What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Thursday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

How often are flights from New York to Nairobi delayed?

Historically, on average around 25% of flights between New York and Nairobi have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 184 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to Nairobi flights?

Generally, flights departing in the early afternoon tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the evening have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Nairobi?

Delta is the most popular carrier operating from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Nairobi

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to Nairobi flights?

According to our data, Kenya Airways have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 25% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi?

Prices for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi are refreshed on a daily basis.

How old do you have to be to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Nairobi?

The required travel and health documents for your Nairobi trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Nairobi. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Q: How many flights depart from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi on average per day?

2 flights are operational daily from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi as of December 2025. The most popular departure time for this route is 13:00, with 100% of flights per day taking off in the afternoon.

Q: How many flights depart from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi on average per week?

As of December 2025, 14 flights take off from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and land in Nairobi each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 14% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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18:25 - 22:00

JFK

NBO

19h 35m2 stops

23:55 - 13:20

NBO

JFK

21h 25m1 stop

$1,510Brussels Airlines

Mon, 26 Jan - Wed, 4 Mar

15:40 - 22:00

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NBO

22h 20m1 stop

23:40 - 13:20

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JFK

21h 40m1 stop

$1,512United Airlines

Thu, 15 Jan - Wed, 11 Feb

16:40 - 21:55

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NBO

22h 15m1 stop

22:25 - 14:00

NBO

JFK

22h 35m2 stops

$1,513Delta

Wed, 8 Apr - Wed, 15 Apr

13:45 - 11:15

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NBO

13h 30mdirect

23:35 - 07:35

NBO

JFK

15h 00mdirect

$1,516Delta

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10:05 - 22:00

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NBO

27h 55m2 stops

23:40 - 13:20

NBO

JFK

21h 40m1 stop

$1,518United Airlines

Tue, 27 Jan - Fri, 6 Mar

16:30 - 22:00

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NBO

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23:35 - 06:35

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15h 00mdirect

$1,519Delta

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NBO

23h 05m3 stops

23:40 - 13:20

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21h 40m1 stop

$1,521Brussels Airlines

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18:25 - 21:15

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NBO

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$1,522Brussels Airlines

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NBO

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JFK

21h 55m1 stop

$1,525Lufthansa

Sun, 25 Jan - Fri, 6 Feb

17:30 - 22:00

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NBO

20h 30m2 stops

23:40 - 13:20

NBO

JFK

21h 40m1 stop

$1,528United Airlines

Thu, 15 Jan - Wed, 11 Feb

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26 Jan

JFK18:25New York John F Kennedy Intl

19h 35m

2 stops

NBO22:00Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

4 Mar

NBO23:55Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

21h 25m

1 stop

JFK13:20New York John F Kennedy Intl

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27 Jan

JFK15:40New York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 05m

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NBO22:45Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

6 Mar

NBO23:40Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

21h 40m

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22 Feb

JFK18:25New York John F Kennedy Intl

18h 50m

1 stop

NBO21:15Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

8 Mar

NBO23:55Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

23h 45m

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15 Jan

JFK15:40New York John F Kennedy Intl

22h 20m

1 stop

NBO22:00Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

11 Feb

NBO23:40Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

21h 40m

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27 Jan

JFK10:05New York John F Kennedy Intl

27h 55m

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NBO22:00Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

6 Mar

NBO23:40Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

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15 Jan

JFK17:30New York John F Kennedy Intl

20h 30m

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NBO22:00Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

11 Feb

NBO23:40Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

21h 40m

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22:25-14:00

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13:45-11:15

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23:35-07:35

Nonstop15h 00m

$1,516

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JFK - NBO

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

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10:05-22:00

2 stops27h 55m

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1 stop21h 40m

$1,518

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New York John F Kennedy Intl

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2 stops21h 30m

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23:35-06:35

Nonstop15h 00m

$1,519

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JFK - NBO

JFKNBO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 27/1

15:40-22:45

3 stops23h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 6/3

23:40-13:20

1 stop21h 40m

$1,521

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JFK - NBO

JFKNBO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 22/2

18:25-21:15

1 stop18h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 8/3

23:55-16:40

2 stops23h 45m

$1,522

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JFK - NBO

JFKNBO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 25/1

15:40-21:15

2 stops21h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 6/2

23:55-13:50

1 stop21h 55m

$1,525

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JFK - NBO

JFKNBO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 15/1

17:30-22:00

2 stops20h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 11/2

23:40-13:20

1 stop21h 40m

$1,528

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Nairobi?

The month of March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Nairobi from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, with most prices found around $1,486. The month of September is another great option to travel to Nairobi, with average flight prices from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport averaging around $1,489.

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You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Nairobi from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Nairobi for around $1,778 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Nairobi from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport for as low as $1,723 on momondo.

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The fastest flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi takes 13h 30m

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How far is New York John F Kennedy Intl to Nairobi by plane?
Nairobi is 11818.0 km away from New York John F Kennedy Intl. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 13h 30m.
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How old do you have to be to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Nairobi?
The required travel and health documents for your Nairobi trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Nairobi. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Delta is the most popular carrier operating from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Nairobi

How often are flights from New York to Nairobi delayed?

Historically, on average around 25% of flights between New York and Nairobi have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 184 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to Nairobi flights?

Generally, flights departing in the early afternoon tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the evening have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Thursday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to Nairobi flights?

According to our data, Kenya Airways have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 25% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

How many flights depart from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi on average per day?

2 flights are operational daily from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi as of December 2025. The most popular departure time for this route is 13:00, with 100% of flights per day taking off in the afternoon.

How many flights depart from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Nairobi on average per week?

As of December 2025, 14 flights take off from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and land in Nairobi each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 14% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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