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Find cheap airlines flights from Chicago to Nairobi

Choose from 2 carriers that fly from Chicago to Nairobi, including Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Turkish Airlines.
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Find flight deals from Chicago to Nairobi for the next 3 months. Book one way flights from $491 or round trip flights from $819.

      • ORD 11:50 AM
        30h 15m
        1 stop
        NBO 3:05 AM
        Chicago - Nairobi | Tue, Nov 25 | Turkish Airlines
        NBO 4:50 AM
        38h 15m
        1 stop
        ORD 10:05 AM
        Nairobi - Chicago | Tue, Dec 2 | Turkish Airlines
        $819 $1,316
        38% OFF
        38% OFF
        $1,316 $819
      • ORD 9:45 AM
        18h 25m
        1 stop
        NBO 1:10 PM
        Chicago - Nairobi | Mon, Nov 17 | Ethiopian Airlines
        NBO 5:30 PM
        23h 10m
        1 stop
        ORD 7:40 AM
        Nairobi - Chicago | Fri, Nov 21 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $897 $1,316
        32% OFF
        32% OFF
        $1,316 $897
      • ORD 5:20 PM
        18h 50m
        1 stop
        NBO 9:10 PM
        Chicago - Nairobi | Tue, Nov 25 | Delta Air Lines
        NBO 11:20 PM
        24h 50m
        1 stop
        ORD 3:10 PM
        Nairobi - Chicago | Tue, Dec 2 | Delta Air Lines
        $941 $1,316
        28% OFF
        28% OFF
        $1,316 $941
      • ORD 5:55 PM
        19h 50m
        1 stop
        NBO 10:45 PM
        Chicago - Nairobi | Tue, Nov 25 | United Airlines
        NBO 11:55 PM
        20h 15m
        1 stop
        ORD 11:10 AM
        Nairobi - Chicago | Tue, Dec 2 | Lufthansa
        $950
        28% OFF
        $1,316 $950
      • ORD 1:10 PM
        38h 35m
        1 stop
        NBO 12:45 PM
        Chicago - Nairobi | Tue, Nov 25 | Etihad Airways
        NBO 1:40 PM
        26h 55m
        1 stop
        ORD 7:35 AM
        Nairobi - Chicago | Tue, Dec 2 | Etihad Airways
        $952
        28% OFF
        $1,316 $952
      • ORD 5:55 PM
        19h 50m
        1 stop
        NBO 10:45 PM
        Chicago - Nairobi | Tue, Nov 25 | Lufthansa
        NBO 11:55 PM
        29h 10m
        1 stop
        ORD 8:05 PM
        Nairobi - Chicago | Tue, Dec 2 | Lufthansa
        $956
        27% OFF
        $1,316 $956
      • ORD 5:55 PM
        19h 50m
        1 stop
        NBO 10:45 PM
        Chicago - Nairobi | Tue, Nov 25 | Brussels Airlines
        NBO 11:55 PM
        24h 25m
        1 stop
        ORD 3:20 PM
        Nairobi - Chicago | Tue, Dec 2 | Lufthansa
        $982
        25% OFF
        $1,316 $982
      • ORD 7:15 PM
        30h
        1 stop
        NBO 10:15 AM
        Chicago - Nairobi | Tue, Nov 25 | Kenya Airways
        NBO 11:35 PM
        22h 8m
        1 stop
        ORD 12:43 PM
        Nairobi - Chicago | Tue, Dec 2 | Kenya Airways
        $996
        24% OFF
        $1,316 $996
      • ORD 5:20 PM
        18h 50m
        1 stop
        NBO 9:10 PM
        Chicago - Nairobi | Tue, Nov 25 | KLM
        NBO 11:59 PM
        23h 21m
        1 stop
        ORD 2:20 PM
        Nairobi - Chicago | Tue, Dec 2 | KLM
        $1,013
        23% OFF
        $1,316 $1,013
      • ORD 5:20 PM
        18h 50m
        1 stop
        NBO 9:10 PM
        Chicago - Nairobi | Tue, Nov 25 | Air France
        NBO 11:20 PM
        24h 50m
        1 stop
        ORD 3:10 PM
        Nairobi - Chicago | Tue, Dec 2 | Air France
        $1,013
        23% OFF
        $1,316 $1,013
      • CHI 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        NBO Invalid Date
        Chicago - Nairobi | Thu, Nov 13 | Normal Airline
        NBO 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        CHI 4:00 PM
        Nairobi - Chicago | Sat, Nov 15 | Normal Airline
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Flight Info | Chicago to Nairobi

The distance between Chicago and Nairobi is about 12,894.26 km. The most popular month to Nairobi is July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight price$491
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$819
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance12,894.26 km
Popular airlineQatar Airways

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Nairobi?

The cheapest time for Chicago to Nairobi flights: Nov 23 to Nov 30 — one way flight prices from $491.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which airlines offer flights from Chicago to Nairobi?

    At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Chicago to Nairobi, including: Qatar Airways Ethiopian Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Chicago to Nairobi is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Chicago to Nairobi is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Nairobi on November 12, 2025 with Etihad Airways, with prices starting at $784.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Nairobi, with O'Hare International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (ORD-NBO) is by far the most common option on this route: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) Wilson Airport (WIL).
  • The time difference between Nairobi and Chicago is 9h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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