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$432+ 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 3/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — NBO
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
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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 March 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$832
(Kenya Airways)

One-way from

$432
(Ovago)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$878
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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 March 28, 2025.

This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/58:25 pmIAD - NBO
1 stop31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/1111:35 pmNBO - IAD
1 stop27h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$832
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Fri 4/2510:05 pmIAD - NBO
1 stop31h 35mEtihad Airways
Sun 5/256:20 pmNBO - IAD
1 stop28h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/27$847
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/210:55 amIAD - NBO
1 stop19h 15mEthiopian Air
Mon 4/76:00 pmNBO - IAD
1 stop21h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/27$859
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sun 4/136:50 pmIAD - NBO
1 stop23h 00mSAUDIA
Mon 4/287:20 amNBO - IAD
1 stop39h 25mSAUDIA
Deal found 3/27$868
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Tue 10/149:40 pmIAD - NBO
1 stop21h 10mTurkish Airlines
Thu 10/305:00 amNBO - IAD
1 stop22h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/27$871
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 5/15:40 pmIAD - NBO
1 stop20h 05mBritish Airways
Sun 5/2511:10 pmNBO - IAD
1 stop27h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/27$890
This RwandAir deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 RwandAir is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/2311:00 amIAD - NBO
2 stops26h 10mRwandAir
Tue 5/131:00 pmNBO - IAD
2 stops26h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 3/27$904
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Tue 4/19:00 pmIAD - NBO
1 stop19h 50mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/151:20 amNBO - IAD
1 stop21h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$922
This Egyptair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Egyptair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/2412:00 pmIAD - NBO
1 stop30h 55mEgyptair
Mon 5/265:55 amNBO - IAD
1 stop30h 15mEgyptair
Deal found 3/27$923
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Tue 4/19:00 pmIAD - NBO
1 stop26h 40mQatar Airways
Tue 4/151:20 amNBO - IAD
1 stop21h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/27$925
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 11/45:00 pmIAD - NBO
2 stops21h 00mDelta
Wed 11/1911:59 pmNBO - IAD
2 stops31h 00mDelta
Deal found 3/27$928
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sun 5/116:30 pmIAD - NBO
1 stop18h 25mAir France
Sat 5/1710:25 pmNBO - IAD
1 stop24h 55mAir France
Deal found 3/27$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 March 28, 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

Tue 4/22

8:33 pm-10:45 am

1 stop31h 12m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 5/6

11:35 pm-7:39 pm

1 stop27h 04m

$832

Washington, D.C.Nairobi

IAD - NBO

IADNBO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 4/25

10:05 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop31h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 5/25

6:20 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop28h 50m

$847

Washington, D.C.Nairobi

IAD - NBO

IADNBO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 4/6

10:55 am-1:10 pm

1 stop19h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 4/10

6:00 pm-8:55 am

1 stop21h 55m

$859

Washington, D.C.Nairobi

IAD - NBO

IADNBO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 4/13

6:50 pm-12:50 am

1 stop23h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 4/28

7:20 am-3:45 pm

1 stop39h 25m

$868

Washington, D.C.Nairobi

IAD - NBO

IADNBO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/1

1:30 pm-1:50 am

1 stop29h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 5/15

3:35 am-11:45 am

1 stop39h 10m

$880

Washington, D.C.Nairobi

IAD - NBO

IADNBO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/1

7:25 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop18h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 5/10

11:10 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop25h 15m

$890

Washington, D.C.Nairobi

IAD - NBO

IADNBO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/23

11:00 am-8:10 pm

2 stops26h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 5/13

1:00 pm-8:40 am

2 stops26h 40m

$904

Washington, D.C.Nairobi

IAD - NBO

IADNBO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/24

9:00 pm-6:40 am

1 stop26h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 5/26

6:10 pm-8:40 am

1 stop21h 30m

$922

Washington, D.C.Nairobi

IAD - NBO

IADNBO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/24

12:00 pm-1:55 am

1 stop30h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 5/26

5:55 am-5:10 am

1 stop30h 15m

$923

Washington, D.C.Nairobi

IAD - NBO

IADNBO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/11

6:30 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 5/17

10:25 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop24h 55m

$939

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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 March 21, 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 $1,613). 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 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 March 28, 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 March 28, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, SWISS and Qatar Airways 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
7,897 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
7,897 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
1,570 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
3,538 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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.
SAUDIA
7.4
Good
605 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
1,424 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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 Etihad Airways is currently your cheapest option to Nairobi, with prices starting at $847. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Ethiopian Air and SAUDIA, with the lowest prices starting at $859 and $868, respectively. Etihad Airways is currently priced 21% 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 Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $432. Air France flights start at $448 while deals on Delta start at $452 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. Istanbul 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 Istanbul?

    Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Beyazit Meydani are the most popular attractions in Istanbul if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Those on a layover in Istanbul interested in visiting Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, or Beyazit Meydani can do so by traveling 20.8 mi, 22.3 mi, and 21.7 mi, respectively from Istanbul. Those looking to explore during their layover in Istanbul can rent a car from Istanbul for about $28 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. Brussels 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 $1,613). 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 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SAUDIACheapest$630Average$955FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$769Average$1,099FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$798Average$1,131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$820Average$1,391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$832Average$1,040FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
RwandAirCheapest$883Average$1,421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$896Average$1,350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$897Average$1,133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air FranceCheapest$899Average$1,189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$912Average$1,169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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