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$564+ 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 3/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — NBO
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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The best prices from Columbus to Nairobi are usually found in October or November, 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 January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,006
(Kenya Airways)

One-way from

$564
(Kiwi.com)

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October

Average price

$1,101
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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 January 21, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/296:00 amCMH - NBO
2 stops23h 10mEthiopian Air
Sun 3/96:00 pmNBO - CMH
3 stops26h 16mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/20$992
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/97:06 amCMH - NBO
1 stop20h 09mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/911:35 pmNBO - CMH
1 stop19h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,006
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/307:03 amCMH - NBO
1 stop20h 12mKenya Airways
Mon 2/1011:35 pmNBO - CMH
1 stop19h 56mKenya Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,033
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/3010:16 amCMH - NBO
2 stops29h 49mQatar Airways
Sat 2/81:35 amNBO - CMH
2 stops24h 53mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/21$1,249
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/223:45 pmCMH - NBO
2 stops21h 50mBritish Airways
Sat 4/1211:10 pmNBO - CMH
2 stops26h 51mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,313
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/276:39 pmCMH - NBO
2 stops22h 11mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/511:10 pmNBO - CMH
2 stops24h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,356
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/222:58 pmCMH - NBO
3 stops23h 47mLufthansa
Sat 4/1210:55 pmNBO - CMH
2 stops49h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 1/20$1,459
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/96:00 amCMH - NBO
3 stops30h 55mAir Canada
Fri 5/910:55 pmNBO - CMH
2 stops28h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 1/21$1,499
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sat 3/17:45 pmCMH - NBO
2 stops41h 10mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/3010:55 pmNBO - CMH
3 stops30h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,545
This Brussels Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 1/202:50 pmCMH - NBO
3 stops47h 55mBrussels Airlines
Mon 1/2711:55 pmNBO - CMH
3 stops26h 49mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 1/19$1,691
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/18:10 amCMH - NBO
2 stops32h 40mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/231:20 amNBO - CMH
3 stops35h 58mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,776

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 January 21, 2025.

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ColumbusNairobi

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Sun 2/9

7:06 am-11:15 am

1 stop20h 09m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 5/9

11:35 pm-11:41 am

1 stop19h 06m

$1,006

ColumbusNairobi

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Sat 3/1

5:00 pm-11:15 am

1 stop34h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 5/30

11:35 pm-11:41 am

1 stop19h 06m

$1,012

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-2:14 pm

3 stops27h 14m

$1,062

ColumbusNairobi

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Mon 2/3

10:16 am-12:05 am

2 stops29h 49m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 6/23

1:20 am-10:05 pm

2 stops27h 45m

$1,249

ColumbusNairobi

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Sat 2/22

3:45 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops21h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 4/12

11:10 pm-7:01 pm

2 stops26h 51m

$1,313

ColumbusNairobi

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Sun 4/27

6:39 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops22h 11m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 7/5

11:10 pm-4:57 pm

2 stops24h 47m

$1,356

ColumbusNairobi

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Sat 2/22

2:58 pm-10:45 pm

3 stops23h 47m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 4/12

10:55 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops49h 00m

$1,459

ColumbusNairobi

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Sun 2/9

6:00 am-8:55 pm

3 stops30h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 5/9

10:55 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops28h 45m

$1,499

ColumbusNairobi

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Sat 3/1

7:45 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops41h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 5/30

10:55 pm-10:08 pm

3 stops30h 13m

$1,545

ColumbusNairobi

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Thu 5/15

12:45 pm-8:55 pm

3 stops25h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 5/31

10:55 pm-6:40 pm

3 stops50h 45m

$1,768

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Nairobi

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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 January 17, 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 January 21, 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 January 21, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Columbus to Nairobi, see what other customers have to say about Air Canada, Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,754 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,985 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Brussels Airlines
7.4
Good
349 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

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 ($1,062), Qatar Airways ($1,249), and British Airways ($1,313) offers the cheapest pricing from Columbus to Nairobi. Ethiopian Air is priced at 14% 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?

    $688 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Brussels Airlines and Kenya Airways, with prices starting from $783 and $1,130, 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 $63 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$953Average$1,246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$993Average$1,272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
British AirwaysCheapest$993Average$1,150FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,126Average$1,411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,203Average$1,569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$1,286Average$1,630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$1,394Average$1,660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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