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£443 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 1/12. 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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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.
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Recent return flight deals from New York to Nairobi

Mon, 6 Oct - Mon, 13 Oct
Delta Logo
17:30 - 19:55JFK-NBO
19h 25m1 stop
Delta Logo
22:25 - 12:00NBO-JFK
20h 35m1 stop
£676Delta
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Thu, 25 Sep - Mon, 6 Oct
Delta Logo
10:30 - 19:55JFK-NBO
26h 25m2 stops
Delta Logo
22:25 - 12:00NBO-JFK
20h 35m1 stop
£678Delta
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Sat, 11 Oct - Mon, 13 Oct
United Airlines Logo
18:10 - 22:30JFK-NBO
21h 20m2 stops
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22:45 - 13:00NBO-JFK
21h 15m1 stop
£684United Airlines
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Thu, 4 Dec - Fri, 12 Dec
United Airlines Logo
18:25 - 21:15JFK-NBO
18h 50m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
23:40 - 13:20NBO-JFK
21h 40m1 stop
£688United Airlines
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Sat, 22 Nov - Tue, 2 Dec
Brussels Airlines Logo
18:25 - 22:45JFK-NBO
20h 20m2 stops
Brussels Airlines Logo
23:55 - 13:50NBO-JFK
21h 55m1 stop
£698Brussels Airlines
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Sat, 8 Nov - Sat, 6 Dec
Etihad Airways Logo
14:25 - 06:20JFK-NBO
31h 55m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
13:40 - 15:15NBO-JFK
33h 35m1 stop
£698Etihad Airways
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Sun, 1 Feb - Sat, 14 Feb
Etihad Airways Logo
14:25 - 00:50JFK-NBO
26h 25m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
13:40 - 15:15NBO-JFK
33h 35m1 stop
£700Etihad Airways
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Mon, 29 Sep - Tue, 7 Oct
Brussels Airlines Logo
18:10 - 22:30JFK-NBO
21h 20m2 stops
Brussels Airlines Logo
22:45 - 15:00NBO-JFK
23h 15m2 stops
£701Brussels Airlines
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Sat, 22 Nov - Mon, 1 Dec
SWISS Logo
16:25 - 22:45JFK-NBO
22h 20m3 stops
SWISS Logo
23:40 - 13:05NBO-JFK
45h 25m2 stops
£714SWISS
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Mon, 24 Nov - Mon, 1 Dec
SWISS Logo
16:25 - 22:00JFK-NBO
21h 35m2 stops
SWISS Logo
23:40 - 13:05NBO-JFK
45h 25m2 stops
£717SWISS
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Everything you should know

Our travellers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
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 £676 (return)
Kenya Airways
Best reviews • 6.9 score
Airline reviews
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When to travel
March
Cheapest • 18% price drop
December
Most popular
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Direct flights
4 days a week
There are direct flights from New York to Nairobi 4 days a week: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun.
Direct flights
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Direct flights
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Cheapest return fare
£676
Typical prices: £707-829
Delta
Mon 6/10Mon 13/10
JFK - NBO • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£731
Typical prices: £735-809
Delta
Sun 1/2Thu 12/2
JFK - NBO • Direct
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Expert advice for your flight from New York to Nairobi

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
JFK

To save time at JFK, consider using the AirTrain from Lefferts Boulevard to avoid traffic jams during peak hours.

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NBO

For a smooth arrival at NBO, use local taxis or rideshares like Uber, available 24/7 outside the terminal.

Read more about NBOby Daniel Scheffler
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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

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

Harriet Baskas

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

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.

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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.

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

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 £712 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,222 and £1,140 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.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £754 on average.

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 6 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from New York to Nairobi

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight£443
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (40% more expensive on average)
Flight from New York to Nairobi

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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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 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 £602 for a one-way ticket and £918 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Nairobi to New York? 25% of our users found flights on this route for Nairobi or less round-trip.

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.

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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

Kenya Airways

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Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tuesday

Kenya Airways

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Thursday

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Saturday

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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.
6.9
Kenya AirwaysOverall score based on 280 reviews
7.7Crew
6.4Entertainment
7.0Boarding
6.9Comfort
6.5Food
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Delayed flight made my day very long, but other than that KQ got me to my destination in good shape.

6.0 GoodDennis, Aug 2025NBO - KGL
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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

The boarding was fast, the food was great; however, the seats & leg space were tight.

I enjoyed my flight I arrived safe with all my luggage

No complaints just improve on the food service. Provide enough dinner. People are complaining about that.

Was very good, was happy with the way staff were smiling and how they were approachable

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