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$495+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Nairobi

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ORD — NBO
Apr 6 — Apr 131
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Nairobi are usually found in March or April, booked 22 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Nairobi

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Nairobi (NB0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$878
(StudentUniverse)

One-way from

$495
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$916
From Chicago O'Hare Intl to Nairobi
One-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Nairobi
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($74 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($53 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to Nairobi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to Nairobi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 1, 2025.

This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/810:15 amORD - NBO
1 stop18h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 10/126:00 pmNBO - ORD
1 stop22h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/31$878
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Tue 9/237:50 pmORD - NBO
1 stop22h 00mTurkish Airlines
Mon 10/133:35 amNBO - ORD
1 stop38h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/1$879
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/64:55 pmORD - NBO
1 stop19h 50mBritish Airways
Tue 5/2011:10 pmNBO - ORD
1 stop24h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/31$880
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Mon 4/77:35 amORD - NBO
1 stop19h 10mKenya Airways
Tue 5/611:35 pmNBO - ORD
1 stop25h 54mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/31$885
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Fri 5/26:00 amORD - NBO
1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/2311:35 pmNBO - ORD
1 stop24h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$895
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/215:10 pmORD - NBO
1 stop18h 45mAir France
Sun 5/410:25 pmNBO - ORD
1 stop24h 35mAir France
Deal found 3/31$908
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/234:50 pmORD - NBO
1 stop21h 10mDelta
Sun 5/410:25 pmNBO - ORD
1 stop24h 35mDelta
Deal found 3/31$942
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 4/68:45 amORD - NBO
2 stops27h 35mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/711:45 pmNBO - ORD
2 stops24h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/30$955
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/222:00 pmORD - NBO
2 stops22h 20mAir Canada
Tue 6/1010:45 pmNBO - ORD
2 stops24h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 4/1$961
This Brussels Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Brussels Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/239:25 pmORD - NBO
2 stops38h 55mBrussels Airlines
Tue 10/1410:45 pmNBO - ORD
2 stops46h 10mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 3/31$962
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/186:35 pmORD - NBO
2 stops42h 20mSWISS
Wed 4/3011:45 pmNBO - ORD
2 stops44h 25mSWISS
Deal found 3/31$994
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/206:05 pmORD - NBO
2 stops42h 50mLufthansa
Fri 5/210:45 pmNBO - ORD
2 stops45h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 3/31$1,007

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi 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

Sun 10/12

6:00 pm-8:15 am

1 stop22h 15m

$878

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/23

7:50 pm-1:50 am

1 stop22h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 10/13

3:35 am-9:40 am

1 stop38h 05m

$879

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/6

4:55 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 5/20

11:10 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop24h 45m

$880

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/2

6:00 am-10:45 am

1 stop20h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 5/23

11:35 pm-4:28 pm

1 stop24h 53m

$895

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/21

5:10 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 5/4

10:25 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop24h 35m

$908

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/23

4:50 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop21h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 5/4

10:25 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop24h 35m

$942

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/22

1:28 pm-10:30 pm

3 stops25h 02m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 4/28

10:45 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$959

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/22

2:00 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops22h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 6/10

10:45 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops24h 10m

$961

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/23

9:25 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops38h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 10/14

10:45 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops46h 10m

$962

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/23

7:10 am-10:45 am

1 stop19h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 5/2

11:35 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$967

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from O'Hare Intl to Nairobi. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 22 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi (average of $1,009). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi 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 ORD to NBO?

Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl to Nairobi. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 1, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 30% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from O'Hare Intl to Nairobi. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Nairobi by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nairobi 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 Nairobi when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Nairobi by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Nairobi, 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 Nairobi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Nairobi. 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 Nairobi. Reviews last updated April 1, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Alaska Airlines and KLM from Chicago to Nairobi by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi round-trip?

    Flying on Ethiopian Air is currently your cheapest option to Nairobi, with prices starting at $878. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Turkish Airlines and British Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $879 and $880, respectively. Ethiopian Air is 20% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi are Turkish Airlines ($495), Air India ($604), and RwandAir ($662).

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi?

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  • Can I find deals for flights from O'Hare Intl to Nairobi that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on O'Hare Intl to Nairobi flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to Nairobi?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to Nairobi.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from O'Hare Intl to Nairobi?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Nairobi 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi (average of $1,009). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Nairobi 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 O'Hare Intl to Nairobi

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from O'Hare Intl to Nairobi. 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 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$769Average$853FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$833Average$1,239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$863Average$1,155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$866Average$1,355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$893Average$1,481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
British AirwaysCheapest$897Average$1,132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Brussels AirlinesCheapest$903Average$1,292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$907Average$1,130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air FranceCheapest$908Average$1,038FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$911Average$1,242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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