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Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Kenya from $1,249

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DSM — NBO
May 1 — May 81
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How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to Kenya?

To save on the cost of your flight from Des Moines to Kenya, book at least 53 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 14% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $1,170 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $1,170.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Kenya?

April can be a great time to fly to Kenya from Des Moines with a flight ticket averaging about $1,446. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of April for as cheap as $1,025. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Kenya (DSM - KE)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Des Moines to Kenya as you normally would.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Kenya

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Des Moines and Kenya. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.
Consider these cheap American Airlines flights we've found departing from Des Moines to Kenya. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Wed 9/117:45 pmDSM - NBO
2 stops27h 10mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/81:20 amNBO - DSM
2 stops28h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,249
Wed 9/119:40 amDSM - NBO
2 stops54h 10mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/106:10 pmNBO - DSM
2 stops35h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,251
Wed 9/117:45 pmDSM - NBO
2 stops27h 10mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/91:20 amNBO - DSM
2 stops28h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,349
Wed 9/117:10 amDSM - NBO
2 stops29h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/91:20 amNBO - DSM
2 stops28h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,392
Sat 5/253:36 pmDSM - NBO
2 stops31h 19mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/311:05 amNBO - DSM
2 stops29h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$2,209
Sat 8/37:00 amDSM - NBO
2 stops29h 50mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/161:20 amNBO - DSM
2 stops28h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$2,315

Cheap British Airways flights from Des Moines to Kenya

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by British Airways for the route between Des Moines and Kenya. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on British Airways flights traveling from Des Moines to Kenya. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
Wed 9/1111:13 amDSM - NBO
2 stops25h 27mBritish Airways
Wed 10/910:40 pmNBO - DSM
2 stops25h 39mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/26$1,294
Wed 9/1111:13 amDSM - NBO
2 stops25h 27mBritish Airways
Thu 10/1010:40 pmNBO - DSM
3 stops30h 54mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/26$1,458
Wed 9/112:56 pmDSM - NBO
3 stops45h 44mBritish Airways
Thu 10/1010:40 pmNBO - DSM
3 stops30h 54mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/26$1,605
Wed 9/112:56 pmDSM - NBO
3 stops45h 44mBritish Airways
Wed 10/910:40 pmNBO - DSM
3 stops30h 54mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/26$1,671
Sat 8/312:30 pmDSM - NBO
2 stops24h 20mBritish Airways
Sat 8/1710:45 pmNBO - DSM
2 stops30h 49mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/26$2,073

Cheap Des Moines to Kenya flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Des Moines to Kenya specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Prices were last updated on April 26, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Des Moines to Kenya in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Sat 5/256:30 amDSM - NBO
2 stops30h 10mDelta
Sat 6/110:50 pmNBO - DSM
2 stops30h 36mDelta
Deal found 4/25$1,900
Sat 5/253:36 pmDSM - NBO
2 stops31h 19mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/311:05 amNBO - DSM
2 stops29h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$2,209
Sat 5/2511:30 amDSM - NBO
3 stops41h 40mLufthansa
Sat 6/111:10 pmNBO - DSM
2 stops30h 34mLufthansa
Deal found 4/25$4,874

Des Moines to Kenya 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Des Moines and Kenya in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Des Moines to Kenya in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Wed 9/117:45 pmDSM - NBO
2 stops27h 10mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/81:20 amNBO - DSM
2 stops28h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,249
Wed 9/119:40 amDSM - NBO
2 stops54h 10mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/106:10 pmNBO - DSM
2 stops35h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,251
Wed 9/1111:13 amDSM - NBO
2 stops25h 27mBritish Airways
Wed 10/910:40 pmNBO - DSM
2 stops25h 39mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/26$1,294
Wed 9/117:45 pmDSM - NBO
2 stops27h 10mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/91:20 amNBO - DSM
2 stops28h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,349
Sun 12/12:09 pmDSM - NBO
2 stops22h 21mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/3111:25 pmNBO - DSM
2 stops31h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,352
Thu 11/1411:30 amDSM - NBO
2 stops25h 40mLufthansa
Fri 3/2111:55 pmNBO - DSM
2 stops49h 08mLufthansa
Deal found 4/25$1,371
Thu 11/1411:30 amDSM - NBO
2 stops25h 40mLufthansa
Fri 3/2111:55 pmNBO - DSM
2 stops28h 56mLufthansa
Deal found 4/26$1,380
Wed 9/117:10 amDSM - NBO
2 stops29h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/91:20 amNBO - DSM
2 stops28h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$1,392
Thu 11/1411:30 amDSM - NBO
3 stops25h 40mLufthansa
Fri 3/2111:55 pmNBO - DSM
2 stops49h 08mLufthansa
Deal found 4/25$1,432

Find flights from Des Moines to Kenya within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Kenya that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.

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Des MoinesNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Wed 9/11

2 stops27h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 10/8

2 stops28h 14m

$1,249

Des MoinesNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Wed 9/11

2 stops54h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 10/10

2 stops35h 24m

$1,251

Des MoinesNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Wed 9/11

2 stops25h 27m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 10/9

2 stops25h 39m

$1,294

Des MoinesNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Wed 9/11

3 stops73h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 10/9

2 stops26h 40m

$1,449

Des MoinesNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Wed 9/11

2 stops25h 27m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 10/10

3 stops30h 54m

$1,458

Des MoinesNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Sat 5/25

2 stops30h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 6/1

2 stops30h 36m

$1,900

Des MoinesNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Sat 8/3

2 stops44h 21m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 8/16

2 stops37h 45m

$1,944

Des MoinesNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Sat 8/3

3 stops22h 51m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 8/16

2 stops32h 36m

$2,134

Des MoinesNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Sat 8/3

2 stops34h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 8/15

2 stops28h 14m

$2,524

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Reviews of airlines servicing Kenya

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kenya. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kenya. Reviews last updated April 26, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines, British Airways and Lufthansa from Des Moines to Kenya. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
4,067 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Emirates
8.1
Very good
4,067 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
4,067 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Delta
8.1
Very good
10,966 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
4,067 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,467 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
4,067 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,228 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
4,067 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,889 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
4,067 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Kenya. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Kenya?

    For a flight from Des Moines to Kenya, you will be flying from Des Moines. Des Moines (DSM) is just 3.6 mi from the center of the city.

  • Can I find flights from Des Moines to Kenya for under $1,300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Kenya for under $1,300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $1,249, but on average you can expect to pay $2,036.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Kenya?

    When booking a flight from Des Moines to Kenya, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, British Airways or Delta as they are the most popular for this route.

  • What does DSM to NBO mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Des Moines Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a DSM to NBO flight. Mombasa Moi Intl Airport (MBA), Kisumu Airport (KIS), Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL), Malindi Airport (MYD), Ukunda Airport (UKA) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Kenya that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Des Moines to Kenya flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Des Moines to Kenya with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Des Moines to Kenya flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Kenya that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Kenya flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Kenya.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Kenya?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Kenya by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Kenya that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Des Moines to Kenya offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Des Moines to Kenya?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Des Moines to Kenya flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Des Moines to Kenya flight deals updated?

    The Des Moines to Kenya flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/26.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Des Moines to Kenya

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Kenya. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$1,038Average$1,176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,048Average$1,224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,141Average$1,684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,170Average$1,331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$1,266Average$2,328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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