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$535+ Cheap flights from Kenya to Chicago (CHI)

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NBO — CHI
Apr 29 — May 61
Tue 4/29
Tue 5/6
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Cheap flight deals from Kenya to Chicago

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Kenya to Chicago flight deals. Data was last updated April 24, 2025.

Round-trip from

$984
(oojo)

One-way from

$535
(RwandAir)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,017
From Kenya to Chicago (CHI)
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Cheapest flights from Kenya to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kenya to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 24, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/33:35 amNBO - ORD
1 stop38h 05mTurkish Airlines
Wed 6/1811:25 amORD - NBO
1 stop30h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/23$984
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/56:20 pmNBO - ORD
2 stops35h 34mEtihad Airways
Tue 6/176:15 amORD - NBO
2 stops46h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/23$992
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1210:25 pmNBO - ORD
1 stop24h 35mDelta
Mon 5/1910:05 amORD - NBO
2 stops25h 50mDelta
Deal found 4/23$1,034
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/411:59 pmNBO - MDW
2 stops26h 46mDelta
Wed 6/1810:26 amMDW - NBO
2 stops25h 29mDelta
Deal found 4/23$1,122
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1210:25 pmNBO - ORD
1 stop24h 35mAir France
Mon 5/195:10 pmORD - NBO
1 stop18h 45mAir France
Deal found 4/23$1,140
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/3010:45 pmNBO - ORD
2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/135:55 pmORD - NBO
1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,166
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/411:45 pmNBO - ORD
2 stops24h 10mSWISS
Tue 6/177:05 pmORD - NBO
2 stops41h 15mSWISS
Deal found 4/23$1,178
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/411:45 pmNBO - ORD
1 stop20h 10mLufthansa
Tue 6/174:00 pmORD - NBO
2 stops37h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 4/23$1,185
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/411:45 pmNBO - ORD
1 stop20h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/181:26 pmORD - NBO
2 stops22h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,300
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/41:20 amNBO - ORD
1 stop21h 45mQatar Airways
Tue 6/177:20 pmORD - NBO
1 stop27h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/23$1,302
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/3010:45 pmNBO - ORD
1 stop25h 00mEmirates
Fri 6/138:35 pmORD - NBO
1 stop33h 55mEmirates
Deal found 4/23$1,445
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/411:10 pmNBO - ORD
1 stop22h 45mBritish Airways
Wed 6/184:55 pmORD - NBO
1 stop19h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/23$1,466

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Kenya to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kenya to Chicago that are best for you.

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NairobiChicago

NBO - ORD

NBOORD

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 6/3

3:35 am-9:40 am

1 stop38h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/18

11:25 am-1:50 am

1 stop30h 25m

$984

NairobiChicago

NBO - ORD

NBOORD

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 6/5

6:20 pm-9:54 pm

2 stops35h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/17

6:15 am-12:40 pm

2 stops46h 25m

$992

NairobiChicago

NBO - ORD

NBOORD

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 5/12

10:25 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop24h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/19

10:05 am-7:55 pm

2 stops25h 50m

$1,034

NairobiChicago

NBO - MDW

NBOMDW

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 6/4

11:59 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops26h 46m

Chicago Midway

Wed 6/18

10:26 am-7:55 pm

2 stops25h 29m

$1,122

NairobiChicago

NBO - ORD

NBOORD

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 5/12

10:25 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop24h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/19

5:10 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop18h 45m

$1,140

NairobiChicago

NBO - ORD

NBOORD

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 5/30

10:45 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops23h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/13

5:55 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$1,166

NairobiChicago

NBO - ORD

NBOORD

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 6/4

11:45 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops24h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/17

7:05 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops41h 15m

$1,178

NairobiChicago

NBO - ORD

NBOORD

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 6/4

11:45 pm-11:55 am

1 stop20h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/17

4:00 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops37h 10m

$1,185

NairobiChicago

NBO - ORD

NBOORD

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 6/4

11:45 pm-11:55 am

1 stop20h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/18

1:26 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops22h 54m

$1,300

NairobiChicago

NBO - ORD

NBOORD

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 6/4

1:20 am-3:05 pm

1 stop21h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/17

7:20 pm-6:40 am

1 stop27h 20m

$1,302

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Best time to book a flight from Kenya to Chicago

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Kenya to Chicago

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kenya to Chicago?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kenya to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Kenya to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated April 24, 2025.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,582 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,561 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,442 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kenya to Chicago one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is RwandAir, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $535. However, be on the lookout for offers from IndiGo and Turkish Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Kenya to Chicago for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Kenya to Chicago?

    Most travelers choose Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl - Chicago Midway or Mombasa Moi Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl when deciding on the best route from Kenya to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Kenya to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Kenya to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Kenya to Chicago?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Kenya to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kenya to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kenya to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kenya to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Kenya to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Kenya to Chicago

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Kenya to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$873Average$966FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$899Average$1,385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air FranceCheapest$909Average$1,104FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$919Average$1,250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$922Average$1,070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$950Average$1,095FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$993Average$1,190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,071Average$1,166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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