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$481+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Nairobi

WAS — NBO
Nov 29 — Dec 61
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi

Sun 11/292:25 pm -
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Mon 12/71:35 pm -
1 stop27h 25m
Deal found 10/29$901
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Deal found 10/29$912
Thu 10/293:25 pm -
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Deal found 10/28$943
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1 stop19h 55m
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Wed 11/257:15 pm -
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Deal found 10/26$962

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

Round-trip from

$901
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$481
(Gulf Air)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$992
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Nairobi
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Nairobi
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($140 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026

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Washington, D.C.Nairobi

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

DCANBO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 1/14

2:59 pm-7:20 am

2 stops56h 21m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$481

Washington, D.C.Nairobi

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

IADNBO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/11

12:35 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops25h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$557

Washington, D.C.Nairobi

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

IADNBO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 11/26

11:37 am-9:35 pm

2 stops25h 58m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$558

Washington, D.C.Nairobi

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

DCANBO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/2

11:55 am-9:35 pm

2 stops25h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$558

Washington, D.C.Nairobi

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

DCANBO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 11/26

12:26 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops25h 09m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$558

Washington, D.C.Nairobi

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

IADNBO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/14

12:49 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops24h 46m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$563

Washington, D.C.Nairobi

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

IADNBO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/9

6:15 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$568

Washington, D.C.Nairobi

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

IADNBO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 11/8

1:15 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops24h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$569

Washington, D.C.Nairobi

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

IADNBO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 12/4

6:05 am-10:45 pm

3 stops32h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$569

Washington, D.C.Nairobi

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

IADNBO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/21

10:47 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops38h 28m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$571

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi

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

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 $905). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,397). 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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Washington, D.C. to Nairobi flights typically cost between $953 and $1,209 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $901 on Etihad Airways (Nov 29-Dec 7).

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

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 58 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Nairobi

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways 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

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

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.

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

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.

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

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.

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

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.

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

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.

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Crew

8.5

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.

Related info for your journey

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

    A quick flight from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi can take about 25h 25m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,053. Washington, D.C. and Nairobi are separated by a distance of 7567 mi.

  • 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 $652. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are SAUDIA, from $724, and Etihad Airways, from $763. Delta is 41% 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 $206 on Air France. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from $392 and Egyptair from $424 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 some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Abu Dhabi?

    If you're on a layover in Abu Dhabi and looking for things to do, consider visiting Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, or Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, and Ferrari World Abu Dhabi are located about 5.2 mi, 21.1 mi, and 4.5 mi, respectively from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl. Travelers in need of a car in Abu Dhabi can rent one for about $30 per day.

  • 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 $905). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,397). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$652Average$1,242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SAUDIACheapest$724Average$986FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$763Average$1,057FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$770Average$1,050FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$780Average$993FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$812Average$1,105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$848Average$939FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$868Average$1,283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
LufthansaCheapest$908Average$1,205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air FranceCheapest$912Average$1,135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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