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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Nairobi Starting at €564

For as little as €564, you can take your next adventure to Nairobi without breaking the bank. Choose between one-way and return tickets from Des Moines below.

  • One way
  • Round-trip
      • DSM14:17
        25h 48m
        2 stops
        NBO00:05
        Tue, Mar 25|Des Moines - Nairobi|American Airlines
        €564€817
        31% OFF
        31% OFF
        €817€564

        Choose American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Nairobi. The one-way connecting flight with American Airlines departs from Des Moines International Airport on Tue, Mar 25, arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. One-way Prices start from €564 including taxes and charges.

      • DSM08:10
        31h 55m
        2 stops
        NBO00:05
        Mon, Mar 24|Des Moines - Nairobi|United Airlines
        €588€817
        28% OFF
        28% OFF
        €817€588

        Choose United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Nairobi. The one-way connecting flight with United Airlines departs from Des Moines International Airport on Mon, Mar 24, arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. One-way Prices start from €588 including taxes and charges.

      • DSM15:25
        32h 10m
        2 stops
        NBO07:35
        Mon, Mar 17|Des Moines - Nairobi|United Airlines
        €588€817
        28% OFF
        28% OFF
        €817€588

        Choose United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Nairobi. The one-way connecting flight with United Airlines departs from Des Moines International Airport on Mon, Mar 17, arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. One-way Prices start from €588 including taxes and charges.

      • DSM08:10
        39h 25m
        2 stops
        NBO07:35
        Wed, Mar 26|Des Moines - Nairobi|United Airlines
        €589
        €589

        Choose United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Nairobi. The one-way connecting flight with United Airlines departs from Des Moines International Airport on Wed, Mar 26, arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. One-way Prices start from €589 including taxes and charges.

      • DSM11:35
        36h
        2 stops
        NBO07:35
        Tue, Mar 25|Des Moines - Nairobi|United Airlines
        €591
        €591

        Choose United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Nairobi. The one-way connecting flight with United Airlines departs from Des Moines International Airport on Tue, Mar 25, arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. One-way Prices start from €591 including taxes and charges.

      • DSM07:40
        39h 55m
        2 stops
        NBO07:35
        Mon, Mar 24|Des Moines - Nairobi|American Airlines
        €613
        €613

        Choose American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Nairobi. The one-way connecting flight with American Airlines departs from Des Moines International Airport on Mon, Mar 24, arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. One-way Prices start from €613 including taxes and charges.

      • DSM15:25
        24h 40m
        2 stops
        NBO00:05
        Fri, Mar 28|Des Moines - Nairobi|United Airlines
        €630
        €630

        Choose United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Nairobi. The one-way connecting flight with United Airlines departs from Des Moines International Airport on Fri, Mar 28, arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. One-way Prices start from €630 including taxes and charges.

      • DSM06:00
        33h 5m
        2 stops
        NBO00:05
        Thu, Feb 20|Des Moines - Nairobi|American Airlines
        €658
        €658

        Choose American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Nairobi. The one-way connecting flight with American Airlines departs from Des Moines International Airport on Thu, Feb 20, arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. One-way Prices start from €658 including taxes and charges.

      • DSM07:40
        45h 20m
        2 stops
        NBO13:00
        Fri, Mar 28|Des Moines - Nairobi|American Airlines
        €674
        €674

        Choose American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Nairobi. The one-way connecting flight with American Airlines departs from Des Moines International Airport on Fri, Mar 28, arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. One-way Prices start from €674 including taxes and charges.

      • DSM07:05
        36h 10m
        2 stops
        NBO03:15
        Mon, Mar 24|Des Moines - Nairobi|Southwest Airlines
        €676
        €676

        Choose Southwest Airlines flights from Des Moines to Nairobi. The one-way connecting flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Des Moines International Airport on Mon, Mar 24, arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. One-way Prices start from €676 including taxes and charges.

      • DSM01:00 pm
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        NBO02:00 pm
        Thu, Feb 20|Des Moines - Nairobi|American Airlines
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Des Moines to Nairobi flight time & flight schedules

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  1. AF2886

    Air France

    10:15

    DSM

    1.8h

    13:01

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  2. AF3605

    Air France

    17:50

    DTW

    8.0h

    07:50

    CDG

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  3. AF814

    Air France

    10:25

    CDG

    8.5h

    19:55

    NBO

    SMTWTFS

  4. AF2762

    Air France

    10:55

    DSM

    1.1h

    12:04

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  5. AF3574

    Air France

    15:40

    MSP

    8.5h

    07:10

    CDG

    -MTWTF-

  6. AF814

    Air France

    10:25

    CDG

    8.5h

    19:55

    NBO

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  7. AF2483

    Air France

    11:04

    DSM

    2.1h

    14:13

    ATL

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  8. AF3611

    Air France

    15:35

    ATL

    8.7h

    06:15

    CDG

    SMTWTFS

  9. KQ113

    Kenya Airways

    10:55

    CDG

    8.4h

    20:20

    NBO

    SMTWTFS

  10. DL1704

    Delta Air Lines

    11:04

    DSM

    2.1h

    14:13

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  11. VS3970

    Virgin Atlantic

    15:35

    ATL

    8.7h

    06:15

    CDG

    SMTWTFS

  12. KQ113

    Kenya Airways

    10:55

    CDG

    8.4h

    20:20

    NBO

    SMTWTFS

  13. KL6673

    KLM

    11:45

    DSM

    2.1h

    14:51

    ATL

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  14. KL624

    KLM

    16:50

    ATL

    8.1h

    05:55

    AMS

    SMTWTFS

  15. KL565

    KLM

    12:30

    AMS

    8.5h

    22:00

    NBO

    SMTWTFS

  16. QR7719

    Qatar Airways

    13:02

    DSM

    1.4h

    14:25

    ORD

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  17. QR726

    Qatar Airways

    19:05

    ORD

    13.3h

    17:20

    DOH

    SMTWTFS

  18. QR1341

    Qatar Airways

    18:45

    DOH

    5.1h

    23:50

    NBO

    SMTWTFS

  19. UA5835

    United Airlines

    13:41

    DSM

    2.2h

    14:51

    DEN

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  20. TK202

    Turkish Airlines

    20:05

    DEN

    11.8h

    16:50

    IST

    -M--T-S

  21. TK607

    Turkish Airlines

    20:30

    IST

    6.8h

    03:15

    NBO

    SMTWTFS

  22. QR7590

    Qatar Airways

    14:52

    DSM

    1.4h

    16:14

    ORD

    S-TWTFS
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  23. QR726

    Qatar Airways

    19:05

    ORD

    13.3h

    17:20

    DOH

    SMTWTFS

  24. QR1341

    Qatar Airways

    18:45

    DOH

    5.1h

    23:50

    NBO

    SMTWTFS

  25. UA6033

    United Airlines

    15:01

    DSM

    2.5h

    17:30

    IAH

    SMTWTFS
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  26. TK034

    Turkish Airlines

    21:05

    IAH

    12.0h

    17:05

    IST

    SMTWTFS

  27. TK607

    Turkish Airlines

    20:30

    IST

    6.8h

    03:15

    NBO

    SMTWTFS

  28. QR2364

    Qatar Airways

    16:00

    DSM

    1.6h

    17:33

    ORD

    S---T-S
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  29. QR726

    Qatar Airways

    19:05

    ORD

    13.3h

    17:20

    DOH

    SMTWTFS

  30. QR1341

    Qatar Airways

    18:45

    DOH

    5.1h

    23:50

    NBO

    SMTWTFS
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Nairobi?

Price trend charts are a great way of tracking how much your flights cost in the lead up to departure and can help you choose when to book your tickets. See how prices to Nairobi from Des Moines have changed and are set to move below.

Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Des Moines (DSM) to Nairobi (NBO) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Des Moines to Nairobi based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Nairobi (NBO) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around €1,987.

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Nairobi?

    • The distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to downtown is about 12 km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
    • The distance from Wilson Airport to downtown is about 3 km, by taxi about 20 minutes.

  • How many airports are there in Nairobi (NBO)?

    There are 2 airport(s) near Nairobi (NBO): Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Wilson Airport.

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Flight Info | Des Moines to Nairobi

Off-season for travelMarch
Peak season for travelDecember
Flight distance13,359.32 km
Popular airlineAmerican Airlines

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