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Cheap Flights from Dulles Intl to Nairobi (IAD-NBO)

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

Fri, Sep 19 - Sun, Oct 5
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10:05 pm - 12:40 pmIAD-NBO
31h 35m1 stop
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1:40 pm - 4:10 pmNBO-IAD
33h 30m1 stop
$786Etihad Airways
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Fri, Sep 26 - Mon, Oct 20
Etihad Airways Logo
10:05 pm - 12:40 pmIAD-NBO
31h 35m1 stop
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7:00 am - 4:10 pmNBO-IAD
40h 10m1 stop
$789Etihad Airways
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Mon, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 10
Qatar Airways Logo
8:05 pm - 12:05 amIAD-NBO
20h 00m1 stop
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5:00 pm - 3:55 pmNBO-IAD
30h 55m1 stop
$851Qatar Airways
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Thu, Sep 4 - Tue, Sep 16
Qatar Airways Logo
9:00 pm - 6:40 amIAD-NBO
26h 40m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
6:00 pm - 8:40 amNBO-IAD
21h 40m1 stop
$852Qatar Airways
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Mon, Oct 13 - Mon, Nov 24
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:55 am - 1:10 pmIAD-NBO
19h 15m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
6:00 pm - 8:00 amNBO-IAD
22h 00m2 stops
$857Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 10
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 am - 1:10 pmIAD-NBO
19h 10m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
6:00 pm - 8:00 amNBO-IAD
22h 00m2 stops
$858Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Sep 2 - Mon, Sep 8
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 1:50 amIAD-NBO
29h 20m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
3:35 am - 11:45 amNBO-IAD
39h 10m1 stop
$863Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Aug 19 - Thu, Aug 28
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:40 pm - 1:50 amIAD-NBO
21h 10m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
3:35 am - 11:45 amNBO-IAD
39h 10m1 stop
$872Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 11
Delta Logo
7:50 pm - 9:20 pmIAD-NBO
18h 30m1 stop
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11:59 pm - 3:45 pmNBO-IAD
23h 46m1 stop
$917Delta
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Mon, Oct 27 - Thu, Nov 6
Delta Logo
5:50 pm - 10:00 pmIAD-NBO
21h 10m2 stops
Delta Logo
11:59 pm - 3:45 pmNBO-IAD
23h 46m1 stop
$921Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Dulles Intl to Nairobi flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Dulles Intl 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 Washington Dulles Airport to Nairobi?

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

When flying from Washington Dulles Airport to Nairobi, you should consider leaving on a Sunday and avoid Wednesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Washington Dulles Airport, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport is March, where tickets cost $866 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,526 and $1,407 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonOctober
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$425
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 43% increase in price.
Flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Nairobi

When to book flights from Dulles Intl to Nairobi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dulles Intl 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 Washington Dulles Airport to Nairobi flights

  • Is there public transportation from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to downtown Nairobi?

    The city center of Nairobi lies about 10 miles from NBO. Citi Hoppa runs regular buses number 34 opposite Terminal 1 to downtown Nairobi. The buses can be identified by their distinct green-yellow colours and depart every 20-30 minutes, dropping off passengers at its stage at the Ambassadeur Hotel.

  • Are there any services for passengers with limited mobility at the NBO upon arrival?

    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport caters to the needs of disabled passengers, ill travelers, and pregnant women. There’s a dedicated Customer Service Teams that render the needed assistance to those with special needs. The trained agents handle all age groups, including young travelers. Contact your airline at least 72 hours before departure to organize these services.

  • Are there currency exchange bureaus at NBO?

    Upon arriving at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport from Washington Dulles International Airport, you won't have trouble converting your dollars into Kenya Shillings. Different Banks and Foreign Exchange bureaus run their counters throughout the arrival hall, including Nairobi Bureau De Change Ltd and Travel Point Forex Bureau-JKIA.

  • Are there luggage storage services at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport?

    NBO offers a secure counter facility for short- and long-term baggage storage services for visitors who want to leave their excess baggage behind when exploring the city. Before using this service, you must fill in documentation, provide a copy of your passport, and sign a disclaimer. You’ll be required to produce a receipt when claiming your bags.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport was $425 for a one-way ticket and $786 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Washington Dulles Airport and Nairobi?

    Yes

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington Dulles Airport to Nairobi?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Nairobi?

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Nairobi from Washington Dulles Airport?

    Doha is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Washington Dulles Airport to Nairobi.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi, Delta or Qatar Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi are Delta and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,143 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,021 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington Dulles Airport 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 Washington Dulles Airport to Nairobi.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Nairobi from Washington Dulles Airport 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 Washington Dulles Airport 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 Washington Dulles Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Washington Dulles Airport 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 Washington Dulles Airport 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 Washington Dulles Airport 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport

  • Those flying to Nairobi from Washington via Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) will be glad to note that the facility has many lounges, such as the American Airlines Admirals Clubs and The Centurion Lounge. Members and those possessing registered cards enjoy priority access and clearance under the fast lane program.
  • Travelers using Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) should know that the facility has one main terminal and two parallel buildings housing four airside concourses. Inside the first building are gates A and B, while the second building consists of gates C and D. It’s easy to move from the terminal to the concourses due to its straightforward layout.
  • Suppose you’re planning to fly to Nairobi from Dulles with an early morning flight; secure a room at one of the hotels near IAD. Typically, these facilities offer free shuttles to and from the airport, and you won’t have to worry about the morning hassle on your way to the airport. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Dulles Airport is one such hotel.
  • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) has designated rooms for nursing and lactating mothers. These suites are located post-security near gates A, B, B, and D. Also, they’re equipped with comfortable chairs, power sockets, and sinks and provide the perfect hideout for those who want to breastfeed.
  • If you’re planning to fly aboard KLM from IAD to Nairobi, you’ll be happy to learn that the airline allows you to board with your four-legged friends. Typically, such pests include household animals like cats and dogs. More importantly, check the airline regarding the pet-entry police in Kenya before bringing them along.

Top 5 airlines serving from Dulles Intl to Nairobi

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Washington, D.C. 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 Dulles Intl 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.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 7946 reviews
8.5Crew
7.3Food
7.9Entertainment
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
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Great overall. There was a bit of turbulence so they could only serve water because too much turbulence for the carts. Was glad they prioritized safety though

10.0 ExcellentTim, Jun 2025MSP - BUF
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Great overall. There was a bit of turbulence so they could only serve water because too much turbulence for the carts. Was glad they prioritized safety though

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

Flight was delayed long enough that I was misding my connecting flight. The agents could not get me on a comparable flight, nor could they get me s Main Cabin seat I had paid for, nor could they get me on a comparable connecting flight. The gate agent would not issue meal vouchers, even though I was delayed over six hours! I had to spend over an hour and 15 minutes with customer service on the phone to See if they could get me on a better flight and get a meal voucher. Customer service was not helpful enough in trying to find alternate flights and it Ended up taking me 24 hours for a 12 hour trip!! Delta does not provide upgrades NOR will they even give you a pass for a few hours to their lounge. They claim that they do not issue daily passes to their lounge anymore. I call BS since this would be no extra cost to them to provide excellent customer service and give you a few hours to relax in comfort when you’re sitting in a crowded airport and your flight has been screwed up for that many hours.

Great service. Flight was delayed while we sat on the runway for a couple of hours. Weather related. Staff made is very bearable. The steward servicing the first class cabin was exceptional. Thank you! 💗

5 hours of delay that could've been much shorter if Delta had taken the 1 hour delay they imposed on the flight before boarding to run any of the plane checks required for flight to find the hydraulic issue that required nearly 3 hours to fix. $24 of meal credit buys a sandwich and a soft drink. Poor communication within the terminal about what gate we'd be re-boarding from and when we'd be re-boarding.

Great flight! Only complaint I had was that I didn’t get breakfast that morning because I don’t eat eggs for breakfast.. I ate an energy bar I bought in the airport which I had never done before. Otherwise, another great Delta flight!

Amazing flight! I have never noticed the uniforms of the attendants before in twenty years of flying except today when one female had the most amazing dress on. It was beautifully designed and showed she was in charge. I never dreamed I would google who designed Delta uniforms . The ultimate compliment is when another woman admires your outfit. . I hope your designer puts it on the market

It would be nice if was given wires ear buds. Overall was a good experience was able to sleep on the plane

My flight was 6 pm 6/6. Every hour they delayed it again - air condition issues then no pilot then the crew had worked too many hours and cancelled the flight at 11 pm. Sent customers to NJ a 45 minutes uber ride to a hotel. Had to be back by 5 am for a 7 am flight and again no pilot etc with another three hours of delays.

The entertainment and wifi mostly didn't work on this flight.

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.

Well organized boarding, efficient and on time. Nice crew on the plane. Thank you!

The Qatar Airways staff pre-boarding and also on the flight from Dallas to Doha were incredibly mediocre and arrogant. Consider retraining these individuals Other flights were ok.

My experience with Qatar airway was very unsatisfactory. They lost my child’s stroller and I was told they found it and will send it to the hotel which was a lie. I had to go back to the airport baggage claim and pick up myself after trying to contact them many times!. There was a lack professional and communication. I am very disappointed in Qatar airway and will not be recommending them to friends and family nor will I be flying with them in the future.

Worst air experience in whole life . Boarding and checking was hassle as they did 3 times. Crew team was clueless about passengers need. Despite of passengers raising hand , they were resetting the program

The food is not good and also if you ask crew to bring something they say ok I will bring but you will never get it. Please they should listen good to passengers

No difference between US airline and Qatar. Both cramp as many people. The airline seems to change planes without notice choice is seating when making reservations online doesn’t match the plane a passenger is on. Especially paying extra. Nothing special No different than US carriers.

Did not like anything. Seats were crammed, leg space was minimal and food was terrible. This was the first time traveling overseas in American Airlines and was the worst experience ever. Have learned a lesson to never travel in American Airlines.

Delayed my flights and no communication. We end up spending 6 hrs in Doha. No food or any concern from the airline. Terrible

it was so bad. I tried to board my flight from vancouver to saskatoon. And to my surprise they did not board me cause the flight was changed and no email was send to me. and on my boarding pass which i got from seattle says different flight. I did not knew anyone from Vancouver, air canada crew was rude, i asked for today flight but they were rude and i had early morning dental appointment in saskatoon. I was so much in pain and my whole day is wasted today. and i suffered alot. They did provide me hotel but they did not provide me any food. I am really really disappointed first time had so bad experience with air canada. I may think twice to book it again. If i can get any reply or any composition that would be great. Thanks

It was fine, definitely older planes with no charging or anything. There’s no entertainment set up on board, but it is nice that they allow you to access the in flight entertainment from your phone without having to pay for the Wi-Fi and they do offer free texting.

Terrible. Out flight was delayed for 21 (twenty one) hours. United is a joke.

Boarding was mayhem. Late boarding by 15 minutes because of lack of staff (missing 1 flight attendant. We had to wait for an arrival of another plane before we could board). Flight was a little rough, but cannot blame on airlines.

Impressed with the service despite turbulence because of the weather. Both flights arrived before their scheduled times.

I fly UAL 7-8 times per year. This flight was not up to snuff because it boarded very late "due to unexpected delays in restocking the plane" and yet Flight Aware showed the plane had landed some 10 hours earlier--so I think they could have planned accordingly. The FA's were nice but harried. The video system had to be rebooted 3-4 times. The food service was rather abrupt; they forgot my row and when I asked for my meal, they brought it with some impatience. Overall, the flight was fine, but the little details made it feel somewhat mundane and hurried.

I didn’t get on plane. Passport being processed by consulate with visa application. Tried to cancel through underpricer after purchasing cacelling for any reason. No dice, they are thieves.

When I booked it on Kayak it aaid that I wasn't allowed hamd luggage. I called United Airlines and it took them 6 minutes to figure out if I was allowed free hand luggage. Surely something that simple they should be able to tell me instantly.

We were delayed in Toronto on the tarmac for THREE hours with no clear indication as to why except that it was not a safety hazard. Pilot did apologize more than once but even he was unable to explain why exactly we were delayed. I overheard the stewards saying that the captain was very frustrated with the situation as well because he was not able to explain why except it had something to do with water supply or system on the aircraft and now we needed to wait for an engineer to approve the aircraft for flight. It was very frustrating and distressing as a passenger and we should have been given complimentary meals at the very least.

Flight was cramped with every seat taken. The food was fine, nothing crazy to write home about. The plane felt dated and needing some TLC, the button for the window shade didn't work and there were no AC outlets to use. When communicating with staff all except one nice lady never seemed happy to help me almost like I was bothering them when asked for things like a glass of water or a snack. The flight was overall fine. It did what was needed which is get me from point A to point B. But it certainly was not special. I don't expect much in economy but I believe economy on a host of other airlines is more memorable and better experience.

I’ve been traveling for 20 years. I tried Turkish airline for the first time horrible horrible service and it would be my last time even if I get offer for a free ticket, I will not accept it. They have races and the worst Flight attendant

It wasn't good. I didn’t understand. They changed 320 dollars for 2 luggage. My ticket was regular and I paid almost 1200.00 dollars. Why they did charge? I want my money back.. thanks Yılmaz polat

Very punctual, the onboard staff was friendly and correct, the flight was fortunately very calm, the toilets were clean, in short, an excellent experience Thanks

Ordered Vegan meal - it was ok, but not exceptional. Seat ok row 39 middle section aisle. Nearly full flight - crew was busy but they did the best they could. There was a USB A port at the seat. I listened to my own music and only looked at flight information. One nice thing was the connection information was made available in the screen.

Very nice and friendly crew. Boarding system can be improved.

The Etickets had been changed (Why?) without notice ; Hence, that caused troubles when checking in. Not until I contacted my ticket agent and was given correct Etickets could I then check in.

Cleanliness of seats, trays, storage pockets need more attention, but everything else was good.

A great airline, no complaints at all. My experience with Cheap Tickets was very disappointing however. Two hours after purchasing the flight they called to tell me that the ticket price had gone up. I’ve never heard of such a thing. That is called false advertising; I will never use this ticketing service again and will warn all friends to never use it.

One of the worst check in process at the DIA as well as the boarding counter Changed seat at the last minute and assigned middle seat while I paid for window seat. Requested many times but to no avail . horrible customer service and very poor process Requesting refund for seat that was changed last minute

Good overall flight. Excellent crew. Food options could be improved.

Im if Ethiopian can allow customers to use their mileage for in flight connexion it will be great.

United was best airlines I have seen since I got there choose united airlines

It was wonderful best Air lines covert and all very happy with their service they have been very helpful and friendly

For Vegetarian Food was very poor. Though we had opted for Asian Vegetarian Food they didn’t serve but only what was available was served. We were offered Smoked Salmon!

It was very bad experience with Ethiopian airlines . The flight was delayed in both ways . On the way coming back one of the crews dropped hot coffee on my whole body and other crew dropped used dirty glasses on top of me . The same crew that dropped hot coffee on me hit me with the food trolley on my knee while I was sleeping . I couldn’t sit properly due to the pain on my knee caused by those irresponsible crews . Very unprofessional airlines

Flight was delayed an hour. Also, I bought an extra legroom seat online; but the actually plane was a different configuration so I didn't get what I paid for . This happened on the Addis to Lusaka leg of my trip.

Needs improvement because some of the tvs and charging ports weren’t working

My experience was great. The flight attendants were very helpful and nice, and the food was very good.

Very bad experience flight was over 5 hours delayed 😑 not a chance to be put on another flight we had to stay at the hotel we lost 2 days on our vacation. Never again I will fligh with Ethiopian airlines.

Terrible customer service I lost my bag luggage and I still haven’t received any information

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