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£459 Find cheap flights from New York to Nairobi

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

 
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00:20 - 01:40JFK-NBO
18h 20m1 stop
04:15 - 04:40NBO-JFK
31h 25m1 stop
£683Turkish Airlines
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mar, 1 ott - lun, 14 ott
00:20 - 01:40JFK-NBO
18h 20m1 stop
04:15 - 22:30NBO-JFK
25h 15m1 stop
£684Turkish Airlines
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mar, 1 ott - lun, 14 ott
01:20 - 06:55JFK-NBO
22h 35m1 stop
18:10 - 15:20NBO-JFK
28h 10m1 stop
£693JetBlue
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lun, 16 set - lun, 30 set
19:50 - 16:50JFK-NBO
14h 00mdirect
22:50 - 20:40NBO-JFK
28h 50m1 stop
£704Delta
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lun, 16 set - mar, 24 set
19:35 - 20:40JFK-NBO
18h 05m1 stop
22:40 - 18:05NBO-JFK
26h 25m1 stop
£717British Airways
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lun, 16 set - lun, 23 set
01:20 - 06:55JFK-NBO
22h 35m1 stop
18:10 - 15:20NBO-JFK
28h 10m1 stop
£723JetBlue
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gio, 5 set - dom, 22 set
19:35 - 20:40JFK-NBO
18h 05m1 stop
23:25 - 11:25NBO-JFK
20h 00m1 stop
£727British Airways
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gio, 24 ott - lun, 4 nov
12:59 - 20:40JFK-NBO
24h 41m2 stops
22:50 - 17:30NBO-JFK
25h 40m1 stop
£729Delta
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gio, 3 ott - mar, 8 ott
22:05 - 20:40JFK-NBO
39h 35m2 stops
22:50 - 17:10NBO-JFK
25h 20m2 stops
£731Air France
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gio, 3 ott - mar, 8 ott
08:20 - 20:40JFK-NBO
29h 20m2 stops
23:59 - 18:50NBO-JFK
25h 51m2 stops
£779Air France
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gio, 3 ott - ven, 11 ott
11:00 - 00:25JFK-NBO
54h 25m1 stop
£459SAUDIA
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mer, 21 ago
11:00 - 00:25JFK-NBO
54h 25m1 stop
£605SAUDIA
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mer, 7 ago
16:15 - 22:30JFK-NBO
23h 15m3 stops
£675SWISS
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mar, 10 set
01:20 - 06:55JFK-NBO
22h 35m1 stop
£685Qatar Airways
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lun, 5 ago
22:00 - 01:20JFK-NBO
20h 20m2 stops
£698Ethiopian Air
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sab, 10 ago
14:35 - 01:55JFK-NBO
28h 20m1 stop
£717Egypt Air
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dom, 30 giu
14:35 - 01:55JFK-NBO
28h 20m1 stop
£720Egypt Air
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dom, 30 giu
11:00 - 00:25JFK-NBO
54h 25m1 stop
£759SAUDIA
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mer, 17 lug
20:55 - 20:00JFK-NBO
39h 05m3 stops
£829Ethiopian Air
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mer, 6 nov
01:20 - 06:55JFK-NBO
22h 35m1 stop
£913Qatar Airways
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dom, 7 lug
14:34 - 20:40JFK-NBO
23h 06m2 stops
22:50 - 18:50NBO-JFK
27h 00m1 stop
£779Delta
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dom, 19 mag - lun, 27 mag
08:30 - 20:40JFK-NBO
29h 10m2 stops
22:50 - 13:55NBO-JFK
22h 05m1 stop
£784Delta
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lun, 20 mag - lun, 27 mag
15:45 - 21:05JFK-NBO
22h 20m1 stop
22:30 - 13:00NBO-JFK
21h 30m1 stop
£820Brussels Airlines
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sab, 18 mag - lun, 3 giu
15:45 - 21:05JFK-NBO
22h 20m1 stop
22:30 - 20:05NBO-JFK
28h 35m2 stops
£850Brussels Airlines
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sab, 18 mag - lun, 3 giu
16:15 - 21:05JFK-NBO
21h 50m2 stops
23:10 - 12:45NBO-JFK
44h 35m2 stops
£909SWISS
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sab, 18 mag - dom, 26 mag
11:00 - 05:20JFK-NBO
59h 20m1 stop
01:00 - 09:00NBO-JFK
63h 00m1 stop
£930SAUDIA
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ven, 17 mag - ven, 24 mag
11:00 - 05:20JFK-NBO
83h 20m1 stop
01:00 - 09:00NBO-JFK
111h 00m1 stop
£985SAUDIA
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dom, 19 mag - ven, 24 mag
15:45 - 21:15JFK-NBO
22h 30m1 stop
23:10 - 20:05NBO-JFK
27h 55m1 stop
£999Lufthansa
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mar, 21 mag - dom, 2 giu
16:15 - 21:15JFK-NBO
22h 00m2 stops
23:10 - 16:30NBO-JFK
24h 20m2 stops
£1,027SWISS
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mar, 21 mag - dom, 2 giu
15:45 - 21:05JFK-NBO
22h 20m1 stop
23:10 - 15:00NBO-JFK
22h 50m2 stops
£1,058Lufthansa
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sab, 18 mag - dom, 30 giu
13:45 - 10:45JFK-NBO
14h 00mdirect
23:35 - 06:35NBO-JFK
15h 00mdirect
£1,429Kenya Airways
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mar, 2 lug - mer, 20 nov
13:45 - 10:45JFK-NBO
14h 00mdirect
23:35 - 07:35NBO-JFK
15h 00mdirect
£1,737Delta
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mer, 12 giu - ven, 21 giu
13:45 - 10:45JFK-NBO
14h 00mdirect
08:45 - 16:45NBO-JFK
15h 00mdirect
£1,882Delta
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lun, 24 giu - sab, 6 lug
13:45 - 10:45JFK-NBO
14h 00mdirect
23:35 - 07:35NBO-JFK
15h 00mdirect
£2,026Delta
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mar, 25 giu - lun, 1 lug
13:45 - 10:45JFK-NBO
14h 00mdirect
23:35 - 07:35NBO-JFK
15h 00mdirect
£2,203Delta
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mar, 25 giu - dom, 7 lug
13:45 - 10:45JFK-NBO
14h 00mdirect
23:35 - 07:35NBO-JFK
15h 00mdirect
£2,380Delta
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mer, 26 giu - mar, 2 lug
13:45 - 10:45JFK-NBO
14h 00mdirect
23:35 - 07:35NBO-JFK
15h 00mdirect
£2,608Delta
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lun, 24 giu - ven, 5 lug
13:45 - 10:45JFK-NBO
14h 00mdirect
23:35 - 07:35NBO-JFK
15h 00mdirect
£2,693Delta
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dom, 2 giu - mar, 11 giu
13:45 - 10:45JFK-NBO
14h 00mdirect
23:35 - 07:35NBO-JFK
15h 00mdirect
£2,753Delta
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lun, 27 mag - mar, 25 giu
13:45 - 10:45JFK-NBO
14h 00mdirect
23:35 - 07:35NBO-JFK
15h 00mdirect
£2,870Delta
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dom, 2 giu - gio, 13 giu

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 £784 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of tickets is £1,340 and £1,278 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 £459. Turkish Airlines proposed a return connection from £683 and JetBlue from £693.

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 between 2 and 4 nonstop 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 20:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 18 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 22% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Sunday.

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

£459
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 £863 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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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport

  • 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.
21/8mer
1 stopSAUDIA
54h 25mJFK-NBO
£459
7/8mer
1 stopSAUDIA
54h 25mJFK-NBO
£605
10/9mar
3 stopsSWISS
23h 15mJFK-NBO
£675
5/8lun
1 stopQatar Airways
22h 35mJFK-NBO
£685
10/8sab
2 stopsEthiopian Air
20h 20mJFK-NBO
£698
30/6dom
1 stopEgypt Air
28h 20mJFK-NBO
£717
30/6dom
1 stopEgypt Air
28h 20mJFK-NBO
£720
17/7mer
1 stopSAUDIA
54h 25mJFK-NBO
£759
6/11mer
3 stopsEthiopian Air
39h 05mJFK-NBO
£829
7/7dom
1 stopQatar Airways
22h 35mJFK-NBO
£913

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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.
19/5dom
multi-stopDelta
23h 06mJFK-NBO
27/5lun
multi-stopDelta
27h 00mNBO-JFK
£779
20/5lun
multi-stopDelta
29h 10mJFK-NBO
27/5lun
multi-stopDelta
22h 05mNBO-JFK
£784
18/5sab
multi-stopBrussels Airlines
22h 20mJFK-NBO
3/6lun
multi-stopBrussels Airlines
21h 30mNBO-JFK
£820
18/5sab
multi-stopBrussels Airlines
22h 20mJFK-NBO
3/6lun
multi-stopBrussels Airlines
28h 35mNBO-JFK
£850
18/5sab
multi-stopSWISS
21h 50mJFK-NBO
26/5dom
multi-stopSWISS
44h 35mNBO-JFK
£909
17/5ven
multi-stopSAUDIA
59h 20mJFK-NBO
24/5ven
multi-stopSAUDIA
63h 00mNBO-JFK
£930
19/5dom
multi-stopSAUDIA
83h 20mJFK-NBO
24/5ven
multi-stopSAUDIA
111h 00mNBO-JFK
£985
21/5mar
multi-stopLufthansa
22h 30mJFK-NBO
2/6dom
multi-stopLufthansa
27h 55mNBO-JFK
£999
21/5mar
multi-stopSWISS
22h 00mJFK-NBO
2/6dom
multi-stopSWISS
24h 20mNBO-JFK
£1,027
18/5sab
multi-stopLufthansa
22h 20mJFK-NBO
30/6dom
multi-stopLufthansa
22h 50mNBO-JFK
£1,058

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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:

£2,594
£1,072

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