Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between New York and Nairobi?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from £706 to £806. The lowest price recently found on this route was £606.

Question 1

What is the cheapest New York to Nairobi flight route?

Accepted Answer

Fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl for the best New York - Nairobi flight prices

Question 2

How many flights depart from New York to Nairobi on average per day?

Accepted Answer

As of January 2026, there are 1 flights per day flying from New York to Nairobi. The most common time of day flights depart is 13:00, with 100% of flights taking off in the afternoon.

Question 3

How long does it take to fly to Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

On average, it takes 22h 30m to fly from New York to Nairobi if you fly out of New York (the most popular airport in New York) and into Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport (the most popular airport in Nairobi). If you’re flying out of Newark and into Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, then the flight time is around 27h 25m.

Question 4

What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between New York and Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.Typical prices usually range from £706 to £806.
The lowest price recently found on this route was £606.

Question 5

How far in advance should I book a flight to Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Nairobi from New York when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Nairobi for around £851 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Nairobi from New York for as low as £795 on momondo.

Question 6

What is the cheapest month to fly to Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

If you don’t want to visit Nairobi in March, then you should wait until April to fly from New York, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of £706.

Question 7

What is the cheapest airline that flies from New York to Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

United Airlines, Qatar Airways, and RwandAir are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Nairobi

Question 8

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Thursday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Question 9

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to Nairobi flights?

Accepted Answer

According to our data, Kenya Airways have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 23% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

Question 10

How many flights depart from New York to Nairobi on average per week?

Accepted Answer

As of January 2026, there are 8 flights per week flying from New York to Nairobi. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 25% of flights taking off on this day.

Question 11

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest day to depart from New York to Nairobi is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as £701. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Friday because tickets tend to average around £1,677. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Nairobi.

Question 12

How often are flights from New York to Nairobi delayed?

Accepted Answer

Historically, on average around 23% of flights between New York and Nairobi have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 196 minutes.

Question 13

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to Nairobi flights?

Accepted Answer

Generally, flights departing in the early afternoon tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the evening have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

Question 14

What cabin class options are available on New York to Nairobi flights?

Accepted Answer

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on New York to Nairobi flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Question 15

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

Our data shows that the cheapest New York to Nairobi flights are usually those with departure times at midday. Our users have found flights to Nairobi at midday for as low as £769. Flights to Nairobi are more costly in the morning, with an average ticket price of £887. Departure times in the morning fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

Question 16

When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

Prices for flights from New York to Nairobi are refreshed on a daily basis.

Question 17

How many operators does momondo search for flights from New York to Nairobi?

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As of January 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from New York to Nairobi.

Question 18

How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from New York to Nairobi.

Question 19

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Nairobi can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Nairobi. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between New York and Nairobi?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Nairobi?

If you don’t want to visit Nairobi in March, then you should wait until April to fly from New York, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of £706.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Nairobi?

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Nairobi?

What is the cheapest New York to Nairobi flight route?

Fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl for the best New York - Nairobi flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to Nairobi?

What cabin class options are available on New York to Nairobi flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on New York to Nairobi flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from New York to Nairobi?

United Airlines, Qatar Airways, and RwandAir are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Nairobi

How often are flights from New York to Nairobi delayed?

Historically, on average around 23% of flights between New York and Nairobi have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 196 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to Nairobi flights?

Generally, flights departing in the early afternoon tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the evening have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Thursday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to Nairobi flights?

According to our data, Kenya Airways have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 23% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

How many flights depart from New York to Nairobi on average per day?

As of January 2026, there are 1 flights per day flying from New York to Nairobi. The most common time of day flights depart is 13:00, with 100% of flights taking off in the afternoon.

How many flights depart from New York to Nairobi on average per week?

As of January 2026, there are 8 flights per week flying from New York to Nairobi. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 25% of flights taking off on this day.

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