Cheapest Time to Fly to Kenya (and the Most Expensive)

The cheapest time to fly to Kenya is usually the rainy-season shoulder months—while July–August safari peak weeks and late December are the priciest.

Flights to Kenya from the US can vary a lot—mostly because demand follows safari season, holiday travel, and how many “easy” itineraries are available on your route.

If you’re flexible, you can often save the most by aiming for shoulder-season weeks (especially during the rainy seasons) and avoiding the peak safari months and year-end travel.

Quick Take

Cheapest time to fly to Kenya: March–May, parts of June, and November (often the best deal windows)
Most expensive time to fly to Kenya: July–August, late December–early January, and late June–September for peak safari travel

Cheapest Time to Fly to Kenya

The cheapest flights to Kenya usually show up when fewer travelers are booking safaris and airlines have more seats to fill—especially outside the driest, most popular wildlife months.

March to May (Long Rains = Better Fare Odds)

These months often bring some of the best chances for cheaper airfare because demand drops. If your main goal is saving money, this is one of the strongest windows to target.

Money-saving tip: If you can, fly midweek—Tuesday–Thursday departures often price better than weekend-heavy schedules.
Heads-up: Some roads and lodge access can be slower in heavy rain, so build extra buffer days if your itinerary is tight.

June (Early Month Shoulder Value)

Early June can still price well before peak safari season fully kicks in. It can be a good compromise if you want lower fares without going deep into the rainiest stretch.

Money-saving tip: If your dates are flexible, compare early June vs. late June—pricing often shifts as peak season builds.
Heads-up: Once you drift toward late June, fares can start climbing quickly.

November (Short Rains + Post-Peak Pricing)

November is often another deal-friendly month. Demand tends to be lower than peak safari season, and airfare can soften again.

Money-saving tip: Be flexible on connections—one extra stop can sometimes drop the fare a lot on US-to-Kenya routes.
Heads-up: Some weeks around late November can jump if they overlap US holiday travel.

Most Expensive Time to Fly to Kenya

Kenya’s priciest flights usually happen when safari demand is highest and travelers are competing for the same long-haul seats.

July to August (Peak Safari Season)

This is the classic peak window—great wildlife viewing, but typically the toughest stretch for flight deals.

Peak within peak: Mid-July through mid-August is often the roughest run for pricing.

Late June to September (Dry Season Demand)

Even outside July–August, late June through September can carry higher prices because demand stays elevated throughout the dry season.

Peak within peak: Late June departures and early September returns can price higher than people expect.

Late December to Early January (Holiday Rush)

Year-end travel pushes prices up across most long-haul routes, and Kenya is no exception.

Peak within peak: Late-December departures and early-January returns.

On a Budget But Want Good Weather in Kenya?

If you want a solid weather setup without paying peak-season airfare, these windows are often your best bet:

Late June (early weeks): Dry season starts, sometimes before prices fully surge
September (late month): Often still great conditions, with better deal odds than July–August
Early February: A solid “in-between” month where prices can be calmer than peak windows

Best Booking Window for Cheap Flights to Kenya

Because Kenya is long-haul from the US, good fares often show up earlier—and popular safari months get expensive fast as seats fill.

Low/shoulder seasons: start tracking 3–6 months ahead
Popular seasons (July–August, late December): start tracking 6–9+ months ahead

Extra tip: If you’re safari-focused, it can be cheaper to fly into Nairobi and return from Nairobi—then use short domestic flights for parks, rather than trying to build every region into your international ticket.

Seasonal Flight Demand Chart for Kenya

Use this chart as a quick guide to the cheapest vs. priciest months to fly.

Month	Demand Level	Price Level	Notes
Jan	Medium	Medium	Post-holiday pricing settles
Feb	Medium	Medium	Often steadier than peak months
Mar	Low → Medium	Low → Medium	Deal odds improve as rains begin
Apr	Low	Low	Often one of the best deal months
May	Low	Low	Strong value window for flights
Jun	Medium → High	Medium → High	Early month can be cheaper; late month climbs
Jul	High	High	Peak safari season pricing
Aug	High	High	Peak season continues
Sep	Medium → High	Medium → High	Dry season demand stays elevated
Oct	Medium	Medium	Prices often soften after peak
Nov	Low → Medium	Low → Medium	Deal-friendly month for many routes
Dec	Medium → Very High	Medium → Very High	Early month varies; late month surges hard