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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Philadelphia to Nairobi? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 986 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Nairobi.773 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov, returning Thu, 12 Nov.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 773 €, select.
Nairobi.773 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Sep, returning Thu, 17 Sep.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 773 €, select.
Nairobi.785 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov, returning Thu, 10 Dec.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 785 €, select.
Nairobi.794 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 Apr, returning Wed, 21 Apr.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Sun, 11 Apr, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Wed, 21 Apr, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 794 €, select.
Nairobi.796 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Philadelphia International on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 796 €, select.
Nairobi.830 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 Apr, returning Tue, 18 May.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Fri, 16 Apr, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Tue, 18 May, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 830 €, select.
Nairobi.830 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 Jan, returning Sat, 30 Jan.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Mon, 18 Jan, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sat, 30 Jan, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 830 €, select.
Nairobi.844 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 Oct, returning Sat, 31 Oct.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 844 €, select.
Nairobi.903 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Mar, returning Sun, 11 Apr.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Philadelphia International on Sat, 20 Mar, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sun, 11 Apr, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 903 €, select.
Nairobi.907 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Jul, returning Wed, 15 Jul.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Philadelphia International on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 907 €, select.
Nairobi.941 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Feb, returning Sun, 14 Feb.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sun, 14 Feb, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 941 €, select.
Nairobi.986 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 23 Aug, returning Fri, 28 Aug.Return flight with jetBlue and Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from Philadelphia International on Sun, 23 Aug, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 986 €, select.
Nairobi.1.075 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 May, returning Sat, 15 May.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Philadelphia International on Wed, 12 May, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sat, 15 May, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.075 €, select.
Nairobi.1.122 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 31 Dec, returning Sat, 16 Jan.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sat, 16 Jan, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.122 €, select.
Nairobi.1.188 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Jul, returning Wed, 19 Aug.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Philadelphia International on Tue, 21 Jul, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.188 €, select.
Nairobi.1.246 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Dec, returning Wed, 23 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Philadelphia International on Mon, 14 Dec, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Wed, 23 Dec, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.246 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Nairobi

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Philadelphia to Nairobi flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jul
from 907 €
Aug
from 986 €
Sep
from 773 €
Oct
from 844 €
Nov
from 773 €
Dec
from 1.246 €
Jan
from 830 €
Feb
from 941 €
Mar
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Apr
from 794 €
May
from 1.075 €
Jun
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Alternative Philadelphia to Nairobi routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Philadelphia to Nairobi? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Nairobi Wilson

3km from central Nairobi
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Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta

13km from central Nairobi
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from 773 €
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Philadelphia to Nairobi: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found773 €
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from Philadelphia to Nairobi: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Nairobi: Nairobi Wilson and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.
The best price we found for a return flight from Philadelphia to Nairobi is 773 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Philadelphia to Nairobi. But we found flights with one or more stops from 773 €.
As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from Philadelphia to Nairobi.
The cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Nairobi is usually September.
If you're flying from Philadelphia, the cheapest airport near Nairobi is Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta – which is 13.2 km away from the centre of Nairobi. We've found flights into this airport from 773 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Philadelphia to Nairobi on Tuesday, 8 September 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Philadelphia and Nairobi. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Nairobi but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Nairobi is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

In July, the average temperature is usually around 19°C. April is typically the warmest month in Nairobi, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is June, with temperatures averaging 13°C. The rainiest month is April.
The cheapest airline that flies to Nairobi is Qatar Airways .

Flying from Philadelphia to Nairobi: what you need to know

  • Planning your holiday starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Philadelphia. Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Philadelphia to Nairobi departing from here.

  • Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) are Nairobi's chief entry points.

  • The timezone in Nairobi is UTC+3, which is eight hours ahead of Philadelphia.

  • For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your Philadelphia to Nairobi flight.

  • Travelling during a popular month such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Nairobi

  • Booking ahead of time is often the key to securing a cheap Philadelphia to Nairobi flight. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.

  • If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your plane ticket from Philadelphia to Nairobi.

  • Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from Philadelphia to Nairobi by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.

  • Save on your Philadelphia to Nairobi flight with the help of our filters. Choose your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Flying from Philadelphia

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

  • We make it a breeze to book a Philadelphia to Nairobi flight with a stopover. To see all your options departing from Philadelphia International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

    • Hamad International Airport (DOH)

  • Travelling from central Philadelphia to PHL takes around 30 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel close to Philadelphia International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Philadelphia to Nairobi, these stays will have you sleeping nice and close to your departure gate:

  • Of all flights departing from Philadelphia International Airport, 77% touch down on time at their destination.

  • The address for PHL is 8500 Essington Ave.

Arriving in Nairobi

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO)

  • The distance from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO) to central Nairobi is approximately 13 kilometres. It'll take you about 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Philadelphia to Nairobi. Stay at one of these accommodation options near NBO instead:

  • Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Green Motion or Hertz and venture far and wide through Nairobi and beyond.

  • Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.

Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)

  • After your flight from Philadelphia to Nairobi has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in about 20 minutes by car. Central Nairobi is approximately 3 kilometres from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL).

  • If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 35 minutes or so.

  • You'll find some great places to call home for the night near WIL. Settle in and get cosy after your Philadelphia to Nairobi flight at any of these perfectly located options:

  • Why wait around for public transport? A Nairobi Wilson Airport rental car lets you get going right away. Crank up the music and hit the road with a set of wheels from Auto-Union or Unicorn rent a car.

  • Generally, the earlier you book, the better the deals and choice of vehicles. Reserve your ride from WIL once you know your travel dates.

Best time to go to Nairobi

  • August is the busiest month for flights from Philadelphia to Nairobi. To escape the crowds, head to Nairobi in March.

  • The warmest month in Nairobi is February, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your Philadelphia to Nairobi ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • July sees average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Search for cheap flights from Philadelphia to Nairobi around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about Nairobi

  • After booking your flight from Philadelphia to Nairobi, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Nairobi:

  • All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Nursery, Giraffe manor and Mara Conservancy are attractions you won't want to skip in Nairobi.

Explore more of Kenya

  • Mombasa is just one of the many cities in Kenya waiting to be discovered once you've seen Nairobi. Around 434 kilometres to the southeast, its top attractions include Mombasa Marine Park & Reserve, Fort Jesus Museum and Mombasa Beach.

  • Nakuru is another must-experience destination in Kenya and is around 137 kilometres northwest of Nairobi. No journey is complete without seeing Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru and Rhino Point.

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