Award flights from Nairobi (NBO) to New York JFK
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 3 programs for NBO→JFK. Lowest economy: 24,000 points + $305.84 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 97,000 points + $554.34 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest premium economy: 48,000 points + $469.44 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club).
Data as of
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Nairobi (NBO) to New York JFK at a glance
- From
- Jomo Kenyatta International, Nairobi, Kenya (NBO)
- To
- John F. Kennedy International, New York, United States (JFK)
- Programs with award space seen
- 3 of 4 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business class, via Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), Etihad Airways (EY), KLM (KL), Kenya Airways (KQ), Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV), Virgin Atlantic (VS)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Oct 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to New York JFK
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 24,000 pts + $305.84 | 1 stopNonstop from 50,000 pts | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Kenya Airways (KQ) +1 more | 1 | 269 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $342.84 | 1 stopNonstop from 105,000 pts | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), Etihad Airways (EY), KLM (KL) +3 more | 9+ | 169 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 86,000 pts + $141.54 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV) +1 more | 9+ | 84 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 48,000 pts + $469.44 | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 36 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 48,750 pts + $528.14 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), KLM (KL), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 5 | 167 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 165,000 pts + $108.54 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV) | 4 | 35 | See dates |
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 97,000 pts + $554.34 | 1 stopNonstop from 140,000 pts | Air France (AF), Kenya Airways (KQ), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 1 | 215 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 115,000 pts + $775.74 | 1 stopNonstop from 144,500 pts | Air France (AF), KLM (KL), Kenya Airways (KQ), Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV) +1 more | 6 | 167 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 270,000 pts + $171.74 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 3 | 18 | See dates |
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMiles | 480,000 pts + $108.34 | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 2 | 1 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 24,000 pts + $305.94 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 48,000 pts + $469.44 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 115,000 pts + $778.94 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Delta SkyMiles | 480,000 pts + $212.34 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 50,000 points via Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed nonstop space on 193 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 140,000 points via Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed nonstop space on 140 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Nairobi (NBO) to New York JFK on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40,000 · Flying Blue (10 dates) | 48,750 · Flying Blue (9 dates) | 235,500 · Flying Blue (10 dates) | — | |
| 24,000 · Virgin Atlantic (29 dates) | 48,000 · Virgin Atlantic (10 dates) | 115,000 · Flying Blue (12 dates) | — | |
| 24,000 · Virgin Atlantic (29 dates) | 48,000 · Virgin Atlantic (5 dates) | 115,000 · Flying Blue (20 dates) | 480,000 · SkyMiles (1 date) | |
| 31,500 · Virgin Atlantic (19 dates) | 65,000 · Flying Blue (20 dates) | 115,000 · Flying Blue (19 dates) | — | |
| 24,000 · Virgin Atlantic (27 dates) | 48,000 · Virgin Atlantic (2 dates) | 104,000 · Virgin Atlantic (8 dates) | — | |
| 24,000 · Virgin Atlantic (29 dates) | 48,000 · Virgin Atlantic (2 dates) | 97,000 · Virgin Atlantic (11 dates) | — | |
| 24,000 · Virgin Atlantic (29 dates) | 48,000 · Virgin Atlantic (8 dates) | 97,000 · Virgin Atlantic (26 dates) | — | |
| 24,000 · Virgin Atlantic (31 dates) | 48,000 · Virgin Atlantic (9 dates) | 97,000 · Virgin Atlantic (27 dates) | — | |
| 31,500 · Virgin Atlantic (30 dates) | 65,000 · Flying Blue (21 dates) | 104,000 · Virgin Atlantic (28 dates) | — | |
| 37,500 · Virgin Atlantic (26 dates) | 65,000 · Flying Blue (18 dates) | 110,000 · Virgin Atlantic (31 dates) | — | |
| 50,000 · Virgin Atlantic (2 dates) | 295,312 · Flying Blue (25 dates) | 110,000 · Virgin Atlantic (28 dates) | — | |
| 40,000 · Flying Blue (16 dates) | 65,000 · Flying Blue (16 dates) | 104,000 · Virgin Atlantic (10 dates) | — | |
| 40,000 · Flying Blue (2 dates) | 65,000 · Flying Blue (1 date) | 156,000 · Flying Blue (2 dates) | — |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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Search Nairobi (NBO) to New York JFKQuestions about award flights from Nairobi (NBO) to New York JFK
What's the lowest Nairobi (NBO) to New York JFK award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 24,000 points + $305.84 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 269 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 20:26 UTC). In business class, 97,000 points + $554.34 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed business-class award space on 215 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 20:26 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Nairobi (NBO) to New York JFK?
3 programs in the last 30 days: Delta SkyMiles (economy 84 dates, premium economy 35 dates, business class 18 dates, first class 1 date); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 169 dates, premium economy 167 dates, business class 167 dates); Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (economy 269 dates, premium economy 36 dates, business class 215 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Nairobi (NBO) to New York JFK?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business class, bookable via Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 50,000 points with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Which credit card points can book awards from Nairobi (NBO) to New York JFK?
American Express Membership Rewards: Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Nairobi (NBO) to New York JFK?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for May 2027 departures, 24,000 points with Virgin Atlantic (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for May 2027 departures, 97,000 points with Virgin Atlantic (27 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.