Cheap Flights from New York to Nairobi

Q: How many airports are there in Nairobi?

There are 2 airports in Nairobi: Nairobi Wilson and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.

Q: How much are return flights from New York to Nairobi?

The best price we found for a return flight from New York to Nairobi is 3 481 kr. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Q: How long does it take to fly from New York to Nairobi?

13 hours and 45 minutes is the average flight time from New York to Nairobi.

Q: Which airlines fly direct from New York to Nairobi?

Delta and Kenya Airways fly direct from New York to Nairobi.

Q: How many flights are there a week from New York to Nairobi?

As of May 2025, there are 17 flights per week flying from New York to Nairobi.

Q: When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Nairobi?

The cheapest month to fly from New York to Nairobi is usually May 2025.

Q: Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Nairobi?

If you're flying from New York, the cheapest airport near Nairobi is Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta – which is 13.2 km away from the centre of Nairobi. We've found flights into this airport from 3 481 kr .

Q: Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from New York to Nairobi on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from New York to Nairobi on Monday, 22 September 2025 .

Q: Can I get a direct flight from New York to Nairobi?

Yes – the average flight time is 13 hours and 45 minutes.

Q: How can I get the best flight deal from New York to Nairobi?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Nairobi but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

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Nairobi.4 598 kr per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Mar.One-way flight with EgyptAir.Outbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 13 Mar, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From 4 598 kr, select.

Nairobi.4 765 kr per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 Nov.One-way flight with EgyptAir.Outbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 6 Nov, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From 4 765 kr, select.

Nairobi.4 906 kr per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 May.One-way flight with EgyptAir.Outbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 1 May, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From 4 906 kr, select.

Nairobi.4 912 kr per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Dec.One-way flight with EgyptAir.Outbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 7 Dec, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From 4 912 kr, select.

Nairobi.4 914 kr per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Oct.One-way flight with EgyptAir.Outbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 6 Oct, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From 4 914 kr, select.

Nairobi.4 914 kr per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Apr.One-way flight with EgyptAir.Outbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 26 Apr, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From 4 914 kr, select.

Nairobi.4 942 kr per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Feb.One-way flight with EgyptAir.Outbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 6 Feb, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From 4 942 kr, select.

Nairobi.4 954 kr per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Sep.One-way flight with EgyptAir.Outbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 30 Sep, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From 4 954 kr, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York to Nairobi

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York to Nairobi flights are currently cheapest in March.

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New York to Nairobi: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	4 591 kr
Cheapest month to fly	March
Average flight time	13 hrs, 45 mins
Most popular airline	Delta
Average flights per week	17

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How to find cheap flights to Nairobi from New York

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