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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Detroit to Nairobi, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Detroit to Nairobi, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$728
Typical prices: $931-$1,141
American Airlines
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DTW - NBO • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$681
Multiple Airlines
Wed 1/7
DTW - NBO • 3 stops
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Cheapest • from $728 (round-trip)
Delta
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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When to book
2 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 40% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Nairobi (DTW-NBO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit 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 Detroit to Nairobi

Mon, Feb 23 - Sun, Apr 26
American Airlines Logo
4:30 pm - 12:05 am
DTW
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NBO
23h 35m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
1:20 am - 9:01 pm
NBO
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DTW
26h 41m2 stops
$728American Airlines
Mon, Feb 2 - Tue, Feb 17
Qatar Airways Logo
1:08 pm - 7:15 am
DTW
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NBO
34h 07m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
5:00 pm - 9:08 pm
NBO
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DTW
36h 08m2 stops
$738Qatar Airways
Sat, Jan 31 - Sat, Feb 7
Qatar Airways Logo
12:54 pm - 12:05 am
DTW
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NBO
27h 11m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
8:45 am - 8:58 pm
NBO
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DTW
44h 13m2 stops
$741Qatar Airways
Thu, Feb 26 - Fri, Mar 6
Qatar Airways Logo
1:08 pm - 12:05 am
DTW
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NBO
26h 57m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
1:35 am - 9:08 pm
NBO
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DTW
27h 33m2 stops
$755Qatar Airways
Tue, Mar 10 - Thu, Mar 19
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:05 pm - 3:05 am
DTW
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NBO
23h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:50 am - 7:10 pm
NBO
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DTW
21h 20m1 stop
$783Turkish Airlines
Thu, Feb 12 - Tue, Feb 17
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:05 pm - 3:20 am
DTW
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NBO
23h 15m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:50 am - 6:10 pm
NBO
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DTW
21h 20m1 stop
$792Turkish Airlines
Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 18
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:05 pm - 3:05 am
DTW
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NBO
23h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:50 am - 6:10 pm
NBO
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DTW
21h 20m1 stop
$817Turkish Airlines
Mon, Feb 23 - Sun, Apr 26
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:05 pm - 3:05 am
DTW
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NBO
23h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
3:10 am - 6:50 pm
NBO
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DTW
22h 40m1 stop
$820Turkish Airlines
Thu, Feb 12 - Wed, Feb 18
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:05 pm - 3:20 am
DTW
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NBO
23h 15m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:50 am - 6:10 pm
NBO
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DTW
21h 20m1 stop
$838Turkish Airlines
Wed, May 6 - Tue, May 19
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:55 pm - 1:25 am
DTW
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NBO
21h 30m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
3:10 am - 6:50 pm
NBO
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DTW
22h 40m1 stop
$844Turkish Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to Nairobi flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Detroit 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport departing in February.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit to Nairobi?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Nairobi on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Thursday. On your return trip to Detroit, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Thursdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport is April, where tickets cost $957 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,664 and $1,580 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 40% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 2 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$681
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% increase in price.
Flight from Detroit to Nairobi

When to book flights from Detroit to Nairobi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit 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 Detroit to Nairobi flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport was $909 for a one-way ticket and $728 for a round-trip.

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

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

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Detroit to Nairobi?

    On your way to Nairobi, you’ll fly out from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. You’ll be landing at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Detroit to Nairobi?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to Nairobi?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Detroit to Nairobi, Delta or Air France?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to Nairobi are Delta and Air France. With an average price for the route of $1,138 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Air France is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,427 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit 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 Detroit to Nairobi.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Nairobi from Detroit 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 Detroit 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 Detroit with another airline. Booking your flights between Detroit 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 Detroit 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 Detroit up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Detroit to Nairobi

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Detroit 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 Detroit 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 8009 reviews
8.5Crew
7.9Comfort
7.9Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.3Food
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Great. I had to modify a flight. That was easy and free. Thank You

10.0 ExcellentOlumuyiwa, Dec 2025
DTW - ATL
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Great. I had to modify a flight. That was easy and free. Thank You

I noticed that the planes seem to be outdated. There was no entertainment per se. Also, the waiting area did not have any working electrical outlets

None of the airplane features were available during the flight.

Original flight was cancelled and when i was rebooked by the airline, they couldn't seat me in the same type of seat as I had originally booked (went from window/aisle to middle/middle and one was a bulkhead seat, and other wasn't in the same class)

Lady Pilot was perfect in every way wheels up to wheels down communication, professionalism, excellent on time departure and on time arrival, excellent communication! Fantastic job with Superb attitude!!

The food is terrible. The staff is wonderful. Comfort is good.

Left on time, a bit delayed due to headwinds most of the trip.

I fly Delta all the time, have Platinum Medallion status. But this route seems to have major problems with delays and seems to never leave on time! Have only taken it twice in the last two weeks, and each time it had delays of more than 1 hour... very disappointed!!!!

Getting to the flight was arduous and lengthy. The flight itself was good but the food option wasn’t a good selection. I need to do a Kosher option on my return. Flight crew were nice

Good seats in Main cabin, excellent service and excellent landing

Not consistent with the food quality (I mean taste not freshness)

Food was really mediocre for premium economy in comparison to other airlines… the crew was nowhere to be found… 14 hour flight…

I don’t like that an equipment change caused my seat to change from 23A to 44A. The boarding was also delayed. The crew were excellent, however and very attentive. The food was not bad.

Worst airlines either. First leg was delayed because of crew not available. My connection was missed so they booked me automatically the next day! But, impossible to get anyone on site, web site does not let me access my reservation anymore, confirmed by useless agents over the phone. My 2-leg trip with part in business class arriving at 4:10pm ends up in an awful 3-leg arriving at 9pm the next day with no way to even choose the seats and of course at the very end of the plane. I can understand problems arrive but the way Air France handle it is just unacceptable. You are on your own. Apparently getting you to your destination is the only thing they consider their duty. The customer experience and fatigue is none of their concern. And I have a status with them. I will reconsider my priorities when flying with Air France and encourage everyone to do the same.

Our flight crew were terrific. And they handle a difficult passenger with finesse.

Excellent, Lima to Paris. But Paris to Amsterdam, delayed, missed my flight and KLM treated its missed flights passengers very badly, terribly bad. No hotel accommodation given. Passengers were told to find their own hotel accommodation and claim at reasonable rate and left the booth and literally with armed Police Officers listening to passengers complains. For three hours, after moving by Uber from hotel to hotel and calling and booking online, no hotel was available. I had to return to the airport and seat/sleep on the benches, suffering the cold, and rats running around until my new allocated flight the next day. It was the most terrible KLM treatment even seen and being a Business Class passenger. Still mentally suffering to date as a result.

3 hour delay but out of their control. App said I get vouchers but when I applied for them, they were nowhere to be found in my account

I bought business class tickets but the seats are exactly like economy with no comfort seats nor an empty seat next to me provided. Very poor, low quality airline.

I don't understand the concept of paying to get your personal luggage onboard and then asked to check it in.... either sell the space or don't, its a hassle to carry those all through the airport just to make a check in at the last minute.

The food was great and the service and attitude was amazing!!

The flight was on time. I generally don’t drink or eat on short flights and the seats were good and the flight attendants were friendly. That’s all I expect

It was nice to have gotten up upgraded to first class with a meal on a three hour flight

Not great experience - we were super late boarding due to issues with aircraft. Then when we finally all got onboard and seated and they started taxiing out to the runway they just stopped then turned around and went back to the airport. Apparently the crew “ran out of time” to legally fly us. They mentioned that they were about 2 minutes away from taking off. I understand the rules and safety but kinda wonder why they would have bothered boarding us in the first place? Had to go all the way back and de plane and then wait in a HUGE line to get a hotel (this is somewhere around 2:30am) finally got to hotel by Uber (no shuttle after 20min so gave up) and they ended up putting us all back on the same aircraft at 10am next morning so got about 2.5 hours sleep. They did give us. $250 credit, but it was a São Paulo Brazil flight out of Dulles. The flight and everything was fine.

United overall experience is great these days. Airport experience was very organized. Staff on flight were great. App and information as good as it gets.

United have really come back. Airport and boarding process is clear and good, app and information also very good

They charged a fee for 1st bag checked. Others in same party were free.

Flight was delayed 8 times. We were sitting at the airport for 14 hours. We got 2 hours of sleep (if that) on what was not meant to be a red-eye.

The movies offered were great. Staff were very pleasant and very efficient.

After a delay at the gate, C3, at Ohare on Sunday, I left my Blk ski coat on the bench at the gate, lost! Please review my lob claim, thx.

Very bad! They kept delaying my flight and wouldn’t do anything about it

it was like a banya -so hot... They did provide a great experience with special food. one toilet broke midflight In general it was a peaceful and relaxing flight - for business class it was good.

Chicago to Istanbul was a much better experience than I expected since I’m more accustomed to Qatar Airways business class. The business lounge in the Istanbul airport was amazing - loved the lockers and phone charging stations, and the bathroom was a spa experience in itself. The onward leg from Istanbul to Karachi was utterly disappointing. Terrible plane, and I felt like I was in economy - the seats don’t come near to lying flat and the food was mediocre. What a sad downgrade - it isn’t as though the ticket on that leg was cheaper. So, on that front, there’s no contest with Qatar airways.

Second leg of Turkish Airline with Indigo is disaster for following reason. 1) You have to carry your cabin bags through ladder to boeing 777 because it was parked somewhere in parking lot and was not given a gate to board passengers and this seems to be people traveling to and fro from those flights and is not issue with flight itself. 2) I choose non vegetarian food on Turkish portal way ahead of checkin to entire trip, However the Indigo flight gave me random veg food saying they code veg food code from Turkish. 3) Indigo did not served any alcoholic beverages stating some weird reason which is non nonsensical. 4)Indigo have TV screens in front of you but it displays nothing except "Welcome Onboard" with annoying white black ground in dark flight. This is the most stupidest and annoying part because you are held hostage for 7 hours and only thing you could do is stare back at white screen which does not have entertainment package or even flight tracker. Such a shame.

This is not business class. This is premium economy. Total scam to sell this as business class

nice and clean plane but the seats and the comfort was not what i expected. i expected more based on all the ads and reviews that i've read. I guess you get what you pay for in economy.

Overall it was good. Food was bad. I ordered gluten free vegetarian meal. But I got gluten free chicken for my long flight from Seattle to Istanbul. I don’t eat any kind of meat. Second meal I got eggplant with meat which I couldn’t eat. I don’t understand why we can’t get gluten free vegetarian meal for a 12 hour flight. I eat the bread and that was it.

Worse worse worse, i would not recommend this airline to anyone. Istanbul airport maybe State of the Art facility but staff is rude, only works if they get tips, and they push you to give tips even though my family had spent $50 in tips. Airline staff doesn't speak english so you really can't understand them. It was a nightmare travelling with Turkish. Never again.

As a big guy the seats are way too small for me. Would prefer more comfortable seats on these long haul flights.

My flight was canceled 1 minute before boarding. The customer service was owful, no one could tell us what was going happened. I spent 30hrs instead of 15 from Washington DC to Brussels. No apologie or help

Boeing 777 is a bad choice for a such a long flight.

Ground staff and cabin crew were excellent. Flight was perfectly on time. Zero issues.

Even after a delay, getting off the ground, thanks for keeping me safe, the airline made certain that my connecting flight was rebooked to get me to my final destination. It was actually rebooked twice, and my luggage still managed to meet me. The airline gave me a credit for food and beverage to be used at the airport vendors, regretfully, the credit did not transfer to my final boarding pass. Oh, well…

Trip was smooth, good drew, average meal, almost cold coffee. Excellent landing. Did not enjoy going down the stairs, walking to the gate, walking up the stairs, going a long walk to the exchange gate, and going down the stairs again to be bussed all the way where we originally landed to take our next flight! Over all an average experience. Thank you.

I booked extra leg room, due to seat neighbor i now consider extra shoulder and arm room as well. Seems like the seats shrink in width now The crew was very friendly and professional ( 100%). Food was good not great, breakfast was bad, a dry slice of bread would have been better. Facilities clean.

Luggage transfer in Chicago was not performed in time. I received my luggage at my destination two days later.

love the crews and my only problem was the delay at Frankfurt was very bad. I have travelled with Lufthansa for over 30 years now and this was cost me some planned business appointment

The flight delay made the connection a bit tight but that's outside the flight crew's control.

We just made it to our connecting flight. A long, long speed walk!

We didn't get the coffee with breakfast in the morning.. 30 mins lazer I asked flight attendant why don't we get coffee now at least.. after the breakfast..she said that captain announced possible turbulences fee minutes ago, which didn't ecplain why we didn't get it with the breakfast..breakfast was very poor btw..just little pastry which you can eat in 4 little bites. Turbulences fortunately didn't even happen.. but we didn't get that more than necessary coffee in the morning after the night flight with very poor sleep.. They just served breakfast 1 hour afzer we took off..at like 11 PM.. that doesn't make sense at all.. Also, flight attendants weren't very nice..they looked like they're not happy with their job.. :/

Lufthansa still has a good level of quality compared to US airlines, especially with respect to (1) food quality - actually tasty, (2) good French red wine - free, (3) good movie selection. Also my ticket price includes 1 free check-in luggage, while some other budget airlines sneak in an extra $150 for a checkin.

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