S$682 Cheap Flights from Chicago to Nairobi

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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Nairobi (ORD-NBO)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at S$682 for one-way flights and S$1,279 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Ethiopian Airlines
Thu, 28 Aug - Thu, 4 Sep
ORD
Chicago
NBO
Nairobi
S$1,279 Return, found 1 day ago
S$1,279
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Thu, 28 Aug from Chicago to Nairobi, returning Thu, 4 Sep, priced at S$1,279 found 1 day ago
Etihad Airways
Thu, 28 Aug - Thu, 4 Sep
ORD
Chicago
NBO
Nairobi
S$1,364 Return, found 1 day ago
S$1,364
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Thu, 28 Aug from Chicago to Nairobi, returning Thu, 4 Sep, priced at S$1,364 found 1 day ago
United
Thu, 28 Aug - Thu, 4 Sep
ORD
Chicago
NBO
Nairobi
S$1,556 Return, found 1 day ago
S$1,556
Return
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, 28 Aug from Chicago to Nairobi, returning Thu, 4 Sep, priced at S$1,556 found 1 day ago
Kenya Airways
Tue, 5 Aug - Mon, 18 Aug
ORD
Chicago
NBO
Nairobi
S$1,588 Return, found 4 days ago
S$1,588
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Tue, 5 Aug from Chicago to Nairobi, returning Mon, 18 Aug, priced at S$1,588 found 4 days ago
Etihad Airways
Thu, 21 Aug - Thu, 28 Aug
ORD
Chicago
NBO
Nairobi
S$1,612 Return, found 6 days ago
S$1,612
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Thu, 21 Aug from Chicago to Nairobi, returning Thu, 28 Aug, priced at S$1,612 found 6 days ago
United
Thu, 28 Aug - Thu, 4 Sep
ORD
Chicago
NBO
Nairobi
S$1,649 Return, found 1 day ago
S$1,649
Return
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, 28 Aug from Chicago to Nairobi, returning Thu, 4 Sep, priced at S$1,649 found 1 day ago
United
Thu, 28 Aug - Thu, 4 Sep
ORD
Chicago
NBO
Nairobi
S$1,686 Return, found 1 day ago
S$1,686
Return
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, 28 Aug from Chicago to Nairobi, returning Thu, 4 Sep, priced at S$1,686 found 1 day ago
Swiss International Air Lines
Thu, 28 Aug - Thu, 4 Sep
ORD
Chicago
NBO
Nairobi
S$1,688 Return, found 1 day ago
S$1,688
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Thu, 28 Aug from Chicago to Nairobi, returning Thu, 4 Sep, priced at S$1,688 found 1 day ago
Kenya Airways
Tue, 5 Aug - Mon, 18 Aug
ORD
Chicago
NBO
Nairobi
S$1,735 Return, found 4 days ago
S$1,735
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Tue, 5 Aug from Chicago to Nairobi, returning Mon, 18 Aug, priced at S$1,735 found 4 days ago
Swiss International Air Lines
Thu, 28 Aug - Thu, 4 Sep
ORD
Chicago
NBO
Nairobi
S$1,749 Return, found 1 day ago
S$1,749
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Thu, 28 Aug from Chicago to Nairobi, returning Thu, 4 Sep, priced at S$1,749 found 1 day ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago (ORD) to Nairobi (NBO)

March is typically the cheapest month to fly

From S$1,052 - S$1,363 per traveller.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Chicago to Nairobi route information
Origin airport
O'Hare Intl.
Destination airport
Jomo Kenyatta Intl.
Airlines serving
Air Canada, Air France, American Airlines, British Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, KLM, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Swiss International Air Lines, Turkish Airlines, United
Return price
S$1,278
Distance
12834 km

Flights from Chicago to Nairobi

There are several airlines that operate frequent flights from Chicago (ORD) to Nairobi (NBO) including

The earliest flight leaves O'Hare Intl. Airport at 14:45 and arrives at Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport at 00:20. The last flight of the day departs Chicago at 22:20 and arrives at Nairobi at 23:50.

The flight distance from Chicago to Nairobi is about 13385 km, the shortest flight is 17 hours 20 minutes with United Airlines.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from O'Hare Airport to Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO)?
If you're travelling from O'Hare Airport to NBO, round-trip flights start from S$1,279. This price is based on fares available within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year, so don't let a good deal pass you by. Book now and save yourself both money and time. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from ORD to Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO)?
Each airline has its own terms and conditions. If you decide to cancel your getaway, visit our Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from ORD to Nairobi Airport that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for O'Hare Airport to NBO flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from O'Hare Airport to NBO?
The distance is around 12,900 kilometres, so pack your carry-on bag with whatever you need to make the long journey comfortable. Wondering what to take on board your Chicago to Nairobi flight? Earplugs, a sleep mask and a travel pillow are a few essentials.
Which airlines fly direct from O'Hare Airport to Nairobi Airport?
Unfortunately, there are no airlines that fly direct between O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) and Nairobi Airport. You'll need to book a flight with one or more stops.
Are O'Hare Airport to NBO flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Last-minute bookings from O'Hare Airport to Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO) can be hit-or-miss. You may be able to score a bargain, but you could also miss out completely! If you'd rather play it safe and start planning your trip ahead of time, Expedia compares flight deals up to 12 months in advance. Just remember that not all airlines publish their prices that far in advance. Our advice? Check back often as prices are updated frequently.

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