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 $1,236. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Air France, with the lowest prices starting at $1,273 and $1,300, respectively. These flights start at 13% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Nairobi?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Nairobi flight should consider departing on Monday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Nairobi?

American Airlines, British Airways and Delta are the most popular airlines when flying from Des Moines to Nairobi.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Nairobi?

Users have found that flying from Des Moines to Nairobi on a Friday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to Nairobi?

Find a great deal and save up to 46% by booking at least 15 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Des Moines to Nairobi within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $1,038.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Nairobi?

Flights from Des Moines to Nairobi lean towards being more expensive in June. Prices are generally better when you fly from Des Moines to Nairobi in February, with the cheapest ticket starting at $1,037.

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 5 airlines. Des Moines is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Des Moines’s city center.

Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Nairobi that include hotel bookings?

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Mon 12/235:39 pmDSM - NBO

2 stops45h 26mQatar Airways

Mon 12/301:35 amNBO - DSM

2 stops29h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/17

$2,751

Sun 12/226:25 amDSM - NBO

2 stops30h 35mDelta

Tue 12/3111:30 pmNBO - DSM

2 stops30h 16mDelta

Deal found 12/18

$2,882

Mon 12/236:25 amDSM - NBO

3 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 12/316:20 pmNBO - DSM

3 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$3,165

Thu 12/198:00 amDSM - NBO

3 stops29h 00mAir Canada

Fri 1/2411:45 pmNBO - DSM

3 stops31h 07mAir Canada

Deal found 12/18

$9,506

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Wed 2/512:15 pmDSM - NBO

2 stops34h 20mQatar Airways

Tue 3/45:00 pmNBO - DSM

2 stops38h 28mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/18

$1,236

Sun 2/912:15 pmDSM - NBO

2 stops26h 50mAmerican Airlines

Mon 3/101:35 amNBO - DSM

2 stops28h 19mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$1,273

Sat 2/112:25 pmDSM - NBO

2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sat 2/811:59 pmNBO - DSM

2 stops30h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$1,289

Wed 1/1512:15 pmDSM - NBO

2 stops24h 05mAir France

Wed 2/1211:30 pmNBO - DSM

2 stops26h 04mAir France

Deal found 12/18

$1,300

Sat 2/16:30 amDSM - NBO

2 stops29h 50mDelta

Sun 3/211:59 pmNBO - DSM

2 stops29h 58mDelta

Deal found 12/18

$1,301

Mon 2/106:45 pmDSM - NBO

3 stops43h 00mLufthansa

Tue 3/1111:45 pmNBO - DSM

2 stops29h 53mLufthansa

Deal found 12/18

$1,337

Fri 1/246:00 pmDSM - NBO

2 stops42h 35mBritish Airways

Fri 1/3111:55 pmNBO - DSM

2 stops31h 13mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/18

$1,340

Sat 2/111:35 amDSM - NBO

3 stops26h 10mUnited Airlines

Sun 3/211:55 pmNBO - DSM

2 stops43h 38mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$1,423

Wed 1/158:00 amDSM - NBO

3 stops29h 00mAir Canada

Wed 2/1211:55 pmNBO - DSM

3 stops30h 28mAir Canada

Deal found 12/18

$1,429

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Sun 12/226:25 amDSM - NBO

2 stops30h 35mDelta

Tue 12/3111:30 pmNBO - DSM

2 stops30h 16mDelta

Deal found 12/18

$2,882

Wed 1/1512:15 pmDSM - NBO

2 stops24h 05mAir France

Wed 2/1211:30 pmNBO - DSM

2 stops26h 04mAir France

Deal found 12/18

$1,300

Wed 1/152:06 pmDSM - NBO

2 stops22h 29mAmerican Airlines

Tue 2/111:35 amNBO - DSM

2 stops29h 33mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$1,346

Wed 1/158:00 amDSM - NBO

3 stops29h 00mAir Canada

Wed 2/1211:55 pmNBO - DSM

3 stops30h 28mAir Canada

Deal found 12/18

$1,429

Fri 1/246:00 pmDSM - NBO

2 stops42h 35mBritish Airways

Fri 1/3111:55 pmNBO - DSM

2 stops31h 13mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/18

$1,340

Fri 1/246:45 pmDSM - NBO

3 stops43h 00mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/3111:55 pmNBO - DSM

2 stops30h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$1,438

Wed 1/2912:15 pmDSM - NBO

2 stops26h 50mQatar Airways

Sun 2/161:35 amNBO - DSM

2 stops42h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/18

$1,241

Wed 1/2912:15 pmDSM - NBO

2 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines

Mon 2/176:00 pmNBO - DSM

3 stops32h 31mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/18

$1,457

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Wed 2/5

12:15 pm-7:35 am

2 stops34h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 3/4

5:00 pm-10:28 pm

2 stops38h 28m

$1,236

Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Sun 2/9

12:15 pm-12:05 am

2 stops26h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 3/10

1:35 am-9:54 pm

2 stops28h 19m

$1,273

Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Sat 2/1

12:25 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops23h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 2/8

11:59 pm-9:18 pm

2 stops30h 19m

$1,289

Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Wed 1/15

12:15 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops24h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 2/12

11:30 pm-4:34 pm

2 stops26h 04m

$1,300

Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Sat 2/1

6:30 am-9:20 pm

2 stops29h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 3/2

11:59 pm-8:57 pm

2 stops29h 58m

$1,301

Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Mon 2/10

6:45 pm-10:45 pm

3 stops43h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 3/11

11:45 pm-9:38 pm

2 stops29h 53m

$1,337

Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Fri 1/24

6:00 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops42h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 1/31

11:55 pm-10:08 pm

2 stops31h 13m

$1,340

Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Sat 2/1

11:35 am-10:45 pm

3 stops26h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 3/2

11:55 pm-10:33 am

2 stops43h 38m

$1,423

Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Wed 1/15

8:00 am-10:00 pm

3 stops29h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 2/12

11:55 pm-9:23 pm

3 stops30h 28m

$1,429

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Des Moines to Nairobi?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Des Moines to Nairobi, you should look to book at least 14 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Nairobi?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Nairobi (average of $1,009). Flying from Des Moines to Nairobi in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,616). 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 DSM to NBO?

It’s optimal to fly from Des Moines to Nairobi at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 45% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Rainfall in Nairobi 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

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

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,600 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,600 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,600 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Qatar Airways

7.5

Good

3,792 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,600 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Air France

7.4

Good

1,505 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,600 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,048 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,600 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

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

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,600 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Related info for your journey

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 5 airlines. Des Moines is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Des Moines’s city center.
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 $1,236. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Air France, with the lowest prices starting at $1,273 and $1,300, respectively. These flights start at 13% 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.
How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Nairobi?
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Nairobi?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Nairobi (average of $1,009). Flying from Des Moines to Nairobi in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,616). 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 5 airlines flying from Des Moines to Nairobi

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
British Airways	Cheapest$1,037	Average$1,200	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,048	Average$1,380	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%
Delta	Cheapest$1,203	Average$1,457	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$1,233	Average$1,736	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,349	Average$1,802	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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