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Find cheap flights from New York to Nairobi from C$ 1,181

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from New York to Nairobi departing on 2/10. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from New York to Nairobi, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from New York to Nairobi (JFK-NBO)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from New York to Nairobi 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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6:55 a.m. - 1:40 a.m.JFK-NBO
35h 45m1 stop
4:15 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.NBO-JFK
25h 15m1 stop
C$ 1,181Turkish Airlines
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Wed, 2 Oct - Mon, 14 Oct
7:25 p.m. - 1:40 a.m.JFK-NBO
23h 15m1 stop
4:15 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.NBO-JFK
25h 15m1 stop
C$ 1,182Turkish Airlines
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Wed, 2 Oct - Mon, 14 Oct
1:20 a.m. - 6:55 a.m.JFK-NBO
22h 35m1 stop
1:20 a.m. - 3:20 p.m.NBO-JFK
21h 00m1 stop
C$ 1,199JetBlue
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Mon, 16 Sep - Tue, 24 Sep
11:20 a.m. - 11:50 p.m.JFK-NBO
29h 30m1 stop
1:20 a.m. - 3:20 p.m.NBO-JFK
21h 00m1 stop
C$ 1,201Qatar Airways
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Wed, 2 Oct - Sun, 13 Oct
11:20 a.m. - 6:55 a.m.JFK-NBO
36h 35m1 stop
6:10 p.m. - 9:00 a.m.NBO-JFK
21h 50m1 stop
C$ 1,203Qatar Airways
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Thu, 19 Sep - Sun, 29 Sep
12:59 p.m. - 11:50 p.m.JFK-NBO
27h 51m2 stops
1:20 a.m. - 3:20 p.m.NBO-JFK
21h 00m1 stop
C$ 1,207American Airlines
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Wed, 2 Oct - Sun, 13 Oct
12:59 p.m. - 11:50 p.m.JFK-NBO
27h 51m2 stops
1:20 a.m. - 3:20 p.m.NBO-JFK
21h 00m1 stop
C$ 1,208American Airlines
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Wed, 2 Oct - Sun, 13 Oct
12:59 p.m. - 11:50 p.m.JFK-NBO
27h 51m2 stops
1:20 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.NBO-JFK
24h 40m2 stops
C$ 1,211American Airlines
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Wed, 2 Oct - Sun, 13 Oct
1:20 a.m. - 6:55 a.m.JFK-NBO
22h 35m1 stop
6:10 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.NBO-JFK
28h 10m1 stop
C$ 1,401JetBlue
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Wed, 4 Sep - Sun, 15 Sep
1:45 p.m. - 10:45 a.m.JFK-NBO
14h 00mdirect
8:45 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.NBO-JFK
15h 00mdirect
C$ 1,561Kenya Airways
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Fri, 30 Aug - Sat, 7 Sep

Flights from New York to Nairobi - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Nairobi?

The average price of all flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from New York to Nairobi, look for departures on Sundays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Nairobi, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport is November, where tickets cost C$ 1,374 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 2,310 and C$ 2,224 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 42 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from New York to Nairobi?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Nairobi from New York were found on SWISS (C$ 1,197) and Brussels Airlines (C$ 1,315), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on Turkish Airlines (C$ 1,181) and JetBlue (C$ 1,199).

Which airlines fly direct between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport.
There is just one airline that flies from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport direct and that is Kenya Airways. The best one-way deal found from Kenya Airways for the route is C$ 1,293.

How many flights are there between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport per day?

Each day, there are 2 nonstop flights that take off from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and land in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, with an average flight time of 14h 00m. The most common departure time is 1:00 p.m. and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 14 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 2.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from New York to Nairobi take?

The average direct flight takes 14h 00m, covering a distance of 19,038 km.

What’s the earliest departure time from New York to Nairobi?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport at 1:45 pm and will be landing in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport at 10:45 am.

What’s the latest departure time from New York to Nairobi?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport jets off at 1:45 pm and lands at 10:45 am.

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Low season

April

High season

July

Cheapest flight

C$ 1,181
Best time to beat the crowds (13% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (48% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from New York to Nairobi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New York to Nairobi based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking New York to Nairobi flights

  • How do I get from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) Airport to the city center?

    There are multiple transportation options available for getting from NBO to the city center in Nairobi, Kenya. Buses are available from the airport to the city center. The fare for a one-way journey is approximately 50 KES (0.45 USD). Taxis are also readily available outside the airport terminal. The time by taxis from the airport to the city center is about 25 minutes.

  • What type of class seats does Iberia offer on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Nairobi?

    Iberia offers a range of cabin classes on its flights, including economy class, premium economy class, and business class. Economy class seats offer standard width and recline, while premium economy offers increased space and comfort. Business class seats on Iberia flights are designed for maximum comfort - with fully reclining seats, ample legroom, and personal storage areas.

  • Which airline offers flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Nairobi with lower carbon emissions?

    Turkish Airlines operates flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Nairobi and has launched a carbon offset program called CO2mission, which allows passengers to offset the CO2 emissions from their flights through global carbon offset projects. The airline also uses sustainable aviation fuel on flights.

  • What is the luggage allowance on British Airways flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Nairobi?

    The luggage allowance on British Airways flights varies depending on the booking class and Executive Club Tier of the passenger. The airline's standard checked baggage allowance is 50 lbs per bag, and the number of checked bags allowed will depend on the specific booking class and Executive Club Tier of the passenger. For hand luggage, each passenger is allowed one cabin bag and one small personal bag such as a handbag or laptop bag. The maximum weight of each cabin bag and personal bag is 50 lbs.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport was C$ 875 for a one-way ticket and C$ 863 for a round-trip.

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

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

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from New York to Nairobi?

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the New York to Nairobi flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    There are direct flights from New York to Nairobi on a daily basis.

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

    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 New York to Nairobi.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Nairobi from New York 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 New York to Nairobi?

    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 Nairobi with an airline and back to New York with another airline.

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

    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 Nairobi from New York up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from New York to Nairobi

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 1,513 or less round-trip.
  • Layovers for flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Nairobi will vary depending on the airline. Some common layovers for this route include Dubai (DXB), Milan (MXP), London (LHR), and Paris (CDG).
  • Delta offers a range of services to passengers with reduced mobility on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Nairobi, including wheelchair assistance, guided assistance, and meet and assist services. Passengers can request wheelchair service at the airport, and can request guided assistance to help navigate the airport and board the aircraft.
  • Kenya Airways flights from the New York John F Kennedy Airport (JFK) typically land at Terminal 1A at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). This terminal is the main international terminal at NBO and serves a majority of the airport's international flights.
  • American Airlines offers a number of services to families with infants on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Nairobi. Families with children under the age of two might ask to board earlier. Per child, the airline permits one carry-on diaper bag.
  • Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) serves the city of Nairobi and other neighboring cities in the region. These cities can be accessed by public transport or taxis from the airport. They include Thika, Ruiru, Machakos, Kiambu, Nakuru, and Naivasha.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from New York to Nairobi?

Find which airlines fly direct from John F Kennedy Intl to Jomo Kenyatta Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

New York John F Kennedy Intl to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Monday

Delta, Kenya Airways

Delta, Kenya Airways

Tuesday

Delta, Kenya Airways

Delta, Kenya Airways

Wednesday

Delta, Kenya Airways

Delta, Kenya Airways

Thursday

Delta, Kenya Airways

Delta, Kenya Airways

Friday

Delta, Kenya Airways

Delta, Kenya Airways

Saturday

Delta, Kenya Airways

Delta, Kenya Airways

Sunday

Delta, Kenya Airways

Delta, Kenya Airways

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Nonstop returns

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to New York John F Kennedy Intl

Monday

Delta, Kenya Airways

Delta, Kenya Airways

Tuesday

Delta, Kenya Airways

Delta, Kenya Airways

Wednesday

Delta, Kenya Airways

Delta, Kenya Airways

Thursday

Delta, Kenya Airways

Delta, Kenya Airways

Friday

Delta, Kenya Airways

Delta, Kenya Airways

Saturday

Delta, Kenya Airways

Delta, Kenya Airways

Sunday

Delta, Kenya Airways

Delta, Kenya Airways

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Top airline flying from New York to Nairobi

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New York to Nairobi. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from New York to Nairobi? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.1
Kenya AirwaysOverall score based on 375 reviews
6.6Food
6.6Entertainment
7.1Comfort
7.8Crew
7.3Boarding
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Paid an extra USD 100 for so-called Comfort seats. All of these (the bulkhead seats) had parents with babies and infants who were screaming much of the time. One mother even decided to change nappies on the seat. This was anything but comfort!

6.0 GoodGeorge, Mar. 2024NBO - LHR
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Paid an extra USD 100 for so-called Comfort seats. All of these (the bulkhead seats) had parents with babies and infants who were screaming much of the time. One mother even decided to change nappies on the seat. This was anything but comfort!

Front section of economy cabin is better than rear. Paid for seats selected.

Good flight. Paid for seats sat the frront section of the economy. Better than rear cabin.

Flight was delayed for 9 hours. We finally arrived ved at 0435hrs instead of 1950hrs the previous day. No compensation was provided.

Apart from delay of 3 hrs in Nairobi for onward flight to Dar all fine. Looked like operational issues caused it.

It has been 1 week since arriving at my destination and I still have not recieved my kite surfing bags. Office will not communicate properly on location or when my bags will arrive. No advice on what to do on luggage that has not arrived in over a week. Simply not happy with Kenya airways at the moment.

Excellent. They canceled our flight & put us up for the night. Then upgraded us. We are impressed

On a long flight us customers need more rehydration by the crew. Some of us have water bottles but no crew is coming around to offer water. I’m not saying issue us all with plastic water bottles.

My flight from Nairobi to nyc. My seat made noise and moved around. The two toilets in the back didn’t work well cause you didn’t know if someone was in there cause the light didn’t work. The bathroom doors didn’t lock well either, so I walked in on someone. The crew wasn’t quick or super helpful. When I went to get something they were chatting and they would look at me, continue on with their conversation and finally I would interrupt to get a drink.

The flight attendants on this flight were incredible! One even gave me her own dinner when my special meal order wasn’t transferred due to a flight delay! She insisted and I was so grateful. That is going above and beyond! The issue I had with the flight was with Lufthansa support. I missed my connection due to a flight delay and they wouldn’t rebook online, only in person. This took a lot of time and visits to the airport waiting for a Lufthansa agent to arrive 5 hours later than posted and almost paying full-fare price for the new flights and refusal to add my special meal orders. It made for a challenging journey home and I didn’t feel valued as a customer.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from New York to Nairobi found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
19/6Wed
2 stopsSWISS
40h 05mJFK-NBO
C$ 1,197
28/9Sat
3 stopsBrussels Airlines
23h 45mJFK-NBO
C$ 1,315
10/9Tue
3 stopsSWISS
23h 15mJFK-NBO
C$ 1,340
15/6Sat
1 stopJetBlue
22h 35mJFK-NBO
C$ 1,530
30/6Sun
2 stopsRwandAir
37h 10mJFK-NBO
C$ 1,579
20/8Tue
2 stopsAir France
37h 55mJFK-NBO
C$ 1,601
13/8Tue
3 stopsSWISS
23h 15mJFK-NBO
C$ 1,711
30/6Sun
3 stopsRwandAir
48h 25mJFK-NBO
C$ 1,716
4/7Thu
1 stopAir France
36h 40mJFK-NBO
C$ 1,739
9/8Fri
directDelta
14h 00mJFK-NBO
C$ 1,973

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Last minute flights from New York to Nairobi

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from New York to Nairobi that are departing in the next 10 days.
9/5Thu
multi-stopDelta
29h 10mJFK-NBO
16/5Thu
multi-stopDelta
22h 05mNBO-JFK
C$ 1,262
8/5Wed
multi-stopDelta
17h 40mJFK-NBO
16/5Thu
multi-stopDelta
27h 00mNBO-JFK
C$ 1,263
9/5Thu
multi-stopDelta
29h 10mJFK-NBO
16/5Thu
multi-stopDelta
29h 05mNBO-JFK
C$ 1,275
7/5Tue
multi-stopJetBlue
22h 35mJFK-NBO
22/5Wed
multi-stopJetBlue
28h 10mNBO-JFK
C$ 1,537
7/5Tue
multi-stopJetBlue
22h 35mJFK-NBO
16/5Thu
multi-stopJetBlue
21h 50mNBO-JFK
C$ 1,721
10/5Fri
multi-stopLufthansa
43h 50mJFK-NBO
24/5Fri
multi-stopLufthansa
27h 55mNBO-JFK
C$ 1,723
6/5Mon
multi-stopLufthansa
22h 30mJFK-NBO
13/5Mon
multi-stopLufthansa
26h 25mNBO-JFK
C$ 1,808
10/5Fri
multi-stopAir France
40h 41mJFK-NBO
3/6Mon
multi-stopAir France
25h 10mNBO-JFK
C$ 1,905
8/5Wed
multi-stopEthiopian Air
32h 10mJFK-NBO
15/8Thu
multi-stopEthiopian Air
57h 00mNBO-JFK
C$ 1,916
6/5Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
39h 00mJFK-NBO
13/5Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
21h 40mNBO-JFK
C$ 2,236

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New York - Nairobi Flights

Departure:

New York (JFK)United States

Destination:

Nairobi (NBO)Kenya

Return flight deals:

Nairobi - New York

Cabin classes:

C$ 4,120
C$ 1,255

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