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Cheapest round-trip
$836
Overall average: $1,431
Turkish Airlines
Tue 12/2Thu 12/11
IAD - NBO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$379
Typical prices: $487-$750
Etihad Airways
Tue 1/27
IAD - NBO • 1 stop
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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

Tue, Dec 2 - Thu, Dec 11
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 3:05 amIAD-NBO
29h 35m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:50 am - 11:45 amNBO-IAD
38h 55m1 stop
$836Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Feb 15 - Sat, Feb 28
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 3:05 amIAD-NBO
29h 35m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:50 am - 11:45 amNBO-IAD
38h 55m1 stop
$838Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Jan 8 - Wed, Feb 4
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 am - 1:10 pmIAD-NBO
19h 10m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
5:30 pm - 8:00 amNBO-IAD
22h 30m2 stops
$839Ethiopian Air
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Fri, Jan 2 - Fri, Feb 20
Etihad Airways Logo
2:35 pm - 12:50 amIAD-NBO
26h 15m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
1:45 am - 9:05 amNBO-IAD
39h 20m1 stop
$840Etihad Airways
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Wed, Jan 21 - Wed, Feb 11
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 am - 1:10 pmIAD-NBO
19h 10m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
5:30 pm - 8:00 amNBO-IAD
22h 30m2 stops
$853Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Dec 1 - Mon, Jan 26
Qatar Airways Logo
8:05 pm - 1:45 pmIAD-NBO
33h 40m1 stop
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5:00 pm - 3:55 pmNBO-IAD
30h 55m1 stop
$856Qatar Airways
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Sun, Feb 15 - Sun, Mar 8
Qatar Airways Logo
10:40 am - 1:45 pmIAD-NBO
19h 05m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
1:35 am - 4:55 pmNBO-IAD
22h 20m1 stop
$858Qatar Airways
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Sun, Feb 15 - Tue, Mar 10
Delta Logo
12:32 pm - 10:00 pmIAD-NBO
25h 28m2 stops
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11:35 pm - 7:12 pmNBO-IAD
26h 37m1 stop
$871Delta
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Sun, Feb 15 - Tue, Mar 10
Delta Logo
12:23 pm - 10:00 pmIAD-NBO
25h 37m2 stops
Delta Logo
11:35 pm - 6:42 pmNBO-IAD
26h 07m2 stops
$875Delta
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Tue, Feb 17 - Wed, Mar 4
United Airlines Logo
5:45 pm - 10:45 pmIAD-NBO
21h 00m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:55 pm - 2:35 pmNBO-IAD
22h 40m1 stop
$909United Airlines
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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 $868 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,431 and $1,357 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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 13% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$379
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 37% 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 $379 for a one-way ticket and $836 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?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Washington Dulles Airport and Nairobi, with SkyTeam 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 RwandAir?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi are Delta and RwandAir. With an average price for the route of $1,092 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. RwandAir is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,236 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • 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.

Reviews of the 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.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8001 reviews
7.3Food
8.2Boarding
7.9Entertainment
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
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I truly love flying with Delta. They have always treated me with the upmost respect

10.0 ExcellentMAYRA, Nov 2025JFK - MIA
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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.

Everything went well and was good. Nothing exceptional, but no complaints either. Cheap seats are pretty comfortable.

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

They ended up paying for the bag twice, but the counter wouldn't take my baggage receipt. Left it to me to resolve. Not sure how to resolve the issue.

The customer service before board was very rude and when I expressed my concerns about making the connecting flight she laughed and told me I bought the wrong ticket. I explained once it showed the flight was delayed it no longer let me change seats or anything. I was trying to upgrade to make sure I would get to the next gate on time.

Non stop on long haul is the way to go. Great experience

The aircraft interior is old and tired on this aircraft. The entertainment system never worked despite the crews attempt to reset the system.

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

Old plane and old configuration/seats but still comfortable for a morning flight

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.

7 hours delayed due to operational issues on United’s end. Basically laziness.

Short flight but an "eager to help" crew made the journey more enjoyable!

During booking, I kept trying submitting my payment from the Mexican website and it didn't work. After I had the idea to change it to the Canadian website, it worked but I had to be charged the equivalent of 50 CAD more. I received the clear instruction that I would only be able to check-in at the airport and that it was impossible to select a seat 24 hours before departure, that I had to pay 144 CAD to do so, although not only was I able to check-in 24 hours before departure, but I could have selected my seats for free then. All in all, I almost threw $200 out the window due to misleading information. Besides, the app kept crashing, the information to get to the gate on the app was inaccurate, my gate was switched and I was only informed once in the air (luckily I had noticed the departure pannel), I was not addressed in my language beforehand and even if I tried I was immediately answered in English (which meant the crew understood but didn't want to answer accordingly), there was only one snack & beverage service on my medium haul flight and no beverage service on my short haul flight. To be fair, the planes were comfortable, the crew apart from the language issue was helpful, dynamic and engaging, the plane was clean and the directions were clear and direct. United has a lot of potential to be one of my favourite airlines, but the devil is in the details and a lot of them missed the target.

Better WiFi. I cannot understand that in 2025, United is so behind on a technology that is now a necessity and still painfully unreliable, slow and keeps disconnecting.

Great service on board. Boarding a bit slow due to process. Food was pretty average.

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

Flight was delayed 3 hours. No food and drink vouchers was provided. They offered a mini pretzel bag and water .

Staff was rude. Didn’t give water for 2 hours. Worst service

Was on time until within 1 hour of flight-how does that happen? Staff very friendly.

I liked the choice of lemon ginger tea. I think stewardesses can be more considerate of older people needs.

They only gave us 30 minutes to make an international connecting flight. We didn’t make the connection but they did do a good job rebooking us despite the chaos. Our bags didn’t make it back and their process for customer support is pretty bad when it comes to luggage.

My recent experience with ASKY Airlines was disappointing. The check-in process was disorganized, and I was provided with inaccurate information regarding baggage requirements, resulting in unforeseen expenses. Additionally, the ground staff demonstrated a lack of professionalism and appeared insufficiently trained to handle passenger needs effectively. Regrettably, this initial encounter has left me reluctant to consider future travel with the airline.

The Boeing 737 MAX on this route, flown in the middle of the night, is an UTTER FAILURE for business travellers. The whole point of business travel is to arrive alert and recover from travel quickly, and this little aeroplane with its quarter recline uncomfortable business seats does nothing for that. It’s a small step up from economy in that you have decent legroom, but that’s it. Absolute margin at the cost of the traveller.

The food was terrible and the seating was uncomfortable, but the airline did a great thing letting us board in Abbis Ababa on our connecting flight after our original flight was very delayed.

Delays delays making us miss or next connection to IAD hence having to stay additional 24 hrs in Addis Ababa

Checking in wasn't organized, too many so-called diplomats were jumping line while everyone was waiting in line. They should have their own line not to impede on other passengers that was also waiting to be served. We all paid money and there should be no discrimination because everyone's money should have the same value diplomat or not! If they want to give diplomats some special treatment then let them create their own check in desk and not treat other passengers some that are (elderly, some with children, pregnant women) making them stand longer in line than necessary just because people are jumping line 😡

The flight is packed and it feels like the space per individual has gotten smaller. Excruciating for a 14hr flight.

Forgotten Suite inside of the top compartment but went back to ask and they didn’t leave at the lost and found place. Also the checking in was so horrible. I had multi city and one of the passenger saint have visa go go go Dubai. The Ethiopian airlines never had information about requirement for US permanent resident so couldn’t go to Dubai. And when coming back to US we were told we can not use our Addis to Washington ticket and they forced us to get new ticket. Very horrible experience.

I had a comfortable seat that makes my trip wonderful. I appreciate the Ethiopia crew, they were very helpful

i send you separate claim of what happens ,I buy ticketed from you and you said that it is confirmed and shall send the ticket in 24 hrs but you did not send and when we go to Ethiopian air line counter they say it is pending and we dont know why ,and we forced to buy another ticket ,and this all because Ethiopian air lines canceled the return flight from Adi Ababa to Amman, please note that we buy all the tickets through your app and hold you responsible for all loss and discomfort.

Airlines have to stop assuming passengers bring entertainment. Provide it like you used to in business class and above!! N

I don't know about the others but the flight attendant that took care of us had the absolute wrong approach "how do we dare asking for water or anything else for that matter"

Flying on the Boeing 787 from Seattle to London was everything that I expected. Every thing was great.

Not my definition of first class. No leg room and barely any recline. The food was good. The crew was great. The comfort for the price I paid for London to Cairo was highway robbery. The Wi-Fi didn't work for me either.

Seat pitch is not enough to eat comfortably. When seat in front is reclined, your screen comes closer to your face. Ryanair seats are actually more comfortable.

The leg from Portland to Heathrow was great for a business class ticket. The BA leg from Heathrow to Lisbon was terrible. Basically coach seating with an empty seat between you and next passenger. Absolutely no leg room. Should not have been charged for business class and it was a 3 hour flight.

The flat beds. Other than that, the place was not clean.

Moved me away from my family and refused to fix it.

I have always been pleased with their service. Would not change a thing

Seating and food was the worst we have experienced in 35 years of traveling for both personal and busines .

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