Nairobi (NBO) to Kisumu (KIS) flights
An economy award from Nairobi (NBO) to Kisumu (KIS) starts at 5,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Kenya Airways, plus taxes and fees from $35. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Nairobi (NBO) to Kisumu (KIS): Jambojet Limited, Kenya Airways and Safarilink. The two airports are 173 miles (279 km) apart. Kenya Airways is in SkyTeam. There are also 2 ways to fly it with one stop, through Eldoret and Entebbe.
How many miles NBO to KIS costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Kenya Airways | 5,500 | $35–370 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from NBO to KIS
- JMJambojet LimitedNot in an alliance
- Kenya AirwaysSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- F2SafarilinkNot in an alliance
Book NBO to KIS with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Kenya Airways
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Kenya Airways
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Kenya Airways
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Kenya Airways
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Kenya Airways
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Kenya Airways
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Kenya Airways
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Kenya Airways
NBO to KIS with one stop
2 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Eldoret (EDL)Jambojet Limited the whole wayJMOWJM
- Via Entebbe (EBB)Safarilink the whole wayJMUR+1F2
NBO to KIS: common questions
How many miles does NBO to KIS cost?
In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Kenya Airways, plus taxes and fees from $35. These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from NBO to KIS?
Jambojet Limited, Kenya Airways (SkyTeam) and Safarilink fly nonstop from Nairobi (NBO) to Kisumu (KIS).
How far is Nairobi from Kisumu by plane?
Nairobi (NBO) and Kisumu (KIS) are 173 miles (279 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book NBO to KIS award flights?
8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Nairobi and Kisumu?
The most direct connections are through Eldoret (EDL) and Entebbe (EBB). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Jambojet Limited through Eldoret.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.