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$1,001+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) to Nairobi

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CMH — NBO
Apr 5 — Apr 121
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Columbus to Nairobi are usually found in October or February, booked 28 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (CMH) 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 March 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,001
(Kenya Airways)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,121
From Columbus to Nairobi
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($302 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

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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 March 31, 2025.

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.
Thu 5/156:00 amCMH - NBO
1 stop21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/2811:35 pmNBO - CMH
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,001
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.
Tue 11/187:00 amCMH - NBO
1 stop19h 15mKenya Airways
Thu 12/411:35 pmNBO - CMH
1 stop20h 04mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/31$1,004
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/1610:00 amCMH - NBO
2 stops29h 00mDelta
Thu 5/2210:25 pmNBO - CMH
2 stops26h 44mDelta
Deal found 3/30$1,052
This Aeromexico 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2912:03 pmCMH - NBO
2 stops24h 52mAir France
Sun 7/610:25 pmNBO - CMH
2 stops32h 32mAir France
Deal found 3/30$1,075
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/296:13 amCMH - NBO
2 stops23h 57mEthiopian Air
Tue 5/66:00 pmNBO - CMH
3 stops29h 54mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/30$1,094
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/76:39 pmCMH - NBO
2 stops22h 11mAmerican Airlines
Thu 4/241:20 amNBO - CMH
2 stops24h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,142
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/236:19 pmCMH - NBO
2 stops43h 26mBritish Airways
Sat 5/3111:10 pmNBO - CMH
2 stops45h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/30$1,156
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/96:40 pmCMH - NBO
2 stops22h 10mQatar Airways
Tue 9/231:20 amNBO - CMH
2 stops27h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/31$1,238
This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/192:56 pmCMH - NBO
3 stops24h 34mLufthansa
Wed 4/3011:45 pmNBO - CMH
2 stops24h 09mLufthansa
Deal found 3/30$1,316
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/1710:34 amCMH - NBO
2 stops26h 46mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/2810:45 pmNBO - CMH
2 stops45h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,436
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.
Mon 4/72:56 pmCMH - NBO
3 stops48h 34mBrussels Airlines
Fri 4/2510:45 pmNBO - CMH
3 stops51h 06mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,537
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/2710:26 amCMH - NBO
3 stops26h 54mAir Canada
Mon 7/710:45 pmNBO - CMH
3 stops29h 06mAir Canada
Deal found 3/30$1,649

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to Nairobi that are best for you.

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Columbus

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Nairobi

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Price

ColumbusNairobi

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Thu 5/15

6:00 am-10:45 am

1 stop21h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 5/28

11:35 pm-11:30 am

1 stop18h 55m

$1,001

ColumbusNairobi

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Wed 4/16

10:00 am-10:00 pm

2 stops29h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 5/22

10:25 pm-6:09 pm

2 stops26h 44m

$1,052

ColumbusNairobi

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Tue 4/29

12:03 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops24h 52m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 7/6

10:25 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops32h 32m

$1,075

ColumbusNairobi

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Tue 4/29

6:13 am-1:10 pm

2 stops23h 57m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 5/6

6:00 pm-4:54 pm

3 stops29h 54m

$1,094

ColumbusNairobi

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Fri 5/23

6:19 pm-8:45 pm

2 stops43h 26m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 5/31

11:10 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops45h 10m

$1,156

ColumbusNairobi

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Tue 9/9

6:40 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops22h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 9/23

1:20 am-10:05 pm

2 stops27h 45m

$1,238

ColumbusNairobi

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Wed 4/16

7:00 am-10:45 am

1 stop20h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 5/22

11:35 pm-11:30 am

1 stop18h 55m

$1,248

ColumbusNairobi

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Sat 4/19

3:10 pm-8:45 pm

2 stops22h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 4/29

1:20 am-7:06 pm

2 stops24h 46m

$1,282

ColumbusNairobi

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Sat 4/19

2:56 pm-10:30 pm

3 stops24h 34m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 4/30

11:45 pm-4:54 pm

2 stops24h 09m

$1,316

ColumbusNairobi

CMH - NBO

CMHNBO

Columbus

Thu 7/17

10:34 am-8:20 pm

2 stops26h 46m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 8/28

10:45 pm-1:16 pm

2 stops45h 31m

$1,436

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Columbus Airport 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 March 28, 2025.

Booking 28 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Columbus Airport to Nairobi. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Nairobi (average of $1,009). Flying from Columbus 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 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 March 31, 2025.

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

What is the cheapest day to fly from Columbus Airport 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 Airport 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 March 31, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Qatar Airways and Air France from Columbus to Nairobi by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Columbus Airport to Nairobi round-trip?

    According to our current data, Delta ($1,052), Air France ($1,075), and Ethiopian Air ($1,094) offers the cheapest pricing from Columbus Airport to Nairobi. Delta is currently priced 15% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

    The majority of New York visitors spend their time at Times Square, New York City Center, and Madison Square Garden. Travelers on a layover in New York can visit Times Square, New York City Center, and Madison Square Garden, by traveling 13.6 mi, 13.6 mi, and 13.6 mi, respectively after landing at New York John F Kennedy Intl. Those landing in New York looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $60 per day.

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

  • 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 Airport to Nairobi?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Nairobi (average of $1,009). Flying from Columbus 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 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 March 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$953Average$1,158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$993Average$1,438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,122Average$1,359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,126Average$1,423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
DeltaCheapest$1,332Average$1,871FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$1,344Average$1,623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
LufthansaCheapest$1,394Average$1,660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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