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$925+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Nairobi

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DSM — NBO
May 17 — May 241
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Nairobi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2026.

This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/127:11 am
DSM
-
NBO
2 stops39h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/191:35 pm
NBO
-
DSM
2 stops40h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$1,128
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/83:41 pm
DSM
-
NBO
2 stops36h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/301:35 pm
NBO
-
DSM
2 stops34h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$1,149
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/128:56 am
DSM
-
NBO
2 stops30h 54m
Qatar Airways
Mon 5/181:20 am
NBO
-
DSM
2 stops30h 29m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/14$1,153
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1111:11 am
DSM
-
NBO
2 stops35h 59m
Qatar Airways
Mon 5/186:00 pm
NBO
-
DSM
2 stops37h 49m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/13$1,154
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/68:00 am
DSM
-
NBO
3 stops29h 45m
United Airlines
Tue 11/1011:55 pm
NBO
-
DSM
2 stops47h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/14$1,162
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/203:41 pm
DSM
-
NBO
2 stops24h 09m
Qatar Airways
Mon 11/301:35 am
NBO
-
DSM
2 stops31h 09m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/13$1,178
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/112:00 pm
DSM
-
NBO
2 stops35h 10m
Qatar Airways
Sun 5/104:25 pm
NBO
-
DSM
2 stops39h 24m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/13$1,224
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/114:13 pm
DSM
-
NBO
2 stops47h 37m
Qatar Airways
Sat 9/126:00 pm
NBO
-
DSM
2 stops29h 03m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/12$1,249

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Nairobi

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Round-trip from

$1,128
(Etihad Airways)

One-way from

$925
(Flightnetwork)

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From Des Moines to Nairobi
One-way flight from Des Moines to Nairobi
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($17 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($59 potential savings vs. average RT price).

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Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Tue 5/12

7:11 am-6:55 am

2 stops39h 44m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 5/19

1:35 pm-10:18 pm

2 stops40h 43m

$1,128

Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Thu 8/20

3:41 pm-12:35 am

2 stops24h 54m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 9/3

1:35 pm-3:08 pm

2 stops33h 33m

$1,149

Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Tue 9/8

9:00 am-12:30 pm

2 stops43h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 9/30

7:00 am-4:22 pm

2 stops41h 22m

$1,149
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Thu 6/4

1:50 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops26h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 6/17

1:20 am-7:33 pm

2 stops26h 13m

$1,386

Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Mon 6/1

1:48 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops26h 02m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 6/7

1:20 am-12:06 am

2 stops30h 46m

$1,411

Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Thu 5/14

2:24 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops25h 26m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 5/20

1:20 am-12:08 am

2 stops30h 48m

$1,414

Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Sun 7/26

8:52 am-11:50 pm

2 stops30h 58m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 8/9

1:20 am-11:26 pm

2 stops30h 06m

$1,434

Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Fri 5/29

8:43 am-11:50 pm

2 stops31h 07m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 6/5

6:00 pm-12:10 am

2 stops38h 10m

$1,462

Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Thu 5/28

5:50 am-7:10 am

2 stops41h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 6/3

1:20 am-12:06 am

2 stops30h 46m

$1,467

Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Wed 7/1

7:10 am-12:35 am

2 stops33h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 8/5

1:35 pm-8:25 pm

2 stops38h 50m

$1,477

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Reviews of airlines servicing 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.

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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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.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Nairobi?

    For as low as $1,386, Qatar Airways can have you in Nairobi from Des Moines in 26h. Des Moines and Nairobi are separated by a distance of 8296 mi.

  • 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 $980 and $1,036, respectively. These flights start at 44% 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.

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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 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$741Average$1,450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
United AirlinesCheapest$980Average$1,065FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$1,036Average$1,283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$1,047Average$1,505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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