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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Nairobi from C$ 941

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 7/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — NBO
15 Oct — 22 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Ottawa to Nairobi are usually found in November or February, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to Nairobi

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 15 September 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,350

One-way from

C$ 941

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

C$ 1,575
6/11-14/11
  • 6/11-14/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 48h 22m total
  • Ottawa to Nairobi
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Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 7/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 28h 25m total
  • Ottawa to Nairobi
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price (C$ 795 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 83 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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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 15 September 2025.

Thu 6/112:50 p.m.YOW - NBO
2 stops22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/1111:40 p.m.NBO - YOW
2 stops25h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9C$ 1,350
Tue 4/1110:50 a.m.YOW - NBO
3 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/1111:35 p.m.NBO - YOW
2 stops26h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9C$ 1,399
Thu 6/114:00 p.m.YOW - NBO
2 stops21h 15mBrussels Airlines
Fri 14/1111:40 p.m.NBO - YOW
3 stops46h 28mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 14/9C$ 1,420
Wed 29/106:20 p.m.YOW - NBO
1 stop20h 00mKLM
Wed 5/1111:30 p.m.NBO - YOW
1 stop23h 40mKLM
Deal found 14/9C$ 1,455
Wed 8/1011:05 a.m.YOW - NBO
2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1111:55 p.m.NBO - YOW
2 stops25h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9C$ 1,475
Wed 29/106:20 p.m.YOW - NBO
1 stop20h 00mAir France
Wed 5/1111:30 p.m.NBO - YOW
1 stop23h 40mAir France
Deal found 14/9C$ 1,500
Wed 29/106:20 p.m.YOW - NBO
2 stops22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/111:35 a.m.NBO - YOW
2 stops24h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9C$ 1,506

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Ottawa

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Nairobi

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Depart

Return

Price

OttawaNairobi

YOW - NBO

YOWNBO

Ottawa

Tue 4/11

10:50 a.m.-10:45 p.m.

3 stops27h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 17/11

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

2 stops26h 08m

C$ 1,399

OttawaNairobi

YOW - NBO

YOWNBO

Ottawa

Thu 6/11

4:00 p.m.-9:15 p.m.

2 stops21h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 14/11

11:40 p.m.-2:08 p.m.

3 stops46h 28m

C$ 1,420

OttawaNairobi

YOW - NBO

YOWNBO

Ottawa

Wed 29/10

6:20 p.m.-9:20 p.m.

1 stop20h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 5/11

11:30 p.m.-3:10 p.m.

1 stop23h 40m

C$ 1,455

OttawaNairobi

YOW - NBO

YOWNBO

Ottawa

Wed 29/10

6:20 p.m.-12:05 a.m.

2 stops22h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 4/11

1:35 a.m.-5:37 p.m.

2 stops24h 02m

C$ 1,506

OttawaNairobi

YOW - NBO

YOWNBO

Ottawa

Wed 29/10

6:20 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

2 stops20h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 5/11

11:30 p.m.-3:10 p.m.

1 stop23h 40m

C$ 1,528

OttawaNairobi

YOW - NBO

YOWNBO

Ottawa

Tue 14/10

2:48 p.m.-10:30 p.m.

3 stops24h 42m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 25/2

11:55 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

2 stops24h 35m

C$ 1,535

OttawaNairobi

YOW - NBO

YOWNBO

Ottawa

Wed 8/10

5:00 p.m.-11:50 p.m.

2 stops23h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 11/11

1:35 a.m.-5:37 p.m.

2 stops24h 02m

C$ 1,557

OttawaNairobi

YOW - NBO

YOWNBO

Ottawa

Thu 6/11

4:55 p.m.-12:05 a.m.

2 stops23h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 13/11

1:35 a.m.-5:37 p.m.

2 stops24h 02m

C$ 1,560

OttawaNairobi

YOW - NBO

YOWNBO

Ottawa

Tue 7/10

11:05 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

3 stops28h 25m

C$ 941

OttawaNairobi

YOW - NBO

YOWNBO

Ottawa

Tue 7/10

5:15 p.m.-7:55 p.m.

1 stop19h 40m

C$ 1,474

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Deals found on 14/9

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Ottawa to Nairobi

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 12 September 2025.

Booking 62 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Nairobi (average of C$ 853). Flying from Ottawa to Nairobi in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,472). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YOW to NBO?

Find hourly flight availability from Ottawa to Nairobi. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 September 2025.

When flying from Ottawa to Nairobi, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 21% versus a flight in the morning.

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 15 September 2025.
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
1,469 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

SYLVIA,Apr 2025

TLV - CDG

A newer plane. The flight from TelAviv to Paris was on a new aircraft, wider seat. ,more privacy. Nice toilets. The flight from Paris to Santiago Chile was on a very old aircraft. Awful toilets, outmoded sits etc.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,469 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,469 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

SYLVIA,Apr 2025

TLV - CDG

A newer plane. The flight from TelAviv to Paris was on a new aircraft, wider seat. ,more privacy. Nice toilets. The flight from Paris to Santiago Chile was on a very old aircraft. Awful toilets, outmoded sits etc.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,000 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,469 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

SYLVIA,Apr 2025

TLV - CDG

A newer plane. The flight from TelAviv to Paris was on a new aircraft, wider seat. ,more privacy. Nice toilets. The flight from Paris to Santiago Chile was on a very old aircraft. Awful toilets, outmoded sits etc.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,407 reviews
Air France
7.4
Good
1,469 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

SYLVIA,Apr 2025

TLV - CDG

A newer plane. The flight from TelAviv to Paris was on a new aircraft, wider seat. ,more privacy. Nice toilets. The flight from Paris to Santiago Chile was on a very old aircraft. Awful toilets, outmoded sits etc.

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 20h. Brussels Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as C$ 1,455. 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 France, at C$ 1,176, was found to be the cheapest airline from Ottawa to Nairobi.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air Canada and Lufthansa. Air France is currently priced 33% 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Nairobi (average of C$ 853). Flying from Ottawa to Nairobi in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,472). 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$ 1,176AverageC$ 1,682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air CanadaCheapestC$ 1,243AverageC$ 1,539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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LufthansaCheapestC$ 1,321AverageC$ 2,080FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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