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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Nairobi from C$ 882

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 4/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — NBO
22 Mar — 29 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to Nairobi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to Nairobi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 February 2026.

Mon 18/510:05 p.m.
YOW
-
NBO
2 stops29h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 31/511:35 p.m.
NBO
-
YOW
2 stops32h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2C$ 1,383
Sat 25/48:05 p.m.
YOW
-
NBO
2 stops41h 15m
Air Canada
Mon 18/510:20 p.m.
NBO
-
YOW
2 stops30h 51m
Air Canada
Deal found 19/2C$ 1,414
Mon 27/46:55 p.m.
YOW
-
NBO
1 stop18h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/510:20 p.m.
NBO
-
YOW
2 stops42h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2C$ 1,420
Thu 30/48:05 p.m.
YOW
-
NBO
2 stops41h 15m
Air Canada
Mon 18/510:20 p.m.
NBO
-
YOW
2 stops30h 51m
Air Canada
Deal found 19/2C$ 1,424
Mon 23/212:00 p.m.
YOW
-
NBO
2 stops25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 31/311:05 p.m.
NBO
-
YOW
1 stop25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2C$ 1,428
Thu 30/48:05 p.m.
YOW
-
NBO
2 stops41h 15m
Air Canada
Sat 16/510:20 p.m.
NBO
-
YOW
2 stops30h 51m
Air Canada
Deal found 19/2C$ 1,433
Sun 26/410:50 a.m.
YOW
-
NBO
2 stops26h 30m
Air Canada
Tue 19/510:50 p.m.
NBO
-
YOW
2 stops40h 38m
Air Canada
Deal found 19/2C$ 1,435
Fri 20/37:55 p.m.
YOW
-
NBO
3 stops43h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 1/411:05 p.m.
NBO
-
YOW
1 stop20h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2C$ 1,440
Sat 25/46:20 p.m.
YOW
-
NBO
2 stops43h 00m
Air Canada
Tue 19/510:50 p.m.
NBO
-
YOW
2 stops49h 20m
Air Canada
Deal found 19/2C$ 1,446
Mon 27/45:20 p.m.
YOW
-
NBO
3 stops46h 05m
Air Canada
Mon 18/510:20 p.m.
NBO
-
YOW
2 stops30h 51m
Air Canada
Deal found 19/2C$ 1,448

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ottawa (YOW) to Nairobi (NB0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 20 February 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,383

One-way from

C$ 882

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 1,622
18/5-31/5
  • 18/5-31/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 61h 51m total
  • Ottawa to Nairobi
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4/4
  • 4/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 40m total
  • Ottawa to Nairobi
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price (C$ 684 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 71 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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OttawaNairobi

YOW - NBO

YOWNBO

Ottawa

Fri 20/3

7:55 p.m.-10:45 p.m.

3 stops43h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 1/4

11:05 p.m.-12:25 p.m.

1 stop20h 20m

C$ 1,440

OttawaNairobi

YOW - NBO

YOWNBO

Ottawa

Sat 2/5

9:30 p.m.-8:20 p.m.

2 stops39h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 20/5

10:50 p.m.-8:51 p.m.

2 stops29h 01m

C$ 1,440

OttawaNairobi

YOW - NBO

YOWNBO

Ottawa

Wed 8/4

10:50 a.m.-8:35 p.m.

2 stops26h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 15/4

11:05 p.m.-12:25 p.m.

1 stop20h 20m

C$ 1,464

OttawaNairobi

YOW - NBO

YOWNBO

Ottawa

Mon 27/4

5:50 p.m.-10:25 p.m.

3 stops45h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 19/5

10:50 p.m.-8:28 a.m.

2 stops40h 38m

C$ 1,469

OttawaNairobi

YOW - NBO

YOWNBO

Ottawa

Mon 18/5

10:05 p.m.-10:45 a.m.

2 stops29h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 31/5

11:35 p.m.-12:46 a.m.

2 stops32h 11m

C$ 1,470

OttawaNairobi

YOW - NBO

YOWNBO

Ottawa

Sat 25/4

2:40 p.m.-8:20 p.m.

3 stops46h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 20/5

11:40 p.m.-11:54 p.m.

2 stops31h 14m

C$ 1,476

OttawaNairobi

YOW - NBO

YOWNBO

Ottawa

Sun 3/5

9:30 p.m.-8:35 p.m.

2 stops40h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 16/5

10:50 p.m.-8:51 p.m.

2 stops29h 01m

C$ 1,476

OttawaNairobi

YOW - NBO

YOWNBO

Ottawa

Thu 30/4

12:15 p.m.-8:35 p.m.

2 stops25h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 15/5

10:50 p.m.-8:28 a.m.

2 stops40h 38m

C$ 1,476

OttawaNairobi

YOW - NBO

YOWNBO

Ottawa

Sat 25/4

12:15 p.m.-8:35 p.m.

2 stops25h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 14/5

10:50 p.m.-8:28 a.m.

2 stops40h 38m

C$ 1,476

OttawaNairobi

YOW - NBO

YOWNBO

Ottawa

Sat 4/4

4:55 p.m.-12:35 a.m.

2 stops48h 40m

C$ 882

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Ottawa to Nairobi?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Ottawa to Nairobi. Price data was last updated on 18 February 2026.

Booking 40 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Ottawa to Nairobi. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ottawa to Nairobi?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Nairobi (average of C$ 991). Flying from Ottawa to Nairobi in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,621). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Ottawa to Nairobi?

Reviews of airlines servicing Nairobi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Nairobi. 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 Nairobi. Reviews last updated 20 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air France,Air Canada, andLufthansa from Ottawa to Nairobi by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,533 reviews
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Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jayesh,Jan 2026

CDG - NMI

Entertainment needs more good Bollywood movies - as this flight was going to Mumbai, India. The Aircraft was a OLD - Is service to India cannot be improved ? The aircraft from Newark to Paris was great n new aircraft BUT aircraft from Paris to Mumbai was very old and poor class
Air France
7.4
Good
1,533 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,533 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jayesh,Jan 2026

CDG - NMI

Entertainment needs more good Bollywood movies - as this flight was going to Mumbai, India. The Aircraft was a OLD - Is service to India cannot be improved ? The aircraft from Newark to Paris was great n new aircraft BUT aircraft from Paris to Mumbai was very old and poor class
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,732 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,533 reviews
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Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jayesh,Jan 2026

CDG - NMI

Entertainment needs more good Bollywood movies - as this flight was going to Mumbai, India. The Aircraft was a OLD - Is service to India cannot be improved ? The aircraft from Newark to Paris was great n new aircraft BUT aircraft from Paris to Mumbai was very old and poor class
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,789 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,533 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jayesh,Jan 2026

CDG - NMI

Entertainment needs more good Bollywood movies - as this flight was going to Mumbai, India. The Aircraft was a OLD - Is service to India cannot be improved ? The aircraft from Newark to Paris was great n new aircraft BUT aircraft from Paris to Mumbai was very old and poor class

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Ottawa to Nairobi?

    For a flight from Ottawa to Nairobi, you will be flying from Ottawa. Ottawa (YOW) is just 10.6 km from the centre of the city. Ottawa is the only Ottawa airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Nairobi per day. 3 airlines have flights to Nairobi from Ottawa on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Ottawa to Nairobi?

    A quick flight from Ottawa to Nairobi can take about 39h 50m. Air Canada provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 1,440. Ottawa and Nairobi are separated by a distance of 11851 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Ottawa to Nairobi round-trip?

    Air Canada, at C$ 1,299, was found to be the cheapest airline from Ottawa to Nairobi.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air France and Lufthansa. Air Canada is currently priced 28% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Ottawa to Nairobi that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Ottawa to Nairobi flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Ottawa to Nairobi?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Ottawa to Nairobi?

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ottawa to Nairobi?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Nairobi (average of C$ 991). Flying from Ottawa to Nairobi in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,621). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapestC$ 1,299AverageC$ 1,484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air FranceCheapestC$ 1,317AverageC$ 1,696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapestC$ 1,726AverageC$ 2,061FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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