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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Nairobi from C$ 1,006

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 18/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — NBO
5 Jun — 12 Jun1
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 6 May 2026.

Wed 9/122:00 p.m.
YOW
-
NBO
2 stops61h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 20/1211:35 p.m.
NBO
-
YOW
2 stops24h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5C$ 1,472
Mon 5/106:00 a.m.
YOW
-
NBO
2 stops21h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 23/1011:40 p.m.
NBO
-
YOW
1 stop24h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5C$ 1,498
Fri 8/56:10 a.m.
YOW
-
NBO
2 stops31h 30m
United Airlines
Mon 18/510:20 p.m.
NBO
-
YOW
2 stops41h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/5C$ 1,616
Fri 16/109:30 p.m.
YOW
-
NBO
2 stops54h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 31/1011:35 p.m.
NBO
-
YOW
2 stops30h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5C$ 1,694
Sun 14/65:25 p.m.
YOW
-
NBO
1 stop20h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 21/610:00 p.m.
NBO
-
YOW
2 stops24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4C$ 1,695
Sun 8/118:50 a.m.
YOW
-
NBO
2 stops28h 25m
Air Canada
Wed 11/1111:40 p.m.
NBO
-
YOW
2 stops43h 47m
Air Canada
Deal found 30/4C$ 1,712
Sun 8/115:45 a.m.
YOW
-
NBO
2 stops31h 30m
Air Canada
Sun 29/1111:55 p.m.
NBO
-
YOW
2 stops22h 17m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/5C$ 1,717
Mon 25/55:25 p.m.
YOW
-
NBO
1 stop20h 20m
KLM
Wed 10/611:25 p.m.
NBO
-
YOW
1 stop22h 35m
KLM
Deal found 4/5C$ 1,729
Sun 2/82:00 p.m.
YOW
-
NBO
2 stops37h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 1/911:35 p.m.
NBO
-
YOW
2 stops40h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4C$ 1,742
Fri 6/1110:50 a.m.
YOW
-
NBO
3 stops27h 55m
Air Canada
Sun 29/1111:55 p.m.
NBO
-
YOW
2 stops27h 57m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/5C$ 1,747

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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 6 May 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,498

One-way from

C$ 1,006

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 1,566
5/10-23/10
  • 5/10-23/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 10m total
  • Ottawa to Nairobi
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18/6
  • 18/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 55m total
  • Ottawa to Nairobi
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 67 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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OttawaNairobi

YOW - NBO

YOWNBO

Ottawa

Sun 14/6

5:25 p.m.-8:45 p.m.

1 stop20h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 21/6

10:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

2 stops24h 00m

C$ 1,695

OttawaNairobi

YOW - NBO

YOWNBO

Ottawa

Sun 14/6

12:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

2 stops43h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 21/6

10:45 p.m.-5:35 p.m.

2 stops49h 50m

C$ 1,823

OttawaNairobi

YOW - NBO

YOWNBO

Ottawa

Sun 31/5

12:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

2 stops43h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 20/6

4:35 p.m.-1:10 p.m.

2 stops27h 35m

C$ 1,934

OttawaNairobi

YOW - NBO

YOWNBO

Ottawa

Thu 18/6

2:30 p.m.-11:50 p.m.

2 stops26h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 24/6

1:20 a.m.-12:45 a.m.

2 stops30h 25m

C$ 1,988

OttawaNairobi

YOW - NBO

YOWNBO

Ottawa

Mon 18/5

6:55 p.m.-10:25 p.m.

3 stops44h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 30/5

2:55 a.m.-12:25 p.m.

2 stops40h 30m

C$ 2,014

OttawaNairobi

YOW - NBO

YOWNBO

Ottawa

Mon 18/5

12:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

2 stops43h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 31/5

4:35 p.m.-12:20 a.m.

2 stops38h 45m

C$ 2,040

OttawaNairobi

YOW - NBO

YOWNBO

Ottawa

Tue 22/9

3:10 p.m.-8:40 p.m.

3 stops46h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 22/10

10:20 p.m.-1:54 p.m.

3 stops46h 34m

C$ 2,157

OttawaNairobi

YOW - NBO

YOWNBO

Ottawa

Sat 30/5

7:00 a.m.-1:10 p.m.

2 stops23h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 5/6

2:55 a.m.-7:46 p.m.

3 stops23h 51m

C$ 2,176

OttawaNairobi

YOW - NBO

YOWNBO

Ottawa

Sun 31/5

7:00 a.m.-1:10 p.m.

2 stops23h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 20/6

5:30 p.m.-5:10 p.m.

3 stops30h 40m

C$ 2,213

OttawaNairobi

YOW - NBO

YOWNBO

Ottawa

Sun 16/8

2:30 p.m.-11:50 p.m.

2 stops26h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 30/8

1:20 a.m.-10:10 p.m.

2 stops27h 50m

C$ 2,230

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Nairobi (average of C$ 1,305). Flying from Ottawa to Nairobi in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,612). 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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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 6 May 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air France and Air Canada 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
1,585 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Grace,Apr 2026

JFK - CDG

Leg room was a bit tight and I had a hard time recovering a lost item but otherwise, great flight.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,585 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,585 reviews
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Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Grace,Apr 2026

JFK - CDG

Leg room was a bit tight and I had a hard time recovering a lost item but otherwise, great flight.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,000 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,585 reviews
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Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Grace,Apr 2026

JFK - CDG

Leg room was a bit tight and I had a hard time recovering a lost item but otherwise, great flight.

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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. 2 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 43h 30m. Emirates provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 1,823. Ottawa and Nairobi are separated by a distance of 11851 km.

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

    Air France, at C$ 1,329, was found to be the cheapest airline from Ottawa to Nairobi. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Air Canada. Air France is currently priced 26% 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Nairobi (average of C$ 1,305). Flying from Ottawa to Nairobi in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,612). 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 FranceCheapestC$ 1,329AverageC$ 1,684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 1,343AverageC$ 1,487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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