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$481+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Kenya

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CHI — NBO
Apr 29 — May 61
Tue 4/29
Tue 5/6
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chicago to Kenya flight deals. Data was last updated April 24, 2025.

Round-trip from

$884
(StudentUniverse)

One-way from

$481
(FlightHub)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$916
From Chicago (CHI) to Kenya
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Kenya
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Kenya. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 24, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/2110:15 amORD - NBO
1 stop18h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 10/266:00 pmNBO - ORD
2 stops22h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/22$882
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/217:50 pmORD - NBO
1 stop22h 00mTurkish Airlines
Tue 10/285:00 amNBO - ORD
1 stop38h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/22$898
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/294:55 pmORD - NBO
1 stop19h 50mBritish Airways
Wed 5/2111:10 pmNBO - ORD
1 stop24h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/22$904
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Tue 4/291:25 pmORD - NBO
2 stops22h 30mAir France
Wed 5/2110:25 pmNBO - ORD
1 stop24h 35mAir France
Deal found 4/22$916
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Thu 9/41:55 pmORD - NBO
1 stop38h 45mEtihad Airways
Thu 9/186:20 pmNBO - ORD
1 stop22h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/21$919
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Thu 11/205:55 pmORD - NBO
1 stop18h 00mLufthansa
Tue 12/211:55 pmNBO - ORD
1 stop21h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 4/22$922
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.
Tue 5/612:48 pmMDW - NBO
2 stops23h 07mAir France
Fri 5/910:25 pmNBO - MDW
2 stops25h 56mAir France
Deal found 4/23$926
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/710:40 amORD - NBO
3 stops27h 50mAir Canada
Tue 10/1410:45 pmNBO - ORD
2 stops24h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 4/22$928
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/237:30 amORD - NBO
1 stop19h 15mKenya Airways
Fri 10/2411:35 pmNBO - ORD
1 stop21h 43mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/22$929
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Thu 5/81:45 pmORD - NBO
2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/2211:59 pmNBO - ORD
1 stop22h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$931
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Sun 9/218:50 amORD - NBO
2 stops27h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/2811:55 pmNBO - ORD
1 stop21h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$933
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Fri 10/105:10 pmORD - NBO
1 stop18h 45mDelta
Tue 10/1410:25 pmNBO - ORD
2 stops24h 15mDelta
Deal found 4/22$936

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Kenya 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 Chicago to Kenya that are best for you.

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ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/8

10:15 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 9/10

3:45 am-8:15 am

2 stops36h 30m

$885

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/29

4:55 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 5/21

11:10 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop24h 45m

$904

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/29

1:25 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops22h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 5/21

10:25 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop24h 35m

$916

ChicagoNairobi

MDW - NBO

MDWNBO

Chicago Midway

Tue 5/6

12:48 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops23h 07m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 5/9

10:25 pm-4:21 pm

2 stops25h 56m

$926

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/8

1:45 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops22h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 5/22

11:59 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop22h 11m

$931

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/9

3:33 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops22h 27m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 5/22

11:59 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop22h 11m

$946

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/8

11:10 am-8:20 pm

2 stops25h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 9/8

10:45 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$948

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/9

1:55 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop38h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 5/22

6:20 pm-8:45 am

1 stop22h 25m

$986

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/29

9:25 pm-10:30 pm

3 stops65h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 6/4

11:45 pm-11:55 am

1 stop20h 10m

$991

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/25

2:20 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops22h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 5/28

11:45 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops44h 25m

$997

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Kenya

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Kenya (average of $1,009). Flying from Chicago to Kenya in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,613). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to KE?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Kenya. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 24, 2025.

When flying from Chicago to Kenya, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Kenya by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kenya ranges from 0.4 - 6.3 inches per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Kenya when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Kenya by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kenya, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 62.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kenya

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kenya. 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 Kenya. Reviews last updated April 24, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Delta and Austrian Airlines from Chicago to Kenya to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
780 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,582 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,561 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Kenya. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Chicago to Kenya are Turkish Airlines ($481), Etihad Airways ($509), and IndiGo ($609).

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

    While some choose either Chicago Midway - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl or Chicago O'Hare Intl - Mombasa Moi Intl, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl is the most popular route from Chicago to Kenya.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Kenya 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 Chicago to Kenya?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Kenya (average of $1,009). Flying from Chicago to Kenya in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,613). 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 10 airlines flying from Chicago to Kenya

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Kenya. 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$770Average$860FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$861Average$1,145FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$866Average$1,420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$869Average$1,422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$893Average$1,477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
British AirwaysCheapest$897Average$1,129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$906Average$1,132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air FranceCheapest$908Average$1,038FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$911Average$1,252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air CanadaCheapest$923Average$1,492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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