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Cheap flights from Minneapolis to Nairobi from US$768

There are no direct flights from Minneapolis to Nairobi. The fastest way is one stop via Paris or Amsterdam, about 16h 40m door to door (8 connections a week on current schedules), with fares from US$768.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 18h 45m Cheapest in December Prices checked 13 days ago
MSPNBOAMS

Minneapolis to Nairobi at a glance

Cheapest one-wayUS$768United Airlines · 2 stops · Sat 5 DecCheapest returnUS$1,071Tue 1 Dec – Wed 6 JanFastest journey18h 45mUnited Airlines · 2 stops
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Paris or Amsterdam

Best ways to fly from Minneapolis to Nairobi

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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MSP Paris (CDG) NBO
Leg 1: Air France, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Air France, Kenya Airways, Jambojet
Thu20:00 MSP10:41 CDG0h 49m connection11:30 CDG20:40 NBOAir France
1 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 16h 40m
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MSP Amsterdam (AMS) NBO
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, KLM, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: Kenya Airways, KLM, Jambojet
Mon20:00 MSP10:50 AMS1h 40m connection12:30 AMS21:46 NBODelta Air Lines + KLM
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 17h 46m
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MSP New York (JFK) NBO
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Kenya Airways
Same alliance ~19h 22m
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4
MSP Frankfurt (FRA) NBO
Leg 1: Discover Airlines · Leg 2: Lufthansa
Self-transfer likely ~20h 13m
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MSP London (LHR) NBO
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: British Airways, Kenya Airways
Same alliance ~19h 06m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Cheapest dates from Minneapolis to Nairobi

The lowest one-way fares found recently, cheapest first. Prices change; click through for the live fare.

UAUnited Airlines2 stops via ORD, IST
Sat 5 DecMSP → NBO · 18h 45m
One-way fromUS$768
UAUnited Airlines2 stops via ORD, IST
Wed 6 JanMSP → NBO · 19h 11m
One-way fromUS$771
UAUnited Airlines2 stops via ORD, IST
Sun 6 DecMSP → NBO · 18h 50m
One-way fromUS$771
UAUnited Airlines2 stops via ORD, IST
Sat 9 JanMSP → NBO · 18h 52m
One-way fromUS$771

Cheapest month to fly from Minneapolis to Nairobi

Lowest one-way fare found for each month: December is cheapest, January the most expensive.

Dec 26US$768Jan 27US$771

Good to know

Distance
13,133 km8,156 miles
Journey time
18h 45mfastest found
Time difference
+9hNairobi vs Minneapolis
Currency in Nairobi
KES
Airports
MSP → NBO, WIL

Flights from Minneapolis to Nairobi: questions answered

How much is a flight from Minneapolis to Nairobi?
The cheapest one-way fare we found recently is US$768 with 2 stops, departing in December. Return trips start from US$1,071. Prices change constantly, so search your dates for the live fare.
Are there direct flights from Minneapolis to Nairobi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Paris, Amsterdam and New York. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Nairobi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 45m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,133 km.
Where do you change planes between Minneapolis and Nairobi?
The best connecting points are Paris (CDG), Amsterdam (AMS), New York (JFK) and Frankfurt (FRA). Air France flies both legs via Paris, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Minneapolis and Nairobi?
Minneapolis: Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP). Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL).
What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Nairobi?
Nairobi is 9 hours ahead of Minneapolis.

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