NBO - JFK

C$ 1,036 Find Cheap Flights from Nairobi to New York

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Nairobi to New York departing on 1/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap Flights from Nairobi to New York (NBO-JFK)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Nairobi to New York that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Nairobi to New York

Wed, 4 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
United Airlines Logo
11:55 p.m. - 1:20 p.m.NBO-JFK
21h 25m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:25 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.JFK-NBO
18h 50m1 stop
C$ 1,246United Airlines
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Wed, 15 Oct - Wed, 22 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:45 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.NBO-JFK
20h 15m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:55 a.m. - 8:20 p.m.JFK-NBO
30h 25m2 stops
C$ 1,254Multiple Airlines
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Wed, 4 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar
Brussels Airlines Logo
11:55 p.m. - 1:20 p.m.NBO-JFK
21h 25m1 stop
Brussels Airlines Logo
4:55 p.m. - 9:40 p.m.JFK-NBO
21h 45m1 stop
C$ 1,271Brussels Airlines
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Tue, 30 Sep - Wed, 12 Nov
United Airlines Logo
11:45 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.NBO-JFK
20h 15m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
9:45 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.JFK-NBO
28h 15m2 stops
C$ 1,279United Airlines
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Tue, 14 Oct - Tue, 21 Oct
SWISS Logo
10:45 p.m. - 4:35 p.m.NBO-JFK
24h 50m2 stops
SWISS Logo
4:15 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.JFK-NBO
23h 15m3 stops
C$ 1,307SWISS
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Wed, 4 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar
Brussels Airlines Logo
11:55 p.m. - 3:40 p.m.NBO-JFK
23h 45m2 stops
Brussels Airlines Logo
4:55 p.m. - 9:40 p.m.JFK-NBO
21h 45m1 stop
C$ 1,310Brussels Airlines
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Tue, 3 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar
Lufthansa Logo
11:55 p.m. - 1:35 p.m.NBO-JFK
21h 40m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
6:30 p.m. - 9:40 p.m.JFK-NBO
20h 10m2 stops
C$ 1,312Lufthansa
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Wed, 17 Dec - Wed, 14 Jan
Delta Logo
11:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.NBO-JFK
22h 45m1 stop
Delta Logo
4:50 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.JFK-NBO
21h 10m2 stops
C$ 1,343Delta
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Thu, 5 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar
SWISS Logo
11:55 p.m. - 1:05 p.m.NBO-JFK
45h 10m2 stops
SWISS Logo
5:25 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.JFK-NBO
22h 20m3 stops
C$ 1,354SWISS
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Thu, 18 Dec - Mon, 12 Jan
Delta Logo
11:59 p.m. - 7:05 p.m.NBO-JFK
27h 06m2 stops
Delta Logo
6:30 p.m. - 9:20 p.m.JFK-NBO
18h 50m1 stop
C$ 1,387Delta
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Everything you should know

Our travellers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by KAYAK users
Expect multiple security checks at Nairobi Airport.
Bring snacks and stretch often on this long flight.
User tips
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When to book
3 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 15% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
November
Cheapest • 6% price drop
May
Most popular
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Direct flights
4 days a week
There are direct flights from Nairobi to New York 4 days a week: Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun.
Direct flights
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Direct flights
Cheapest round-trip
C$ 1,246
Typical prices: C$ 1,346-1772
United Airlines
Wed 4/3Sun 15/3
NBO - JFK • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flights
C$ 1,036
Typical prices: C$ 984-1300
Qatar Airways
Wed 1/10
NBO - JFK • 2 stops
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Nairobi to New York flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Nairobi to New York to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

What is the cheapest month to fly from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is November, where tickets cost C$ 1,608 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 2,021 and C$ 1,855 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flightC$ 1,036
Best time to beat the crowds (5% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
Flight from Nairobi to New York

When to book flights from Nairobi to New York

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Nairobi to New York based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Flights from Nairobi to New York: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Nairobi to New York 
Verified travelerFlew with Kenya AirwaysFeb 2025
Sit in the first rows rather than the back of business class.
KimberlyFlew with Kenya AirwaysSep 2024
Bring a seat cushion pad if you can.
Verified travelerFlew with Kenya AirwaysJun 2024
There are so many security points at the Nairobi airport that you need to make sure you are there at least 3 hours in advance. This is not communicated by Kenyan Airways, so unfortunately people end up missing their flights
Verified travelerFlew with Kenya AirwaysMay 2024
It’s a long flight have some compression sock, stretch often in the plane and have some dry snacks.

FAQs for booking Nairobi to New York flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport was C$ 750 for a one-way ticket and C$ 902 for a round-trip.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Nairobi to New York?

    When flying out of Nairobi you will be using Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl. You will be landing at New York, also known as New York John F Kennedy Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Nairobi to New York?

    The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Nairobi to New York flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Nairobi to New York?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Nairobi and New York.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Nairobi to New York?

    You can catch a direct flight from Nairobi to New York on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Nairobi to New York?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Nairobi to New York.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Nairobi to New York?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York from Nairobi is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Nairobi to New York?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to New York with an airline and back to Nairobi with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Nairobi to New York?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New York from Nairobi up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Nairobi to New York?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to New York John F Kennedy Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tuesday

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Thursday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

New York John F Kennedy Intl to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Monday

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Wednesday

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Friday

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Sunday

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