Cheap Flights to Kenya
Kenya Flights - Where to Search for Cheap Flights to Kenya
Unless you're traveling on a package deal that covers the airfare, one of the easiest, quickest and most economical ways to find a cheap flight to Kenya is to search and book a Kenya flight online.
More and more travelers are booking their flights to Kenya online, largely because of the great bargains and numerous options available at the click of a mouse. This cuts down on your costs and saves you the time that you would otherwise spend on the phone or with a travel agent searching for flights to Kenya.
There are many options to choose from when booking a Kenya flight on the Internet and you can instantly compare airfares from several airlines and agents. You can find cheap flights to Kenya from hundreds of travel sites at once to find the deal that's right for you. However, one of the best ways to get a really cheap flight to Kenya is to book your flight as far in advance as you can (2-3 months in advance).
Traveling to Kenya during the low season is another good alternative. Major airlines have low season rates from January to June and then again from November to early December.
Flights to Kenya from the United States and Canada
Currently, there are no direct flights from the United States or Canada to Kenya but this is soon going to change. Delta Airlines is scheduled to start regular flights between New York and Nairobi (via Dakar-Senegal) from late 2009. For now, all flights from the United States to Nairobi go via Europe. This means you have to change planes and/or airlines while still in Europe.
North West Airlines in the United States is affiliated with KLM and Kenya Airways and offers fast connections through London or Amsterdam to Kenya. Return tickets to Nairobi from New York can cost as little as US$1100 in the low season. KLM and British Airways also offer flights from Toronto to Nairobi, although fares from Canada may be slightly higher.
How to Find Cheap Kenya Flights
One of the best sites available for finding cheap flights to Kenya is Kayak.com. Kayak offers an easy-to-use system and search engine through which you can search for your flight to any destination. You can find cheap flights from 100s of travel sites all at once. The beauty of Kayak.com system is that it searches, aggregates and consistently brings back the lowest prices from all major airlines and travel booking sites, including Expedia, CheapTickets, Orbitz, Travelocity and other travel engines. It offers you a one-stop shop so that you don't have to jump around to different websites.
All you have to do is enter your departure city, destination city and the expected dates of travel and the booking engine will bring you back pages of results sorted from the cheapest to most expensive airline and airfare available at that time. Once you make your selection, you will be taken to the respective airline's website or travel site. With your credit/debit card, you can book and pay for your flight to Kenya. You will be given a choice of printing an eTicket or requesting a paper ticket be mailed to you.
Note: Make sure you use airport code NBO as your arrival city if you're flying to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Nairobi or airport code MBA for Mombasa International Airport.
Want to find out how much your ticket will cost you? Check out Kayak.com for the lowest possible price.
Tips for Finding a Really Cheap Flight to Kenya Online
- It pays to spend some time looking. Go through all of your possible departure and arrival dates, as far as you are willing to move them. On my last trip to Kenya, I saved $280 on a US/Kenya return flight by flying one week earlier. The prices are different for every day of the week, and airlines have all sorts of special deals.
- Experiment with different arrival and departure airports where possible. Since there are only two arrival airports in Kenya, you may find a deal by trying different departure airports from your country (if not Kenya).
An experienced travel agent knows all the options available, and is aware of special deals. You can find those cheap flights to Kenya yourself (and cheaper flights through Kayak.com) but you will have to spend the time searching. The money and time you will save by not using a travel agent may be worth it.
Good luck on your search for a cheap Kenya flight!
Reminder...
Once you have your ticket, remember to confirm your ticket before you travel. Also, don't forget to check out the airline's rules on baggage weight and any other important travel information prior to departing to Kenya. All this information is provided on the airline's respective website.
Regional Flights from Kenya to Other African Countries
If you're on transit to other African destinations you can book a regional flight from Kenya to your country of choice. Kenya is a travel hub with daily flight schedules serving various African destinations.
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