NBO - NYC

£559 Find Cheap Flights from Nairobi to New York

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 22/2. 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.
1 adult
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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
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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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£606
Overall average: £864
Ethiopian Air
Sat 28/2Tue 10/3
NBO - JFK • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
£559
Typical prices: £428-£678
Etihad Airways
Sun 22/2
NBO - JFK • 1 stop
Our travellers' advice
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts and KAYAK users. AI can make mistakes.
NBO's self-service kiosks ease check-in for key airlines.
Arrive 3 hours early at NBO due to multiple security checks.
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When to book
2 weeks
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 3% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
November
Cheapest • 14% price drop
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4 days a week
There are direct flights from Nairobi to New York 4 days a week: Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun.
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Cheap Flights from Nairobi to New York (NBO-NYC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Nairobi to New York

Sat, 28 Feb - Tue, 10 Mar
Ethiopian Air Logo
03:45 - 18:55
NBO
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JFK
23h 10m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:10 - 01:40
JFK
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NBO
20h 30m
2 stops
£606Ethiopian Air
Mon, 2 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar
Ethiopian Air Logo
03:45 - 18:55
NBO
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JFK
23h 10m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
21:55 - 01:40
JFK
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NBO
20h 45m
2 stops
£609Ethiopian Air
Thu, 12 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
Etihad Airways Logo
13:40 - 09:20
NBO
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JFK
26h 40m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
15:45 - 00:50
JFK
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NBO
26h 05m
1 stop
£660Etihad Airways
Thu, 16 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr
Etihad Airways Logo
01:30 - 08:35
NBO
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JFK
38h 05m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
15:45 - 00:30
JFK
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NBO
25h 45m
1 stop
£675Etihad Airways
Sun, 8 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb
United Airlines Logo
23:55 - 18:44
NBO
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LGA
26h 49m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
15:20 - 21:15
LGA
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NBO
21h 55m
2 stops
£701United Airlines
Tue, 21 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr
United Airlines Logo
22:50 - 15:55
NBO
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EWR
24h 05m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
18:20 - 22:25
EWR
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NBO
21h 05m
2 stops
£704United Airlines
Sun, 8 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb
Brussels Airlines Logo
23:55 - 13:30
NBO
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EWR
21h 35m
1 stop
Brussels Airlines Logo
22:40 - 22:45
EWR
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NBO
64h 05m
3 stops
£715Brussels Airlines
Thu, 12 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
Brussels Airlines Logo
23:55 - 15:00
NBO
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EWR
22h 05m
1 stop
Brussels Airlines Logo
19:55 - 21:15
EWR
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NBO
18h 20m
1 stop
£717Brussels Airlines
Tue, 21 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr
Delta Logo
23:50 - 22:19
NBO
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LGA
29h 29m
2 stops
Delta Logo
13:59 - 21:55
LGA
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NBO
24h 56m
2 stops
£719Delta
Tue, 21 Apr - Sun, 26 Apr
Delta Logo
23:50 - 22:19
NBO
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LGA
29h 29m
2 stops
Delta Logo
13:59 - 20:45
LGA
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NBO
23h 46m
2 stops
£719Delta
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Nairobi to New York flights

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?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to New York costs £915 on the route between Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport (NBO) and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK). It is also the most popular route.

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 round-trip 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 November, where tickets cost £705 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,102 and £935 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to New York?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at £915 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to New York, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 3% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Nairobi to New York

 
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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on NBO

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Harriet Baskas

Expert on JFK

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, The Points Guy, and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Nairobi to New York

Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flight£559
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 14% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% lower on average.
Flight from Nairobi to New York John F Kennedy Airport

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.

Flights from Nairobi to New York: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Nairobi to New York 
Verified travelerFlew with Kenya Airways
NBO
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JFK
Feb 2025
Sit in the first rows rather than the back of business class.
KimberlyFlew with Kenya Airways
NBO
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JFK
Sept 2024
Bring a seat cushion pad if you can.
Verified travelerFlew with Kenya Airways
NBO
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JFK
Jun 2024
There are so many security points at the Nairobi airport that you need to make sure you are there at least 3 hours in advance. This is not communicated by Kenyan Airways, so unfortunately people end up missing their flights
Verified travelerFlew with Kenya Airways
NBO
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JFK
May 2024
It’s a long flight have some compression sock, stretch often in the plane and have some dry snacks.

FAQs for booking Nairobi to New York flights

  • 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 £606 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.

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

    You can catch a direct flight from Nairobi to New York on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday.

  • 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Nairobi to New York?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to New York.
Find which airlines fly direct from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to New York, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to New York

Tuesday

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Thursday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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New York to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Friday

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Sunday

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