Cheap flights from Charleston to Nairobi from £599

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Mon, Aug 3
Charleston CHSNairobi NBO
£599
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Sun, Aug 2
Charleston CHSNairobi NBO
£668
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2 stops
Mon, Aug 3
Charleston CHSNairobi NBO
£669
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Wed, Jul 29
Charleston CHSNairobi NBO
£673
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1 stop
Tue, Jul 28
Charleston CHSNairobi NBO
£673
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Sat, Aug 1
Charleston CHSNairobi NBO
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£1,365
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£1,391
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£1,416
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How much do flights to Nairobi cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£599

Cheapest round-trip

£1,365

Average round-trip

£1,419

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

JetBlue Airways

Getting from Nairobi's airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: public buses and matatus.

Nairobi is served by Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), located approximately 15 km southeast of the city center. As Kenya's main international gateway, the airport offers several airport transfers to city center options including taxis, ride-hailing services, public buses, and private transfers. Wilson Airport (WIL), primarily used for domestic and regional flights, sits just 6 km south of downtown. Journey times vary significantly depending on Nairobi's notorious traffic conditions, particularly during rush hours.

How to get from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Nairobi?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

45-90 min

KES 100 – KES 150; approximately $0.75–1.15 USD

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

40-80 min

KES 80 – KES 150; approximately $0.60–1.15 USD

frequent during daytime (traffic dependent)

local experience

30-60 min

KES 2,000 – KES 3,500; approximately $15–27 USD; negotiate before departure

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

30-60 min

KES 1,200 – KES 2,500; approximately $9–19 USD; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

30-60 min

KES 3,500 – KES 6,000; approximately $27–46 USD; fixed rate

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

business travelers

How to get from Wilson Airport (WIL) to Nairobi?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-40 min

KES 800 – KES 1,500; approximately $6–12 USD

on-demand (traffic dependent)

domestic flight connections

15-40 min

KES 500 – KES 1,200; approximately $4–9 USD

on-demand (traffic dependent)

quick city access

Notes:

  • Prices in KES (Kenyan Shilling); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Nairobi traffic can be severe, especially during morning (7–9 AM) and evening (5–8 PM) rush hours. Allow extra time.
  • Always use licensed taxis from official airport ranks or reputable ride-hailing apps for safety.
  • Negotiate taxi fares before departure or confirm the meter is running.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Nairobi

Depart from
Charleston International
Arrive to
Jomo Kenyatta International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Mt. Kenya Wildlife Conservancy

Check-in for a flight from Charleston to Nairobi

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
Kenya AirwaysKQAKQNo
BREEZE MXNo
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
EmiratesUAEEKNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Nairobi

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January26°C14°C
February27°C15°C
March27°C15°C
April24°C15°C
May23°C14°C
June22°C13°C
July22°C13°C
August23°C13°C
September25°C14°C
October26°C15°C
November24°C15°C
December24°C14°C
Hottest Month
27°C
February
Coldest month
13°C
July
Sunny days
311
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Jul
50%
21°C14°C
18 Jul
36%
25°C12°C
Sunday
12 Jul
17%
25°C13°C
19 Jul
11%
23°C14°C
Monday
13 Jul
36%
24°C13°C
20 Jul
23°C12°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
17%
25°C12°C
21 Jul
38%
24°C13°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
17%
23°C12°C
22 Jul
18%
25°C13°C
Thursday
16 Jul
24°C12°C
23 Jul
25°C13°C
Friday
17 Jul
36%
26°C13°C
24 Jul
26°C12°C
Book your trip to arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International, or Wilson. The most popular airlines for this route are JetBlue Airways, Kenya Airways, BREEZE, Etihad Airways, and Emirates. Charleston and Nairobi have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Charleston?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Charleston and London, Manchester, New York, New Orleans, Tampa, Orlando, Hartford, Cincinnati, Los Angeles, Providence, Fort Myers, Las Vegas, Portland, West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Toronto, Indianapolis, Washington, D.C., Richmond, Bogotá.
What are the most popular routes to and from Nairobi?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Nairobi and London, Mombasa, Malindi, Kisumu, Eldoret, Ukunda, Manchester, Johannesburg, Dar es Salaam, Entebbe, Zanzibar, Cape Town, Lamu, Perth, Belfast, Kuala Lumpur, Kigali, Lusaka, Mogadishu, Addis Ababa.
What airports are near Charleston?
The main airport in Charleston is Charleston International. It is also served by Charleston International, Myrtle Beach International, Savannah/Hilton Head International, Columbia Metropolitan, Augusta Regional, Hilton Head, Brunswick Golden Isles.
What airports are near Nairobi?
The main airport in Nairobi is Jomo Kenyatta International. It is also served by Arusha, Nanyuki, Amboseli.
Which airlines fly between Charleston and Nairobi?
Currently, you can fly between Charleston and Nairobi with JetBlue Airways, Kenya Airways, BREEZE, Etihad Airways, Emirates.
When’s the best time to travel between Charleston and Nairobi?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Charleston and Nairobi, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Charleston and Nairobi?
Traveling between Charleston and Nairobi, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Charleston?
There are a number of airports in and around Charleston. The main one is Charleston International and other nearby airports include Charleston International, Myrtle Beach International, Savannah/Hilton Head International, Columbia Metropolitan, Augusta Regional, Hilton Head, Brunswick Golden Isles
How many airports are there near Nairobi?
There are a number of airports in and around Nairobi. The main one is Jomo Kenyatta International and other nearby airports include Arusha, Nanyuki, Amboseli.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Charleston and Nairobi depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Charleston and Nairobi arrive?
What time do flights between Charleston and Nairobi depart?
What time do flights between Charleston and Nairobi arrive?

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