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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Nairobi from C$ 791

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 22/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — NBO
20 Feb — 27 Feb1
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 21 January 2026.

Mon 18/52:00 p.m.
YOW
-
NBO
2 stops37h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 31/511:35 p.m.
NBO
-
YOW
2 stops27h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1C$ 1,330
Tue 3/22:50 p.m.
YOW
-
NBO
2 stops22h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/311:55 p.m.
NBO
-
YOW
2 stops23h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1C$ 1,337
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 21/1C$ 1,358
Tue 3/26:00 a.m.
YOW
-
NBO
3 stops32h 45m
Air Canada
Wed 11/311:55 p.m.
NBO
-
YOW
2 stops23h 28m
Air Canada
Deal found 21/1C$ 1,367
Tue 19/58:50 a.m.
YOW
-
NBO
2 stops28h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 31/511:05 p.m.
NBO
-
YOW
2 stops26h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1C$ 1,369
Wed 22/412:15 p.m.
YOW
-
NBO
2 stops25h 20m
Air Canada
Sun 26/410:50 p.m.
NBO
-
YOW
2 stops25h 46m
Air Canada
Deal found 20/1C$ 1,380
Fri 20/37:30 p.m.
YOW
-
NBO
3 stops44h 15m
United Airlines
Wed 1/411:40 p.m.
NBO
-
YOW
2 stops28h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 21/1C$ 1,406
Tue 19/55:25 p.m.
YOW
-
NBO
1 stop20h 20m
Air France
Sun 31/511:05 p.m.
NBO
-
YOW
1 stop22h 55m
Air France
Deal found 20/1C$ 1,414
Thu 5/32:50 p.m.
YOW
-
NBO
2 stops22h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/311:35 p.m.
NBO
-
YOW
2 stops25h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1C$ 1,421
Mon 23/25:20 p.m.
YOW
-
NBO
1 stop19h 50m
Air France
Wed 11/311:20 p.m.
NBO
-
YOW
1 stop23h 50m
Air France
Deal found 20/1C$ 1,423

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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 21 January 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,330

One-way from

C$ 791

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

C$ 1,522
18/5-31/5
  • 18/5-31/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 61h 41m total
  • Ottawa to Nairobi
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22/3
  • 22/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 15m total
  • Ottawa to Nairobi
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 76 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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OttawaNairobi

YOW - NBO

YOWNBO

Ottawa

Tue 3/2

2:50 p.m.-9:40 p.m.

2 stops22h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 11/3

11:55 p.m.-4:23 p.m.

2 stops23h 28m

C$ 1,337

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$ 1,358

OttawaNairobi

YOW - NBO

YOWNBO

Ottawa

Tue 3/2

6:00 a.m.-10:45 p.m.

3 stops32h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 11/3

11:55 p.m.-4:23 p.m.

2 stops23h 28m

C$ 1,367

OttawaNairobi

YOW - NBO

YOWNBO

Ottawa

Fri 20/3

7:30 p.m.-10:45 p.m.

3 stops44h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 1/4

11:40 p.m.-9:35 p.m.

2 stops28h 55m

C$ 1,406

OttawaNairobi

YOW - NBO

YOWNBO

Ottawa

Wed 4/3

10:50 a.m.-9:40 p.m.

2 stops26h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 16/3

11:35 p.m.-5:43 p.m.

2 stops25h 08m

C$ 1,436

OttawaNairobi

YOW - NBO

YOWNBO

Ottawa

Mon 23/2

5:20 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

2 stops20h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 11/3

11:20 p.m.-4:10 p.m.

1 stop23h 50m

C$ 1,450

OttawaNairobi

YOW - NBO

YOWNBO

Ottawa

Tue 3/2

5:20 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

2 stops20h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 11/3

11:20 p.m.-4:10 p.m.

1 stop23h 50m

C$ 1,489

OttawaNairobi

YOW - NBO

YOWNBO

Ottawa

Fri 6/3

3:55 p.m.-9:40 p.m.

3 stops45h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 13/3

11:40 p.m.-4:23 p.m.

2 stops23h 43m

C$ 1,492

OttawaNairobi

YOW - NBO

YOWNBO

Ottawa

Sun 22/3

10:50 a.m.-12:05 a.m.

2 stops30h 15m

C$ 791

OttawaNairobi

YOW - NBO

YOWNBO

Ottawa

Mon 16/2

4:40 p.m.-12:05 a.m.

2 stops23h 25m

C$ 892

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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 16 January 2026.

Booking 32 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$ 983). Flying from Ottawa to Nairobi in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,478). 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.

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 21 January 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
1,523 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

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
1,523 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,523 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

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
10,646 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,523 reviews
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Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

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
7,738 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,523 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.4

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Ottawa to Nairobi. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 32h 45m. Air Canada provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 1,367. Ottawa and Nairobi are separated by a distance of 11851 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Air Canada, at C$ 1,243, 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 32% 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$ 983). Flying from Ottawa to Nairobi in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,478). 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$ 1,243AverageC$ 1,503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air FranceCheapestC$ 1,324AverageC$ 1,750FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapestC$ 1,706AverageC$ 2,081FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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