Cheap flights from Phoenix to Nairobi from £448

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Thu, Jul 16
Phoenix PHXNairobi NBO
£448
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Sat, Jul 18
Phoenix AZANairobi NBO
£531
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Thu, Jul 16
Phoenix PHXNairobi NBO
£580
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Sun, Jul 19
Phoenix PHXNairobi NBO
£584
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Sun, Jul 19
Phoenix PHXNairobi NBO
£584
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Sat, Jul 18
Phoenix PHXNairobi NBO
£590
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Wed, Jul 15 – Tue, Jul 21
Phoenix PHXNairobi NBO
£1,371
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Phoenix PHXNairobi NBO
£1,385
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Tue, Jul 14 – Mon, Jul 20
Phoenix PHXNairobi NBO
£1,404
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Thu, Jul 16 – Thu, Jul 23
Phoenix PHXNairobi NBO
£1,447
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Thu, Jul 16 – Mon, Jul 20
Phoenix PHXNairobi NBO
£1,486
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How much do flights to Nairobi cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£448

Cheapest round-trip

£1,371

Average round-trip

£1,886

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Kenya 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
Phoenix Sky Harbor 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 Phoenix to Nairobi

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Kenya AirwaysKQAKQNo
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
Allegiant AirAAYG4No
Air FranceAFRAFNo

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
27 Jun
17%
24°C12°C
4 Jul
53%
22°C12°C
Sunday
28 Jun
57%
24°C13°C
5 Jul
20%
21°C12°C
Monday
29 Jun
36%
25°C13°C
6 Jul
22°C12°C
Tuesday
30 Jun
27%
20°C15°C
7 Jul
23%
23°C13°C
Wednesday
1 Jul
12%
21°C14°C
8 Jul
15%
23°C13°C
Thursday
2 Jul
36%
24°C12°C
9 Jul
23°C13°C
Friday
3 Jul
42%
23°C12°C
10 Jul
24°C12°C
Travelers usually depart from Phoenix Sky Harbor International, or Phoenix–Mesa Gateway when they travel from Phoenix to Nairobi. Book your trip to arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International, or Wilson. The most popular airlines for this route are Kenya Airways, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Allegiant Air, and Air France. Phoenix and Nairobi have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Phoenix?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Phoenix and London, Calgary, Vancouver, Guadalajara, Edmonton, Mexico City, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Dallas, Toronto, Seattle, San Francisco, Chicago, Cancún, Denver, Salt Lake City, San Diego, Winnipeg, Minneapolis, Atlanta.
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.
Which airports are there in Phoenix?
Phoenix is mainly served by Phoenix Sky Harbor International. But there are other airports nearby, including Phoenix–Mesa Gateway, Phoenix Deer Valley Airport.
What airports are near Phoenix?
The main airport in Phoenix is Phoenix Sky Harbor International. It is also served by Tucson International, Show Low Regional, Flagstaff Pulliam, Ernest A. Love Field.
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 Phoenix and Nairobi?
Currently, you can fly between Phoenix and Nairobi with Kenya Airways, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Allegiant Air, Air France.
When’s the best time to travel between Phoenix and Nairobi?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Phoenix 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 Phoenix and Nairobi?
Traveling between Phoenix 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 Phoenix?
There are a number of airports in and around Phoenix. The main one is Phoenix Sky Harbor International and other nearby airports include Tucson International, Show Low Regional, Flagstaff Pulliam, Ernest A. Love Field
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