Statistics on New York City-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: New York City)
The average price to go to Kenya (Nairobi) from New York City airport is $ 1302 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1027 (in november) and $ 1852 (in july), which is a saving of $ 276 or a surplus of $ 550 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $949 to $1004 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Kenya (Nairobi) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your New York City-Kenya (Nairobi) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Kenya (Nairobi) from New York City and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1027, saving $ 276 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1302). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1852).
Flight New York City-Kenya (Nairobi): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 993 | $ 1169 | good price |
| February | $ 937 | $ 1087 | good price |
| March | $ 899 | $ 1046 | good price |
| April | $ 980 | $ 1061 | good price |
| May | $ 986 | $ 1129 | good price |
| June | $ 1419 | $ 1696 | high price |
| July | $ 1610 | $ 1852 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1486 | $ 1773 | high price |
| September | $ 1020 | $ 1153 | good price |
| October | $ 945 | $ 1079 | good price |
| November | $ 939 | $ 1027 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 1222 | $ 1549 | 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 New York City to Kenya (Nairobi)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from New York City to Kenya (Nairobi) range from $781 to $2120. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $781 to $837), 1% at the maximum price (from $2064 to $2120). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1004 to $1060 (11% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the New York City->Kenya flight
There are 9 companies that serve New York City from Kenya (Nairobi) airport: Kenya Airways, Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, EgyptAir, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Delta, British Airways and Air France.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Kenya Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (52% of the time) on the New York City->Kenya route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the New York City-Kenya (Nairobi) flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 346 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, New York City-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 $37. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $67.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Kenya (Nairobi) to New York City departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $42. Conversely, departing from Kenya (Nairobi) on a saturday may cost you an additional $27.
Top prices New York City-Kenya (Nairobi)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City → Nairobi | 05-11 to 24-11-2024 | $ 899 | layover flight with Delta |
| New York City → Nairobi | 07-11 to 15-11-2024 | $ 862 | layover flight with Ethiopian Airlines |
| New York City → Nairobi | 11-11 to 27-11-2024 | $ 887 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| New York City → Nairobi | 12-11 to 18-11-2024 | $ 857 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| New York City → Nairobi | 08-01 to 19-01-2025 | $ 946 | layover flight with British Airways |
| New York City → Nairobi | 16-01 to 27-01-2025 | $ 843 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| New York City → Nairobi | 17-01 to 26-01-2025 | $ 887 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| New York City → Nairobi | 19-01 to 26-01-2025 | $ 850 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| New York City → Nairobi | 03-02 to 17-02-2025 | $ 809 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| New York City → Nairobi | 11-03 to 25-03-2025 | $ 829 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
When to book your flight New York City - Kenya (Nairobi) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 3 to 4 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month 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 New York City-Kenya flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from New York City to Kenya (Nairobi), it is recommended to buy it 3 to 4 months before departure (it is then on average 1237 $, which is a saving of 65 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (223 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your New York City 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: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1058 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1108), 4 to 5 months ($ 1149), 6 to 7 months ($ 1098), 7 to 8 months ($ 1168) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1000 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1068), 3 to 4 months ($ 1034), 4 to 5 months ($ 1062), 5 to 6 months ($ 1051), 6 to 7 months ($ 1084), 7 to 8 months ($ 1053), 9 to 10 months ($ 1017) |
| March | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 913 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 946), 4 to 5 months ($ 1026), 6 to 7 months ($ 1040), 7 to 8 months ($ 1013) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 994 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1010), 3 to 4 months ($ 1017), 7 to 8 months ($ 1004), 8 to 9 months ($ 1007), 9 to 10 months ($ 1052) |
| May | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 985 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1082), 3 to 4 months ($ 1024), 4 to 5 months ($ 1020), 8 to 9 months ($ 1111), 9 to 10 months ($ 1100), 10 to 11 months ($ 1120) |
| June | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 1466 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1656), 3 to 4 months ($ 1668), 5 to 6 months ($ 1675), 6 to 7 months ($ 1621), 9 to 10 months ($ 1578), 10 to 11 months ($ 1649) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1613 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1816), 4 to 5 months ($ 1804), 5 to 6 months ($ 1795), 6 to 7 months ($ 1728), 8 to 9 months ($ 1640), 9 to 10 months ($ 1704), 10 to 11 months ($ 1667), 11 to 12 months ($ 1637) |
| August | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1454 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1696), 4 to 5 months ($ 1669), 5 to 6 months ($ 1638), 6 to 7 months ($ 1667), 7 to 8 months ($ 1525), 9 to 10 months ($ 1563), 10 to 11 months ($ 1735), 11 to 12 months ($ 1677) |
| September | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1063 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1152), 2 to 3 months ($ 1111), 4 to 5 months ($ 1088), 5 to 6 months ($ 1104), 8 to 9 months ($ 1131), 9 to 10 months ($ 1125), 10 to 11 months ($ 1087) |
| October | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 994 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1031), 3 to 4 months ($ 1018), 4 to 5 months ($ 998), 5 to 6 months ($ 1010), 6 to 7 months ($ 1018), 7 to 8 months ($ 1040), 9 to 10 months ($ 1028), 11 to 12 months ($ 1043) |
| November | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 968 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1026), 2 to 3 months ($ 979), 3 to 4 months ($ 1001), 4 to 5 months ($ 1010), 6 to 7 months ($ 1000), 7 to 8 months ($ 995), 8 to 9 months ($ 1002), 10 to 11 months ($ 1003) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1432 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1514), 4 to 5 months ($ 1511), 5 to 6 months ($ 1462), 6 to 7 months ($ 1535), 11 to 12 months ($ 1527) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for New York City->Kenya are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $40. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $22 more.
New York City 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2024 | $ 1133 $887 to $1340 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 1007 $810 to $1222 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1506 $862 to $2585 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1163 $843 to $1678 | fair price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 978 $809 to $1201 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 945 $829 to $1003 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1017 $979 to $1061 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1062 $954 to $1241 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1476 $1012 to $1719 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1694 $1060 to $2055 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1795 $1249 to $2209 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, november, december, february, march, april, may, june and july are cheaper to travel to Kenya (Nairobi). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!