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Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi

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

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

November 3 - November 10

Cheapest

IAD - Nairobi

$956

$826

Round trip

December 8 - December 22

Best

IAD - Nairobi

$1,481

$831

Round trip

December 1 - December 10

Best

IAD - Nairobi

$1,451

$834

Round trip

November 3 - November 17

IAD - Nairobi

$970

$837

Round trip

December 1 - December 22

Best

IAD - Nairobi

$1,462

$848

Round trip

October 6 - October 20

IAD - Nairobi

$1,209

$890

Round trip

August 17 - August 25

Earliest

IAD - Nairobi

$1,184

$891

Round trip

August 17 - August 26

Earliest

IAD - Nairobi

$1,184

$891

Round trip

September 1 - September 17

IAD - Nairobi

$1,053

$891

Round trip

September 1 - September 30

IAD - Nairobi

$1,046

$891

Round trip

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

Fares for flights from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi typically range from $995–$2916, with a median price of $2415. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, and only 7% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better pricing.
If you are looking for cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi, the cheapest time to fly is often February, with a median fare of $718. Other favorable months include July, with a median fare of $856, and April, where the median fare is $858.
The journey from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi is a long-haul route, covering a substantial distance of 12,187 kilometers.
A typical journey from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi takes about 55h 15m, including connections. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 4.

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

Regular price: $956 - $1,361

Prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi is between $956 and $1361. The current lowest deal is $890 with Etihad Airways, for travel from Sep 1-Sep 17.

now $890

Low $956

High $1,361

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

The cheapest month to fly from Washington to Nairobi is February, with a median price of $718. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $2713. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $718

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,713

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Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi

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

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - Nairobi

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

$1,518

$1,190

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - Nairobi

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

$1,702

$1,423

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Nairobi

KLM

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

KLM

$1,421

$1,252

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Nairobi

KLM

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

KLM

$1,379

$1,264

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - Nairobi

KLM

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

KLM

$1,361

$1,265

One-way

Thu, Jun 25

⌛ Last-Minute

DCA - Nairobi

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

$1,437

$1,127

One-way

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

11 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 21

$1,614  →  $1,138

29%

12 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 15

$1,464  →  $1,035

29%

14 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 17

$1,476  →  $1,060

28%

21 nights

Aug 26 - Sep 16

$1,383  →  $971

30%

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

Washington, D.C. - Nairobi route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi are above the typical level, with a median price of $2415.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi, with a median price of $718.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 55h 15m

Flights from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi typically take 55h 15m, covering a distance of 12187 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Etihad Airways offers the most deals

Etihad Airways offers the most deals on this route, with 31 direct deals found recently.

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Etihad Airways: most frequent provider

Etihad Airways is the most frequent provider for this route, with 31 deals recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi are frequent, with 0.77 deals per day.

Washington, D.C. main airports to depart from

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$826

Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)

Baltimore–Washington International offers another departure choice for your trip to Nairobi.

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

💸 Flights from ~$1021

Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)

Ronald Reagan Washington National is a convenient airport for flights to Nairobi.

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

💸 Flights from ~$902

Nairobi main airports to arrive at

Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)

Cheapest

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is a primary gateway for travelers flying to Nairobi from Washington, D.C.

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

💸 Flights from ~$826

Wilson (WIL)

Wilson Airport offers an alternative arrival option for flights to Nairobi from Washington, D.C.

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

💸 Flights from ~$1913

Airports nearby Nairobi used as alternative

Kilimanjaro International (JRO)

Cheapest

Kilimanjaro International offers robust international connectivity, though it requires crossing an international border into Tanzania.

📍 ~290 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1188

Arusha (ARK)

Arusha is a regional hub for northern Tanzania, offering domestic and regional connections, but requires cross-border travel.

📍 ~270 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1280

Nanyuki (NYK)

Nanyuki is located within Kenya, avoiding international border complexities, but has very limited flight options.

📍 ~130 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$2567

Amboseli (ASV)

Amboseli primarily serves safari tourism with some scheduled domestic services, useful for specific regional transit.

📍 ~190 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$2419

Mara Serena (MRE)

Mara Serena is an active airstrip in the Maasai Mara, regularly serviced by domestic bush carriers for safari travel.

📍 ~280 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$3043

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nairobi

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can also help uncover better deals. Setting up price alerts may notify you when fares drop for your desired route.

Booking flights in advance often provides more options and potentially lower prices, especially for international routes. However, last-minute deals can sometimes appear, though they are less common for long-haul journeys. Monitoring price trends can help you decide on an optimal booking time.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes reveal more economical flight options. While it may add to your travel time, the potential savings on airfare can be significant. Always factor in the cost and convenience of ground transportation.

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