Flying from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP): what you need to know
Minneapolis is eight hours behind Nairobi and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
Your NBO to MSP flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between NBO and MSP:
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Charles de Gaulle Airport
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How to find the cheapest flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
$1,235 is the best price for a one-way Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport flight. Return flights start from $1,910. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from NBO to MSP. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when looking for a flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
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Handy information about Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
67.1% of flights departing from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Nairobi to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Have an early flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to NBO:
Arriving at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Book a hotel close to MSP if you're on a late Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
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To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to central Minneapolis
The street address for MSP is 6040 28th Avenue South.
From Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, Minneapolis is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
July is the most popular month for flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Minneapolis in February.
Book your flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport for July if you want to visit Minneapolis during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 29ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -19ºC and -1ºC. Look for cheap tickets from NBO to MSP sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Minneapolis is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of United States you'll want to see. Around 483 kilometres south-east of Minneapolis, a trip to Milwaukee will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Miller Park, Pabst Mansion and Milwaukee Public Museum.
Omaha is another favourite destination in United States and is around 467 kilometres south-west of Minneapolis. No journey is complete without experiencing Old Market, Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge and Heartland of America Park.