Cheap Flights from New York to Nairobi
Cheap Flights from New York to Nairobi
Looking for cheap flights from New York to Nairobi? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from New York to Nairobi vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 24,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from New York to Nairobi for specific travel dates.
2026-11-08
JFK - NBO
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 24,000 Pts + $238.7
2026-11-09
JFK - NBO
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 24,000 Pts + $238.7
2026-11-10
JFK - NBO
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 24,000 Pts + $238.7
2026-11-12
JFK - NBO
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 24,000 Pts + $238.7
2026-11-05
JFK - NBO
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 24,000 Pts + $238.8
2026-11-12
JFK - NBO
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 24,000 Pts + $239.1
New York to Nairobi flight facts
Distance
7,362 mi
11,849 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 15h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+8h
Nairobi is 8 hours ahead of New York.
Airports in New York
EWR · Newark Liberty Intl
JFK · John F Kennedy Intl
LGA · La Guardia
Airports in Nairobi
NBO · Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights New York - Kilimanjaro · Kilimanjaro is 146 mi from Nairobi
Flights Baltimore - Nairobi · Baltimore is 179 mi from New York
Premium cabin flights from New York to Nairobi
Premium cabin
2026-11-11
LGA - NBO
Business | 2 Stops
From 75,000 Pts + $1614.5
Premium cabin
2026-11-20
EWR - NBO
Business | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 88,000 Pts + $13.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
JFK - NBO
Business | 2 Stops | 2 left
From 88,000 Pts + $44
Premium cabin
2026-11-11
LGA - NBO
Business | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 88,000 Pts + $54.2
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
EWR - NBO
Business | 1 Stop | 7 left
From 90,000 Pts + $107
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
JFK - NBO
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 48,000 Pts + $400.9
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from New York to Nairobi depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from New York to Nairobi.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from New York to Nairobi.
New York and Nairobi are about 7,362 miles (11,849 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 7,362-mile straight-line distance takes about 15h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Nairobi is 8 hours ahead of New York.
Departures from New York: Newark Liberty Intl (EWR), John F Kennedy Intl (JFK), La Guardia (LGA). Arrivals in Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Nairobi, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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