What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Nairobi round-trip?

Flying on Qatar Airways is currently your cheapest option to Nairobi, with prices starting at $741. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Lufthansa, with the lowest prices starting at $917 and $1,103, respectively. These flights start at 40% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nairobi ranges from 0.4 - 6.3 inches per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Nairobi when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Nairobi, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 62.6 F).

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

Lufthansa, Qatar Airways and Delta are the most popular airlines when flying from Des Moines to Nairobi.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to NBO?

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

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

Most people fly from Des Moines (DSM) if they book a flight from Des Moines to Nairobi. On average, Des Moines has 0 outbound flights to Nairobi per day from 4 airlines. Des Moines is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Des Moines’s city center.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Nairobi?

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

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Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,Qatar Airways, andUnited Airlines from Des Moines to Nairobi. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

7.8

Good

8,678 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Delta

7.8

Good

8,678 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,678 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Qatar Airways

7.3

Good

3,707 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,678 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

United Airlines

7.3

Good

10,436 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,678 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

8,294 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,678 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Nairobi?
Most people fly from Des Moines (DSM) if they book a flight from Des Moines to Nairobi. On average, Des Moines has 0 outbound flights to Nairobi per day from 4 airlines. Des Moines is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Des Moines’s city center.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Nairobi round-trip?
Flying on Qatar Airways is currently your cheapest option to Nairobi, with prices starting at $741. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and Lufthansa, with the lowest prices starting at $917 and $1,103, respectively. These flights start at 40% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Nairobi that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Nairobi flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Nairobi?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Nairobi.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Nairobi?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Nairobi by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Des Moines to Nairobi

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$741	Average$1,244	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%
United Airlines	Cheapest$917	Average$1,162	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Lufthansa	Cheapest$1,103	Average$1,130	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%
Delta	Cheapest$1,122	Average$1,572	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Nairobi round-trip?

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

How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Nairobi?

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

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