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$847+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Nairobi

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — NBO
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) 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 17, 2025.

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$847
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July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$966
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Nairobi
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Nairobi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Nairobi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sun 9/289:00 pmDTW - NBO
1 stop21h 50mTurkish Airlines
Fri 10/315:00 amNBO - DTW
1 stop21h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/17$847
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sat 11/292:10 pmDTW - NBO
2 stops23h 10mDelta
Sun 12/711:59 pmNBO - DTW
1 stop24h 06mDelta
Deal found 4/17$916
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Thu 10/29:55 amDTW - NBO
2 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/1911:45 pmNBO - DTW
2 stops28h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$928
This Brussels Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Brussels Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/102:48 pmDTW - NBO
2 stops22h 32mBrussels Airlines
Sun 9/2111:45 pmNBO - DTW
2 stops26h 06mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 4/17$943
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 11/293:45 pmDTW - NBO
3 stops23h 10mLufthansa
Sun 12/711:55 pmNBO - DTW
2 stops31h 42mLufthansa
Deal found 4/17$981
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Tue 5/610:15 amDTW - NBO
3 stops29h 15mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/1710:55 pmNBO - DTW
1 stop22h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,115
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sat 5/35:50 pmDTW - NBO
1 stop19h 05mAir France
Sat 5/1010:25 pmNBO - DTW
1 stop21h 15mAir France
Deal found 4/17$1,122
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sun 7/138:53 pmDTW - NBO
2 stops40h 52mBritish Airways
Sun 7/278:15 amNBO - DTW
2 stops43h 07mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/17$1,208
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Fri 11/146:00 amDTW - NBO
2 stops58h 05mQatar Airways
Mon 11/171:35 amNBO - DTW
2 stops29h 27mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/17$1,278
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/273:15 pmDTW - NBO
2 stops22h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/211:10 pmNBO - DTW
2 stops26h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,624

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit 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 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nairobi that are best for you.

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Detroit

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DetroitNairobi

DTW - NBO

DTWNBO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/28

9:00 pm-1:50 am

1 stop21h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 10/31

5:00 am-7:15 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$847

DetroitNairobi

DTW - NBO

DTWNBO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/2

9:55 am-8:20 pm

2 stops27h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 10/19

11:45 pm-9:29 pm

2 stops28h 44m

$928

DetroitNairobi

DTW - NBO

DTWNBO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/10

2:48 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops22h 32m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 9/21

11:45 pm-6:51 pm

2 stops26h 06m

$943

DetroitNairobi

DTW - NBO

DTWNBO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/3

10:09 am-10:00 pm

2 stops28h 51m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 5/14

11:59 pm-11:55 am

1 stop18h 56m

$945

DetroitNairobi

DTW - NBO

DTWNBO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/2

2:05 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops23h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 5/5

10:45 pm-10:07 pm

2 stops30h 22m

$989

DetroitNairobi

DTW - NBO

DTWNBO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/6

10:15 am-10:30 pm

3 stops29h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 5/17

10:55 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$1,115

DetroitNairobi

DTW - NBO

DTWNBO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/3

5:50 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop19h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 5/10

10:25 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$1,122

DetroitNairobi

DTW - NBO

DTWNBO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 7/13

8:53 pm-8:45 pm

2 stops40h 52m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 7/27

8:15 am-8:22 pm

2 stops43h 07m

$1,208

DetroitNairobi

DTW - NBO

DTWNBO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/6

11:37 am-11:50 pm

2 stops29h 13m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 5/16

1:20 am-9:41 pm

2 stops27h 21m

$1,282

DetroitNairobi

DTW - NBO

DTWNBO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 7/27

3:15 pm-8:45 pm

2 stops22h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 8/2

11:10 pm-6:44 pm

2 stops26h 34m

$1,624

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Deals found on 4/17

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nairobi

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nairobi?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to Nairobi. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nairobi is 7 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nairobi?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nairobi (average of $1,009). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nairobi in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,613). 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 DTW to NBO?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit 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 17, 2025.

When flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nairobi, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 23% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nairobi?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nairobi flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon 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.

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 17, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Air France and Qatar Airways from Detroit to Nairobi. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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
7,917 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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
7.5
Good
1,435 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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
3,554 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,767 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Detroit to Nairobi?

    Most people fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) if they book a flight from Detroit to Nairobi. On average, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County has 0 outbound flights to Nairobi per day from 7 airlines. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is conveniently located just 17.3 mi from Detroit’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nairobi round-trip?

    According to our current data, Turkish Airlines ($847), Brussels Airlines ($943), and Delta ($945) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nairobi. Turkish Airlines is currently priced 31% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Nairobi?

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nairobi?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nairobi (average of $1,009). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nairobi in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,613). 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 7 airlines flying from Detroit to Nairobi

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Detroit 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 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$732Average$1,035FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$795Average$1,000FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air FranceCheapest$856Average$1,266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$913Average$1,226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$926Average$1,200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$978Average$1,482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,053Average$1,357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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