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$586+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) 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 2/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — NBO
Jan 25 — Feb 11
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The best prices from Raleigh-Durham to Nairobi are usually found in April or February, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Nairobi

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) 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 January 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$998
(Kenya Airways)

One-way from

$586
(Kiwi.com)

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Average price

$1,120
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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Nairobi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Nairobi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 20, 2025.

This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 4/197:10 amRDU - NBO
1 stop20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/311:35 pmNBO - RDU
1 stop19h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$998
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 3/54:40 pmRDU - NBO
2 stops26h 55mTurkish Airlines
Thu 3/204:35 amNBO - RDU
2 stops50h 17mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,039
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/2810:25 amRDU - NBO
1 stop16h 50mKenya Airways
Wed 2/2611:35 pmNBO - RDU
1 stop21h 03mKenya Airways
Deal found 1/19$1,048
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Tue 3/46:00 amRDU - NBO
2 stops23h 10mEthiopian Air
Tue 3/116:00 pmNBO - RDU
3 stops27h 03mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/19$1,054
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sat 4/266:09 pmRDU - NBO
2 stops22h 41mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/101:20 amNBO - RDU
2 stops24h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,086
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 4/95:42 pmRDU - NBO
2 stops23h 08mQatar Airways
Mon 4/211:20 amNBO - RDU
2 stops41h 38mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/19$1,097
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Sun 5/259:00 amRDU - NBO
2 stops27h 35mAir Canada
Tue 6/1010:40 pmNBO - RDU
2 stops29h 27mAir Canada
Deal found 1/19$1,114
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Fri 4/186:20 pmRDU - NBO
1 stop18h 35mAir France
Sun 5/410:05 pmNBO - RDU
1 stop25h 05mAir France
Deal found 1/20$1,118
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Tue 3/49:51 amRDU - NBO
2 stops28h 09mDelta
Tue 3/1111:30 pmNBO - RDU
1 stop24h 40mDelta
Deal found 1/19$1,124
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Sat 5/2410:33 amRDU - NBO
3 stops28h 57mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/411:40 pmNBO - RDU
2 stops31h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/19$1,129
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/264:45 pmRDU - NBO
3 stops46h 45mLufthansa
Wed 6/410:55 pmNBO - RDU
1 stop21h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 1/19$1,136
This Brussels Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 3/52:45 pmRDU - NBO
3 stops46h 10mBrussels Airlines
Wed 3/1211:55 pmNBO - RDU
2 stops26h 10mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 1/19$1,264

Find flights from Raleigh to Nairobi within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh 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 January 20, 2025.

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RaleighNairobi

RDU - NBO

RDUNBO

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 4/19

7:10 am-10:45 am

1 stop20h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 5/3

11:35 pm-12:19 pm

1 stop19h 44m

$998

RaleighNairobi

RDU - NBO

RDUNBO

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/5

4:40 pm-3:35 am

2 stops26h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 3/20

4:35 am-11:52 pm

2 stops50h 17m

$1,039

RaleighNairobi

RDU - NBO

RDUNBO

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/4

6:00 am-1:10 pm

2 stops23h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 3/11

6:00 pm-2:03 pm

3 stops27h 03m

$1,054

RaleighNairobi

RDU - NBO

RDUNBO

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 4/26

6:09 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops22h 41m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 5/10

1:20 am-6:41 pm

2 stops24h 21m

$1,086

RaleighNairobi

RDU - NBO

RDUNBO

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 4/19

7:10 am-10:45 am

1 stop20h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 5/3

11:35 pm-12:19 pm

1 stop19h 44m

$1,094

RaleighNairobi

RDU - NBO

RDUNBO

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/9

5:42 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops23h 08m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 4/21

1:20 am-11:58 am

2 stops41h 38m

$1,097

RaleighNairobi

RDU - NBO

RDUNBO

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 5/25

9:00 am-7:35 pm

2 stops27h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 6/10

10:40 pm-9:07 pm

2 stops29h 27m

$1,114

RaleighNairobi

RDU - NBO

RDUNBO

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 4/18

6:20 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop18h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 5/4

10:05 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop25h 05m

$1,118

RaleighNairobi

RDU - NBO

RDUNBO

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/4

9:51 am-10:00 pm

2 stops28h 09m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 3/11

11:30 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop24h 40m

$1,124

RaleighNairobi

RDU - NBO

RDUNBO

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 5/24

6:00 am-10:30 pm

3 stops33h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 6/6

10:40 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops32h 19m

$1,129

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Travel insights for flights from Raleigh to Nairobi

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Raleigh to Nairobi including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Raleigh to Nairobi. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

Booking 43 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Raleigh to Nairobi. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Nairobi (average of $1,009). Flying from Raleigh 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 RDU to NBO?

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh 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 January 20, 2025.

When flying from Raleigh 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 22% versus a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Raleigh to Nairobi?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Raleigh to Nairobi flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday 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 January 20, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Raleigh to Nairobi, see what other customers have to say about Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways. 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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
8,521 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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
3,754 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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
1,490 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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
8,982 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,931 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

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

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

    Raleigh-Durham (RDU) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Raleigh to Nairobi. You should not have trouble finding flights to Nairobi from Raleigh-Durham; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Nairobi per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 9 airlines have flights from the Raleigh airport to Nairobi. It is only a 11.1 mi journey to Raleigh-Durham (RDU) from Raleigh’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Raleigh to Nairobi round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,039, Turkish Airlines will fly you from Raleigh to Nairobi and back. In addition to Turkish Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Ethiopian Air and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,054 and $1,086, respectively. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 19% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Raleigh to Nairobi one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $619. Users have also found prices from $738 and $823 on Air France and Lufthansa, respectively.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Raleigh to Nairobi?

    Raleigh to Nairobi flights have a layover in London most of the time.

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

    Most London visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace. Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, and Buckingham Palace can be visited by traveling about 12.5 mi, 14.1 mi, and 13.7 mi respectively from London Heathrow. Those on a layover in London in need of a rental car can book one at London Heathrow for about $38.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Raleigh to Nairobi flights?

    Raleigh to Nairobi flights have a layover in New York the least frequently.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Nairobi?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Nairobi (average of $1,009). Flying from Raleigh 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 9 airlines flying from Raleigh to Nairobi

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh 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 January 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$838Average$1,134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$856Average$1,283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
LufthansaCheapest$910Average$1,379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air FranceCheapest$1,048Average$1,506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$1,048Average$1,514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,073Average$1,473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,081Average$1,572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,099Average$1,474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,212Average$1,691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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