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Cheapest round-trip
$748
Overall average: $1,097
American Airlines
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RDU - NBO • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$357
Typical prices: $616-$690
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Wed 1/14
RDU - NBO • 2 stops
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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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Raleigh to Nairobi

Thu, Jan 29 - Mon, Feb 2
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5:52 am - 1:45 pmRDU-NBO
23h 53m2 stops
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5:00 pm - 11:55 amNBO-RDU
26h 55m2 stops
$748American Airlines
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Mon, Mar 23 - Tue, Mar 31
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9:30 am - 5:05 amRDU-NBO
36h 35m2 stops
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10:55 pm - 1:45 pmNBO-RDU
21h 50m1 stop
$830Multiple Airlines
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Sun, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 8
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6:55 pm - 9:10 pmRDU-NBO
18h 15m1 stop
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11:20 pm - 5:55 pmNBO-RDU
26h 35m2 stops
$832Multiple Airlines
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Sat, Feb 28 - Mon, Mar 9
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4:15 pm - 9:40 pmRDU-NBO
21h 25m1 stop
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11:40 pm - 9:20 pmNBO-RDU
28h 40m2 stops
$844Multiple Airlines
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Sun, Jan 11 - Wed, Feb 18
United Airlines Logo
1:29 pm - 9:15 pmRDU-NBO
23h 46m2 stops
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11:55 pm - 10:13 amNBO-RDU
42h 18m2 stops
$845United Airlines
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Sun, Jan 18 - Mon, Feb 16
Delta Logo
6:55 pm - 9:10 pmRDU-NBO
18h 15m1 stop
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9:10 am - 6:37 pmNBO-RDU
41h 27m2 stops
$857Delta
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Thu, Jan 29 - Mon, Feb 2
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4:15 pm - 10:00 pmRDU-NBO
21h 45m1 stop
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11:40 pm - 5:44 pmNBO-RDU
26h 04m2 stops
$858Lufthansa
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Mon, Mar 23 - Tue, Mar 31
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3:00 pm - 9:40 pmRDU-NBO
23h 40m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
10:55 pm - 1:45 pmNBO-RDU
21h 50m1 stop
$860Lufthansa
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Mon, Mar 23 - Tue, Mar 31
United Airlines Logo
5:10 pm - 10:45 pmRDU-NBO
46h 35m3 stops
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10:55 pm - 2:02 pmNBO-RDU
46h 07m3 stops
$861United Airlines
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Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Feb 18
United Airlines Logo
1:29 pm - 10:00 pmRDU-NBO
24h 31m2 stops
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11:55 pm - 1:44 pmNBO-RDU
45h 49m2 stops
$862United Airlines
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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 November, where tickets cost $969 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,573 and $1,524 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 20% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$357
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 25% 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 $357 for a one-way ticket and $748 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 $1,289 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 $1,398 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 7993 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.3Food
7.9Comfort
7.9Entertainment
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This flight was straightforward and without difficulty. Service was OK, but I continue to be underwhelmed by level of attention given to Sky Priority passengers.

8.0 ExcellentDavid, Nov 2025FLL - BOS
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This flight was straightforward and without difficulty. Service was OK, but I continue to be underwhelmed by level of attention given to Sky Priority passengers.

It would’ve been nice for all that money to have a more substantial snack for free. I remember once upon a time getting a very nice turkey sandwich with Swiss cheese on whole wheat bread for no charge along with a drink. I guess those days are gone. it’s a little insulting being given a cookie or a bag of baked chips Going forward I’ll just bring my own.

Great. Seamless. Check in agent at kiosk international was amazing and extremely helpful.

Our flight from SFO to MSP was right on time on 11/15/2025. No delays. As we approached MSP at about 8 pm, we circled in the air until 8:40 pm so I don't call that efficient for MSP. I think the captain should announce the delay and why. (as if we all don't know that we are just circling around the area, slowing down, speeding up, slowing down.) Thank you. Marilyn Fischer

Service in business class was not impressive. I ordered coffee with dinner and then watched other people get 2 refills before I got my 1 cup of coffee, and only after I pressed the attendant button overhead. Furthermore, the seats in the forward cabin need maintenance on this 737-800: the upholstery is detaching from the seat frame, at least on the backs of seats 1C, 1D.

Plenty of leg room, temperature was great and staff was excellent. Would do it more often.

The ticket agents in West Palm Beach on Friday afternoon Nov. 7th were incredible in getting us on an earlier plane to Atlanta during the government shutdown. Had the taken our original flight we would have missed our connection. She did this on her own, We didn't even have to ask, and she did it all with a smile and showing genuine concern that we would be taken care of. We are very grateful and thankful. We fly often, and now we will be sure to fly Delta.

Flight delayed then cancelled. Misplaced luggage. Still do not have. Rented car 1100 mile drive. I had to buy some overnight Hotels clothes toiletries gas food at my expense. Still not home. Not sure where luggage is. Over 4 hours on hold to Felta

I truly love flying with Delta. They have always treated me with the upmost respect

Our flight attendant in FIRST CLASS was one of the worst I’ve ever had. She was not at all pleasant, nor particularly good at her service.

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.

Nothing to complain. The staff and flight was good especially the seats which was better compared than the cloth ones on Qatar airways

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.

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

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.

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.

For a long haul flight, the seats were too narrow. Paid for extra legroom but wish I could have paid for width! I was pressed against another person for the whole donation of the flight.

Delayed flight made my day very long, but other than that KQ got me to my destination in good shape.

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.

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.

I think they overbooked Frankfurt to New York and bumped me off. This changed my return travel I arrived home about 4 hours late. Almost 24 total travel time Totally unacceptable Would not travel with United

We were moved twice on flights to the point we weren’t even on Lufthansa anymore. We had to fly united. Lost paid extra leg room twice. To top it all off we’re forced to pay $375 and $275, respectively for you luggage that was considered sports luggage. We were told it would be Lufthansa fares l, from the united desk, AND WE DIDN'T EVEN HAVE A LUFTHANSA FLIGHT! I’ll be calling once my trip is over on October 7th to all airlines and Kayak. This was ridiculous!

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