Are direct flights from Seattle to Nairobi always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience by minimizing travel time and avoiding layovers, but they are not always the most budget-friendly choice. Flights with one or more connections can often be significantly cheaper. Consider your priorities for cost versus convenience.

Can flexible travel dates help on Seattle to Nairobi flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to substantial savings on flights. Mid-week travel or flying during the off-peak season usually presents lower fares. Adjusting your departure or return by even a few days may impact the price.

What extra costs should I check before booking Seattle to Nairobi flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for meals or entertainment on longer flights. Factor these into your total travel budget.

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2026-11-03 – 2026-11-11
SEA - Nairobi
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$1,170
$939
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2027-01-22 – 2027-01-29
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$945
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Seattle to Nairobi: Overview

Insights for flights from Seattle to Nairobi

Flights from Seattle to Nairobi cover a substantial distance of 14,508 km, classifying this as a long-haul international journey. This extensive route typically involves multiple connections, reflecting the significant travel required between these two cities.

When searching for cheap flights from Seattle to Nairobi, you'll find that fares typically range from $1819–$2414, with a median of $2088. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. New deals show up several times a week, so monitoring prices can be beneficial.

The cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Nairobi is generally during February, with a median fare of $724. January also offers more affordable options, with a median fare of $958. Travelers can also find comparatively lower prices in September, where the median fare is $1766.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, as 0% of recent fares were non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 3. This means you should expect a journey with multiple legs when traveling from Seattle to Nairobi.

A typical journey from Seattle to Nairobi takes approximately 34h 30m, including connections. This extended travel time accounts for the long distance and the multiple stopovers that are characteristic of this intercontinental route.

How much is a round trip from Seattle to Nairobi

Regular price: $1,025 - $1,535

Prices for flights from Seattle to Nairobi are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is typically between $1025 and $1535. The current lowest deal is $942 with Emirates Airlines for travel from Nov 3-Nov 11.

now $942

Low $1,025

High $1,535

The cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Nairobi

The cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Nairobi is February, with a median price of $724. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $1988. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $724

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,988

Jan

Feb

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Seattle to Nairobi

Emirates Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Seattle to Nairobi

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Nairobi

Seattle (SEA) - Nairobi (NBO)

Qatar Airways

$1,291

$1,116

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Nairobi

Seattle (SEA) - Nairobi (NBO)

Air France

$1,229

$1,017

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Nairobi

Seattle (SEA) - Nairobi (NBO)

Emirates Airlines

$1,173

$940

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Nairobi

Seattle (SEA) - Nairobi (NBO)

Emirates Airlines

$1,160

$992

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Nairobi

Seattle (SEA) - Nairobi (NBO)

Lufthansa

$1,143

$1,414

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Nairobi

Seattle (SEA) - Nairobi (NBO)

Lufthansa

$1,143

$1,414

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Seattle to Nairobi

7 nights

Jan 22 - Jan 29

$1,194 → $948

21%

7 nights

Nov 1 - Nov 8

$1,229 → $1,017

17%

17 nights

Jan 14 - Jan 31

$1,149 → $948

18%

16 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 17

$1,256 → $1,059

16%

Popular Airports to fly from Seattle to Nairobi

Seattle - Nairobi route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Seattle to Nairobi are above the typical level, with a median price of $2088.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Nairobi, with a median price of $724.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 34h 30m

The typical flight duration for connecting flights from Seattle to Nairobi is 34h 30m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 3 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Emirates Airlines has a recent deal for $942

A recent deal from Emirates Airlines for $942 was found for November 3-November 11.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly on this route

Deals for flights from Seattle to Nairobi appear regularly, with frequent price drops.

Seattle main airports to depart from

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Cheapest

Seattle–Tacoma International offers flights to Nairobi and is often the cheapest option from Seattle.

📍 ~18 km from Seattle city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$919

Nairobi main airports to arrive at

Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)

Cheapest

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is the primary international gateway to Nairobi from Seattle.

📍 ~12 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$961

Airports nearby Nairobi used as alternative

Kilimanjaro International (JRO)

Cheapest

Kilimanjaro International offers a major international alternative, though it requires an international border crossing into Tanzania.

📍 ~200 km from Nairobi (approximately 4-5 hours by road)

💸 Flights from ~$1,206

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Feb 03

Nairobi, Kenya

92% AI deal score

$5,854

$4,484

Save $1,370

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From SEA

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Jan 05

Nairobi, Kenya

92% AI deal score

$5,788

$4,488

Save $1,300

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From SEA

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Mar 01

Nairobi, Kenya

91% AI deal score

$5,907

$4,812

Save $1,095

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From SEA

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Jan 18

Nairobi, Kenya

91% AI deal score

$5,896

$4,929

Save $967

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From SEA

Elite

Nov 29

Nairobi, Kenya

91% AI deal score

$6,092

$4,984

Save $1,108

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From SEA

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Jan 30

Nairobi, Kenya

90% AI deal score

$6,064

$5,139

Save $925

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From SEA

Elite

Nov 03

Nairobi, Kenya

89% AI deal score

$6,413

$5,246

Save $1,167

Air Canada

Business Class

From SEA

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Nov 15

Nairobi, Kenya

89% AI deal score

$6,480

$5,489

Save $991

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Business Class

From SEA

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Jan 13

Nairobi, Kenya

88% AI deal score

$5,888

$4,715

Save $1,173

From SEA

Elite

Jan 18

Nairobi, Kenya

88% AI deal score

$5,938

$4,715

Save $1,223

From SEA

Elite

Jan 18

Nairobi, Kenya

88% AI deal score

$5,928

$4,715

Save $1,213

From SEA

Elite

Jan 12

Nairobi, Kenya

87% AI deal score

$5,854

$4,715

Save $1,139

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nairobi

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across various airlines and booking platforms can often reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may also help you catch drops in fares.

Booking flights in advance, typically several months out, often results in lower prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fare trends may help you decide the optimal booking time. Last-minute deals are rare for long-haul routes.

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

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Seattle to Nairobi: Overview

Insights for flights from Seattle to Nairobi

How much is a round trip from Seattle to Nairobi

Regular price: $1,025 - $1,535

Prices for flights from Seattle to Nairobi are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is typically between $1025 and $1535. The current lowest deal is $942 with Emirates Airlines for travel from Nov 3-Nov 11.

now $942

Low $1,025

High $1,535

The cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Nairobi

February

Cheapest

Flights from $724

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,988

Jan

Feb

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Seattle to Nairobi

Emirates Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Seattle to Nairobi

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Nairobi

Seattle (SEA) - Nairobi (NBO)

Qatar Airways

$1,291

$1,116

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Nairobi

Seattle (SEA) - Nairobi (NBO)

Air France

$1,229

$1,017

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Nairobi

Seattle (SEA) - Nairobi (NBO)

Emirates Airlines

$1,173

$940

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Nairobi

Seattle (SEA) - Nairobi (NBO)

Emirates Airlines

$1,160

$992

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Nairobi

Seattle (SEA) - Nairobi (NBO)

Lufthansa

$1,143

$1,414

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Nairobi

Seattle (SEA) - Nairobi (NBO)

Lufthansa

$1,143

$1,414

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Seattle to Nairobi

7 nights

Jan 22 - Jan 29

$1,194 → $948

21%

7 nights

Nov 1 - Nov 8

$1,229 → $1,017

17%

17 nights

Jan 14 - Jan 31

$1,149 → $948

18%

16 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 17

$1,256 → $1,059

16%

Popular Airports to fly from Seattle to Nairobi

Seattle - Nairobi route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Seattle to Nairobi are above the typical level, with a median price of $2088.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Nairobi, with a median price of $724.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 34h 30m

The typical flight duration for connecting flights from Seattle to Nairobi is 34h 30m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 3 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Emirates Airlines has a recent deal for $942

A recent deal from Emirates Airlines for $942 was found for November 3-November 11.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly on this route

Deals for flights from Seattle to Nairobi appear regularly, with frequent price drops.

Seattle main airports to depart from

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Cheapest

Seattle–Tacoma International offers flights to Nairobi and is often the cheapest option from Seattle.

📍 ~18 km from Seattle city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$919

Nairobi main airports to arrive at

Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)

Cheapest

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is the primary international gateway to Nairobi from Seattle.

📍 ~12 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$961

Airports nearby Nairobi used as alternative

Kilimanjaro International (JRO)

Cheapest

Kilimanjaro International offers a major international alternative, though it requires an international border crossing into Tanzania.

Nairobi, Kenya

88% AI deal score

$5,888

$4,715

Save $1,173

From SEA

Elite

Jan 18

Nairobi, Kenya

88% AI deal score

$5,938

$4,715

Save $1,223

From SEA

Elite

Jan 18

Nairobi, Kenya

88% AI deal score

$5,928

$4,715

Save $1,213

From SEA

Elite

Jan 12

Nairobi, Kenya

87% AI deal score

$5,854

$4,715

Save $1,139

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nairobi

Cheap Flights from Seattle to Nairobi

Today’s best flight deals from Seattle to Nairobi

Seattle to Nairobi: Overview

Insights for flights from Seattle to Nairobi

How much is a round trip from Seattle to Nairobi

The cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Nairobi

Direct flights from Seattle to Nairobi

Last-minute flights going from Seattle to Nairobi

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Seattle to Nairobi

Popular Airports to fly from Seattle to Nairobi

Seattle - Nairobi route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in February for the best prices

Connecting flights average 34h 30m

Connecting flights are dominant

Emirates Airlines has a recent deal for $942

Deals appear regularly on this route

Seattle main airports to depart from

Nairobi main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Nairobi used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Nairobi

Best Elite deals to Nairobi

Feb 03

Jan 05

Mar 01

Jan 18

Nov 29

Jan 30

Nov 03

Nov 15

Jan 13

Jan 18

Jan 18

Jan 12

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nairobi

How can I find cheap flights from Seattle to Nairobi?

When should I book flights from Seattle to Nairobi?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Seattle to Nairobi?

Are direct flights from Seattle to Nairobi always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Seattle to Nairobi flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Seattle to Nairobi flights?

Related routes

More routes from Seattle

Flights to Nairobi from other cities

Seattle to Nairobi: Overview

Insights for flights from Seattle to Nairobi

How much is a round trip from Seattle to Nairobi

The cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Nairobi

Direct flights from Seattle to Nairobi

Last-minute flights going from Seattle to Nairobi

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Seattle to Nairobi

Popular Airports to fly from Seattle to Nairobi

Seattle - Nairobi route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in February for the best prices

Connecting flights average 34h 30m

Connecting flights are dominant

Emirates Airlines has a recent deal for $942

Deals appear regularly on this route

Seattle main airports to depart from

Nairobi main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Nairobi used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Nairobi

Best Elite deals to Nairobi

Feb 03

Jan 05

Mar 01

Jan 18

Nov 29

Jan 30

Nov 03

Nov 15

Jan 13

Jan 18

Jan 18

Jan 12

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nairobi

How can I find cheap flights from Seattle to Nairobi?

When should I book flights from Seattle to Nairobi?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Seattle to Nairobi?