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$379+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Nairobi

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WAS — NBO
Dec 3 — Dec 101
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Tue 11/111:30 pmIAD - NBO
1 stop29h 35mTurkish Airlines
Wed 12/104:50 amNBO - IAD
1 stop22h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/1$836
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Mon 11/171:30 pmIAD - NBO
1 stop29h 35mTurkish Airlines
Mon 11/244:50 amNBO - IAD
1 stop38h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/3$838
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Mon 11/108:40 pmIAD - NBO
2 stops21h 00mEthiopian Air
Thu 12/115:30 pmNBO - IAD
2 stops22h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/1$840
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Mon 11/101:30 pmIAD - NBO
1 stop29h 35mTurkish Airlines
Sun 11/164:50 amNBO - IAD
1 stop22h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/2$841
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Wed 11/196:07 amDCA - NBO
1 stop21h 08mKenya Airways
Thu 12/1111:35 pmNBO - DCA
1 stop18h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 11/3$841
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Sun 11/910:00 amIAD - NBO
1 stop19h 10mEthiopian Air
Tue 12/95:30 pmNBO - IAD
2 stops22h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/1$842
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Wed 11/1210:00 amIAD - NBO
1 stop19h 10mEthiopian Air
Wed 11/265:30 pmNBO - IAD
2 stops22h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/3$845
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Sat 11/157:49 pmIAD - NBO
1 stop31h 26mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/2711:35 pmNBO - IAD
1 stop19h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$847
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Tue 11/111:30 pmIAD - NBO
1 stop29h 35mTurkish Airlines
Sun 12/74:50 amNBO - IAD
1 stop22h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/1$849
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Tue 11/46:10 pmIAD - NBO
1 stop26h 35mSAUDIA
Fri 11/77:20 amNBO - IAD
1 stop39h 25mSAUDIA
Deal found 11/2$851
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Tue 11/185:45 pmIAD - NBO
2 stops21h 00mLufthansa
Wed 12/311:55 pmNBO - IAD
1 stop22h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 11/2$852
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Thu 11/134:55 pmDCA - NBO
1 stop34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/2511:35 pmNBO - DCA
1 stop31h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$852

Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Nairobi (NB0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$838
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$379
(SmartFares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$896
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Nairobi
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Nairobi
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($30 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 3, 2025.
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Washington, D.C.Nairobi

IAD - NBO

IADNBO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/12

12:30 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops26h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 3/26

11:35 pm-11:53 am

1 stop19h 18m

$871

Washington, D.C.Nairobi

DCA - NBO

DCANBO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 3/13

2:00 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops25h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 3/24

11:35 pm-4:22 pm

1 stop23h 47m

$871

Washington, D.C.Nairobi

DCA - NBO

DCANBO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/10

5:00 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops21h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 3/24

11:35 pm-6:06 pm

1 stop25h 31m

$871

Washington, D.C.Nairobi

DCA - NBO

DCANBO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 3/12

2:00 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops25h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 3/22

11:35 pm-1:11 pm

1 stop20h 36m

$871

Washington, D.C.Nairobi

IAD - NBO

IADNBO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/20

9:40 pm-1:25 am

1 stop20h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 4/22

3:10 am-11:35 am

1 stop39h 25m

$893

Washington, D.C.Nairobi

IAD - NBO

IADNBO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/17

12:11 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops24h 59m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 11/22

11:20 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop25h 15m

$902

Washington, D.C.Nairobi

IAD - NBO

IADNBO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/21

1:00 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops23h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 4/28

11:35 pm-11:51 am

1 stop19h 16m

$903

Washington, D.C.Nairobi

IAD - NBO

IADNBO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/8

12:23 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops25h 37m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 2/5

11:20 pm-7:09 pm

2 stops27h 49m

$912

Washington, D.C.Nairobi

IAD - NBO

IADNBO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/26

7:15 am-9:10 pm

2 stops29h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 2/2

11:20 pm-12:24 am

2 stops33h 04m

$912

BaltimoreNairobi

BWI - NBO

BWINBO

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 3/3

5:25 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops20h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 3/18

11:20 pm-7:14 pm

2 stops26h 54m

$912

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi. Price data was last updated on October 31, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 84 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi (average of $677). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $957). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 3, 2025.

When flying from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 8% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Nairobi flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi?

Reviews of airlines servicing Nairobi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Nairobi. 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 Nairobi. Reviews last updated November 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Qatar Airways, United Airlines, and Ethiopian Air from Washington, D.C. 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.

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi?

    A quick flight from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi can take about 20h 45m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $893. Washington, D.C. and Nairobi are separated by a distance of 7567 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi round-trip from $635. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Turkish Airlines, from $758, and Etihad Airways, from $770. SAUDIA is 40% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $379 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include SAUDIA from $395 and American Airlines from $464 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi?

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi?

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Brussels?

    Grand Place, Place Rogier, and Rond-point Schuman are currently the most popular points of interest in Brussels. Travelers on a layover in Brussels can visit Grand Place, Place Rogier, and Rond-point Schuman, by traveling 6.9 mi, 6.3 mi, and 6.0 mi, respectively after landing at Brussels Bruxelles-National. Travelers can rent a car at Brussels Bruxelles-National for an average daily rate of $27 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Washington, D.C. to Nairobi flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Nairobi flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi (average of $677). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $957). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SAUDIACheapest$635Average$869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$758Average$974FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$770Average$919FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$804Average$1,244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$818Average$1,181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$836Average$1,169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
LufthansaCheapest$896Average$1,197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air FranceCheapest$897Average$1,035FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$897Average$1,242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$911Average$1,196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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