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Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Nairobi (RDU-NBO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Raleigh 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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Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9
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1:45 pm - 9:15 pmRDU-NBO
23h 30m2 stops
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11:40 pm - 9:05 pmNBO-RDU
29h 25m2 stops
$908Air Canada
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Mon, Sep 8 - Mon, Sep 15
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6:20 pm - 7:55 pmRDU-NBO
18h 35m1 stop
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10:25 pm - 4:15 pmNBO-RDU
24h 50m1 stop
$913Air France
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Thu, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 10
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3:05 pm - 9:15 pmRDU-NBO
23h 10m2 stops
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11:40 pm - 6:50 pmNBO-RDU
27h 10m2 stops
$917Lufthansa
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Thu, Nov 20 - Sun, Nov 30
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9:55 am - 9:20 pmRDU-NBO
27h 25m2 stops
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11:30 pm - 4:45 pmNBO-RDU
25h 15m1 stop
$922Delta
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Sun, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 10
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3:05 pm - 9:15 pmRDU-NBO
23h 10m2 stops
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11:40 pm - 6:50 pmNBO-RDU
27h 10m2 stops
$923United Airlines
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Thu, Nov 20 - Mon, Dec 1
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4:00 pm - 10:00 pmRDU-NBO
22h 00m1 stop
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11:40 pm - 8:55 pmNBO-RDU
29h 15m2 stops
$926Lufthansa
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Wed, Feb 4 - Mon, Feb 9
Delta Logo
6:55 pm - 9:20 pmRDU-NBO
18h 25m1 stop
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11:30 pm - 6:13 pmNBO-RDU
26h 43m2 stops
$927Delta
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Sun, Sep 28 - Thu, Oct 9
United Airlines Logo
10:36 am - 10:30 pmRDU-NBO
28h 54m3 stops
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10:45 pm - 9:34 amNBO-RDU
41h 49m2 stops
$929United Airlines
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Wed, Oct 22 - Tue, Dec 2
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6:00 am - 1:10 pmRDU-NBO
24h 10m2 stops
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6:00 pm - 2:07 pmNBO-RDU
28h 07m3 stops
$981Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 11
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6:00 am - 1:10 pmRDU-NBO
23h 10m2 stops
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6:00 pm - 1:55 pmNBO-RDU
27h 55m3 stops
$983Ethiopian Air
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Raleigh to Nairobi flights

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

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Raleigh to Nairobi, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Nairobi, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport is February, where tickets cost $1,035 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,643 and $1,575 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 21% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$539
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 31% increase in price.
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FAQs for booking Raleigh to Nairobi flights

  • What is the carry-on and checked luggage allowance for the economy on cheap flights from Raleigh to Nairobi?

    The carry-on and checked luggage allowance requirements depend on the airline. If you book Qatar Airlines, the maximum dimensions for your carry-on are 22 × 14 × 9 inches. You're also allowed to bring an additional bag weighing no more than 50 lbs. If you book Air France, your carry-on shouldn't exceed 21.6 × 13.7 × 9.8 inches, and another bag weighs 50 lbs. at most. Your luggage must fit beneath your chair or in the upper cabin.

  • What are the most sustainable airlines on Raleigh to Nairobi route?

    You can book Kenya Airways if you need sustainable travel from Raleigh to Nairobi. These airlines implement sustainable ground and flight operations to reduce carbon emissions. The airlines use sustainable aviation fuel, light travel policies, and engage customers in carbon offsetting. Delta is also focused on making the environment greener by using sustainable aviation fuel to achieve net-zero by 2050.

  • How can I travel from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Downtown Nairobi?

    You can take the 34J bus to arrive in the city in about 1h 34min. Another option from the airport to the city is the private transfer, and the trip is about 17 minutes. You can also take a taxi near the airport terminal or drive a car to arrive downtown in approximately 18 minutes.

  • Can I upgrade to first class on cheap flights from Raleigh to Nairobi?

    You can upgrade to first class if your airline has vacant seats. Your airline can email you about available seats and the expected journey when flying first class. While the upgrading fee depends on the class fare and airlines, consider before upgrading to maintain your travel budget. In addition, you need to upgrade at least 24 hours before take-off to avoid last-minute inconveniences.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Raleigh to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport was $539 for a one-way ticket and $908 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

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

    When flying out of Raleigh you will be using Raleigh-Durham. You will be landing at Nairobi, also known as Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Raleigh to Nairobi?

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Nairobi from Raleigh?

    New York is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Raleigh to Nairobi.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Raleigh to Nairobi, Delta or Qatar Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Raleigh to Nairobi are Delta and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,271 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 $1,411 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

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

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

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Raleigh to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport

  • Most airlines on the Raleigh to Nairobi route, including American Airways, Kenya Airways, and Air France, are low-priced airlines, charging competitive rates. After comparing prices, you can choose the airline of your choice and save a few pennies.
  • Several airlines offer special meals on cheap flights from Raleigh to Nairobi. If you need a special diet due to religious, medical, or health issues, you can book Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways.
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) provides VIP services to celebrities, military, and other notable personnel. These services include luggage assistance, priority boarding, meet and greet upon arrival, priority boarding, access to the VIP lounge, and chauffeur services.
  • RDU airport doesn't have a hub for any airline, but is a focus city for Frontier and Delta. At the same time, Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is a hub for various African Airlines, including JamboJet, Kenya Airways, African Express, and Fly540.
  • The public transport available from Downtown Raleigh to RDU airport is the Line 100 bus. These buses depart every 4 hours and arrive at the airport in around 27 minutes. If you rent a car, take a town car or a taxi, you can get to the airport in about 19 minutes.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Raleigh to Nairobi

 
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7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 7977 reviews
7.3Food
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
7.9Entertainment
8.2Boarding
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This route with Delta always has delays or is cancelled. Aircrafts seem smaller and older. I fly Delta quite a bit - haven’t had issues with the international flights. But this route has always been the troublesome one

4.0 Okaypuravi, Aug 2025LGA - STL
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This route with Delta always has delays or is cancelled. Aircrafts seem smaller and older. I fly Delta quite a bit - haven’t had issues with the international flights. But this route has always been the troublesome one

Nothing special. The crew never went out of their way for anything.

Three seats in first class were broken and while they were able to still acommodate us it was looking very touch and go and they had others they could not acommodate

Mechanic delay in addition to a 2 hour change in takeoff time was frustrating.

Delayed due to thunderstorms and no in-flight service due to rough weather — both of which are out of Delta’s control. Flight was good overall.

The flight attendants in SLC were rude. I arrived 40 minutes early to gate. Ticket said I needed check in for seat assignments and tried check in and attendants said they weren’t doing it. And proceeded to never call me to give me a ticket so when time to board I received the very last seat. Please relay to employees to do their job better..,

On this flight I felt the food offering was not as complete as on previous flights. The tomato salad was a bit off and there was nothing additional such a bread or butter. The breakfast was only one option, so you either ate what they had or ate nothing. The crew was efficient, but most seemed frustrated throughout the flight. The flight arrived early and was obstacle-free, so I’m overall quite happy, but the shine in the rest of the experience just wasn’t there.

The seats got pretty uncomfortable pretty fast. The armrests are bigger than on other planes, so I had less room in the actual seat. My butt hurt by the end of the flight. :/ comfort was the primary issue. The crew were fantastic!

I believe that a four-hour trip should have a meal. Delta had none.

Great flight with Delta! Boarding was quick and easy, the amenities were solid, and the plane was in great shape. The flight attendants had a fun, lively energy while staying professional. All in all, a smooth trip — even managed to catch up on some rest. Thanks, Delta!

I was travelling 3.5 years after. Agree Economy is no business class but the food was mediocre. Ordered a Hindu meal, the salads were bitter . The food was really below quality and had no tast from what I had in the past. Indian Railways probably have a better quality food when compared. However the kids meal was really nice and really appreciate how they were taken care of. The restrooms were dirty .

My flight was with American Airlines 120. The flight was delayed 3 hours and I missed my connection. When I arrived in Doha, the AA staff told me to call an 800 number to rebook a different flight, which was unacceptable. Eventually a Qatar Air staff member helped rebook me on a flight to Manila, that was 12 hours later. They offered me a hotel and meal voucher which I declined, because I didn’t want to leave the airport. Long story short, I spent 12 hours in the Doha airport waiting for my next flight.

Overall the experience was neat with crew being nice and caring especially to parent with kids. The free snacks option was okay. The kiosk at Philly airport didn’t work.

Reason for travelling Tampa to Orlando is to fly Qatar Airline. we end up with American Airline. This was the miserable experience I ever had in my entire travel history. Flight attendants were rude. They hit my knee with the food cart and I was holding ice pack for 2 hours. I still have the pain after a week. WE boarded the flight twice because of the temperature inside the plan.

First keep the airline as you promise. Reason for travelling from Orlando to Tampa is to go with Qatar Airline. We end up with American Airline. As expected the service was horrible.

Not sure how we end up with American Airlines instead of Qatar Airways. From Philadelphia to Qatar they boarded us then they asked us to unload. After 30 minutes later they board us again. The inside the plane it was burning hot and we were sweating like crazy. Crew members are absolute rude. The way they served the passengers were horrible. One of the crew members hit my knee with food cart and kept going. I was holding an ice pack for almost 2 hours. I am still with the pain.

I felt that when I was rerouted it should have been to business class.

The flight was smooth Thank God but the delays and changing gates for 3-4 times made me so tired of walking back and forth with heavy bags I thought I was going to pass out with heavy headaches but Thank God finally found the final gate and home safe. These delays happen anytime for important reasons so just be patient when you come across these situations.

This trip was the most comfortable one I have ever experienced, the team was excellent and very helpful. I am so glad I picked Qatar Airways.

All the crew members were too slow and rude. Most of the times the registers were empty, while hundreds of customers were waiting in line, and it was impossible to get a supervisor. Despite being in line on time, I missed my freight, plus a some customers who were ahead and behind me.

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.

It was a great experience. The only thing I would have changed was that the bathrooms were never cleaned and they got very dirty.

Old airplanes small seats expensive tickets, not as expected overall and not comfortable according to the price

It was an OK flight with below mediocre service by their flight attendants

Wasted a lot of time trying to find the CDG lounge - it was not next to the connecting flight gate like the Air France staff said.

The only reason the overall rating wasn't "excellent" was due to problems in claiming luggage. The bags are delivered to the main area (Cinta 35) for domestic passengers, but to a DIFFERENT ROOM for international arrivees. After waiting 30 minutes, someone (who didn't appear to be from Air France or the airport) told us to go to another area. There we found our bags, which appeared to have been awaiting us for a while. We had to go through a bag check before leaving the airport. If we had been alerted to this possibility, or better yet, been to go directly to Cinta 34, we could have eliminated quite a bit of waiting.

Much better than the major US Carriers especially in Biz Class.

It was not Air France but Air Europa. But confusion over our checked luggage. Whether it was checked all the way to Tenerife or not. It was not. Had to line up again in Departures. At least our Sky Priority was honoured. Flight was fine.

My wife and I had a row to ourselves after moving seats. There were no TVs and you had to buy food. So we did nothing but had a quick nap. Flight was fine.

All of the United employees I interacted with were professional and courteous. The aircraft was clean, the food on the flight was good. No complaints here.

I had no checked baggage but was required to hand over carry on baggage at the door of the plane. There was a lot of overboard space in the plane and I was one of the last ones. I ran to get my carry on but it was gone. I was given back at the plane door in Toronto, so the wait was not as long as it would have been at the carousel.

Armrest controller on my seat 35D and nextbooennseat 35E did not work right. Hard to press buttons to recognize and 35D had constantnpressure either upmost down somit was nearly impossible to make selections. .

I flew with my dog and had already purchased my dog’s ticket. Even that morning I had called costumer service to insure that my husband and I had seats together since the website was giving me an error when choosing our seats and the representative mentioned our dog. I showed up early to the airport and when I got to the gate and we started boarding I was help back and told that I was supposed to have a yellow tag and that I should have checked in at the counter for them to give me that tag. I was not aware of this, the representative on the phone did not say anything. Nor did I see it anywhere in the checking process online, so if you travel with a pet and are not checking in luggage, just know that you still have to go to the check in counter when arriving at the airport unless you want to be the last one to board and not have room for your carry on in the overhead bins. Other than that, I had a great experience.

Once we got in the air the pilot made up some of the time of the delay. So that was really nice.

We had a layover from YVR to Denver. We bought 4 bottles of Absolut Vodka at the YVR Duty Free for $116.20, after going through security and American Customs Pre Clearance at YVR, Vancouver. When we landed in Denver, United put us behind the American Customs as well as TSA again for some reason. We were forced to go through American Customs and TSA again. TSA confiscated our rightfully owned Duty Free Absolut Vodka bottles. Because United incorrectly forced our flight behind American border and TSA again, we missed the connecting flight. After United put us on a later flight, we eventually arrived in Chicago very late, with hardly any sleep. I am looking for compensation from United for our incorrectly confiscated Absolut Vodka bottles worth $116.20, as well as compensation for incorrectly putting us behind American Customs and TSA again, causing us to miss our connecting flight, making us arrive extremely late in Chicago.

From the first moment you interact with United Airlines, you can expect nothing less but extreme frustration. The baggage handler at the bag drop seems completely unbothered by the presence of customers waiting in line. No help was extended to load the baggage whatsoever. And if any of your bags is overweight by 0.01 pound they will make you re-distribute everything in your suitcase just to play power trip. When it was time to board no help was extended to customers to locate their seats. Moreover. It was a chaotic mess at the gate when it was unclear who should board first and everyone just bunched up, trying to get on the plane. I am sure the crew was doing their best to perform their jobs while being paid their wages however it shouldn’t be that hard to smile once or twice when you’re in the business if serving customers. It is a shame for the United States of America to have a flagship carrier of such low caliber. Our flight was also delayed by about an hour and a half due to further delays prior to our inbound flight. Being someone who has travelled for both business and leisure in Asia, Europe, and South America I have never experienced such poor quality of service.

Very small cramped plane for an international flight. Everything else was good, but it was maybe the smallest comfort-wise I've ever been on for longer than 3-4 hours and the trip was 7.5

I understand stuff happens, but plane failures are likely due to lack of maintenance. Additionally, air conditioning wasn't working, no snack/drink service, no WiFi. Fortunately, the crew was communicative and light-hearted. United grabbed another plane and we were able to get to our destination.

There was no food available for this red eye... one little waffle cookie for a 6+ hour flight... thank God I was able to sleep some

The nice treatment and lovely pilots who accepted my son inside for a photo.So lovely of them

Got delayed for over 24 hours. Fight was cancelled. Was put up at a nice hotel whose kitchen was unfortunately not prepared for the sudden influx of guests The headphone jacks on the seat were loose and sound kept getting dropped over the headphones. Food was good though. Certain items (Amarula) were not available for purchase over the on-plane duty free. Had been told i would pick my luggage at my final destination*wrong* had to pick it up in JFK and recheck it and then got charged for it**** too tired to argue with the Delta staff on the issue.... after a 15 hr flight.

This one is not bad even it is late, but they apologize and every time they announced the update.

I’m very disappointed for this trip and I will never travel again in this airline. In addition, I don’t recommend to any human being to travel to Kenya Airways. They keep me at Nairobi for 4 days without care. I was at Nairobi from 6 a.m Morning up to 10 a:m Thursday. For that reason, I have trouble for my work and may be I will lose my job. During for those 4 days I didn’t have my medicine, I didn’t have clothes to change because all my clothes were in my checked bags. On Thursday, when I got flight, they don’t even apologize for all consequences I had. During for those 4 days, I learned many things for this airline. It is their system to treat passengers like this because they had hundreds or thousands passengers around Nairobi waiting for their flights after their original flights cancelled. If I lose my job, I planned to file claim to the airline. This is not airline to travel with.

They weight duty free goods at check in and count the weight as carry on luggage. Results : for 4 bottles I had to opay $150. rip off. Be careful to avoid any duty free shopping at Dubai airport

The boarding was fast, the food was great; however, the seats & leg space were tight.

I enjoyed my flight I arrived safe with all my luggage

No complaints just improve on the food service. Provide enough dinner. People are complaining about that.

Was very good, was happy with the way staff were smiling and how they were approachable

A child was loud throughout which made the trip less than optimal. Crew was great and professional. They need to change the automatic seat belt announcement which is too loud and had other unneeded words like "this is XYZ announcement number one'

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