Statistics on Vancouver-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: Vancouver)
The average price to go to Kenya (Nairobi) from Vancouver airport is $ 1349 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1028 (in november) and $ 2009 (in july), which is a saving of $ 321 or a surplus of $ 660 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $997 to $1049 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Kenya (Nairobi) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Vancouver-Kenya (Nairobi) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 9407 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Kenya (Nairobi) from Vancouver and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1028, saving $ 321 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1349). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 2009).
Flight Vancouver-Kenya (Nairobi): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 942 | $ 1161 | good price |
| February | $ 1017 | $ 1143 | good price |
| March | $ 905 | $ 1083 | good price |
| April | $ 895 | $ 1084 | good price |
| May | $ 1037 | $ 1255 | good price |
| June | $ 1391 | $ 1573 | fair price |
| July | $ 1753 | $ 2009 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1649 | $ 1849 | high price |
| September | $ 1071 | $ 1245 | good price |
| October | $ 1021 | $ 1173 | good price |
| November | $ 815 | $ 1028 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 1180 | $ 1578 | fair 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 Vancouver to Kenya (Nairobi)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Vancouver to Kenya (Nairobi) range from $629 to $2098. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $630 to $682), 1% at the maximum price (from $2045 to $2098). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1049 to $1102 (7% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Vancouver->Kenya flight
There are 17 companies that serve Vancouver from Kenya (Nairobi) airport: Air Canada, British Airways, KLM, Alaska Airlines, Delta, jetBlue, WestJet, Air France, Qatar Airways, Aer Lingus, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Iberia, Brussels Airlines, flair airlines, EgyptAir and United.
Data analysis:
Of the 9407 flights analyzed in previous years, Air Canada was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (21% of the time) on the Vancouver->Kenya route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Vancouver-Kenya (Nairobi) flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $134. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $148.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Kenya (Nairobi) to Vancouver departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $117. Conversely, departing from Kenya (Nairobi) on a friday may cost you an additional $100.
Top prices Vancouver-Kenya (Nairobi)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver → Nairobi | 03-12 to 24-12-2024 | $ 692 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Vancouver → Nairobi | 15-01 to 28-01-2025 | $ 675 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Vancouver → Nairobi | 21-01 to 28-01-2025 | $ 667 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Vancouver → Nairobi | 22-01 to 29-01-2025 | $ 699 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Vancouver → Nairobi | 01-04 to 15-04-2025 | $ 668 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Vancouver → Nairobi | 09-04 to 30-04-2025 | $ 697 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Vancouver → Nairobi | 13-04 to 27-04-2025 | $ 672 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Vancouver → Nairobi | 15-04 to 23-04-2025 | $ 672 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Vancouver → Nairobi | 22-04 to 29-04-2025 | $ 667 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Vancouver → Nairobi | 04-05 to 12-05-2025 | $ 682 | layover flight with British Airways |
When to book your flight Vancouver - 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 Vancouver-Kenya flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Vancouver to Kenya (Nairobi), it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 1042 $, which is a saving of 307 $ 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 (354 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Vancouver 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: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 882 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 957) |
| February | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 972 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1123), 4 to 5 months ($ 1008) |
| March | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 797 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 810), 8 to 9 months ($ 866) |
| April | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 759 $) Other interesting period(s): 7 to 8 months ($ 778) |
| May | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1082 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1218) |
| June | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1390 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1525) |
| July | - |
| August | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1526 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1831), 3 to 4 months ($ 1819), 4 to 5 months ($ 1678), 5 to 6 months ($ 1611) |
| September | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1164 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1176) |
| October | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1020 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1170), 4 to 5 months ($ 1155), 5 to 6 months ($ 1031) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 804 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 920) |
| December | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1300 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1327), 4 to 5 months ($ 1432) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Vancouver->Kenya are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $21. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $26 more.
Vancouver 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | $ 1455 $692 to $2529 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 921 $667 to $1934 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 976 $667 to $1572 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 798 $700 to $1159 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 811 $667 to $1437 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 841 $680 to $1173 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1085 $929 to $1378 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1570 $1545 to $1594 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1268 $1268 to $1268 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1006 $893 to $1118 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1085 $1085 to $1085 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, january, february, march, april, may, june, july, august, september and october are cheaper to travel to Kenya (Nairobi). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!