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Cheapest round-trip
$1,030
Typical prices: $940-$1,473
Etihad Airways
Thu 10/11Sat 10/27
DTW - NBO • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$587
Typical prices: $699-$1,183
Qatar Airways
Fri 10/19
DTW - NBO • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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24 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 24 weeks in advance save around 53% compared to booking last minute.
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February
Cheapest • 15% price drop
June
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New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK)
Cheapest • Avg $1,047 (round-trip)
Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)
Shortest trip • 20h 09m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Nairobi (DTW-NBO)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to Nairobi

Sun, Oct 11 - Tue, Oct 27
Etihad Airways Logo
7:45 am - 6:05 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
27h 20m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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1:35 pm - 10:35 pmNBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
40h 00m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl
$1,030Etihad Airways
Sun, Oct 11 - Tue, Oct 27
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:55 pm - 1:25 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
21h 30m1 stop Istanbul
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4:30 am - 7:00 pmNBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
21h 30m1 stop Istanbul
$1,050Turkish Airlines
Sat, Oct 3 - Tue, Oct 13
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8:00 am - 6:05 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
27h 05m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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7:00 pm - 9:34 pmNBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
33h 34m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$1,053Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 20
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:55 pm - 1:25 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
21h 30m1 stop Istanbul
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3:10 am - 6:50 pmNBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
22h 40m1 stop Istanbul
$1,060Turkish Airlines
Tue, Nov 24 - Sun, Nov 29
Delta Logo
4:15 pm - 10:00 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
21h 45m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
Delta Logo
11:59 pm - 1:02 pmNBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
21h 03m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
$1,117Delta
Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21
Delta Logo
6:35 pm - 9:55 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
20h 20m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
Delta Logo
11:05 pm - 7:00 pmNBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
26h 55m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
$1,118Delta
Thu, Feb 11 - Mon, Feb 22
Qatar Airways Logo
10:22 am - 12:05 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
29h 43m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl
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5:00 pm - 11:36 pmNBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
38h 36m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Philadelphia
$1,145Qatar Airways
Tue, Sep 29 - Sun, Oct 18
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6:13 pm - 11:50 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
22h 37m2 stops Philadelphia Doha Hamad Intl
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6:00 pm - 8:06 pmNBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
33h 06m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$1,150Qatar Airways
Tue, Nov 24 - Sun, Nov 29
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2:09 pm - 9:15 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
23h 06m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National
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11:55 pm - 2:15 pmNBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
22h 20m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
$1,173Lufthansa
Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21
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4:00 pm - 8:35 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
21h 35m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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10:50 pm - 1:55 pmNBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
22h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
$1,175Lufthansa
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Price, demand and travel trends for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

Round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport start at $1,030. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $940 to $1,473. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,030 on Etihad Airways.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, it is 19% cheaper than the average day. Friday is the most expensive day with flight prices 40% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport at $953 round-trip.
•December ($1,779) and July ($1,687) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 86% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport are cheapest 24 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 53% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$587
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.
Flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport

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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Your Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport usually depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and arrive at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    Four cabin classes are available on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class
    • First Class

    Prices vary by airline.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Istanbul (IST) - 31% of one-stop connections
    • Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 31% of one-stop connections
    • Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 24% of one-stop connections
    • Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 12% of one-stop connections

    Istanbul (IST) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    On the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 42%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $918 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,572: a $654 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How expensive are last-minute Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 61% above the route average of $1,120. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    A nonstop flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport takes 0h 00m, covering 7,794 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 $1,030 to $8,899. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $623, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    Flying via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 19h 58m, compared with 20h 09m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 20h 22m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

  • What is the time difference between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport is 7 hours ahead of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Eastern Africa Time vs Eastern 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport range from $940 to $1,473, with an average of $1,120 over the past 12 months. Anything below $940 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Sunday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Sunday flights average $918 - about $654 less than Friday (42% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 24 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 53% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport trip for February. Fares historically average $953 round-trip in that month - typically $826 less than the most expensive month, which is December (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
    - Seasons Airport Hotel

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