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$549+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Nairobi

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — NBO
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Columbus to Nairobi are usually found in October or February, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Nairobi

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) 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 February 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$991
(oojo)

One-way from

$549
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,005
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to Nairobi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Nairobi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 4/16:13 amCMH - NBO
2 stops23h 57mEthiopian Air
Mon 4/146:00 pmNBO - CMH
3 stops29h 54mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/18$991
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 3/107:03 amCMH - NBO
1 stop20h 12mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/1811:35 pmNBO - CMH
1 stop19h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,001
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Wed 10/87:00 amCMH - NBO
1 stop20h 45mKenya Airways
Tue 10/2111:35 pmNBO - CMH
1 stop19h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,045
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 4/110:13 amCMH - NBO
2 stops30h 37mQatar Airways
Mon 4/146:10 pmNBO - CMH
2 stops28h 24mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,099
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Fri 4/115:55 pmCMH - NBO
3 stops45h 35mLufthansa
Wed 4/1610:55 pmNBO - CMH
2 stops31h 43mLufthansa
Deal found 2/18$1,315
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/219:08 amCMH - NBO
2 stops29h 27mBritish Airways
Fri 3/2811:55 pmNBO - CMH
2 stops45h 18mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,324
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/110:26 amCMH - NBO
3 stops27h 29mAir Canada
Mon 4/1410:45 pmNBO - CMH
3 stops27h 06mAir Canada
Deal found 2/19$1,335
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Thu 7/1010:35 amCMH - NBO
2 stops26h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/710:55 pmNBO - CMH
3 stops52h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,447
This Brussels Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Mon 3/102:57 pmCMH - NBO
3 stops48h 48mBrussels Airlines
Tue 3/1811:45 pmNBO - CMH
3 stops26h 06mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,639
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Sun 6/11:35 pmCMH - NBO
2 stops25h 25mDelta
Fri 8/2910:25 pmNBO - CMH
2 stops27h 25mDelta
Deal found 2/19$1,806
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/15:55 pmCMH - NBO
2 stops37h 35mEmirates
Sat 4/1210:45 pmNBO - CMH
2 stops29h 00mEmirates
Deal found 2/20$1,858

Find flights from Columbus to Nairobi within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus to Nairobi 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 February 20, 2025.

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ColumbusNairobi

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Tue 4/1

6:13 am-1:10 pm

2 stops23h 57m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 4/14

6:00 pm-4:54 pm

3 stops29h 54m

$991

ColumbusNairobi

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Mon 3/10

7:03 am-10:15 am

1 stop20h 12m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 3/18

11:35 pm-11:48 am

1 stop19h 13m

$1,001

ColumbusNairobi

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Tue 4/1

10:13 am-11:50 pm

2 stops30h 37m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 4/14

6:10 pm-3:34 pm

2 stops28h 24m

$1,099

ColumbusNairobi

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Thu 7/10

7:00 am-10:45 am

1 stop20h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 10/7

11:35 pm-11:40 am

1 stop19h 05m

$1,286

ColumbusNairobi

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Fri 4/11

5:55 pm-10:30 pm

3 stops45h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 4/16

10:55 pm-11:38 pm

2 stops31h 43m

$1,315

ColumbusNairobi

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Fri 3/21

9:08 am-9:35 pm

2 stops29h 27m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 3/28

11:55 pm-2:13 pm

2 stops45h 18m

$1,324

ColumbusNairobi

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Tue 4/1

10:26 am-8:55 pm

3 stops27h 29m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 4/14

10:45 pm-6:51 pm

3 stops27h 06m

$1,335

ColumbusNairobi

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Thu 7/10

10:35 am-8:20 pm

2 stops26h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 10/7

10:55 pm-8:45 pm

3 stops52h 50m

$1,447

ColumbusNairobi

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Mon 3/10

2:57 pm-10:45 pm

3 stops48h 48m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 3/18

11:45 pm-6:51 pm

3 stops26h 06m

$1,639

ColumbusNairobi

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Sun 6/1

1:35 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops25h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 8/29

10:25 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops27h 25m

$1,806

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Travel insights for flights from Columbus to Nairobi

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Columbus to Nairobi?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Columbus to Nairobi. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Columbus to Nairobi is 71 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus to Nairobi?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Nairobi (average of $1,009). Flying from Columbus to Nairobi in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,616). 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 CMH to NBO?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus 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 February 20, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 16% on flights from Columbus to Nairobi by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Columbus to Nairobi?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus to Nairobi flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday 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 February 20, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Columbus to Nairobi, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
8,220 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
3,609 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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 Columbus to Nairobi. 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 flying from Columbus to Nairobi round-trip?

    According to our current data, Ethiopian Air ($991), Qatar Airways ($1,099), and Lufthansa ($1,315) offers the cheapest pricing from Columbus to Nairobi. Ethiopian Air is priced at 19% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Columbus to Nairobi one-way?

    $569 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Etihad Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Brussels Airlines, with prices starting from $686 and $832, respectively.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Columbus to Nairobi?

    Columbus to Nairobi flights have a layover in New York most of the time.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in New York?

    Times Square, New York City Center, and Madison Square Garden are the most popular attractions in New York if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Times Square, New York City Center, and Madison Square Garden can be visited by traveling about 13.6 mi, 13.6 mi, and 13.6 mi respectively from New York John F Kennedy Intl. Those looking to explore during their layover in New York can rent a car from New York John F Kennedy Intl for about $57 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Columbus to Nairobi flights?

    Columbus to Nairobi flights that have layovers will least frequently stop in Doha.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to Nairobi that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbus to Nairobi?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbus to Nairobi?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus 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 Columbus to Nairobi?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Nairobi (average of $1,009). Flying from Columbus to Nairobi in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,616). 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 7 airlines flying from Columbus to Nairobi

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Columbus 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$953Average$1,182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$993Average$1,272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,043Average$1,359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,126Average$1,418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,203Average$1,581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,286Average$1,634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$1,394Average$1,660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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