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 $ 1335 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1002 (in november) and $ 2001 (in july), which is a saving of $ 333 or a surplus of $ 667 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $976 to $1030 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Kenya (Nairobi) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Vancouver-Kenya (Nairobi) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 12432 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Kenya (Nairobi) from Vancouver and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1002, saving $ 333 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1335). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 2001).
Flight Vancouver-Kenya (Nairobi): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 865 | $ 1103 | good price |
| February | $ 1000 | $ 1136 | good price |
| March | $ 886 | $ 1064 | good price |
| April | $ 845 | $ 1027 | good price |
| May | $ 991 | $ 1185 | good price |
| June | $ 1378 | $ 1586 | fair price |
| July | $ 1727 | $ 2001 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1646 | $ 1870 | high price |
| September | $ 1074 | $ 1264 | good price |
| October | $ 1032 | $ 1208 | good price |
| November | $ 808 | $ 1002 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 1179 | $ 1570 | 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 $596 to $2060. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $597 to $651), 1% at the maximum price (from $2005 to $2060). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1084 to $1138 (7% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Vancouver->Kenya flight
There are 16 companies that serve Vancouver from Kenya (Nairobi) airport: Air Canada, British Airways, KLM, Alaska Airlines, Delta, jetBlue, Aer Lingus, WestJet, Air France, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Iberia, EgyptAir, Brussels Airlines and flair airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 12432 flights analyzed in previous years, Air Canada was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (23% 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 tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $133. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $171.
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 $134. Conversely, departing from Kenya (Nairobi) on a saturday may cost you an additional $128.
Top prices Vancouver-Kenya (Nairobi)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver → Nairobi | 01-04 to 15-04-2025 | $ 959 | layover flight with jetBlue |
| Vancouver → Nairobi | 06-04 to 17-04-2025 | $ 985 | layover flight with jetBlue |
| Vancouver → Nairobi | 08-04 to 16-04-2025 | $ 884 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Vancouver → Nairobi | 03-05 to 10-05-2025 | $ 909 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Vancouver → Nairobi | 08-05 to 15-05-2025 | $ 923 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Vancouver → Nairobi | 09-05 to 26-05-2025 | $ 889 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Vancouver → Nairobi | 10-05 to 17-05-2025 | $ 947 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Vancouver → Nairobi | 15-05 to 19-05-2025 | $ 983 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Vancouver → Nairobi | 04-11 to 18-11-2025 | $ 957 | layover flight with jetBlue |
| Vancouver → Nairobi | 12-02 to 22-02-2026 | $ 988 | layover flight with Air Canada |
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 tuesday.
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 1067 $, which is a saving of 268 $ 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 (355 $ 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: 912 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1053), 3 to 4 months ($ 914) |
| February | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1004 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1084), 3 to 4 months ($ 1008), 4 to 5 months ($ 1042) |
| March | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 824 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 936), 4 to 5 months ($ 896), 5 to 6 months ($ 831), 8 to 9 months ($ 895) |
| April | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 768 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 929), 4 to 5 months ($ 837), 5 to 6 months ($ 789), 7 to 8 months ($ 804) |
| May | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 914 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1104), 5 to 6 months ($ 990), 7 to 8 months ($ 935) |
| June | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1313 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1574), 3 to 4 months ($ 1584), 4 to 5 months ($ 1365) |
| July | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1701 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1866) |
| August | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1526 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1733), 5 to 6 months ($ 1643), 7 to 8 months ($ 1553) |
| September | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1203 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1215), 6 to 7 months ($ 1216) |
| October | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1054 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1194), 5 to 6 months ($ 1066) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 831 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 913) |
| December | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1371 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1401), 4 to 5 months ($ 1480) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Vancouver->Kenya are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $19. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $19 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 1289 $884 to $1741 | very high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 979 $854 to $1423 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1285 $1155 to $1384 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1972 $1972 to $1972 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1438 $1215 to $1898 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1215 $1009 to $1421 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1171 $992 to $1414 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 1103 $957 to $1247 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 1181 $1181 to $1181 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 988 $988 to $988 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, october and february are cheaper to travel to Kenya (Nairobi). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!