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$453+ Cheap flights from Dulles Intl (IAD) to Nairobi

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IAD — NBO
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dulles Intl (IAD) 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 April 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$860
(oojo)

One-way from

$453
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$925
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Cheapest flights from Dulles Intl to Nairobi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dulles Intl to Nairobi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Thu 5/19:00 pmIAD - NBO
1 stop19h 50mQatar Airways
Sun 5/256:10 pmNBO - IAD
1 stop21h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/28$859
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Thu 5/810:55 amIAD - NBO
1 stop19h 15mEthiopian Air
Thu 5/296:00 pmNBO - IAD
2 stops21h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/28$860
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/99:40 pmIAD - NBO
1 stop21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/162:40 amNBO - IAD
1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$866
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Wed 8/279:40 pmIAD - NBO
1 stop21h 10mTurkish Airlines
Thu 9/183:35 amNBO - IAD
1 stop39h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/28$875
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/110:30 pmIAD - NBO
1 stop24h 45mEtihad Airways
Mon 11/177:15 amNBO - IAD
1 stop40h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/28$892
This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 SAUDIA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/56:50 pmIAD - NBO
2 stops27h 40mSAUDIA
Mon 5/192:40 amNBO - IAD
1 stop20h 05mSAUDIA
Deal found 4/29$901
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/45:25 pmIAD - NBO
1 stop21h 35mDelta
Tue 9/1610:25 pmNBO - IAD
1 stop24h 55mDelta
Deal found 4/28$916
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/125:25 pmIAD - NBO
2 stops43h 30mSWISS
Thu 11/2011:55 pmNBO - IAD
2 stops24h 35mSWISS
Deal found 4/29$924
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/289:00 pmIAD - NBO
1 stop19h 50mJetBlue
Sat 10/41:20 amNBO - IAD
1 stop21h 20mJetBlue
Deal found 4/28$927
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/39:15 amIAD - NBO
2 stops27h 40mAir Canada
Thu 11/1311:55 pmNBO - IAD
2 stops27h 44mAir Canada
Deal found 4/29$928
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Sun 9/288:20 amIAD - NBO
3 stops31h 10mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/910:45 pmNBO - IAD
1 stop22h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$933
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/291:56 pmIAD - NBO
2 stops22h 59mAir France
Tue 5/610:25 pmNBO - IAD
1 stop27h 50mAir France
Deal found 4/28$939

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Dulles Intl 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 April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Nairobi that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.Nairobi

IAD - NBO

IADNBO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/8

10:55 am-1:10 pm

1 stop19h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 5/29

6:00 pm-8:55 am

2 stops21h 55m

$860

Washington, D.C.Nairobi

IAD - NBO

IADNBO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/9

9:40 pm-1:50 am

1 stop21h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 5/16

2:40 am-3:45 pm

1 stop20h 05m

$866

Washington, D.C.Nairobi

IAD - NBO

IADNBO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/12

1:30 pm-1:50 am

1 stop29h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 6/30

3:35 am-11:45 am

1 stop39h 10m

$889

Washington, D.C.Nairobi

IAD - NBO

IADNBO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/8

11:00 am-11:50 pm

1 stop29h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 5/29

6:10 pm-8:40 am

1 stop21h 30m

$890

Washington, D.C.Nairobi

IAD - NBO

IADNBO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/5

6:50 pm-5:30 am

2 stops27h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 5/19

2:40 am-3:45 pm

1 stop20h 05m

$901

Washington, D.C.Nairobi

IAD - NBO

IADNBO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/5

1:44 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops23h 11m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 5/20

10:25 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop24h 55m

$939

Washington, D.C.Nairobi

IAD - NBO

IADNBO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/13

6:30 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 5/17

10:25 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop27h 50m

$942

Washington, D.C.Nairobi

IAD - NBO

IADNBO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/15

5:35 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 5/18

11:45 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop21h 30m

$957

Washington, D.C.Nairobi

IAD - NBO

IADNBO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/13

9:45 am-10:30 pm

3 stops29h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 5/18

10:55 pm-1:14 pm

2 stops45h 19m

$975

Washington, D.C.Nairobi

IAD - NBO

IADNBO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/9

10:05 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops39h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 5/19

10:45 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop22h 30m

$977

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Best time to book a flight from Dulles Intl to Nairobi

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Nairobi from Dulles Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Nairobi

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Dulles Intl to Nairobi. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Nairobi may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 42 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. Dulles Intl Airport to Nairobi?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Nairobi (average of $1,009). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Nairobi in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,589). 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 IAD to NBO?

Find hourly flight availability from Dulles Intl 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 April 29, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 19% on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Nairobi by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Nairobi flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Nairobi by month

Plan your trip to Nairobi by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Nairobi by month

Plan your trip to Nairobi by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 April 29, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, Austrian Airlines and SWISS from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
780 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,446 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Flying on Ethiopian Air is currently your cheapest option to Nairobi, with prices starting at $860. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $872 and $875, respectively. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 20% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Egyptair, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $453. Turkish Airlines flights start at $454 while deals on RwandAir start at $471 one-way.

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

    Most of the time, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Nairobi flights that have layovers will stop in Doha. Addis Ababa sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Nairobi. Brussels sees the third most layovers on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Nairobi.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Doha?

    If you're on a layover in Doha and looking for things to do, consider visiting Museum of Islamic Art, Katara Cultural Village, or Aspire Tower. Those on a layover in Doha interested in visiting Museum of Islamic Art, Katara Cultural Village, or Aspire Tower can do so by traveling 5.2 mi, 8.7 mi, and 10.6 mi, respectively from Doha Hamad Intl. Those looking to explore during their layover in Doha can rent a car from Doha Hamad Intl for about $29 per day.

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

    Grand Place, Brussels Stock Exchange, and Atomium are the most popular attractions in Brussels if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Those on a layover in Brussels interested in visiting Grand Place, Brussels Stock Exchange, or Atomium can do so by traveling 6.9 mi, 6.9 mi, and 6.2 mi, respectively from Brussels Bruxelles-National. Those looking to explore during their layover in Brussels can rent a car from Brussels Bruxelles-National for about $40 per day.

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

    Flights departing from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and landing in Nairobi layover in Paris least frequently. Istanbul is the second least popular location for layovers on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Nairobi.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dulles Intl to Nairobi that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Dulles Intl to Nairobi?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dulles Intl to Nairobi?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl Airport to Nairobi?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Nairobi (average of $1,009). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Nairobi in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,589). 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 Dulles Intl to Nairobi

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Dulles Intl 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$503Average$1,146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
SAUDIACheapest$630Average$895FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$768Average$1,013FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$798Average$1,097FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$819Average$1,383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$832Average$1,024FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
RwandAirCheapest$875Average$1,513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$896Average$1,327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$897Average$1,137FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air FranceCheapest$899Average$1,176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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