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Cheapest round-trip
$829
Overall average: $937
Etihad Airways
Mon 11/3Mon 11/10
IAD - NBO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$411
Typical prices: $409-$476
SAUDIA
Thu 10/23
IAD - NBO • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $829 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi (WAS-NBO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Nairobi

Mon, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 10
Etihad Airways Logo
9:10 pm - 6:20 amIAD-NBO
25h 10m1 stop
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7:15 am - 3:30 pmNBO-IAD
40h 15m1 stop
$829Etihad Airways
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Thu, Oct 23 - Mon, Nov 10
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6:50 pm - 12:50 amIAD-NBO
23h 00m1 stop
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2:40 am - 2:45 pmNBO-IAD
20h 05m1 stop
$830SAUDIA
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Mon, Oct 27 - Sun, Nov 2
Etihad Airways Logo
10:10 pm - 6:20 amIAD-NBO
25h 10m1 stop
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1:40 pm - 3:30 pmNBO-IAD
33h 50m1 stop
$833Etihad Airways
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Thu, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 2
Ethiopian Air Logo
11:00 am - 1:10 pmIAD-NBO
19h 10m1 stop
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3:45 am - 7:05 pmNBO-IAD
23h 20m2 stops
$837Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Oct 22 - Wed, Nov 12
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:20 pm - 1:40 amIAD-NBO
21h 20m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
5:30 pm - 8:00 amNBO-IAD
22h 30m2 stops
$840Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Feb 8 - Mon, Feb 16
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8:05 pm - 7:15 amIAD-NBO
27h 10m1 stop
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5:00 pm - 3:55 pmNBO-IAD
30h 55m1 stop
$841Qatar Airways
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Mon, Nov 3 - Thu, Nov 13
Kenya Airways Logo
6:05 am - 10:15 amDCA-NBO
20h 10m1 stop
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11:35 pm - 10:02 amNBO-DCA
18h 27m1 stop
$841Kenya Airways
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Sun, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 18
Qatar Airways Logo
10:40 am - 1:45 pmIAD-NBO
19h 05m1 stop
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5:00 pm - 8:20 amNBO-IAD
23h 20m1 stop
$850Qatar Airways
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Fri, Oct 24 - Sat, Nov 22
Kenya Airways Logo
6:05 am - 10:45 amDCA-NBO
21h 40m1 stop
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11:35 pm - 10:02 amNBO-DCA
18h 27m1 stop
$863Kenya Airways
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Fri, Oct 24 - Thu, Nov 13
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9:35 pm - 9:40 pmBWI-NBO
41h 05m1 stop
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11:35 pm - 6:45 pmNBO-BWI
27h 10m1 stop
$1,161British Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Washington, D.C. to Nairobi flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Washington, D.C. 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, D.C. to Nairobi?

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Nairobi on a Sunday and more expensive on a Wednesday. On your return trip to Washington, D.C., you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. 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. 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. to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport is October, where tickets cost $873 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,393 and $1,376 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. 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. 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. to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% 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$411
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 31% increase in price.
Flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Nairobi

When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. 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, D.C. to Nairobi flights

  • Which is the best airport to depart from in Washington D.C.?

    Washington Regan Regional Airport (DCA) is the least busy airport out of all three serving the D.C. area making it the best if you’re looking to avoid the long queues, particularly at Washington Dulles. It is also closer to the city center therefore ideal for anyone commuting from downtown Washington D.C. However, if you’re looking for more flight options, Washington Dulles is the option for you.

  • Will I need a visa to fly from Washington D.C. to Nairobi?

    Yes, US citizens are required to have a visa to be allowed past immigration at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). The visa application process is done online, and you should make sure to obtain it before boarding your flight since they don’t issue visas upon arrival. You will also need your passport with two blank pages for immigration stamps.

  • Is there a train available from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to the city center?

    There aren’t any train connections between NBO Airport and the city center although public transport is available through a bus service which runs from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm. The most convenient option would be taking a taxi as they are available 24/7 and will drop you at any location in the city center or the suburbs.

  • Are there any airlines offering direct connections between Washington D.C. and Nairobi?

    Unfortunately, there aren’t any airlines offering direct connections to Nairobi. Most flights will have at least one stop with the most popular layover destination being JFK Airport. However, other airlines such as Emirates and Air France will have their layovers in Dubai and Paris respectively. Be sure to confirm the layover of your flight to avoid problems with visa restrictions during transit.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport was $411 for a one-way ticket and $829 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Washington, D.C. and Nairobi?

    A passport is required to fly from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi?

    When flying out of Washington, D.C. you will be using one of these airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You will be landing at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi?

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Nairobi from Washington, D.C.?

    Doha is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi are Emirates and Delta. With an average price for the route of $1,398 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,251 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington, D.C. 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, D.C. to Nairobi.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Nairobi from Washington, D.C. 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, D.C. 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, D.C. with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington, D.C. 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, D.C. 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. to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport

  • For such a long flight, it would be a good idea to upgrade from economy to first-class seats. You get a lot more legroom making your trip much more comfortable as well as a better selection of inflight meals to suit your taste. Lastly, you get access to first-class lounges during your layover.
  • Emirates is the best option to go for when booking a solo ticket for your child. Through their unaccompanied minors service, your child will get priority boarding to help them settle early for the flight, and a crew member will take care to attend to their needs during the trip making sure they are comfortable and most importantly safe.
  • When commuting to the airport from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), the metro is always a good alternative when road traffic is too much. You can board it from McPherson Square Metrorail Station in downtown.
  • Air France is a good option for anyone looking to fly more sustainably. The airline has plans in place to replace 64% of its fleet with new generation aircraft which are more fuel efficient and have certain flights with sustainable aviation fuel.
  • When booking First Class, Emirates is always a good option as they offer a wide range of amenities such as amenity kits, fully flat beds with blankets, and access to their First Class lounge before boarding and during layovers.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Washington, D.C. 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.
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Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3645 reviews
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7.3Food
7.4Comfort
7.9Crew
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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

6.0 GoodDominic Gerard, Oct 2025IAD - DOH
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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.

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.

Food was poorly timed and not good.. Hand held snacks, really. I kept asking for water and never got any. Service was rushed for a 7-hour flight.

Boarding was organized. Old plane. Seat fairly comfortable. Business Class much too large so you don’t receive as much attention as you should considering what you pay for the seat.

Boarding was organized. Plane seats comfortable and service was attentive. Food options were good.

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.

We were given vouchers we couldn’t use with a 5.5 hour delay

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.

Good. Crew do seem to be less friendly- management are clearly limiting them or not empowering them as they used to.

POSITIVES The hostesses were mostly pleasant, NEGATIVES The full flight wifi was horrible, hardly able to use it. My charger port was not working which made me use my neighbour's port which resulted in an accident which ruined her flight. During dinner, meat ran out when the cart got to us forcing us to eat vegetarian which was not great. We watched everyone around us eating meat. My wifi did not transfer to the second leg of my trip as they promised as they changed the plane. I was thrown off the window seat I booked for the 2nd leg of my journey as they changed planes, all done at my expense. This was not a cheap flight ($2600) which i hurriedly had to book to attend my mother's funeral who passed away suddenly. I was honestly disappointed with the whole saga as I heard Ethiopian Airlines was one of Africa's best.

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.

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 😡

Traveling with Ethiopian is always a good experience. I also enjoy the stay at skylight hotel in Addis

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

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

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

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.

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 .

Economy seats felt more cramped than other flights we have taken.7 hr, painful sitting hours 6 and 7. Web site difficult to deal with. Originally put in for 1 special meal due to type 2. Meal was awful. Tried to change selection to standard for return flight, on app and website, unable to complete that action.

I was sleeping during dinner service, no one bothered to offer meal later, I remained hungry….until I got a morning sandwich!

Need to offer Better food from LAX to London Service from London to Delhi very delayed after take off.

Connection at Hethrow was horrible..We couldn't get out of the plane for an hour as they were buying people to the airport and there were not enough busses. We had 2 and half hf between flights so it was very tight. After departing plane we had to go thru security again. People with less time in between connections missed their flights

Poor all around experience. Sat at gate in Grand Rapids to Chicago for 2.5 hours. No food or water offered and no allowances to use restroom. Missed connecting flight to London and not offered any compensation including food or lodging. Not happy with AA, claims delay was weather related but no weather issues seen on radar. Take ownership for real reason behind delay which was actually the IT outage. Very disappointing and will not be recommending AA for domestic or international flights if this is the way that customers are treated.

Horrible… I was downgraded without notice, had to sit in economy and given my back injury was in pain most of the journey. I expect to be reimbursed for this inconvenience and after my return flight home, I never plan to fly with British Airways again.

Great crew and food and beverage. Seating tight but not the airline's fault. Will definitely fly BA in future!

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