Direct flights from New York to Nairobi JFK → NBO

Kenya Airways flies nonstop from New York (JFK) to Nairobi (NBO), 3–4 times a week. The flight takes about 15h 41m and covers 7,355 miles (11,837 km). Round-trip fares typically run around $1089, with recent bookable fares from $1081. Arrivals run on time 79.1% at JFK — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule. Fares last checked 30 August 2026.

60-day flexibility overview based on 5 recent fares across the next 60 days

Cheapest
$989
Typical
$1,089
Most expensive
$1,281

What flexibility is worth here

How long you stay changes it too

  • 1–5 nights $1089
  • 6–9 nights $1135

Staying 1–5 nights typically costs $46 less than 6–9 nights.

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Cheapest combos

Kenya Airways Best
Fri Nov 6 13:45 → 11:15
Sun Nov 8 23:35 → 06:35 2 nights
$1,081 Book →

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Departure Schedule typical week

Typical weekly schedule · 7 flights per week · Updated 13d ago

Kenya Airways
7 flights per week
Departs Terminal 4 Arrives Terminal 1A
Daily
13:45 → 10:45

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from New York to Nairobi?

Yes, Kenya Airways operates nonstop flights from New York (JFK) to Nairobi (NBO).

Which airlines fly direct from New York to Nairobi?

Kenya Airways operates nonstop flights from New York to Nairobi.

How long is the flight from New York to Nairobi?

The nonstop flight from New York to Nairobi takes ~15h 41m (approximately 11837 km).

How often do direct flights operate from New York to Nairobi?

Nonstop flights from New York to Nairobi operate 3–4×/week — 7 flights per week.

What is the on-time performance for flights from New York to Nairobi?

Arrivals run on time 79.1% at JFK — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule.

What days of the week are there direct flights from New York to Nairobi?

Direct flights from New York to Nairobi operate every day of the week.

How much is a round-trip flight from New York to Nairobi?

Round-trip flights from New York (JFK) to Nairobi (NBO) start at $989, with a typical fare around $1089. Based on 5 recent fare combinations.

Does trip length change the round-trip fare from New York to Nairobi?

Typical round-trip fares from New York (JFK) to Nairobi (NBO) by trip length: a short trip (1–5 nights) about $1089 and a week away (6–9 nights) about $1135. Medians from 5 recent fare combinations.

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