DSM - NBO

$704 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Nairobi

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Cheapest round-trip
$1,162
Typical prices: $1,037-$1,237
United Airlines
Sun 11/1Thu 11/5
DSM - NBO • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$704
Delta
Wed 8/5
DSM - NBO • 2 stops
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Best reviews • 7.8 score
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Nairobi (DSM-NBO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Nairobi that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Nairobi

Sun, Nov 1 - Thu, Nov 5
United Airlines Logo
6:21 am - 9:15 pm
DSM
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NBO
29h 54m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:50 pm - 11:02 pm
NBO
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DSM
32h 12m
2 stops
$1,162United Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:10 am - 6:10 am
DSM
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NBO
38h 00m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 7:21 pm
NBO
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DSM
44h 16m
2 stops
$1,203Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 22 - Wed, Sep 30
Qatar Airways Logo
2:44 pm - 11:50 pm
DSM
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NBO
25h 06m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
1:20 am - 9:47 pm
NBO
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DSM
28h 27m
2 stops
$1,206Qatar Airways
Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 22
Qatar Airways Logo
7:32 pm - 11:50 pm
DSM
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NBO
44h 18m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
1:20 am - 8:11 pm
NBO
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DSM
26h 51m
2 stops
$1,240Qatar Airways
Thu, Jul 23 - Sun, Aug 9
Etihad Airways Logo
8:50 pm - 6:05 pm
DSM
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NBO
37h 15m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
7:00 pm - 9:56 am
NBO
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DSM
46h 56m
2 stops
$1,275Etihad Airways
Mon, Sep 28 - Thu, Oct 1
United Airlines Logo
11:27 am - 8:40 pm
DSM
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NBO
25h 13m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:20 pm - 11:35 pm
NBO
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DSM
33h 15m
2 stops
$1,289United Airlines
Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 28
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 8:40 pm
DSM
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NBO
28h 40m
3 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:20 pm - 11:35 pm
NBO
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DSM
33h 15m
2 stops
$1,294United Airlines
Tue, Sep 22 - Thu, Oct 1
United Airlines Logo
3:22 pm - 10:25 pm
DSM
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NBO
23h 03m
3 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:50 pm - 5:33 pm
NBO
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DSM
26h 43m
2 stops
$1,307United Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:22 pm - 10:25 pm
DSM
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NBO
23h 03m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:40 pm - 9:23 pm
NBO
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DSM
29h 43m
2 stops
$1,316Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 15 - Fri, Oct 23
Air Canada Logo
8:00 am - 8:35 pm
DSM
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NBO
28h 35m
3 stops
Air Canada Logo
10:20 pm - 5:33 pm
NBO
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DSM
27h 13m
3 stops
$1,332Air Canada
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Nairobi flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to Nairobi to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Des Moines to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport is April, where tickets cost $0 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,910 and $1,908 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$704
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 32% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Nairobi based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Des Moines to Nairobi flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport was $704 for a one-way ticket and $1,162 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Des Moines and Nairobi?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Des Moines and on arrival in Nairobi.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Des Moines to Nairobi?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Des Moines to Nairobi?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Des Moines and Nairobi, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Des Moines to Nairobi, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Nairobi are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,572 and an overall rating of 7.8, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,070 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Des Moines to Nairobi?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Des Moines to Nairobi.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Des Moines to Nairobi?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Nairobi from Des Moines is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Des Moines to Nairobi?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Nairobi with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and NBO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Des Moines to Nairobi?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Nairobi from Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Des Moines to Nairobi

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Nairobi. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Des Moines to Nairobi? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8453 reviews
8.5Crew
7.8Comfort
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
7.8Entertainment
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I was in Comfort and we didn’t get any drinks, chips or anything! First Class got full service on the flight and Comfort got nothing. Seat was horrible and uncomfortable

4.0 OkayLinda, Jun 2026
BNA - ATL
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I was in Comfort and we didn’t get any drinks, chips or anything! First Class got full service on the flight and Comfort got nothing. Seat was horrible and uncomfortable

My flight was delayed by 4 hours in 30 minute increments. The gate agents were amazing but the communication was not. We were told that there was a maintenance issue but they didn't know what it was. That didn't inspire confidence. Then they said they found it and it was fixed and the pilot just needed to sign off. Then the pilot needed to talk to the other pilot from the arriving flight and we'd be fine. Then we were waiting for the pilot to call back. Then the maintenance issue wasn't fixed. Then they decided we were getting a new plane (why didn't they decide this earlier??). Fine. But then they announced we were changing gates AND terminals. And we were boarding in 20 minutes. So we all had to run to the new terminal gate. We could have taken off at that time, but we then had to wait for all the people who rebooked on a different flight to book this flight again. That took 30+ minutes because there was only one gate agent. When everyone ditched this flight, I saw it as an opportunity to upgrade to comfort. Delta, the greedy jerks they are, charged me $121. After their delay, their fault, their issues, couldn't even discount an upgrade. They only handed out $12 meal vouchers for the delay. I can't even get a snack from starbucks for that.

The crew was very inconsiderate and rude. My flight was scheduled to depart at 6:00am. I received a call from the crew at 5:40am, asking if I was going to make the flight because I was the only one that hasn't boarded yet and boarding ends at 5:50am. I let them know that I will be at the gate in a few minutes, before the 5:50am cutoff. When I arrived at the gate at 5:45am the gate was closed. Departing early on last minute notice without having all passengers on board is inconsiderate and unprofessional.

FA was a bit strange and dodgy not very characteristic of Delta

Not really a “Delta” problem but worth mentioning: Boarding was a difficult process. TSA seemed understaffed and Pre-Check took longer than regular TSA. The supervisor was frazzled and yelled at travelers. Once through TSA, we had to put our carry-ons through another x-ray machine. Then queue up to board with both boarding pass and ID. Then, when we got to the stairs on the tarmac, we had to show our boarding pass again. Maybe this is just normal for Kona since the terminal is outdoors (but still a “secured” area).

flight was delayed 4+ hours. there was really no understanding of why? weather? the last hour of delay was post boarding. pilot seat was broken. was that the real reason? nonetheless, long day of inconveniences.

Love me some Delta. One of the few airlines to recognize and support veterans. Easy boarding, flight was on time and arrived early and the flight attendants were excellent on this flight.

I thought the service was very nice and pleasant. There were no hiccups and no issues so overall a good experience.

Very good flight. Crew was great. No issues and we even arrived early.

I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with the poor service and unprofessional staff we encountered when traveling with an infant. Our flight was delayed, and the gate staff failed to manage the boarding process appropriately. Due to incorrect, unavailable, or missing 'pink tag' stroller and car seat check-in procedures at the gate, we were forced to board last. Furthermore, the gate staff was rude and dismissive, causing significant distress to our infant. To make matters worse, one of our checked items—an infant sleeper/lounger—was returned to us broken. Given the unsafe handling of essential equipment and unprofessional treatment, I expect a prompt resolution regarding compensation for the damaged items.

I was exhausted from a long day. The flight was smooth. The first flight during my 3 week travel that took off on time.

Agents at gate were not immediately available to solve problems and once they did they didn’t fix all the fight connections

1 flight cancelled Had to fly out of different city Flight at new departure city was delayed 3 hours causing us to miss connecting flights. By the time we did make it to Prague our luggage did not. Had to wait day and a half for luggage to be delivered. Customer service was not good. Agents did not arrive at gate until 5-10 minutes before boarding

I needed internet for critical matters and it never worked.

Awful. Delayed flights, missed connection to Toronto. Hotel vouchers were for already booked hotels x3. Giant waste of my time

Horrible I am at almost 2,000,000 miles on United. This was probably the worst flight ever. An hour and a half before takeoff I get a message that they’re changing the plane and I no longer have a seat in Polaris business Supposedly, there was a problem with the plane, but then there was no other plane Finally, they decided to bring a plane from Newark to Washington Dulles Of course the original flight was at 10:45 PM so by the time the plane got there it was 12:30 AM. It had not been cleaned. It had not been catered. They don’t really have people available to do those things when it’s not pre-programmed at 1 o’clock in the morning. The crew had to be changed And the new plane held 28 fewer people than the scheduled plane There is no way you can hate United Airlines enough The people at the gate were actually just fine, but it was management who was completely useless And did they send extra help to the people at the gate? Did they send supervisors? Of course not. Just don’t take United find somebody else or buy a boat

It was better than excellent. The staff in Mason City were great. The young woman that pushed my wheelchair did more than could be expected of her. She came from India 17 years ago. I don't remember her name.

Very rough getting into denver. my kid threw up it was so rough.

Liked that we left on time for each flight. Snacks not the best, but we're okay.

I had requested wheelchair assistance prior to flight. The airport staff had no record of it. It was not provided at Cedar Rapids which was a small airport, so I managed on my own. At O'Hare airport the same thing happened. The staff told me they had no record of my request for a wheel chair. But they finally provided it after a delay when I insisted that I needed it.

Really good food and service. Qatar Airways is again and again provided an exceptional experience.

Extremely uncomfortable seats with very little cushioning, unable to recline enough to sleep comfortably on this 13 hour overnight flight. My body was in pain by the end.

When we checked in at the Siem Reap Airport in Cambodia, we were only given three boarding passes and told that we would have to check in with American when we arrived in Boston. This was a source of stress for us. After we landed in Boston, we had a long passage from Terminal E to Terminal B (American Airline ticketing counter). Because the electronic ticketing kiosks for check-in would not recognize our Confirmation Code, we had to wait for an hour in a long line where only two AA reps were taking care of Special Services passengers. In many years of both business and recreational travel, I have never had this experience. I would expect more from AA being in partnership with other airlines to do a better job with this.

Our experience on the Doha to Hyderabad segment was extremely stressful due to prolonged delays and a lack of clear communication from the airline. We were traveling as a family, including children, and the uncertainty around timing and next steps caused significant distress. There was very little proactive information provided during the delay, and we were not given clear written explanations about what was happening or how long it might take. This made it difficult to manage the situation, especially while caring for children in a transit environment. In addition, one member of our party was ultimately unable to continue travel, which added to the emotional strain and disruption of the trip. Overall, the experience highlighted gaps in communication, customer care, and handling of unexpected situations. We are sharing this feedback so that future passengers, especially families, are supported with clearer communication and better assistance during irregular operations.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

It would help id flight crew were not rude and showed some courtesy. They were shouting at passengers and yelling instructions as if we were school children at lunch cafeteria!!

All good. Over four hours flight if provided snacks like Qatar Airways would be better

Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

Food was absolutely pathetic. I wasted so much food which I thought was inedible. I also loathe the inflight entertainment system which has very little content

My entire row did not have power for the full duration of a 14.5 hour flight. Could not charge any devices such as laptop or phones for the entirety of the long flight. The flight attendants tried to remedy the issue by resetting the power, but were not successful. The only other solution provided was to move me to another seat on the plane which was in the middle row. I had paid for a “preferred” seat that was a window seat. This was a downgrade being offered due to the power issue.

The flight was cancelled, so why are you asking me how the flight was?

Good but I don’t received my bags yet is been 5days still no update

We sat in our seats on the tarmac for almost 3 hours due to storms. They would not give us water or a snack. We were to depart at 7.30 pm and it was about 10.30 when we took off. No dinner until much after that. Beef type noodle dish was terrible with about a teaspoon of beef in it. The breakfast sweet waffle with egg and sausage inside was horrible. An English muffin sandwich would have been much better. Food was the worst in all of our years of traveling the world.

Our screen kept turning off ...3 times...had to get crew attention to turn it on again

They messed up my seat so I didn’t get the one I paid for

Put me on standby; flight was late; missed my connecting flight; disaster

Flight attendants were fine, seats a bit hard but I use a cushion for extra support. The only issue was it was a bit too cool and I needed to ask for and received and extra blanket. I survived!!!

Very few things and/or people are excellent. It was very good.

Extremely uncomfortable seats. Experience was like a Frontier Airlines flight. Would not fly it again.

Great crew helped a great deal during flight as was not feeling well.

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