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Cheap flight deals from New York to Nairobi (JFK-NBO)

 
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18:10 - 22:30JFK-NBO
21h 20m2 stops
23:40 - 21:27NBO-JFK
28h 47m2 stops
Tue, 24 Sep - Wed, 9 Oct
20:45 - 03:15JFK-NBO
22h 30m1 stop
05:00 - 23:15NBO-JFK
26h 15m1 stop
£689Turkish Airlines
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Sun, 3 Nov - Wed, 13 Nov
18:10 - 19:35JFK-NBO
18h 25m1 stop
23:40 - 15:00NBO-JFK
22h 20m2 stops
£697Brussels Airlines
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Sun, 22 Sep - Wed, 9 Oct
01:20 - 06:55JFK-NBO
22h 35m1 stop
01:20 - 15:20NBO-JFK
21h 00m1 stop
£698JetBlue
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Mon, 16 Sep - Tue, 24 Sep
18:10 - 19:35JFK-NBO
18h 25m1 stop
22:30 - 13:00NBO-JFK
21h 30m1 stop
£700Brussels Airlines
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Sun, 22 Sep - Sat, 5 Oct
20:55 - 12:55JFK-NBO
32h 00m2 stops
18:00 - 18:55NBO-JFK
32h 55m2 stops
£701Ethiopian Air
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Sun, 3 Nov - Fri, 15 Nov
16:15 - 19:35JFK-NBO
20h 20m2 stops
23:40 - 12:45NBO-JFK
44h 05m2 stops
£709SWISS
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16:15 - 19:35JFK-NBO
20h 20m2 stops
22:30 - 14:20NBO-JFK
22h 50m2 stops
£737SWISS
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Sun, 22 Sep - Sat, 5 Oct
22:00 - 13:10JFK-NBO
32h 10m2 stops
18:00 - 20:00NBO-JFK
33h 00m2 stops
£738Ethiopian Air
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Mon, 16 Sep - Sat, 28 Sep
01:20 - 06:55JFK-NBO
22h 35m1 stop
01:20 - 15:20NBO-JFK
21h 00m1 stop
£757JetBlue
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Thu, 5 Sep - Thu, 26 Sep
11:00 - 00:25JFK-NBO
78h 25m1 stop
£462SAUDIA
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Sun, 18 Aug
18:10 - 22:30JFK-NBO
21h 20m2 stops
£572Brussels Airlines
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Sat, 28 Sep
22:00 - 01:00JFK-NBO
20h 00m2 stops
£647Ethiopian Air
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Sun, 26 May
01:20 - 06:55JFK-NBO
22h 35m1 stop
£690JetBlue
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Sat, 17 Aug
01:20 - 06:55JFK-NBO
22h 35m1 stop
£691Qatar Airways
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Sun, 6 Oct
21:45 - 22:30JFK-NBO
65h 45m3 stops
£702Austrian Airlines
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Sun, 2 Jun
11:20 - 06:55JFK-NBO
36h 35m1 stop
£738Qatar Airways
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Tue, 23 Jul
01:20 - 06:55JFK-NBO
22h 35m1 stop
£891JetBlue
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Tue, 18 Jun
22:00 - 20:00JFK-NBO
39h 00m4 stops
£1,138Ethiopian Air
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Wed, 29 May
21:45 - 22:30JFK-NBO
65h 45m3 stops
£2,328Austrian Airlines
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Thu, 25 Jul
09:29 - 20:40JFK-NBO
28h 11m2 stops
22:50 - 20:26NBO-JFK
28h 36m2 stops
£731Delta
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Wed, 15 May - Tue, 21 May
15:45 - 21:05JFK-NBO
22h 20m1 stop
22:30 - 13:00NBO-JFK
21h 30m1 stop
£735Brussels Airlines
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Sat, 18 May - Thu, 13 Jun
19:30 - 20:40JFK-NBO
18h 10m1 stop
23:59 - 14:25NBO-JFK
21h 26m1 stop
£736Delta
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Thu, 16 May - Tue, 28 May
19:30 - 20:40JFK-NBO
18h 10m1 stop
23:59 - 15:50NBO-JFK
46h 51m2 stops
£795Air France
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Thu, 16 May - Tue, 28 May
20:30 - 21:15JFK-NBO
41h 45m2 stops
23:10 - 16:30NBO-JFK
48h 20m2 stops
£854SWISS
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Thu, 16 May - Tue, 28 May
15:45 - 21:05JFK-NBO
22h 20m1 stop
23:10 - 13:25NBO-JFK
21h 15m1 stop
£864Lufthansa
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Sat, 18 May - Sun, 16 Jun
15:45 - 21:05JFK-NBO
22h 20m1 stop
23:10 - 15:45NBO-JFK
23h 35m2 stops
£880Lufthansa
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Sat, 18 May - Sat, 25 May
16:15 - 21:15JFK-NBO
22h 00m2 stops
23:10 - 16:30NBO-JFK
48h 20m2 stops
£943SWISS
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Fri, 17 May - Sun, 19 May
22:00 - 01:00JFK-NBO
20h 00m2 stops
05:20 - 20:00NBO-JFK
21h 40m2 stops
£1,003Ethiopian Air
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Sun, 19 May - Mon, 10 Jun
22:00 - 13:10JFK-NBO
32h 10m2 stops
05:20 - 20:00NBO-JFK
21h 40m2 stops
£1,083Ethiopian Air
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Sat, 18 May - Wed, 12 Jun
13:45 - 10:45JFK-NBO
14h 00mdirect
08:35 - 16:35NBO-JFK
15h 00mdirect
£1,426Delta
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Tue, 18 Jun - Mon, 8 Jul
13:45 - 10:45JFK-NBO
14h 00mdirect
23:35 - 06:35NBO-JFK
15h 00mdirect
£1,469Kenya Airways
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Tue, 2 Jul - Wed, 20 Nov
20:00 - 17:00JFK-NBO
14h 00mdirect
23:35 - 07:35NBO-JFK
15h 00mdirect
£1,547Delta
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Sat, 3 Aug - Sun, 27 Oct
13:45 - 10:45JFK-NBO
14h 00mdirect
08:45 - 16:45NBO-JFK
15h 00mdirect
£1,572Delta
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Tue, 11 Jun - Sat, 22 Jun
13:45 - 10:45JFK-NBO
14h 00mdirect
23:35 - 07:35NBO-JFK
15h 00mdirect
£1,630Delta
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Tue, 10 Sep - Sat, 28 Sep
13:45 - 10:45JFK-NBO
14h 00mdirect
23:35 - 07:35NBO-JFK
15h 00mdirect
£1,670Delta
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Wed, 31 Jul - Fri, 1 Nov
13:45 - 10:45JFK-NBO
14h 00mdirect
23:35 - 07:35NBO-JFK
15h 00mdirect
£1,750Delta
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Mon, 10 Jun - Sun, 23 Jun
20:00 - 17:00JFK-NBO
14h 00mdirect
23:35 - 07:35NBO-JFK
15h 00mdirect
£1,772Delta
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Sat, 3 Aug - Wed, 21 Aug
13:45 - 10:45JFK-NBO
14h 00mdirect
23:35 - 07:35NBO-JFK
15h 00mdirect
£1,816Delta
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Fri, 2 Aug - Mon, 28 Oct
13:45 - 10:45JFK-NBO
14h 00mdirect
23:35 - 07:35NBO-JFK
15h 00mdirect
£3,998Kenya Airways
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Flights from New York to Nairobi - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New York to Nairobi to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Nairobi?

The average price of all flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Nairobi on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from New York to Nairobi. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport is April, where tickets cost £790 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of tickets is £1,350 and £1,288 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 50 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from New York to Nairobi?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from New York to Nairobi found on KAYAK was with SAUDIA for £462. Turkish Airlines proposed a return connection from £689 and Brussels Airlines from £697.

How many flights are there between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport per day?

Each day, there are 2 direct flights that take off from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and land in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, with an average flight time of 14h 00m. The most common departure time is 13:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 14 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 2.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from New York to Nairobi take?

The duration of a direct flight to Nairobi from New York is typically 14h 00m. The journey crosses a distance of 7,350 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from New York to Nairobi?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport at 13:45 and will be landing in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport at 10:45.

What’s the latest departure time from New York to Nairobi?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport jets off at 20:00 and lands at 17:00.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from New York to Nairobi

Low season

April

High season

July

Cheapest flight

£462
Best time to beat the crowds (19% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (45% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from New York to Nairobi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New York to Nairobi based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking New York to Nairobi flights

  • How do I get from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) Airport to the city center?

    There are multiple transportation options available for getting from NBO to the city center in Nairobi, Kenya. Buses are available from the airport to the city center. The fare for a one-way journey is approximately 50 KES (0.45 USD). Taxis are also readily available outside the airport terminal. The time by taxis from the airport to the city center is about 25 minutes.

  • What type of class seats does Iberia offer on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Nairobi?

    Iberia offers a range of cabin classes on its flights, including economy class, premium economy class, and business class. Economy class seats offer standard width and recline, while premium economy offers increased space and comfort. Business class seats on Iberia flights are designed for maximum comfort - with fully reclining seats, ample legroom, and personal storage areas.

  • Which airline offers flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Nairobi with lower carbon emissions?

    Turkish Airlines operates flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Nairobi and has launched a carbon offset program called CO2mission, which allows passengers to offset the CO2 emissions from their flights through global carbon offset projects. The airline also uses sustainable aviation fuel on flights.

  • What is the luggage allowance on British Airways flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Nairobi?

    The luggage allowance on British Airways flights varies depending on the booking class and Executive Club Tier of the passenger. The airline's standard checked baggage allowance is 50 lbs per bag, and the number of checked bags allowed will depend on the specific booking class and Executive Club Tier of the passenger. For hand luggage, each passenger is allowed one cabin bag and one small personal bag such as a handbag or laptop bag. The maximum weight of each cabin bag and personal bag is 50 lbs.

  • What is the cheapest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport was £580 for a one-way ticket and £853 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New York to Nairobi?

    On your way to Nairobi, you’ll fly out from New York John F Kennedy Intl. You’ll be landing at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from New York to Nairobi?

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the New York to Nairobi flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York to Nairobi?

    The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New York to Nairobi flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York to Nairobi?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between New York and Nairobi.

  • On which days can I fly direct from New York to Nairobi?

    There are direct flights from New York to Nairobi on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York to Nairobi?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New York to Nairobi.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York to Nairobi?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Nairobi from New York is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York to Nairobi?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Nairobi with an airline and back to New York with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York to Nairobi?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Nairobi from New York up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from New York to Nairobi

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Nairobi to New York? 25% of our users found flights on this route for Nairobi or less round-trip.
  • Layovers for flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Nairobi will vary depending on the airline. Some common layovers for this route include Dubai (DXB), Milan (MXP), London (LHR), and Paris (CDG).
  • Delta offers a range of services to passengers with reduced mobility on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Nairobi, including wheelchair assistance, guided assistance, and meet and assist services. Passengers can request wheelchair service at the airport, and can request guided assistance to help navigate the airport and board the aircraft.
  • Kenya Airways flights from the New York John F Kennedy Airport (JFK) typically land at Terminal 1A at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). This terminal is the main international terminal at NBO and serves a majority of the airport's international flights.
  • American Airlines offers a number of services to families with infants on flights from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Nairobi. Families with children under the age of two might ask to board earlier. Per child, the airline permits one carry-on diaper bag.
  • Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) serves the city of Nairobi and other neighboring cities in the region. These cities can be accessed by public transport or taxis from the airport. They include Thika, Ruiru, Machakos, Kiambu, Nakuru, and Naivasha.
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Prefer to fly direct from New York to Nairobi?

Find which airlines fly direct from John F Kennedy Intl to Jomo Kenyatta Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New York John F Kennedy Intl to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Monday

Delta, Kenya Airways

Delta, Kenya Airways

Tuesday

Delta, Kenya Airways

Delta, Kenya Airways

Wednesday

Delta, Kenya Airways

Delta, Kenya Airways

Thursday

Delta, Kenya Airways

Delta, Kenya Airways

Friday

Delta, Kenya Airways

Delta, Kenya Airways

Saturday

Delta, Kenya Airways

Delta, Kenya Airways

Sunday

Delta, Kenya Airways

Delta, Kenya Airways

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Direct returns

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to New York John F Kennedy Intl

Monday

Delta, Kenya Airways

Delta, Kenya Airways

Tuesday

Delta, Kenya Airways

Delta, Kenya Airways

Wednesday

Delta, Kenya Airways

Delta, Kenya Airways

Thursday

Delta, Kenya Airways

Delta, Kenya Airways

Friday

Delta, Kenya Airways

Delta, Kenya Airways

Saturday

Delta, Kenya Airways

Delta, Kenya Airways

Sunday

Delta, Kenya Airways

Delta, Kenya Airways

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Cheapest flights to Nairobi from New York found in 2024

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from New York to Nairobi found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
18/8Sun
1 stopSAUDIA
78h 25mJFK-NBO
£462
28/9Sat
2 stopsBrussels Airlines
21h 20mJFK-NBO
£572
26/5Sun
2 stopsEthiopian Air
20h 00mJFK-NBO
£647
17/8Sat
1 stopJetBlue
22h 35mJFK-NBO
£690
6/10Sun
1 stopQatar Airways
22h 35mJFK-NBO
£691
2/6Sun
3 stopsAustrian Airlines
65h 45mJFK-NBO
£702
23/7Tue
1 stopQatar Airways
36h 35mJFK-NBO
£738
18/6Tue
1 stopJetBlue
22h 35mJFK-NBO
£891
29/5Wed
4 stopsEthiopian Air
39h 00mJFK-NBO
£1,138
25/7Thu
3 stopsAustrian Airlines
65h 45mJFK-NBO
£2,328

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Last minute flights from New York to Nairobi

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from New York to Nairobi that are departing in the next 10 days.
15/5Wed
multi-stopDelta
28h 11mJFK-NBO
21/5Tue
multi-stopDelta
28h 36mNBO-JFK
£731
18/5Sat
multi-stopBrussels Airlines
22h 20mJFK-NBO
13/6Thu
multi-stopBrussels Airlines
21h 30mNBO-JFK
£735
16/5Thu
multi-stopDelta
18h 10mJFK-NBO
28/5Tue
multi-stopDelta
21h 26mNBO-JFK
£736
16/5Thu
multi-stopAir France
18h 10mJFK-NBO
28/5Tue
multi-stopAir France
46h 51mNBO-JFK
£795
16/5Thu
multi-stopSWISS
41h 45mJFK-NBO
28/5Tue
multi-stopSWISS
48h 20mNBO-JFK
£854
18/5Sat
multi-stopLufthansa
22h 20mJFK-NBO
16/6Sun
multi-stopLufthansa
21h 15mNBO-JFK
£864
18/5Sat
multi-stopLufthansa
22h 20mJFK-NBO
25/5Sat
multi-stopLufthansa
23h 35mNBO-JFK
£880
17/5Fri
multi-stopSWISS
22h 00mJFK-NBO
19/5Sun
multi-stopSWISS
48h 20mNBO-JFK
£943
19/5Sun
multi-stopEthiopian Air
20h 00mJFK-NBO
10/6Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
21h 40mNBO-JFK
£1,003
18/5Sat
multi-stopEthiopian Air
32h 10mJFK-NBO
12/6Wed
multi-stopEthiopian Air
21h 40mNBO-JFK
£1,083

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New York - Nairobi Flights

Departure:

New York (undefined)United States

Destination:

Nairobi (NBO)Kenya

Return flight deals:

Nairobi - New York

Cabin classes:

£2,613
£1,080

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