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

Direct flights offer convenience and save time, but they are not always the most budget-friendly choice. Flights with one or more layovers can often be cheaper, making them a good option for travelers on a tighter budget. Consider your priorities for cost versus travel time when deciding.

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 usually offers lower fares compared to weekends or major holidays. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may unlock better deals.

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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2027-02-08 – 2027-02-16
NBO - Houston
77% AI deal score
$1,273
$1,156
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$1,158
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$1,159
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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: $1,782 - $2,322

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Nairobi to Houston is $1782 to $2322. The current lowest deal is $1153 with Deutsche Luft Hansa, for travel from Sep 16-Sep 23.

now $1,153

Low $1,782

High $2,322

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

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Houston

Nairobi (NBO) - Houston (HOU)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$2,181

$1,159

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Houston

Nairobi (NBO) - Houston (IAH)

Qatar Airways

$1,628

$1,352

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Houston

Nairobi (NBO) - Houston (IAH)

Qatar Airways

$1,852

$1,353

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Houston

Nairobi (NBO) - Houston (IAH)

Qatar Airways

$1,853

$1,353

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Houston

Nairobi (NBO) - Houston (IAH)

Qatar Airways

$1,742

$1,353

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Houston

Nairobi (NBO) - Houston (IAH)

Qatar Airways

$1,629

$1,366

One-way

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

7 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 23

$2,198 → $1,153

48%

2 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 19

$1,870 → $1,367

27%

4 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 20

$1,869 → $1,367

27%

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

$1,853 → $1,353

27%

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 are below the typical level at $1153.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

Historically, November, October, and April offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Long-haul flights with 2+ stopovers

Flights from Nairobi to Houston are long-haul, typically lasting 44h 20m with 2+ stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with frequent deals available over 30 days.

🏆 Airline highlight

Deutsche Luft Hansa offers a recent deal

Deutsche Luft Hansa recently offered a deal for $1153 from Nairobi to Houston.

🎯 Booking tip

92% of recent fares are good prices

Historically, 92% of recent fares for this route were considered good prices.

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

Wilson (WIL)

Wilson Airport is an alternative for flights from Nairobi to Houston, though it may be more expensive.

📍 ~3 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$2,010

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

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From NBO

Elite

Nov 11

Houston, United States

92% AI deal score

$7,343

$4,984

Save $2,359

Etihad Airways, +1

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From NBO

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Oct 26

Houston, United States

92% AI deal score

$7,286

$4,992

Save $2,294

Etihad Airways, +1

Business Class

From NBO

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Oct 26

Houston, United States

92% AI deal score

$7,437

$4,992

Save $2,445

Etihad Airways, +1

Business Class

From NBO

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Oct 26

Houston, United States

92% AI deal score

$7,456

$4,992

Save $2,464

Etihad Airways, +1

Business Class

From NBO

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Oct 26

Houston, United States

92% AI deal score

$7,308

$4,992

Save $2,316

Etihad Airways, +1

Business Class

From NBO

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Oct 26

Houston, United States

92% AI deal score

$7,425

$4,992

Save $2,433

Etihad Airways, +1

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Oct 13

Houston, United States

92% AI deal score

$7,208

$4,992

Save $2,216

Etihad Airways, +1

Business Class

From NBO

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Oct 12

Houston, United States

92% AI deal score

$7,204

$4,992

Save $2,212

Etihad Airways, +1

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Oct 13

Houston, United States

92% AI deal score

$7,208

$4,992

Save $2,216

Etihad Airways, +1

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Oct 13

Houston, United States

92% AI deal score

$7,208

$4,992

Save $2,216

Etihad Airways, +1

Business Class

From NBO

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Oct 13

Houston, United States

92% AI deal score

$7,247

$4,992

Save $2,255

Etihad Airways, +1

Business Class

From NBO

Elite

Oct 12

Houston, United States

92% AI deal score

$7,288

$4,992

Save $2,296

Etihad Airways, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Houston

To find more affordable 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. Looking into flights with layovers may sometimes present lower fares than direct options.

Booking in advance often provides more options and potentially better prices, especially for international routes. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may help you secure a good deal. Mid-week bookings can sometimes offer slight advantages.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes reveal more economical flight options. While it may add to travel time, the savings on airfare can be significant. Always factor in the cost and time of ground transportation to and from these alternative airports.

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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: $1,782 - $2,322

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Nairobi to Houston is $1782 to $2322. The current lowest deal is $1153 with Deutsche Luft Hansa, for travel from Sep 16-Sep 23.

now $1,153

Low $1,782

High $2,322

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

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Houston

Nairobi (NBO) - Houston (HOU)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$2,181

$1,159

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Houston

Nairobi (NBO) - Houston (IAH)

Qatar Airways

$1,628

$1,352

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Houston

Nairobi (NBO) - Houston (IAH)

Qatar Airways

$1,852

$1,353

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Houston

Nairobi (NBO) - Houston (IAH)

Qatar Airways

$1,853

$1,353

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Houston

Nairobi (NBO) - Houston (IAH)

Qatar Airways

$1,742

$1,353

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Houston

Nairobi (NBO) - Houston (IAH)

Qatar Airways

$1,629

$1,366

One-way

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

7 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 23

$2,198 → $1,153

48%

2 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 19

$1,870 → $1,367

27%

4 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 20

$1,869 → $1,367

27%

4 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 21

$1,853 → $1,353

27%

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 are below the typical level at $1153.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

Historically, November, October, and April offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Long-haul flights with 2+ stopovers

Flights from Nairobi to Houston are long-haul, typically lasting 44h 20m with 2+ stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with frequent deals available over 30 days.

🏆 Airline highlight

Deutsche Luft Hansa offers a recent deal

Deutsche Luft Hansa recently offered a deal for $1153 from Nairobi to Houston.

🎯 Booking tip

92% of recent fares are good prices

Historically, 92% of recent fares for this route were considered good prices.

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

Wilson (WIL)

Wilson Airport is an alternative for flights from Nairobi to Houston, though it may be more expensive.

📍 ~3 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$2,010

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

$7,288

$4,992

Save $2,296

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

Fly in November for the best prices

Long-haul flights with 2+ stopovers

Connecting flights are dominant

Deutsche Luft Hansa offers a recent deal

92% of recent fares are good prices

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

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Oct 26

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Oct 26

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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

Fly in November for the best prices

Long-haul flights with 2+ stopovers

Connecting flights are dominant

Deutsche Luft Hansa offers a recent deal

92% of recent fares are good prices

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

Nov 11

Oct 26

Oct 26

Oct 26

Oct 26

Oct 26

Oct 13

Oct 12

Oct 13

Oct 13

Oct 13

Oct 12

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?