Which airports can I use when flying from Des Moines to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

Flights from Des Moines to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO).

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Des Moines to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 34% on flights from Des Moines to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $1,070 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,616, a difference of $546. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Do I need a passport to fly from Des Moines to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport is 9 hours ahead of Des Moines (Eastern Africa Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport (NBO)?

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport (NBO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $71 for economy cars. Top options include: • Autounion Car Rental • GREEN MOTION • Hertz • Right Cars • Europcar

How much should I expect to pay for a Des Moines to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flight?

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport range from $1,120 to $1,444, with an average of $1,168 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,120 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport typically range from $1,120 to $1,444. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,220, on Delta.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Des Moines to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

Delta ($1,220) and United Airlines ($1,228) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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Typical prices: $1,120-$1,444

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Typical prices: $875-$942

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Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Dec 16

2:48 pm - 10:00 pmDSM Des Moines-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

22h 12m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Amsterdam Schiphol

11:55 pm - 8:39 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-DSM Des Moines

29h 44m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,220Delta

Mon, Nov 30 - Tue, Dec 8

5:30 am - 9:35 pmDSM Des Moines-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

31h 05m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Paris Charles de Gaulle

11:59 pm - 8:39 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-DSM Des Moines

29h 40m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,220Delta

Fri, Jan 15 - Sat, Jan 23

6:30 pm - 10:45 pmDSM Des Moines-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

43h 15m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National Kigali Intl

11:55 pm - 8:22 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-DSM Des Moines

29h 27m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,228United Airlines

Fri, Jan 15 - Sat, Jan 23

8:00 am - 9:50 pmDSM Des Moines-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

28h 50m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main

11:55 pm - 11:14 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-DSM Des Moines

32h 19m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,241United Airlines

Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Dec 16

8:00 am - 10:10 pmDSM Des Moines-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

29h 10m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Frankfurt am Main

11:55 pm - 7:55 amNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-DSM Des Moines

41h 00m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,253Multiple Airlines

Fri, Jan 8 - Thu, Jan 28

8:07 am - 6:20 pmDSM Des Moines-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

25h 13m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

1:35 pm - 11:03 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-DSM Des Moines

42h 28m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

$1,309Etihad Airways

Mon, Nov 16 - Thu, Dec 17

7:23 am - 11:10 pmDSM Des Moines-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

30h 47m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

1:35 am - 7:09 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-DSM Des Moines

26h 34m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,412Qatar Airways

Fri, Jan 8 - Wed, Jan 27

11:22 am - 10:45 pmDSM Des Moines-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

26h 23m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National Arusha Kilimanjaro

11:55 pm - 9:23 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-DSM Des Moines

30h 28m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,524Lufthansa

Thu, Dec 24 - Sun, Jan 24

11:21 am - 10:45 pmDSM Des Moines-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

26h 24m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National Arusha Kilimanjaro

11:55 pm - 9:23 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-DSM Des Moines

30h 28m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,532Lufthansa

Tue, Dec 22 - Mon, Jan 25

7:43 pm - 12:05 amDSM Des Moines-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

43h 22m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Doha Hamad Intl

1:35 am - 10:16 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-DSM Des Moines

29h 41m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$2,054Qatar Airways

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How much is a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport departing in november.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport. It’s 9% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 38% higher.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Des Moines to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?
Three cabin classes are available on flights from Des Moines to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
Do I need a passport to fly from Des Moines to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Des Moines to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flight?
Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport range from $1,120 to $1,444, with an average of $1,168 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,120 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Des Moines to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,220 to $5,160. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Des Moines to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport looking right now?
One-way fares from Des Moines to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $832, which is 8% below the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport (NBO)?
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport (NBO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $71 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Autounion Car Rental
• GREEN MOTION
• Hertz
• Right Cars
• Europcar
Which airports can I use when flying from Des Moines to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?
Flights from Des Moines to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO).
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Des Moines to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 34% on flights from Des Moines to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $1,070 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,616, a difference of $546.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport is 9 hours ahead of Des Moines (Eastern Africa Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Sunday flights average $1,070, about $546 less than Friday fares (34% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Des Moines to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport trip for March. Fares historically average $935 round-trip in that month - typically $663 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport.

• Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport By IHG
• Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport
• Winstonia Hotel

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