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?

On the Des Moines to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 37%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $1,070 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,673: a $603 difference. 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 8 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 starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include: • Autounion Car Rental • Hertz • Right Cars • GREEN MOTION • 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 $1,107 to $1,583, with an average of $1,269 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,107 counts as a good deal.

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

Lufthansa ($1,129) and Qatar Airways ($1,153) 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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Sun, Nov 22 - Sun, Dec 6

11:22 am - 9:15 pmDSM Des Moines-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

24h 53m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National

11:55 pm - 9:25 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-DSM Des Moines

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

$1,129Lufthansa

Wed, Sep 30 - Tue, Nov 3

1:09 pm - 11:50 pmDSM Des Moines-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

26h 41m2 stops Philadelphia Doha Hamad Intl

1:35 am - 12:26 amNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-DSM Des Moines

31h 51m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,153Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 30 - Tue, Nov 3

1:09 pm - 11:50 pmDSM Des Moines-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

26h 41m2 stops Philadelphia Doha Hamad Intl

1:35 am - 6:56 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-DSM Des Moines

26h 21m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,156Qatar Airways

Fri, Nov 6 - Sat, Nov 14

8:00 am - 10:45 pmDSM Des Moines-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

29h 45m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National Arusha Kilimanjaro

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

31h 00m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,164United Airlines

Sun, Nov 22 - Sun, Dec 6

8:00 am - 9:15 pmDSM Des Moines-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

28h 15m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Brussels Bruxelles-National

11:55 pm - 11:15 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-DSM Des Moines

32h 20m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,164United Airlines

Sun, Oct 4 - Sun, Oct 11

6:00 am - 8:45 pmDSM Des Moines-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

30h 45m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Paris Charles de Gaulle

11:50 pm - 9:00 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-DSM Des Moines

29h 10m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Minneapolis St Paul

$1,172Delta

Fri, Nov 6 - Sat, Nov 14

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

42h 25m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main

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

31h 00m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,173Lufthansa

Mon, Nov 16 - Wed, Jan 20

11:36 am - 9:35 pmDSM Des Moines-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

24h 59m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Paris Charles de Gaulle

11:45 pm - 4:50 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-DSM Des Moines

26h 05m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,174Air France

Mon, Nov 16 - Thu, Jan 21

11:36 am - 10:00 pmDSM Des Moines-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

25h 24m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Amsterdam Schiphol

9:10 am - 4:27 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-DSM Des Moines

40h 17m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,183Delta

Sun, Oct 4 - Sun, Oct 11

7:05 am - 6:05 pmDSM Des Moines-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

27h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

7:00 pm - 1:30 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-DSM Des Moines

26h 30m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,200Multiple Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Des Moines to Nairobi

Fri, Sep 18 - Wed, Oct 14

3:22 pm - 1:10 pmDSM Des Moines-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

37h 48m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Addis Ababa Bole

5:30 pm - 5:48 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-DSM Des Moines

32h 18m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Chicago O'Hare Intl

$5,062Ethiopian Air

Fri, Sep 18 - Tue, Oct 13

3:22 pm - 1:10 pmDSM Des Moines-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

37h 48m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Addis Ababa Bole

5:30 pm - 12:34 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-DSM Des Moines

27h 04m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Chicago O'Hare Intl

$5,315Ethiopian Air

Sat, Sep 19 - Wed, Oct 14

6:24 am - 1:10 pmDSM Des Moines-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

22h 46m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Addis Ababa Bole

5:30 pm - 12:34 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-DSM Des Moines

27h 04m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Chicago O'Hare Intl

$6,018Ethiopian Air

Sat, Sep 19 - Sun, Oct 11

6:24 am - 1:10 pmDSM Des Moines-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

22h 46m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Addis Ababa Bole

5:30 pm - 12:34 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-DSM Des Moines

27h 04m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino Chicago O'Hare Intl

$6,273Ethiopian Air

Mon, Sep 21 - Tue, Oct 13

9:51 am - 11:50 pmDSM Des Moines-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

29h 59m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Doha Hamad Intl

8:15 am - 3:11 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-DSM Des Moines

38h 56m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$7,542Qatar Airways

Sun, Sep 20 - Tue, Oct 13

7:40 pm - 6:45 amDSM Des Moines-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

27h 05m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Doha Hamad Intl

8:15 am - 3:11 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-DSM Des Moines

38h 56m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$7,692Qatar Airways

Sat, Sep 19 - Tue, Oct 13

6:22 pm - 1:40 pmDSM Des Moines-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

35h 18m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Doha Hamad Intl

6:00 pm - 6:56 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-DSM Des Moines

32h 56m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$8,133Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Oct 14

1:23 pm - 8:40 pmDSM Des Moines-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

23h 17m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National

11:40 pm - 9:23 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-DSM Des Moines

29h 43m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

$11,364Lufthansa

Sun, Sep 20 - Wed, Oct 14

1:23 pm - 8:35 pmDSM Des Moines-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

23h 12m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main

11:40 pm - 5:48 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-DSM Des Moines

26h 08m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

$11,383Lufthansa

Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Oct 12

3:22 pm - 8:40 pmDSM Des Moines-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

21h 18m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National

10:50 pm - 11:35 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-DSM Des Moines

32h 45m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl

$11,383Lufthansa

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Price, demand and travel trends for Des Moines to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights

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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 start at $1,129. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $1,107 to $1,583. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,129 on Lufthansa.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, it is 16% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 31% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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Low season	March
High season	June

Best time to beat the crowds with an average 26% drop in price.

Most popular time to fly with an average 21% increase in price.

When to book flights from Des Moines to Nairobi

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Des Moines to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?
On the Des Moines to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 37%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $1,070 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,673: a $603 difference. 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.
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 $1,129 to $8,192. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport is 8 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 starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Autounion Car Rental
• Hertz
• Right Cars
• GREEN MOTION
• 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 $1,107 to $1,583, with an average of $1,269 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,107 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Sunday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Sunday flights average $1,070 - about $603 less than Saturday (36% 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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