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?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Des Moines to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport.

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?

Delta ($1,153) and Qatar Airways ($1,157) 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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$1,142

Typical prices: $1,107-$1,583

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Typical prices: $877-$1,310

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Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20

10:22 am - 8:45 pmDSM Des Moines-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

26h 23m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Paris Charles de Gaulle

11:50 pm - 7:11 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-DSM Des Moines

27h 21m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Minneapolis St Paul

$1,142Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20

10:22 am - 8:45 pmDSM Des Moines-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

26h 23m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Paris Charles de Gaulle

11:50 pm - 7:11 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-DSM Des Moines

27h 21m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Minneapolis St Paul

$1,144Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21

10:22 am - 9:55 pmDSM Des Moines-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

27h 33m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Amsterdam Schiphol

11:05 pm - 8:40 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-DSM Des Moines

29h 35m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,153Delta

Sun, Sep 27 - Sun, Oct 4

7:00 am - 9:55 pmDSM Des Moines-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

30h 55m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Amsterdam Schiphol

11:05 pm - 10:26 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-DSM Des Moines

31h 21m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,153Delta

Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 19

9:26 am - 11:50 pmDSM Des Moines-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

30h 24m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

6:00 pm - 12:14 amNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-DSM Des Moines

38h 14m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,157Qatar Airways

Sun, Sep 27 - Sun, Oct 4

7:05 am - 11:50 pmDSM Des Moines-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

32h 45m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

6:00 pm - 12:14 amNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-DSM Des Moines

38h 14m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,229Qatar Airways

Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 19

6:55 pm - 10:25 pmDSM Des Moines-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

43h 30m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National Arusha Kilimanjaro

10:20 pm - 11:35 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-DSM Des Moines

33h 15m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,286Lufthansa

Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 19

6:55 pm - 10:25 pmDSM Des Moines-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

43h 30m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National Arusha Kilimanjaro

10:20 pm - 11:35 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-DSM Des Moines

33h 15m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,289Lufthansa

Thu, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 12

1:24 pm - 8:40 pmDSM Des Moines-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

23h 16m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National

10:20 pm - 11:35 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-DSM Des Moines

33h 15m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,295United Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 12

6:55 pm - 10:25 pmDSM Des Moines-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

43h 30m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National Arusha Kilimanjaro

10:20 pm - 11:35 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-DSM Des Moines

33h 15m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,300United Airlines

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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
Cheapest flight	$698

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

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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?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Des Moines to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport.
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 $1,142 to $3,388. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x 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 $841, which is 11% below the typical average for this route.
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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