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$831 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Nairobi

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Cheapest round-trip
$1,171
Typical prices: $1,587-$1,084
Qatar Airways
Tue 9/22Tue 9/29
DSM - NBO • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$831
Qatar Airways
Thu 7/23
DSM - NBO • 2 stops
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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

Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29
Qatar Airways Logo
10:35 am - 11:50 pm
DSM
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NBO
29h 15m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
1:20 am - 7:21 pm
NBO
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DSM
26h 01m
2 stops
$1,171Qatar Airways
Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 29
Qatar Airways Logo
6:55 am - 11:50 pm
DSM
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NBO
32h 55m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
1:20 am - 12:04 am
NBO
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DSM
30h 44m
2 stops
$1,186Qatar Airways
Tue, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 30
Etihad Airways Logo
10:30 am - 6:10 am
DSM
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NBO
35h 40m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
1:35 pm - 7:21 pm
NBO
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DSM
37h 46m
2 stops
$1,190Etihad Airways
Tue, Sep 22 - Wed, Sep 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:44 pm - 6:10 am
DSM
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NBO
31h 26m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 1:59 pm
NBO
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DSM
38h 54m
2 stops
$1,203Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 21 - Tue, Sep 29
Qatar Airways Logo
10:35 am - 6:45 am
DSM
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NBO
36h 10m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
1:20 am - 7:21 pm
NBO
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DSM
26h 01m
2 stops
$1,225Qatar Airways
Wed, Sep 23 - Tue, Sep 29
Qatar Airways Logo
10:35 am - 11:50 pm
DSM
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NBO
29h 15m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
1:20 am - 12:04 am
NBO
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DSM
30h 44m
2 stops
$1,242Qatar Airways
Sun, Sep 20 - Thu, Sep 24
United Airlines Logo
6:29 am - 8:40 pm
DSM
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NBO
30h 11m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:20 pm - 9:23 pm
NBO
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DSM
31h 03m
2 stops
$1,289United Airlines
Sun, Sep 20 - Thu, Sep 24
United Airlines Logo
3:22 pm - 8:40 pm
DSM
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NBO
21h 18m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:20 pm - 11:35 pm
NBO
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DSM
33h 15m
2 stops
$1,290United Airlines
Tue, Sep 22 - Wed, Sep 30
United Airlines Logo
11:32 am - 10:25 pm
DSM
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NBO
26h 53m
3 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:50 pm - 9:23 pm
NBO
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DSM
30h 33m
2 stops
$1,307United Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 30
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 - 2:15 pm
NBO
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DSM
47h 25m
2 stops
$1,313United Airlines
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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 September.

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 $1,728 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$831
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 31% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to Nairobi

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 $831 for a one-way ticket and $1,171 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 Qatar Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Nairobi are Delta and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,593 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,542 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.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8393 reviews
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.8Entertainment
7.2Food
7.8Comfort
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Only beverages were offered to first class and I thought the flight attendant could have also served the Delta Comfort as well instead of sitting down and staring at her phone and walking past all of us to the back of the plane to charge her phone more. There was a complete lack of turbulence and was safe enough for flights attendant to walk around in the front of the plane, collect trash and serve a few people water and turn off the seat belt light. Also didn’t enforce people putting their seats into the upright position and allowed two passengers to remain reclined during landing. They seemed out to lunch completely. Usually my experience on Delta is much better.

4.0 OkayMichelle, Jun 2026
ATL - PIT
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Only beverages were offered to first class and I thought the flight attendant could have also served the Delta Comfort as well instead of sitting down and staring at her phone and walking past all of us to the back of the plane to charge her phone more. There was a complete lack of turbulence and was safe enough for flights attendant to walk around in the front of the plane, collect trash and serve a few people water and turn off the seat belt light. Also didn’t enforce people putting their seats into the upright position and allowed two passengers to remain reclined during landing. They seemed out to lunch completely. Usually my experience on Delta is much better.

Long story short, it was one of the better flight experiences I've had in some time when compared with other airlines.

Flight was great! This flight from Atlanta was even better than when I paid for Comfort from SNA to Atlanta.

Connection flights should be spaced out farther because too close I missed my connection.

Definitely a southern flavor. Cordiality was evident even though no drinks or snacks were served.

On time! There were plenty of airport employees who were able to keep us moving in the right direction. The crew on the plane were professional.

Left /arrived on time. Decent seat space. Like the wifi/plugs and entertainment. Windows and tray table were kinda gross. Attendants didn't start snack service til 40mins before landing. Two rows before us, captain came on to say there's turbulence and recalled staff to seats. So, no drink/snack. Later, attendants didn't stop to see if we had trash nor even look our way. Felt invisible! Almost all pilot announcements were not only unintelligible, but so quiet. We had no idea what she said.

Average seat comfort, a drink and chips were provided, early boarding because we checked a carryon at the gate was nice. Ticket pricing shenanigans, including fees to pick a seat, check a bag, and get food onboard - evidence the industry is reinvigorating last century’s strategies- destroys the experience before one ever arrives at the airport. It’s difficult to recognize any value or sustain loyalty in the end-to-end process making air travel more drudgery than pleasure.

Gate agent was unhelpful for handicapped boarding. Flight attendant seemed untrained.

No service flight that took 5 hrs and a stop at an unscheduled airport. Crew and pilots did their jobs

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.

Smooth travel. Immediate update prior flight delay so I can arrange myself properly without too rush.

Everything was the best it could be. Crew found me with pre- ordered food. Excellent experience!

Improve the food offerings and cabin seating. My wife would prefer to fly another airline, even with a connection for a more comfortable trip. A 737-8 should not be scheduled for a 6 hour segment, which turned into 7.5 hours due to the origin ground delay.

Packed flight, which makes it tough on crew and boarding staff (and the customers of course). But this was great boarding, clear instructions, etc. Traveling on the weekends are always fraught with danger as you have families and less frequent flyers thus more confusion. But this flight went as planned.

Destroyed my suitcase. Tired of talking about it. Cancelling my unite mileage plus account.

Read the fine print. This was my flight home. I booked my flight for the quickest way home. Had a carry-on and a personal item. Same as my outbound flight. Apparently I needed to pre-pay extra for my carry-on. When I checked in, I was told that I had to check it. I said I’ll pay for it, and was told that this wasn’t an option anymore. They said I still had to pay $50 to check my carry-on. I told them I’ll pay whatever to just carry it in as intended. I was not allowed, so eventually I paid $50 to check my carry-on under a plane that was half full, with overhead compartments that were even less full. My white carry-on suitcase was practically destroyed getting from Idaho falls to Denver to Orange County. The low price air fair was a bait and switch. Got me to the gate, made me pay extra, then didn’t even allow me to pay for a carry on. Not to mention that I paid the $8 for WiFi that didn’t work. All to get my suitcase destroyed. I don’t think I’m going to even keep my Untied mileage plus membership and card. Apparently, membership does not have its privileges for this one.

The flight was delayed, they didn’t even have water for the toilets or for drinks

Even through the flight was delayed due to storms near IAH The flight was great! The crew was so hospitable and professional

I flew from Santa Fe to Denver to catch a flight to London and the transfer of my luggage on arrival at Denver to the London flight worked perfectly. The crew on the ground and on board for the London flight were so friendly and efficient.

Boarded early; and arrived home 40 mins early. After a long flight, it’s nice to be back home early. These flights have no amenities; no snacks. So need to bring your own

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.

Very, very tight legroom. They must’ve jammed in an additional few rows of seat seating. Denver to Munich was the least legroom I’ve ever had on any flight, let alone a multi hour international journey. I will not take that flight again.

In my first flight with Air Canada we sat in the plane for 4:00pm to 6:30pm. Finally we were asked to get off the plane and we were told the flight was cancelled after 7:00pm There was o clear explanation of what was the problem. I was booked without my permission on a Delta Flight at 7:30pm that was leaving at 8:00pm and I still had to go get my luggage(my final destination was Rome with one stop in Toronto. The luggage claim for Canada was closed so had to return to finally get it on the luggage belt.. Of course I missed the Delta flight and all the next day flights were booked. I also lost what I paid for my stay in Rome because I did nt cancel in time. A complete nightmare.

Good food, overall very comfy. The flight was full so obviously not optimal, but it is what it is.

Perfect airline, super friendly, great service, tasty food. Would fly again.

Parents with permanently crying baby on board. Neither parents nor crew did anything to calm the baby. The food was extremely disappointing. Seafood stew was very, very small! Not even appetizer size! Seat had a gap in the back. Had to use a pillow to fill it.

Food choices limited & not enticing Seats quite uncomfortable & difficult to control

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