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Today’s best flight deals from Nairobi to Washington, D.C.

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Nairobi to Washington, D.C.

November 3 - November 10

Cheapest

NBO - Washington, D.C.

$1,134

$863

Round trip

November 15 - November 28

NBO - Washington, D.C.

$1,153

$900

Round trip

November 6 - November 10

NBO - Washington, D.C.

$1,170

$931

Round trip

October 31 - November 3

NBO - Washington, D.C.

$1,501

$962

Round trip

November 14 - November 28

NBO - Washington, D.C.

$1,154

$972

Round trip

October 8 - October 21

Best

NBO - Washington, D.C.

$1,426

$992

Round trip

September 17 - September 24

NBO - Washington, D.C.

$1,391

$1,000

Round trip

September 24 - October 7

NBO - Washington, D.C.

$1,381

$1,006

Round trip

June 20 - June 27

Earliest

NBO - Washington, D.C.

$1,433

$1,009

Round trip

July 9 - July 17

NBO - Washington, D.C.

$1,286

$1,013

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Nairobi to Washington, D.C.

Most itineraries for flights from Nairobi to Washington, D.C. connect at least once, with the typical journey including 2 stopovers. This indicates that direct flights from Nairobi to Washington, D.C. are not commonly available, and travelers should expect layovers as part of their trip.
For travelers seeking cheap flights from Nairobi to Washington, D.C., fares right now typically range from $966–$2327, with a median of $1428. Currently, fares are below the typical level, and 55% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route, suggesting frequent opportunities to find favorable pricing.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Washington, D.C.? The most affordable months to travel are January, with a median fare of $677, followed by December at $720, and November at $999. Planning your trip during these months could result in significant savings compared to other times of the year.
A typical journey from Nairobi to Washington, D.C. takes 47h 40m, including connections. This extended duration reflects the long-haul nature of the route and the necessity of stopovers, making it important to factor in travel time when planning your itinerary.
The distance between Nairobi and Washington, D.C. is approximately 12,155 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul international route. This substantial distance contributes to the overall journey time and the typical requirement for connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from Nairobi to Washington, D.C.

Regular price: $1,024 - $1,775

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Nairobi to Washington, D.C. is $1024 to $1775. The current lowest deal is $863 with Saudia, for travel from Nov 3-Nov 10.

now $863

Low $1,024

High $1,775

The cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Washington, D.C.

The cheapest month to fly from Nairobi to Washington is January, with a median price of $677. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $2575. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $677

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,575

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Direct flights from Nairobi to Washington, D.C.

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Etihad Airways

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Saudia

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Last-minute flights going from Nairobi to Washington, D.C.

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Washington, D.C.

Etihad Airways

Nairobi (NBO) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Etihad Airways

$1,366

$1,018

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Washington, D.C.

Nairobi (NBO) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

$1,370

$1,049

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Washington, D.C.

Etihad Airways

Nairobi (NBO) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Etihad Airways

$1,433

$1,009

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Washington, D.C.

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Nairobi (NBO) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,797

$1,412

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Washington, D.C.

KLM

Nairobi (NBO) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

KLM

$1,434

$1,172

One-way

Wed, Jun 24

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Washington, D.C.

Etihad Airways

Nairobi (NBO) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Etihad Airways

$1,357

$1,018

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Nairobi to Washington, D.C.

4 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 13

$1,890  →  $1,074

43%

20 nights

Oct 2 - Oct 22

$1,723  →  $1,084

37%

8 nights

Sep 11 - Sep 19

$1,704  →  $1,080

37%

13 nights

Sep 11 - Sep 24

$1,701  →  $1,122

34%

Popular Airports to fly from Nairobi to Washington, D.C.

Nairobi - Washington, D.C. route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Nairobi to Washington, D.C. are below the typical level at $863.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Nairobi to Washington, D.C., with a median price of $677.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 47h 40m.

Flights from Nairobi to Washington, D.C. typically take 47h 40m, with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are frequent.

Connecting flights from Nairobi to Washington, D.C. are frequent, with over 1 deal per day.

🏆 Airline highlight

Saudia offers a recent deal for $863.

A recent deal on Saudia for $863 from Nairobi to Washington, D.C. was found via Skyscanner.

🎯 Booking tip

55% of recent fares were good deals.

Historically, 55% of recent fares from Nairobi to Washington, D.C. were considered good deals.

Nairobi main airports to depart from

Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)

Cheapest

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is a good option for flights from Nairobi to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$863

Wilson (WIL)

Wilson Airport is an alternative for flights from Nairobi to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1826

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Cheapest

Washington Dulles International is a good arrival option for flights from Nairobi to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~40 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$863

Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)

Baltimore–Washington International is an arrival airport for flights from Nairobi to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~50 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1196

Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)

Ronald Reagan Washington National is a convenient arrival airport for flights from Nairobi to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~5 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1074

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Philadelphia International is a major international hub with extensive connectivity, often viable for trans-Atlantic routes.

📍 ~200 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by high-speed Amtrak rail or car)

💸 Flights from ~$1014

Richmond International (RIC)

Richmond International is the largest airport in Virginia outside the D.C. metro area with a strong domestic network.

📍 ~170 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1220

Harrisburg International (MDT)

Harrisburg International is a convenient alternative for travelers in northern D.C. suburbs or Maryland with reliable service.

📍 ~180 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1517

Norfolk International (ORF)

Norfolk International offers significant passenger volume and carrier variety with good flight availability to major hubs.

📍 ~290 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1185

Charlottesville–Albemarle (CHO)

Charlottesville–Albemarle provides reliable regional service with connections to major hubs and an efficient terminal.

📍 ~180 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1512

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