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$431+ Cheap flights from Dulles Intl (IAD) to Nairobi

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — NBO
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Dulles Intl to Nairobi

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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$836
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$431
(SmartFares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$926
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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 September 16, 2025.

This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/69:20 pmIAD - NBO
2 stops21h 20mEthiopian Air
Sun 10/263:45 amNBO - IAD
2 stops23h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/15$836
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/69:00 pmIAD - NBO
1 stop19h 50mQatar Airways
Mon 10/271:35 amNBO - IAD
1 stop22h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/15$838
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/310:00 amIAD - NBO
1 stop19h 10mEthiopian Air
Wed 12/175:30 pmNBO - IAD
2 stops22h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/14$839
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2210:55 amIAD - NBO
1 stop19h 30mEthiopian Air
Mon 10/206:00 pmNBO - IAD
2 stops21h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/13$840
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3011:00 amIAD - NBO
1 stop19h 10mEthiopian Air
Thu 11/65:30 pmNBO - IAD
1 stop22h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/15$841
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/38:05 pmIAD - NBO
1 stop20h 00mQatar Airways
Mon 11/105:00 pmNBO - IAD
1 stop30h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/13$842
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/272:30 pmIAD - NBO
1 stop29h 35mTurkish Airlines
Sun 11/24:50 amNBO - IAD
1 stop22h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/13$843
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Thu 9/189:00 pmIAD - NBO
1 stop26h 40mQatar Airways
Thu 10/238:10 amNBO - IAD
1 stop31h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/12$844
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Wed 12/39:10 pmIAD - NBO
1 stop21h 55mTurkish Airlines
Thu 1/224:50 amNBO - IAD
1 stop38h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/13$845
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/208:17 pmIAD - NBO
1 stop31h 28mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/1911:35 pmNBO - IAD
1 stop26h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$846
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2910:05 pmIAD - NBO
1 stop25h 00mEtihad Airways
Thu 10/161:40 pmNBO - IAD
1 stop33h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/13$847
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/39:10 pmIAD - NBO
1 stop21h 55mTurkish Airlines
Wed 1/214:50 amNBO - IAD
1 stop22h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/15$848

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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 September 16, 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 2/19

9:10 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop31h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 3/11

1:40 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop34h 10m

$837

Washington, D.C.Nairobi

IAD - NBO

IADNBO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 2/19

9:10 pm-12:50 am

1 stop19h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 3/10

7:15 am-4:50 pm

1 stop40h 35m

$837

Washington, D.C.Nairobi

IAD - NBO

IADNBO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 12/2

6:10 pm-12:45 am

1 stop22h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 1/24

2:40 am-2:45 pm

1 stop20h 05m

$882

Washington, D.C.Nairobi

IAD - NBO

IADNBO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 12/2

9:10 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop31h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 12/12

7:15 am-3:50 pm

1 stop40h 35m

$882

Washington, D.C.Nairobi

IAD - NBO

IADNBO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 12/1

1:30 pm-3:05 am

1 stop29h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 1/22

4:50 am-7:15 pm

1 stop22h 25m

$883

Washington, D.C.Nairobi

IAD - NBO

IADNBO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 12/2

1:30 pm-3:05 am

1 stop29h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 1/21

4:50 am-7:15 pm

1 stop22h 25m

$893

Washington, D.C.Nairobi

IAD - NBO

IADNBO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/18

10:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop19h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 3/13

5:30 pm-9:00 am

2 stops22h 30m

$903

Washington, D.C.Nairobi

IAD - NBO

IADNBO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/14

10:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop19h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 3/12

5:30 pm-9:00 am

2 stops22h 30m

$903

Washington, D.C.Nairobi

IAD - NBO

IADNBO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 12/5

8:05 pm-12:05 am

1 stop20h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 1/23

1:35 am-3:55 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$919

Washington, D.C.Nairobi

IAD - NBO

IADNBO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/18

8:05 pm-7:15 am

1 stop27h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 3/8

1:35 am-4:55 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$919

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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 September 12, 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 44 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 $1,483). 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 September 16, 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.

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 September 16, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Qatar Airways, and United Airlines from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Nairobi have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,624 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
861 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,361 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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.

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

    Airlines like Etihad Airways, SAUDIA, and Turkish Airlines fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Nairobi in about 22h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h. There are 7567 mi between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and Nairobi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on SWISS is currently your cheapest option to Nairobi, with prices starting at $382. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by SAUDIA and Turkish Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $635 and $764, respectively. SWISS is currently priced 63% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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 $19 per day.

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

    Grand Place, Place Rogier, 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, Place Rogier, or Atomium can do so by traveling 6.9 mi, 6.3 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 $35 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 Istanbul least frequently. Paris 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 $1,483). 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$382Average$1,146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
SAUDIACheapest$635Average$866FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$764Average$981FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$819Average$1,061FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$833Average$1,028FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$852Average$1,023FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
RwandAirCheapest$875Average$1,246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$896Average$1,217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air FranceCheapest$897Average$976FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$897Average$1,193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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