options.

Can flexible travel dates help on Nairobi to Houston flights?

Being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact the price of your flight. Mid-week travel or flying during off-peak seasons often results in lower fares. Even shifting your departure or return by a day or two may lead to savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking Nairobi to Houston flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Factor these into your total travel budget to avoid surprises.

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2026-10-07 – 2026-10-14
NBO - Houston
88% AI deal score
$1,373
$1,120
Round trip
2026-10-09 – 2026-10-16
NBO - Houston
90% AI deal score
$1,369
$1,127
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2026-09-13 – 2026-09-18
NBO - Houston
91% AI deal score
$1,568
$1,128
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2026-11-03 – 2026-11-12
NBO - Houston
81% AI deal score
$1,245
$1,137
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2026-10-25 – 2026-11-02
NBO - Houston
79% AI deal score
$1,335
$1,139
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2026-10-08 – 2026-10-29
NBO - Houston
89% AI deal score
$1,727
$1,163
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2026-09-08 – 2026-09-19
NBO - Houston
90% AI deal score
$1,453
$1,167
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2026-09-04 – 2026-09-12
NBO - Houston
83% AI deal score
$1,550
$1,243
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2026-09-14 – 2026-09-18
NBO - Houston
90% AI deal score
$1,603
$1,265
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2026-09-16 – 2026-09-19
NBO - Houston
86% AI deal score
$1,556
$1,283
Round trip

Nairobi to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from Nairobi to Houston

A typical journey from Nairobi to Houston, including connections, takes about 44h 20m. Given the long distance, most itineraries involve multiple stops. This route is classified as a long-haul flight, covering a significant distance of 14,059 kilometers.

If you are looking for cheap flights from Nairobi to Houston, right now fares are below the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $1125–$1551, with a median of $1190. Currently, 92% of recent fares are considered a good price, and new deals appear almost daily.

The cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Houston is often in November, with a median fare of $1122. October also offers competitive prices, with a median of $1125. Another favorable month for lower fares is April, where the median price is $1159.

For flights from Nairobi to Houston, most itineraries connect at least once. In fact, 0% of recent fares were non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Nairobi to Houston

Regular price: $1,202 - $2,116

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between $1202 and $2116. The current lowest deal is $1120 with Air Canada, for travel from Oct 7-Oct 14.

now $1,120

Low $1,202

High $2,116

The cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Houston

The cheapest month to fly from NBO to HOU is November, with a median price of $1122. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $2875. Prices are generally lower from April to November.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $1,122

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,875

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Nairobi to Houston

Qatar Airways

Turkish Airlines

British Airways

Lufthansa

Last-minute flights going from Nairobi to Houston

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Houston

Nairobi (NBO) - Houston (IAH)

Qatar Airways

$1,777

$1,354

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Houston

Nairobi (NBO) - Houston (IAH)

Qatar Airways

$1,498

$1,354

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Houston

Nairobi (NBO) - Houston (IAH)

Qatar Airways

$1,742

$1,268

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Houston

Nairobi (NBO) - Houston (IAH)

Qatar Airways

$1,662

$1,268

One-way

Sun, Sep 13

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Houston

Nairobi (NBO) - Houston (IAH)

Qatar Airways

$1,572

$1,265

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Houston

Nairobi (NBO) - Houston (IAH)

Qatar Airways

$1,640

$1,266

One-way

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

21 nights

Oct 8 - Oct 29

$1,727 → $1,163

33%

5 nights

Sep 13 - Sep 18

$1,568 → $1,128

28%

4 nights

Sep 14 - Sep 18

$1,603 → $1,265

21%

8 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 12

$1,550 → $1,243

20%

Popular Airports to fly from Nairobi to Houston

Nairobi - Houston route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Nairobi to Houston have been below the typical level at $1120.

📅 Best time to fly

Cheapest months are November, October, and April

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Nairobi to Houston are November, October, and April.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 44h 20m

Flights from Nairobi to Houston typically involve 2 stopovers, with a median duration of 44h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are the only option for this route, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Canada offers a recent deal

A recent deal from Nairobi to Houston was found with Air Canada for $1120.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Nairobi to Houston are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Nairobi main airports to depart from

Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)

Cheapest

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is a good option for flights from Nairobi to Houston.

📍 ~12 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,134

Houston main airports to arrive at

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental Airport is an alternative arrival airport for flights to Houston from Nairobi.

📍 ~25 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,139

Airports nearby Houston used as alternative

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Austin–Bergstrom International offers extensive domestic and international routes, a reliable alternative for Houston.

📍 ~260 km from Houston (reachable by car, but traffic can impact travel time).

💸 Flights from ~$1,214

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Houston

$4,962

Save $2,442

Egyptair, +1

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Oct 21

Houston, United States

92% AI deal score

$7,321

$4,962

Save $2,359

Egyptair, +1

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Oct 21

Houston, United States

92% AI deal score

$7,435

$4,974

Save $2,461

Egyptair, +1

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Oct 12

Houston, United States

92% AI deal score

$7,447

$4,997

Save $2,450

Egyptair, +1

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Oct 07

Houston, United States

92% AI deal score

$7,263

$5,017

Save $2,246

Qatar Airways

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Oct 26

Houston, United States

92% AI deal score

$7,436

$5,065

Save $2,371

Etihad Airways, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Houston

To find cheaper flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can also help you identify better deals. Often, booking in advance may lead to more affordable options.

Booking flights in advance often provides more competitive prices, especially for international routes. Prices may fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time can help you decide the optimal booking period. Weekday bookings might sometimes offer better rates than weekend bookings.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes reveal more affordable flight options. Even if an airport is a little further, the savings on airfare might outweigh the additional ground transportation cost. It's always a good idea to check all available options.

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Nairobi to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from Nairobi to Houston

For flights from Nairobi to Houston, most itineraries connect at least once. In fact, 0% of recent fares were non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Nairobi to Houston

Regular price: $1,202 - $2,116

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between $1202 and $2116. The current lowest deal is $1120 with Air Canada, for travel from Oct 7-Oct 14.

now $1,120

Low $1,202

High $2,116

The cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Houston

November

Cheapest

Flights from $1,122

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,875

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Nairobi to Houston

Qatar Airways

Turkish Airlines

British Airways

Lufthansa

Last-minute flights going from Nairobi to Houston

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Houston

Nairobi (NBO) - Houston (IAH)

Qatar Airways

$1,777

$1,354

One-way

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Houston

Nairobi (NBO) - Houston (IAH)

Qatar Airways

$1,498

$1,354

One-way

Mon, Sep 7

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Houston

Nairobi (NBO) - Houston (IAH)

Qatar Airways

$1,742

$1,268

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Houston

Nairobi (NBO) - Houston (IAH)

Qatar Airways

$1,662

$1,268

One-way

Sun, Sep 13

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Houston

Nairobi (NBO) - Houston (IAH)

Qatar Airways

$1,572

$1,265

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Houston

Nairobi (NBO) - Houston (IAH)

Qatar Airways

$1,640

$1,266

One-way

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

21 nights

Oct 8 - Oct 29

$1,727 → $1,163

33%

5 nights

Sep 13 - Sep 18

$1,568 → $1,128

28%

4 nights

Sep 14 - Sep 18

$1,603 → $1,265

21%

8 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 12

$1,550 → $1,243

20%

Popular Airports to fly from Nairobi to Houston

Nairobi - Houston route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Nairobi to Houston have been below the typical level at $1120.

📅 Best time to fly

Cheapest months are November, October, and April

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Nairobi to Houston are November, October, and April.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 44h 20m

Flights from Nairobi to Houston typically involve 2 stopovers, with a median duration of 44h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are the only option for this route, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Canada offers a recent deal

A recent deal from Nairobi to Houston was found with Air Canada for $1120.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Nairobi to Houston are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Nairobi main airports to depart from

Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)

Cheapest

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is a good option for flights from Nairobi to Houston.

📍 ~12 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,134

Houston main airports to arrive at

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental Airport is an alternative arrival airport for flights to Houston from Nairobi.

📍 ~25 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,139

Airports nearby Houston used as alternative

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Austin–Bergstrom International offers extensive domestic and international routes, a reliable alternative for Houston.

Houston, United States

92% AI deal score

$7,436

$5,065

Save $2,371

Etihad Airways, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Houston

Cheap Flights from Nairobi to Houston

Today’s best flight deals from Nairobi to Houston

Nairobi to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from Nairobi to Houston

How much is a round trip from Nairobi to Houston

The cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Houston

Direct flights from Nairobi to Houston

Last-minute flights going from Nairobi to Houston

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

Popular Airports to fly from Nairobi to Houston

Nairobi - Houston route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Cheapest months are November, October, and April

Connecting flights average 44h 20m

Connecting flights are dominant

Air Canada offers a recent deal

Deals appear frequently

Nairobi main airports to depart from

Houston main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Houston used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Houston

Best Elite deals to Houston

Oct 07

Oct 07

Oct 07

Oct 07

Sep 22

Oct 07

Oct 21

Oct 21

Oct 21

Oct 12

Oct 07

Oct 26

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Houston

How can I find cheap flights from Nairobi to Houston?

When should I book flights from Nairobi to Houston?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Nairobi to Houston?

Are direct flights from Nairobi to Houston always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Nairobi to Houston flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Nairobi to Houston flights?

Related routes

More routes from Nairobi

Flights to Houston from other cities

Nairobi to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from Nairobi to Houston

How much is a round trip from Nairobi to Houston

The cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Houston

Direct flights from Nairobi to Houston

Last-minute flights going from Nairobi to Houston

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

Popular Airports to fly from Nairobi to Houston

Nairobi - Houston route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Cheapest months are November, October, and April

Connecting flights average 44h 20m

Connecting flights are dominant

Air Canada offers a recent deal

Deals appear frequently

Nairobi main airports to depart from

Houston main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Houston used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Houston

Best Elite deals to Houston

Oct 07

Oct 07

Oct 07

Oct 07

Sep 22

Oct 07

Oct 21

Oct 21

Oct 21

Oct 12

Oct 07

Oct 26

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Houston

How can I find cheap flights from Nairobi to Houston?

When should I book flights from Nairobi to Houston?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Nairobi to Houston?