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Cheap flights from Kenya to British Columbia from C$ 1,005

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
NBO — YVR
21 May — 28 May1
1 adult
Tue 21/5
Tue 28/5

How far in advance should I book a flight from Kenya to British Columbia?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 39 days in advance, which can save you up to 24% on flights from Kenya to British Columbia compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 39 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at C$ 1,488. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from C$ 1,984.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kenya to British Columbia?

Flights from Kenya to British Columbia lean towards being more expensive in August. Prices are generally better when you fly from Kenya to British Columbia in November, with the cheapest ticket starting at C$ 1,293.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Kenya to British Columbia (KE - BC)?

When flying from Kenya to British Columbia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap SWISS flights from Kenya to British Columbia

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by SWISS for the route between Kenya and British Columbia. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 409,532 searches. Data last updated 16 May 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced SWISS flights we've found from Kenya to British Columbia. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Mon 22/710:30 p.m.NBO - YVR
2 stops26h 20mSWISS
Tue 17/94:25 p.m.YVR - NBO
2 stops41h 10mSWISS
Deal found 15/5C$ 1,877
Tue 21/511:10 p.m.NBO - YVR
2 stops49h 40mSWISS
Mon 3/64:25 p.m.YVR - NBO
3 stops44h 05mSWISS
Deal found 15/5C$ 1,995
Mon 3/610:30 p.m.NBO - YVR
2 stops26h 20mSWISS
Mon 10/64:25 p.m.YVR - NBO
3 stops44h 05mSWISS
Deal found 15/5C$ 2,084
Mon 22/710:30 p.m.NBO - YVR
2 stops26h 20mSWISS
Mon 30/94:25 p.m.YVR - NBO
3 stops44h 05mSWISS
Deal found 15/5C$ 2,116

Cheap United Airlines flights from Kenya to British Columbia

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Kenya and British Columbia. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 409,532 searches. Data last updated 16 May 2024.
Have a look at some of the cheapest available United Airlines flights departing from Kenya and landing in British Columbia. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Wed 24/711:10 p.m.NBO - YVR
2 stops31h 23mUnited Airlines
Tue 17/98:30 a.m.YVR - NBO
3 stops28h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/5C$ 1,918
Wed 24/711:10 p.m.NBO - YVR
2 stops31h 23mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/910:35 p.m.YVR - NBO
2 stops36h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/5C$ 2,061
Wed 24/711:10 p.m.NBO - YVR
2 stops31h 23mUnited Airlines
Tue 17/91:45 p.m.YVR - NBO
2 stops43h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/5C$ 2,090
Tue 16/711:10 p.m.NBO - YVR
2 stops34h 16mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/107:00 a.m.YVR - NBO
3 stops28h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/5C$ 2,452

Cheap Kenya to British Columbia flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Kenya to British Columbia specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 409,532 searches. Prices were last updated on 16 May 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Kenya to British Columbia in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Sun 19/511:59 p.m.NBO - YVR
2 stops28h 50mDelta
Thu 23/51:30 p.m.YVR - NBO
1 stop21h 10mDelta
Deal found 16/5C$ 1,371
Sun 19/511:59 p.m.NBO - YVR
2 stops24h 38mDelta
Fri 24/51:30 p.m.YVR - NBO
1 stop21h 10mDelta
Deal found 16/5C$ 1,372
Sun 19/511:59 p.m.NBO - YVR
2 stops28h 50mDelta
Thu 23/51:30 p.m.YVR - NBO
2 stops22h 25mDelta
Deal found 16/5C$ 1,390
Sat 18/511:59 p.m.NBO - YVR
2 stops32h 59mDelta
Wed 22/51:30 p.m.YVR - NBO
1 stop21h 10mDelta
Deal found 16/5C$ 1,465
Sat 18/511:59 p.m.NBO - YVR
2 stops27h 03mDelta
Thu 23/51:30 p.m.YVR - NBO
2 stops22h 25mDelta
Deal found 16/5C$ 1,482
Fri 17/511:59 p.m.NBO - YVR
2 stops32h 59mDelta
Thu 23/51:30 p.m.YVR - NBO
1 stop21h 10mDelta
Deal found 16/5C$ 1,526
Wed 22/510:50 p.m.NBO - YVR
2 stops34h 08mDelta
Mon 27/51:30 p.m.YVR - NBO
1 stop21h 10mDelta
Deal found 16/5C$ 1,534
Fri 17/511:59 p.m.NBO - YVR
2 stops32h 59mDelta
Thu 23/51:30 p.m.YVR - NBO
2 stops22h 25mDelta
Deal found 16/5C$ 1,544
Fri 17/511:59 p.m.NBO - YVR
2 stops32h 59mDelta
Tue 21/59:15 a.m.YVR - NBO
2 stops25h 25mDelta
Deal found 16/5C$ 1,563

Kenya to British Columbia 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Kenya and British Columbia in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 409,532 searches. Data last updated 16 May 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Kenya to British Columbia in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Sun 19/511:59 p.m.NBO - YVR
2 stops28h 50mDelta
Thu 23/51:30 p.m.YVR - NBO
1 stop21h 10mDelta
Deal found 16/5C$ 1,371
Sun 19/511:59 p.m.NBO - YVR
2 stops24h 38mDelta
Fri 24/51:30 p.m.YVR - NBO
1 stop21h 10mDelta
Deal found 16/5C$ 1,372
Sun 19/511:59 p.m.NBO - YVR
2 stops28h 50mDelta
Thu 23/51:30 p.m.YVR - NBO
2 stops22h 25mDelta
Deal found 16/5C$ 1,390
Sat 18/511:59 p.m.NBO - YVR
2 stops32h 59mDelta
Thu 23/51:30 p.m.YVR - NBO
1 stop21h 10mDelta
Deal found 16/5C$ 1,465
Sat 18/511:59 p.m.NBO - YVR
2 stops27h 03mDelta
Thu 23/51:30 p.m.YVR - NBO
2 stops22h 25mDelta
Deal found 16/5C$ 1,482
Fri 17/511:59 p.m.NBO - YVR
2 stops32h 59mDelta
Wed 22/51:30 p.m.YVR - NBO
1 stop21h 10mDelta
Deal found 16/5C$ 1,526
Wed 22/510:50 p.m.NBO - YVR
2 stops34h 08mDelta
Mon 27/51:30 p.m.YVR - NBO
1 stop21h 10mDelta
Deal found 16/5C$ 1,534
Fri 17/511:59 p.m.NBO - YVR
2 stops32h 59mDelta
Thu 23/51:30 p.m.YVR - NBO
2 stops22h 25mDelta
Deal found 16/5C$ 1,544
Fri 17/511:59 p.m.NBO - YVR
2 stops32h 59mDelta
Tue 21/59:15 a.m.YVR - NBO
2 stops25h 25mDelta
Deal found 16/5C$ 1,563

Kenya to British Columbia flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Kenya to British Columbia for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 409,532 searches. Data last updated 16 May 2024.
Have a look at some of the last-minute flights available departing from Kenya to British Columbia. To prevent any unwanted surprises, users should verify their flight info before booking.
Tue 21/511:59 p.m.NBO - YVR
2 stops24h 38mDelta
Mon 27/51:30 p.m.YVR - NBO
1 stop21h 10mDelta
Deal found 16/5C$ 1,526
Wed 22/510:50 p.m.NBO - YVR
2 stops34h 08mDelta
Mon 27/51:30 p.m.YVR - NBO
1 stop21h 10mDelta
Deal found 16/5C$ 1,534
Wed 22/510:50 p.m.NBO - YVR
1 stop22h 20mDelta
Mon 27/51:30 p.m.YVR - NBO
1 stop21h 10mDelta
Deal found 16/5C$ 1,595
Thu 23/511:59 p.m.NBO - YVR
2 stops32h 59mDelta
Mon 27/51:30 p.m.YVR - NBO
1 stop21h 10mDelta
Deal found 16/5C$ 1,619
Tue 21/510:50 p.m.NBO - YVR
2 stops34h 08mAir France
Mon 3/63:29 p.m.YVR - NBO
2 stops43h 11mAir France
Deal found 15/5C$ 1,782
Tue 21/511:59 p.m.NBO - YVR
2 stops24h 38mDelta
Sun 26/51:30 p.m.YVR - NBO
1 stop21h 10mDelta
Deal found 16/5C$ 1,812
Wed 22/510:50 p.m.NBO - YVR
2 stops34h 08mDelta
Sun 26/51:30 p.m.YVR - NBO
1 stop21h 10mDelta
Deal found 16/5C$ 1,820
Wed 22/510:50 p.m.NBO - YVR
1 stop22h 20mDelta
Sun 26/51:30 p.m.YVR - NBO
1 stop21h 10mDelta
Deal found 16/5C$ 1,881
Tue 21/511:59 p.m.NBO - YVR
2 stops32h 59mDelta
Mon 27/51:30 p.m.YVR - NBO
2 stops22h 25mDelta
Deal found 16/5C$ 1,887

One-way flights to British Columbia from Kenya

Search for one-way flight options from Kenya to British Columbia. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 409,532 searches. Data last updated 16 May 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from Kenya to British Columbia. Those seeking round-trip flights from Kenya to British Columbia should utilize the search form at the top of the page.
Wed 5/611:10 p.m.NBO - YVR
2 stops34h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/5C$ 1,005
Wed 5/611:10 p.m.NBO - YVR
3 stops35h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5C$ 1,072
Tue 18/66:00 p.m.NBO - YVR
3 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5C$ 1,124
Thu 13/610:30 p.m.NBO - YVR
3 stops32h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5C$ 1,132
Wed 12/66:00 p.m.NBO - YVR
3 stops29h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5C$ 1,147
Wed 12/611:40 p.m.NBO - YVR
2 stops28h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/5C$ 1,157
Tue 11/68:00 a.m.NBO - YVR
3 stops44h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5C$ 1,174
Tue 18/611:59 p.m.NBO - YVR
2 stops33h 03mDelta
Deal found 15/5C$ 1,230
Thu 13/611:59 p.m.NBO - YVR
2 stops33h 03mDelta
Deal found 16/5C$ 1,233

Find flights from Kenya to British Columbia within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Kenya to British Columbia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 409,532 searches. Data last updated 16 May 2024.

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Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta IntlVancouver Intl

NBO - YVR

NBOYVR

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 22/7

2 stops26h 20m

Vancouver Intl

Tue 17/9

3 stops27h 25m

C$ 1,871

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta IntlVancouver Intl

NBO - YVR

NBOYVR

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 22/7

2 stops26h 20m

Vancouver Intl

Tue 17/9

2 stops41h 10m

C$ 1,877

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta IntlVancouver Intl

NBO - YVR

NBOYVR

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 24/7

2 stops31h 23m

Vancouver Intl

Tue 17/9

3 stops28h 00m

C$ 1,918

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta IntlVancouver Intl

NBO - YVR

NBOYVR

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 16/7

2 stops28h 08m

Vancouver Intl

Tue 24/9

2 stops46h 10m

C$ 1,920

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta IntlVancouver Intl

NBO - YVR

NBOYVR

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 16/7

2 stops28h 08m

Vancouver Intl

Tue 24/9

3 stops30h 30m

C$ 1,933

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta IntlVancouver Intl

NBO - YVR

NBOYVR

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 3/6

2 stops32h 35m

Vancouver Intl

Mon 10/6

2 stops35h 05m

C$ 1,939

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta IntlVancouver Intl

NBO - YVR

NBOYVR

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 13/6

2 stops33h 03m

Vancouver Intl

Thu 20/6

2 stops29h 40m

C$ 2,129

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta IntlVancouver Intl

NBO - YVR

NBOYVR

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 15/7

2 stops24h 38m

Vancouver Intl

Tue 24/9

2 stops38h 55m

C$ 2,454

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta IntlVancouver Intl

NBO - YVR

NBOYVR

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 24/7

1 stop22h 20m

Vancouver Intl

Wed 2/10

1 stop21h 10m

C$ 2,456

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Deals found on 15/5

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Reviews of airlines servicing British Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to British Columbia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to British Columbia. Reviews last updated 16 May 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with SWISS, United Airlines and Lufthansa from Kenya to British Columbia to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

7.8
Good
1,084 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

7.8
Good
1,994 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

7.7
Good
4,387 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

7.6
Good
1,764 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Kenya to British Columbia for under C$ 1,900 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Kenya to British Columbia for under C$ 1,900. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just C$ 1,871, but on average you can expect to pay C$ 2,005.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Kenya to British Columbia for under C$ 1,600?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Kenya to British Columbia within the next 7 days for less than C$ 1,600.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kenya to British Columbia one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as C$ 1,005. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and British Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Kenya to British Columbia for a low price.

  • What does NBO to YVR mean?

    NBO and YVR are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. NBO to YVR refers to a flight route from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport. Victoria Intl Airport (YYJ), Kelowna Airport (YLW), Abbotsford Airport (YXX), Nanaimo Arpt Airport (YCD), Kamloops Airport (YKA) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Kenya to British Columbia that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Kenya to British Columbia flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Kenya to British Columbia with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Kenya to British Columbia flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Kenya to British Columbia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Kenya to British Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Kenya to British Columbia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kenya to British Columbia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Kenya to British Columbia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kenya to British Columbia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Kenya to British Columbia that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Kenya to British Columbia offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Kenya to British Columbia?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Kenya to British Columbia flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Kenya to British Columbia flight deals updated?

    The Kenya to British Columbia flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 16/5.

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DeltaCheapestC$ 1,440AverageC$ 2,197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapestC$ 1,447AverageC$ 1,805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 1,463AverageC$ 2,447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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