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Find cheap flights from Nairobi to New York from £447

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Nairobi to New York departing on 8/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Nairobi to New York, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Nairobi to New York (NBO-NYC)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Nairobi to New York that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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22:50 - 17:15NBO-JFK
25h 25m1 stop
19:30 - 20:40JFK-NBO
18h 10m1 stop
£808Delta
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Thu, 16 May - Fri, 24 May
23:59 - 14:25NBO-JFK
21h 26m1 stop
19:30 - 20:40JFK-NBO
18h 10m1 stop
£812Delta
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Sun, 19 May - Fri, 24 May
18:00 - 16:55NBO-JFK
29h 55m1 stop
15:30 - 13:15JFK-NBO
38h 45m1 stop
£816Etihad Airways
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Sun, 16 Jun - Mon, 1 Jul
23:10 - 15:40NBO-EWR
23h 30m1 stop
21:15 - 19:35EWR-NBO
39h 20m1 stop
£835
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Tue, 28 May - Wed, 12 Jun
18:00 - 09:15NBO-JFK
22h 15m1 stop
15:30 - 13:15JFK-NBO
38h 45m1 stop
£836Etihad Airways
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Sat, 7 Sep - Sat, 21 Sep
23:10 - 07:20NBO-EWR
39h 10m2 stops
21:15 - 19:35EWR-NBO
39h 20m1 stop
£843
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Tue, 28 May - Wed, 12 Jun
01:10 - 17:30NBO-JFK
23h 20m1 stop
19:25 - 23:25JFK-NBO
21h 00m1 stop
£845Turkish Airlines
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Thu, 16 May - Wed, 22 May
01:10 - 17:30NBO-JFK
23h 20m1 stop
12:40 - 05:20JFK-NBO
33h 40m1 stop
£857Turkish Airlines
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Thu, 16 May - Sat, 25 May
01:20 - 19:00NBO-JFK
24h 40m2 stops
08:55 - 06:55JFK-NBO
39h 00m2 stops
£952American Airlines
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Fri, 6 Sep - Sat, 21 Sep
01:20 - 19:43NBO-LGA
25h 23m2 stops
08:00 - 23:50LGA-NBO
32h 50m2 stops
£952American Airlines
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Fri, 6 Sep - Sat, 21 Sep

Flights from Nairobi to New York - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Nairobi to New York to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to New York flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to New York.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to New York cost £740 and was between Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is £1,104.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Nairobi to New York?

The average price of all flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to New York clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Nairobi to New York, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from New York, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to New York?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to New York, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to New York is February, where tickets cost £735 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of tickets is £1,100 and £1,010 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to New York?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to New York, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to New York, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 79 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Nairobi to New York?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to New York from Nairobi were found on Brussels Airlines (£447) and SWISS (£473), and the lowest return tickets were found on Delta (£808) and Etihad Airways (£816).

Which airlines fly direct between Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and New York?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to New York.
There is just one airline that flies from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to New York direct and that is Kenya Airways. The best one-way deal found from Kenya Airways for the route is £992.

How many flights are there between Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and New York per day?

Each day, there are 2 direct flights that take off from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and land in New York, with an average flight time of 15h 00m. The most common departure time is 23:00 and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 14 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 2.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and New York?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Nairobi to New York take?

The duration of a direct flight to New York from Nairobi is typically 15h 00m. The journey crosses a distance of 7,359 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Nairobi to New York?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport at 23:35 and will be landing in New York at 07:35.

What’s the latest departure time from Nairobi to New York?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to New York jets off at 23:35 and lands at 07:35.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Nairobi to New York

Low season

February

High season

September

Cheapest flight

£447
Best time to beat the crowds (16% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (5% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Nairobi to New York

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Nairobi to New York based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Nairobi to New York flights

  • Where can I get car rentals upon landing at JFK?

    Renting a car while in New York enhances your movement convenience and flexibility. John F. Kennedy International airport has an on-site car rental facility housing all major New York car rentals, including Avis, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, and National. Therefore, you will be able to rent your car will little or no hassle upon landing at the airport.

  • What are the best airlines to use when flying from Nairobi to New York with kids?

    Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways are among the airlines that are highly rated among travelers accompanying kids from Nairobi to New York. The Delta Sky Zone at JFK, where children can enjoy eating snacks and playing video games, is one of the things that make travelers prefer booking Qatar. If you book Turkish Airlines, you and your kids will enjoy greater comfort traveling in spacious seats with extra legroom.

  • How can I best connect to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport from the Nairobi center?

    Citi Hoppa buses offer the most reliable and affordable means of transport for travelers from Nairobi CBD to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. If you want to take the shortest time, Bolt and Uber are the main cab providers you can use. In light traffic, a taxi ride from Nairobi city center to the airport is about 25min.

  • How can you catch the earliest flight from Nairobi to New York?

    Consider staying at Davana Hotel, which is located 0.3 miles from Jomo Kenyatta Airport, if you want to catch up with the earliest flight to New York. Staying here saves you from the heavy traffic jam that is usually on Mombasa Road in the morning. Mombasa Road is the main road connecting the airport from the city center.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to New York?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to New York was £559 for a one-way ticket and £1,010 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Nairobi to New York?

    The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Nairobi to New York flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Nairobi to New York?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Nairobi and New York.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Nairobi to New York?

    There are direct flights from Nairobi to New York on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Nairobi to New York?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Nairobi to New York.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Nairobi to New York?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New York from Nairobi is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Nairobi to New York?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to New York with an airline and back to Nairobi with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Nairobi to New York?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New York from Nairobi up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Nairobi to New York

  • Most of the flights from Nairobi to New York have John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) as the arrival airport. One advantage of arriving at this airport compared to New York LaGuardia (LGA) and Newark (EWR) is its central location in New York, which makes it easier for travelers to connect to their preferred destinations.
  • Landing at JFK late at night should not make you panic. You can spend the remaining part of the night at one of the hotels close to the airport. A good hotel option, in this case, is Hilton New York JKF, whose airport shuttles operate on a 24-hour basis. All you need to do is to communicate with the hotel and request facilitation in moving from the airport once you arrive at night.
  • All flights from Nairobi to New York are friendly to people with reduced mobility or those who depend on wheelchairs. At Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), you can get curb-to-aircraft wheelchair services. All the major airlines here, including Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Turkish Airlines, have their staff deployed throughout the airport to offer support to travelers with special needs.
  • Once your plane touches the ground at JFK, you can connect to downtown New York using various means of transport. One of the best options is taxis, which are accessible at the parking outside the baggage claim area. Taxis, which take an average of 10min to arrive in downtown New York from the airport.
  • Travelers planning to travel alongside their pets from Nairobi to New York have nothing to worry about since all flights from Nairobi to New York are pet friendly. After landing at JFK, you can take your pet to the airport’s designated pet-relief area, which is located post-security check.
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Prefer to fly direct from Nairobi to New York?

Find which airlines fly direct from Jomo Kenyatta Intl to New York, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to New York

Monday

Delta, Kenya Airways

Delta, Kenya Airways

Tuesday

Delta, Kenya Airways

Delta, Kenya Airways

Wednesday

Delta, Kenya Airways

Delta, Kenya Airways

Thursday

Delta, Kenya Airways

Delta, Kenya Airways

Friday

Delta, Kenya Airways

Delta, Kenya Airways

Saturday

Delta, Kenya Airways

Delta, Kenya Airways

Sunday

Delta, Kenya Airways

Delta, Kenya Airways

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Direct returns

New York to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Monday

Delta, Kenya Airways

Delta, Kenya Airways

Tuesday

Delta, Kenya Airways

Delta, Kenya Airways

Wednesday

Delta, Kenya Airways

Delta, Kenya Airways

Thursday

Delta, Kenya Airways

Delta, Kenya Airways

Friday

Delta, Kenya Airways

Delta, Kenya Airways

Saturday

Delta, Kenya Airways

Delta, Kenya Airways

Sunday

Delta, Kenya Airways

Delta, Kenya Airways

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Top airline flying from Nairobi to New York

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Nairobi to New York. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Nairobi to New York? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.3
American AirlinesOverall score based on 14788 reviews
6.6Food
7.2Comfort
7.6Boarding
8.0Crew
7.1Entertainment
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Comfort of seats, ease of boarding. Food selection could be better

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2024LAX - JFK
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Comfort of seats, ease of boarding. Food selection could be better

I arrived to the airport 2 hours before my American Airlines flight was scheduled to take off. I have TSA pre-check. The airport was crazy packed when I arrived. After momentarily standing in the pre-check line, the TSA agent said that I am not pre-check. Of course I said that I am because I entered my KTN number on all my traveling sites and programs. I had to get out of line and go back to the AA counter to discover that American Airlines did not add my KTN to my boarding pass. I had to call TSA to find out my number, then have AA enter it onto my boarding pass. The emblem would not load onto my boarding pass. By this time, I decided to use my Clear in order to get through TSA but the line was ridiculous long. By the time I made through TSA, I missed my 11:08am flight and was re-booked for the 5:30pm. This is after the AA employee told me I should have gotten to the airport early. AA use to be a dependable airline not I use them only if I have too.

Horrible people at the gate, they force me to check in my carry on, even thought no one behind me has to do it. I had to get out of the airport in NY to get my bag and go thru security again on my way to Honk Kong. The worst part is the employee threatened me with loosing the flights if don’t comply.

Transfer from Terminal 1 to Terminal 3 by bus is chaotic, because as per information Free Shuttle Bus was supposed to take passengers from Domestic Terminal 1 to International Terminal 3, but the bus took us from Terminal 1 to terminal 2, then to Terminal 1 ,, 2 and finally to Terminal 3

The flight crew was really wonderful, incredibly helpful as well as patient. I was able to watch entertainment on my phone but didn't have access to my headphones and I didn't want to bother the flight attendants. The food wasn't an issue for me because I am a vegan and brought my own food on board. The flight left on time and arrived ahead of schedule. It was overall a good flight.

Cut off carry ons, had to check, got on and there was plenty of bin space. Disappointing.

One of the worst flights I have ever taken Delayed over an hour without communication from the crew; very scary Entertainment not working Crew NASTY cabin cold

May never fly American again Delay in take off WITHOUT EXPLANATION Cabin freezing Crew NASTY entertainment did not work entire flight

Crew was rude and the flight is not comfortable for long haul.

The flight was so short that the lack of leg room didn't bother me for long. The plane was smaller so only two seats per row and there were chargers. However, they didn't serve any snacks.

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Cheapest flights to New York from Nairobi found in 2024

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Nairobi to New York found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
8/6Sat
1 stopBrussels Airlines
21h 30mNBO-JFK
£447
6/6Thu
1 stopBrussels Airlines
21h 30mNBO-JFK
£448
2/10Wed
1 stopBrussels Airlines
20h 35mNBO-EWR
£454
18/5Sat
2 stops
38h 53mNBO-EWR
£463
18/5Sat
2 stopsSWISS
48h 20mNBO-JFK
£473
17/5Fri
2 stopsSWISS
22h 10mNBO-JFK
£480
2/10Wed
2 stopsRwandAir
25h 30mNBO-JFK
£550
25/5Sat
2 stops
28h 30mNBO-EWR
£567
5/9Thu
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
42h 25mNBO-JFK
£679
5/9Thu
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
46h 03mNBO-EWR
£679

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Last minute flights from Nairobi to New York

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Nairobi to New York that are departing in the next 10 days.
2/5Thu
multi-stopDelta
20h 11mNBO-JFK
8/5Wed
multi-stopDelta
21h 20mJFK-NBO
£876
2/5Thu
multi-stopDelta
28h 06mNBO-JFK
8/5Wed
multi-stopDelta
29h 26mJFK-NBO
£887
6/5Mon
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
40h 35mNBO-JFK
11/8Sun
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
30h 00mJFK-NBO
£893
3/5Fri
multi-stopBritish Airways
26h 35mNBO-JFK
6/8Tue
multi-stopBritish Airways
17h 40mJFK-NBO
£913
2/5Thu
multi-stopBritish Airways
27h 45mNBO-JFK
6/8Tue
multi-stopBritish Airways
17h 40mJFK-NBO
£923
2/5Thu
multi-stopJetBlue
21h 50mNBO-JFK
7/5Tue
multi-stopJetBlue
22h 35mJFK-NBO
£926
5/5Sun
multi-stopJetBlue
28h 10mNBO-JFK
4/8Sun
multi-stopJetBlue
22h 35mJFK-NBO
£988
5/5Sun
multi-stopBrussels Airlines
27h 55mNBO-JFK
11/8Sun
multi-stopBrussels Airlines
20h 50mJFK-NBO
£994
5/5Sun
multi-stopBrussels Airlines
27h 55mNBO-JFK
6/8Tue
multi-stopBrussels Airlines
23h 45mJFK-NBO
£1,154
4/5Sat
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
23h 20mNBO-JFK
9/8Fri
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
35h 45mJFK-NBO
£1,313

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Nairobi - New York Flights

Departure:

Nairobi (NBO)Kenya

Return flight deals:

New York - Nairobi

Cabin classes:

£3,561
£1,104

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