Statistics on Chicago-Kenya (Nairobi) flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Kenya (Nairobi) (from: Chicago)
The average price to go to Kenya (Nairobi) from Chicago airport is $ 1069 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 829 (in april) and $ 1545 (in july), which is a saving of $ 241 or a surplus of $ 477 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $839 to $892 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Kenya (Nairobi) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Kenya (Nairobi) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 20944 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Kenya (Nairobi) from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in april, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 829, saving $ 241 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1069). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1545).
Flight Chicago-Kenya (Nairobi): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 822 | $ 948 | good price |
| February | $ 775 | $ 871 | good price |
| March | $ 745 | $ 879 | good price |
| April | $ 729 | $ 829 the cheapest | very good price |
| May | $ 767 | $ 884 | good price |
| June | $ 1172 | $ 1344 | high price |
| July | $ 1330 | $ 1545 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1213 | $ 1400 | high price |
| September | $ 851 | $ 977 | good price |
| October | $ 757 | $ 886 | good price |
| November | $ 740 | $ 887 | good price |
| December | $ 1004 | $ 1369 | high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Chicago to Kenya (Nairobi)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Chicago to Kenya (Nairobi) range from $577 to $1783. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $577 to $630), 1% at the maximum price (from $1731 to $1783). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $892 to $944 (8% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Kenya flight
There are 15 companies that serve Chicago from Kenya (Nairobi) airport: Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Air France, Qatar Airways, jetBlue, KLM, Iberia, Kenya Airways, Delta, Lufthansa, British Airways, Emirates, United, Rwandair Express and American Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 20944 flights analyzed in previous years, Turkish Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (27% of the time) on the Chicago->Kenya route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Chicago-Kenya (Nairobi) flights departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday as your departure date, you can save an average of $65. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $69.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Kenya (Nairobi) to Chicago departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $52. Conversely, departing from Kenya (Nairobi) on a saturday may cost you an additional $88.
Top prices Chicago-Kenya (Nairobi)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago → Nairobi | 14-01 to 27-01-2025 | $ 827 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Chicago → Nairobi | 01-02 to 07-02-2025 | $ 835 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Chicago → Nairobi | 02-02 to 09-02-2025 | $ 815 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Chicago → Nairobi | 07-02 to 16-02-2025 | $ 843 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Chicago → Nairobi | 10-02 to 18-02-2025 | $ 767 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Chicago → Nairobi | 11-02 to 18-02-2025 | $ 843 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Chicago → Nairobi | 12-02 to 17-02-2025 | $ 763 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Chicago → Nairobi | 15-02 to 21-02-2025 | $ 835 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Chicago → Nairobi | 04-03 to 26-03-2025 | $ 766 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Chicago → Nairobi | 15-03 to 31-03-2025 | $ 804 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
When to book your flight Chicago - Kenya (Nairobi) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 6 to 7 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Chicago-Kenya flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a friday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Kenya (Nairobi), it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 920 $, which is a saving of 149 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (1786 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Chicago to Kenya (Nairobi) flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 774 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 940), 4 to 5 months ($ 906), 5 to 6 months ($ 864), 6 to 7 months ($ 834), 7 to 8 months ($ 813) |
| February | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 755 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 857), 3 to 4 months ($ 857), 4 to 5 months ($ 826), 5 to 6 months ($ 782), 6 to 7 months ($ 791), 7 to 8 months ($ 840) |
| March | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 678 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 828), 5 to 6 months ($ 835), 6 to 7 months ($ 814), 7 to 8 months ($ 737) |
| April | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 798 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 825), 1 to 2 months ($ 813), 6 to 7 months ($ 823) |
| May | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 831 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 870) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1186 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1256), 4 to 5 months ($ 1319), 5 to 6 months ($ 1237), 6 to 7 months ($ 1307), 7 to 8 months ($ 1212), 8 to 9 months ($ 1278) |
| July | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1269 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1401), 4 to 5 months ($ 1326), 5 to 6 months ($ 1469), 7 to 8 months ($ 1337), 8 to 9 months ($ 1402) |
| August | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1179 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1362), 3 to 4 months ($ 1313), 5 to 6 months ($ 1181), 6 to 7 months ($ 1251) |
| September | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 805 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 976), 2 to 3 months ($ 921), 3 to 4 months ($ 873), 4 to 5 months ($ 821), 6 to 7 months ($ 862), 7 to 8 months ($ 960) |
| October | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 731 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 818), 3 to 4 months ($ 841), 4 to 5 months ($ 793), 5 to 6 months ($ 760) |
| November | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 708 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 861), 3 to 4 months ($ 775), 4 to 5 months ($ 796), 5 to 6 months ($ 725), 6 to 7 months ($ 714) |
| December | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 954 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1325), 3 to 4 months ($ 1203), 4 to 5 months ($ 1254), 5 to 6 months ($ 1054), 7 to 8 months ($ 963), 8 to 9 months ($ 1046) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, friday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Kenya are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a friday, you will save $25. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $26 more.
Chicago to Kenya (Nairobi): flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 1075 $1061 to $1090 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1401 $887 to $2056 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1322 $827 to $2077 | very high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 817 $763 to $938 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 871 $766 to $965 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 871 $871 to $871 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 967 $910 to $1038 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1111 $1046 to $1175 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1141 $938 to $1506 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 991 $986 to $997 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, february, march, june, july and august are cheaper to travel to Kenya (Nairobi). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!