Cheap flights from New York to Nairobi from £314

Cheap flights from New York to Nairobi from £314

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Sun, Mar 1
New York JFKNairobi NBO

£314
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Thu, Mar 5
New York JFKNairobi NBO

£343
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Wed, Mar 4
New York JFKNairobi NBO

£343
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Sun, Mar 1
New York JFKNairobi NBO

£390
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Wed, Mar 4
New York JFKNairobi NBO

£390
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Mon, Mar 2
New York JFKNairobi NBO

£390
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2 stops
Sun, Mar 1 – Thu, Mar 5
New York JFKNairobi NBO

£628
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Thu, Mar 5 – Wed, Mar 11
New York JFKNairobi NBO

£715
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Thu, Mar 5 – Thu, Mar 12
New York JFKNairobi NBO

£715
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1 stop
Wed, Mar 4 – Tue, Mar 10
New York JFKNairobi NBO

£735
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Sun, Mar 1 – Fri, Mar 6
New York JFKNairobi NBO

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Sun, Mar 1 – Fri, Mar 6
New York JFKNairobi NBO

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Getting from Nairobi's airport to the city center

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.

From Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

From Wilson Airport (WIL)

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
John F. Kennedy International
Arrive to
Jomo Kenyatta International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
11850 km
Worth visiting
Mt. Kenya Wildlife Conservancy

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from New York to Nairobi in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 09.02Tue 10.02Wed 11.02Thu 12.02Fri 13.02Sat 14.02Sun 15.02
2---2---2---2
Weekly flights: 8 totalDaily flights: 1.14 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 16.02Tue 17.02Wed 18.02Thu 19.02Fri 20.02Sat 21.02Sun 22.02
1---2---2---2
Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Wednesday 2 flights
AirlineMon 23.02Tue 24.02Wed 25.02Thu 26.02Fri 27.02Sat 28.02Sun 01.03
1---2---2---1
Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Wednesday 2 flights
AirlineMon 02.03Tue 03.03Wed 04.03Thu 05.03Fri 06.03Sat 07.03Sun 08.03
2---2---2---2
Weekly flights: 8 totalDaily flights: 1.14 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from New York to Nairobi

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Kenya AirwaysKQAKQNo
Safarilink AviationXLKF2Yes
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
Saudi Arabian AirlinesSVASVYes
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo

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
309
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
7 Feb
87%
27°C15°C
14 Feb
29°C16°C
Sunday
8 Feb
84%
29°C16°C
15 Feb
81%
29°C15°C
Monday
9 Feb
82%
29°C15°C
16 Feb
87%
29°C16°C
Tuesday
10 Feb
29°C15°C
17 Feb
86%
30°C17°C
Wednesday
11 Feb
29°C14°C
18 Feb
86%
26°C17°C
Thursday
12 Feb
29°C15°C
19 Feb
89%
25°C15°C
Friday
13 Feb
29°C15°C
20 Feb
28°C16°C
Travelers usually depart from John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International, LaGuardia, or New York Stewart International Airport when they travel from New York to Nairobi. Book your trip to arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International, or Wilson. The distance between New York and Nairobi is 11850 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Kenya Airways, Safarilink Aviation, Qatar Airways, Saudi Arabian Airlines, and Etihad Airways. New York and Nairobi have 400 direct flights per week.

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