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£473 Find Cheap Flights from New York to Nairobi

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from New York to Nairobi departing on 6/6. 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 New York to Nairobi, 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 New York to Nairobi, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£629
Overall average: £966
Delta
Sun 7/6Tue 23/6
JFK - NBO • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£1,089
Typical prices: £705-£773
Delta
Sun 29/3Tue 7/4
JFK - NBO • Direct
Our travellers' advice
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
To save time at JFK, use the AirTrain from Lefferts.
For a smooth arrival at NBO, use local taxis or Uber.
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Delta
Cheapest • from £629 (return)
Kenya Airways
Best reviews • 6.8 score
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March
Cheapest • 17% price drop
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Cheap Flights from New York to Nairobi (JFK-NBO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from New York to Nairobi 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 New York to Nairobi

Sun, 7 Jun - Tue, 23 Jun
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19:15 - 20:45
JFK
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NBO
18h 30m
1 stop
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23:35 - 07:35
NBO
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JFK
15h 00mdirect
£629Delta
Mon, 8 Jun - Tue, 23 Jun
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23:30 - 20:45
JFK
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NBO
38h 15m
1 stop
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23:35 - 07:35
NBO
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JFK
15h 00mdirect
£639Delta
Tue, 3 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar
Delta Logo
16:40 - 22:00
JFK
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NBO
21h 20m
1 stop
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23:59 - 12:25
NBO
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JFK
19h 26m
1 stop
£652Delta
Tue, 17 Feb - Wed, 18 Nov
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13:59 - 21:10
JFK
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NBO
23h 11m
2 stops
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23:59 - 11:20
NBO
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JFK
19h 21m
1 stop
£655Delta
Tue, 17 Feb - Thu, 7 May
Delta Logo
13:59 - 21:10
JFK
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NBO
23h 11m
2 stops
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23:50 - 19:05
NBO
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JFK
26h 15m
1 stop
£655Delta
Tue, 24 Feb - Wed, 11 Mar
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13:59 - 21:10
JFK
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NBO
23h 11m
2 stops
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23:59 - 12:25
NBO
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JFK
19h 26m
1 stop
£656Delta
Sun, 3 May - Wed, 6 May
Delta Logo
21:10 - 21:55
JFK
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NBO
17h 45m
1 stop
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23:50 - 17:05
NBO
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JFK
24h 15m
1 stop
£658Delta
Tue, 5 May - Fri, 8 May
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16:40 - 21:55
JFK
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NBO
22h 15m
1 stop
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23:05 - 18:45
NBO
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JFK
26h 40m
1 stop
£659Delta
Sun, 7 Jun - Mon, 15 Jun
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19:15 - 20:45
JFK
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NBO
18h 30m
1 stop
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23:25 - 17:04
NBO
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JFK
24h 39m
1 stop
£660Delta
Thu, 30 Apr - Mon, 11 May
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10:30 - 21:55
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NBO
28h 25m
2 stops
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23:50 - 17:05
NBO
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JFK
24h 15m
1 stop
£661Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for New York to Nairobi flights

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport is March, where tickets cost £706 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,145 and £1,121 respectively.

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

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.

No, with an average price for the route of £696, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from New York to Nairobi

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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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.

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 New York to Nairobi

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight£473
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (35% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from New York to Nairobi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New York to Nairobi based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking New York to Nairobi flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport was £473 for a one-way ticket and £629 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New York to Nairobi?

    On your way to Nairobi, you’ll fly out from New York John F Kennedy Intl. You’ll be landing at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from New York to Nairobi?

    Air France, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the New York to Nairobi flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    You can catch a direct flight from New York to Nairobi on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.

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

    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 New York to Nairobi.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Nairobi from New York 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 New York to Nairobi?

    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 Nairobi with an airline and back to New York with another airline.

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

    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 Nairobi from New York up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from New York to Nairobi?

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

Direct departures

New York John F Kennedy Intl to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Monday

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Wednesday

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Friday

Kenya Airways

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Sunday

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Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tuesday

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Thursday

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Saturday

Kenya Airways

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Sunday

Kenya Airways

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Reviews of the top airline flying from New York to Nairobi

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New York to Nairobi. 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 New York to Nairobi? 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.
6.8
Kenya AirwaysOverall score based on 294 reviews
6.8Comfort
7.7Crew
7.0Boarding
6.4Food
6.3Entertainment
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I purchased the upgrade to have 3 seats open, so I was able to sleep 9 hours. Without that I would have been miserable

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Jan 2026
NBO - JFK
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I purchased the upgrade to have 3 seats open, so I was able to sleep 9 hours. Without that I would have been miserable

Our luggage was supposed to be checked through from Arusha to Cape Town. We didn't know that it was a self transfer in Johannisburg. Kayak should not have sold this flight combination with out a self transfer alert.

There was chaos checking because of a canceled flight the day prior. Also, we had an issue with tickets. The KQ agent went above a d beyond to help us get on board the flight Overall the 13+ hour flight is uncomfortable in coach. I may try to upgrade on return

For a long haul flight, the seats were too narrow. Paid for extra legroom but wish I could have paid for width! I was pressed against another person for the whole donation of the flight.

Delayed flight made my day very long, but other than that KQ got me to my destination in good shape.

The nice treatment and lovely pilots who accepted my son inside for a photo.So lovely of them

Got delayed for over 24 hours. Fight was cancelled. Was put up at a nice hotel whose kitchen was unfortunately not prepared for the sudden influx of guests The headphone jacks on the seat were loose and sound kept getting dropped over the headphones. Food was good though. Certain items (Amarula) were not available for purchase over the on-plane duty free. Had been told i would pick my luggage at my final destination*wrong* had to pick it up in JFK and recheck it and then got charged for it**** too tired to argue with the Delta staff on the issue.... after a 15 hr flight.

This one is not bad even it is late, but they apologize and every time they announced the update.

I’m very disappointed for this trip and I will never travel again in this airline. In addition, I don’t recommend to any human being to travel to Kenya Airways. They keep me at Nairobi for 4 days without care. I was at Nairobi from 6 a.m Morning up to 10 a:m Thursday. For that reason, I have trouble for my work and may be I will lose my job. During for those 4 days I didn’t have my medicine, I didn’t have clothes to change because all my clothes were in my checked bags. On Thursday, when I got flight, they don’t even apologize for all consequences I had. During for those 4 days, I learned many things for this airline. It is their system to treat passengers like this because they had hundreds or thousands passengers around Nairobi waiting for their flights after their original flights cancelled. If I lose my job, I planned to file claim to the airline. This is not airline to travel with.

They weight duty free goods at check in and count the weight as carry on luggage. Results : for 4 bottles I had to opay $150. rip off. Be careful to avoid any duty free shopping at Dubai airport

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