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Cheapest return fare
£757
Typical prices: £831-£1,049
Delta
Wed 16/12Mon 11/1
NBO - JFK • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£4,321
Typical prices: £941-£1,004
Delta
Mon 23/11Mon 30/11
NBO - JFK • Direct
Advice from real travellers
Arrive at Nairobi Airport 3 hours early; multiple security checks can slow entry.
For this long flight, pack a seat cushion, compression socks, and dry snacks.
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Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
You can fly direct with Kenya Airways. Average duration is 15h 00m
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Cheapest • Avg £732 (return)
Shortest trip • 19h 05m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Nairobi to New York (NBO-NYC)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Nairobi to New York

Wed, 16 Dec - Mon, 11 Jan
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23:59 - 19:20NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
27h 21m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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18:35 - 22:00JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
19h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
£757Delta
Wed, 16 Dec - Thu, 7 Jan
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23:59 - 19:20NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
27h 21m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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13:20 - 21:35JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
24h 15m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle
£757Delta
Thu, 17 Dec - Wed, 6 Jan
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23:55 - 21:00NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
29h 05m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
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18:30 - 21:35JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
19h 05m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
£758Delta
Thu, 17 Dec - Tue, 12 Jan
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07:15 - 15:00NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
39h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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15:00 - 12:30JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
37h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
£760Etihad Airways
Wed, 9 Dec - Wed, 30 Dec
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23:59 - 18:46NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
26h 47m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Boston Logan Intl
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21:20 - 22:00JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
16h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
£760Delta
Sun, 20 Dec - Wed, 13 Jan
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23:55 - 18:39NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
26h 44m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Boston Logan Intl
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21:20 - 22:00JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
16h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
£762Delta
Fri, 4 Dec - Tue, 5 Jan
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23:55 - 21:19NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
29h 24m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Chicago O'Hare Intl
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06:00 - 21:35JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
31h 35m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle
£763Delta
Sat, 19 Dec - Sun, 10 Jan
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23:55 - 22:45NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
30h 50m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
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09:49 - 21:35JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
27h 46m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle
£768Delta
Mon, 7 Dec - Wed, 30 Dec
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23:55 - 14:00NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
22h 05m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol
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21:20 - 22:00JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
16h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
£771Delta
Mon, 30 Nov - Tue, 5 Jan
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23:55 - 14:00NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
22h 05m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol
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06:00 - 21:35JFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
31h 35m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle
£772Delta
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.

How much is a return flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to New York?

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to New York from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport usually cost between £723 and £782 in December.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £757 on Delta (16 Dec–11 Jan).

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

The cheapest return flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to New York costs £1,069 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?

The cheapest month for flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to New York is November, where tickets cost £762 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,016 and £980 respectively.

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

No, with an average price for the route of £938, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Nairobi to New York

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
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.

Harriet Baskas

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 season

October

Cheapest flight

£433
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (5% more expensive 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.
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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-Feb 2025
Sit in the first rows rather than the back of business class.
KimberlyFlew with Kenya Airways-Sept 2024
Bring a seat cushion pad if you can.
Verified travelerFlew with Kenya Airways-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-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

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

    There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and lands 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 5 flights.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to New York was £433 for a one-way ticket and £757 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 Monday, 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?

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

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Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to New York

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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