What percentage of Nairobi to New York flights are direct?

Direct flights from Nairobi to New York are not very common. Historically, only 1.6% of flights on this route have been direct across the trailing 90 days. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically encounter a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that most journeys between these two cities will involve at least one connection.

How many hours is the flight from Nairobi to New York?

The direct flight from Nairobi to New York typically takes approximately 15 hours. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging around 21 hours and 50 minutes. The total distance covered on this route is approximately 11,842 kilometers. Travelers should account for significant travel time, especially when stopovers are involved.

Should I set a price alert for Nairobi to New York flights?

Based on historical trends, prices for flights from Nairobi to New York tend to fluctuate frequently. This route is classified as having frequent price changes. Setting a price alert can be beneficial to track these changes and potentially secure a better deal when prices drop. Monitoring prices over time can help identify optimal booking opportunities.

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Nairobi to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from Nairobi to New York

For those planning cheap flights from Nairobi to New York, October stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $996. January is another economical option, offering a median fare of $1059. You can also find competitive prices in April, where the median fare is $1098.

Fares for flights from Nairobi to New York typically range from $1030 to $2178, with a median price of $1478. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Approximately 23% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, indicating that deals appear almost daily.

When considering how long is the flight from Nairobi to New York, a typical journey, including connections, takes about 38h 41m. Most itineraries on this long-haul route connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2. Only a small fraction of recent fares, about 1.6%, are for direct flights from Nairobi to New York.

The distance between Nairobi and New York is approximately 11,842 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul route. This significant distance contributes to the extended journey times and the prevalence of connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from Nairobi to New York

Regular price: $1,049 - $2,026

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between $1049 and $2026. The current lowest deal is $838 with Saudia for travel from Oct 6 to Oct 20.

now $838

Low $1,049

High $2,026

The cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to New York

The cheapest month to fly from Nairobi to New York is October, with a median price of $996. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $1877. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $996

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,877

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Nairobi to New York

Kenya Airways

Last-minute flights going from Nairobi to New York

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - New York

Nairobi (NBO) - New York (JFK)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,531

$975

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - New York

Nairobi (NBO) - New York (JFK)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,429

$975

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - New York

Nairobi (NBO) - New York (JFK)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,532

$976

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - New York

Nairobi (NBO) - New York (JFK)

Etihad Airways

$1,520

$962

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - New York

Nairobi (NBO) - New York (JFK)

$1,445

$958

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - New York

Nairobi (NBO) - New York (JFK)

Etihad Airways

$1,521

$962

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Nairobi to New York

4 nights

Sep 20 - Sep 24

$1,841 → $977

47%

2 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 21

$1,752 → $920

47%

1 night

Sep 19 - Sep 20

$1,756 → $1,012

42%

4 nights

Sep 20 - Sep 24

$1,659 → $918

45%

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Nairobi - New York route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent NBO to NYC fares are above the typical level, with 23% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly from NBO to NYC, with a median of $996.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 38h 41m.

Flights from NBO to NYC typically involve 2 stopovers, with a median duration of 38h 41m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Only 1.6% of recent flights from NBO to NYC are direct, making connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Kenya Airways offers direct flights.

Kenya Airways is one airline offering direct flights from Nairobi to New York.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from NBO to NYC appear frequently, with many deals within 30 days.

Nairobi main airports to depart from

Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$761

New York main airports to arrive at

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Cheapest

John F. Kennedy International Airport is a good arrival option for flights from Nairobi to New York.

📍 ~21 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$761

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Westchester County (HPN)

Westchester County Airport is highly convenient for travelers in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Westchester suburbs.

📍 ~45 km from New York (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,459

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$5,977

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From NBO

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

Historically, booking flights from Nairobi to New York between 14 and 27 days in advance typically yields the lowest prices. The average price for this booking window was $1167 across the trailing quarter. In contrast, booking 7-13 days out saw average prices around $1538, while booking 28-59 days in advance had an average price of $1822. Even booking more than 60 days ahead generally resulted in higher average prices, around $1564.

For flights from Nairobi to New York, a price of $1030 or less is generally considered a good deal. This threshold is based on historical pricing data from the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route has been $1478, with 75% of prices observed at $2178 or less. Therefore, any price at or below $1030 represents a significant saving compared to typical fares.

Historically, October has been the cheapest month to fly from Nairobi to New York, with a median price of $996. January also offered favorable prices, with a median of $1059. April was another month with lower median prices, at $1098. These months generally offer better value compared to the annual median price of $1478 for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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Nairobi to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from Nairobi to New York

How much is a round trip from Nairobi to New York

Regular price: $1,049 - $2,026

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between $1049 and $2026. The current lowest deal is $838 with Saudia for travel from Oct 6 to Oct 20.

now $838

Low $1,049

High $2,026

The cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to New York

October

Cheapest

Flights from $996

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,877

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Nairobi to New York

Kenya Airways

Last-minute flights going from Nairobi to New York

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - New York

Nairobi (NBO) - New York (JFK)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,531

$975

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - New York

Nairobi (NBO) - New York (JFK)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,429

$975

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - New York

Nairobi (NBO) - New York (JFK)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,532

$976

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - New York

Nairobi (NBO) - New York (JFK)

Etihad Airways

$1,520

$962

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - New York

Nairobi (NBO) - New York (JFK)

$1,445

$958

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - New York

Nairobi (NBO) - New York (JFK)

Etihad Airways

$1,521

$962

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Nairobi to New York

4 nights

Sep 20 - Sep 24

$1,841 → $977

47%

2 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 21

$1,752 → $920

47%

1 night

Sep 19 - Sep 20

$1,756 → $1,012

42%

4 nights

Sep 20 - Sep 24

$1,659 → $918

45%

Popular Airports to fly from Nairobi to New York

Nairobi - New York route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent NBO to NYC fares are above the typical level, with 23% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly from NBO to NYC, with a median of $996.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 38h 41m.

Flights from NBO to NYC typically involve 2 stopovers, with a median duration of 38h 41m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Only 1.6% of recent flights from NBO to NYC are direct, making connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Kenya Airways offers direct flights.

Kenya Airways is one airline offering direct flights from Nairobi to New York.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from NBO to NYC appear frequently, with many deals within 30 days.

Nairobi main airports to depart from

Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$761

New York main airports to arrive at

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Cheapest

John F. Kennedy International Airport is a good arrival option for flights from Nairobi to New York.

📍 ~21 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$761

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Westchester County (HPN)

Westchester County Airport is highly convenient for travelers in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Westchester suburbs.

New York, United States

90% AI deal score

$5,895

$4,175

Save $1,720

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

Cheap Flights from Nairobi to New York

Today’s best flight deals from Nairobi to New York

Nairobi to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from Nairobi to New York

How much is a round trip from Nairobi to New York

The cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to New York

Direct flights from Nairobi to New York

Last-minute flights going from Nairobi to New York

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Nairobi to New York

Popular Airports to fly from Nairobi to New York

Nairobi - New York route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

October is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Connecting flights typically take 38h 41m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Kenya Airways offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Nairobi main airports to depart from

New York main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New York

Best Elite deals to New York

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

How early should I book Nairobi to New York flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a Nairobi to New York flight is a good deal?

What's the best month to fly from Nairobi to New York?

What percentage of Nairobi to New York flights are direct?

How many hours is the flight from Nairobi to New York?

Should I set a price alert for Nairobi to New York flights?

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Nairobi to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from Nairobi to New York

How much is a round trip from Nairobi to New York

The cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to New York

Direct flights from Nairobi to New York

Last-minute flights going from Nairobi to New York

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Nairobi to New York

Popular Airports to fly from Nairobi to New York

Nairobi - New York route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

October is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Connecting flights typically take 38h 41m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Kenya Airways offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Nairobi main airports to depart from

New York main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New York

Best Elite deals to New York

Dec 22

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Nov 17

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

How early should I book Nairobi to New York flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a Nairobi to New York flight is a good deal?

What's the best month to fly from Nairobi to New York?