Find Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi (WAS - NBO)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$877	Etihad 1 stop 33 hr Sun, May 3 — Sat, May 16	The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi is currently $877
Cheapest one-way flight	$608	Etihad 1 stop 39 hr Wed, Jul 22	The cheapest one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi is currently $608
Last-minute weekend getaway	$877	Etihad 1 stop 33 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi is currently $877
Cheapest business class flights	$3,595	Qatar Airways 1 stop 20 hr Mon, Jun 8 — Mon, Jun 22	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi is currently $3,595

Fastest flight	16 hr 45 min	The fastest flight with stops from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi takes 16 hr 45 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

October Cheapest	Typical prices: $790–890
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,100–1,450

Popular airlines from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi

Turkish Airlines

from $1,133

Typical price: $900–2,650

19 weekly connecting flights

IAD - NBO Every day
Ethiopian

from $1,104

Typical price: $930–1,950

19 weekly connecting flights

IAD - NBO Every day
British Airways

from $1,300

Typical price: $1,100–3,200

15 weekly connecting flights

IAD - NBO Every day
Qatar Airways

from $1,014

Typical price: $960–1,850

14 weekly connecting flights

IAD - NBO Every day
Emirates

from $1,244

Typical price: $1,250–2,350

13 weekly connecting flights

IAD - NBO Every day
Air France

from $1,220

Typical price: $1,050–2,300

9 weekly connecting flights

IAD - NBO Every day

Popular airports near Washington, D.C.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

Washington United States 19 min 4 mi
Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Washington United States 54 min 22 mi
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI)

Baltimore United States 47 min 27 mi
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

Philadelphia United States 2 hr 18 min 116 mi

Popular airports near Nairobi

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

Nairobi Kenya 20 min 7 mi
Wilson Airport (WIL)

Nairobi Kenya 12 min 2 mi
Nanyuki Airstrip (NYK)

Nanyuki Kenya 3 hr 34 min 93 mi
Amboseli Airstrip (ASV)

Amboseli National Park Kenya 3 hr 59 min 98 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi

The cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $790 to $890.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi recently found on Google Flights was with Etihad from $877. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad from $608.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi is $1,133, flying from May 4 to May 20.
The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi is $1,104, flying from May 7 to May 20.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi is $1,300, flying from May 23 to Jun 5.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi is $1,014, flying from May 3 to May 18.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi is $1,244, flying from May 10 to May 25.
The cheapest Air France flight from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi is $1,220, flying from May 3 to May 18.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi starts at $877 from Sun, May 3 to Sat, May 16. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $608 and departs on Wed, Jul 22.

16 hr 45 min is the shortest flight time from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi.

Nairobi has a warm, temperate climate year-round. Weather is dry during peak travel season (Jul–Sep), and there is a large migration of wildebeests and zebras into the Masai Mara Jul–Oct. Some hotels may close during the main rainy season (Apr–May), and there is also a shorter rainy season in Nov. Migratory birds may be present Sep–Apr. Popular events are the East African Arts Festival (Mar), with displays of art and architecture; the Kenya Open Golf Championship (Apr); and the Rhino Charge 4x4 vehicle race (May/Jun).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi.

In terms of flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 19 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) .

Other popular airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi are:

Ethiopian offers 19 connecting flights per week. Ethiopian flies from Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) .
British Airways offers 15 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) .
Qatar Airways offers 14 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) .
Emirates offers 13 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) .
Air France offers 9 connecting flights per week. Air France flies from Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Washington, D.C. and Nairobi.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi recently found on Google Flights was with Etihad from $877. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad from $608.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi is $1,133, flying from May 4 to May 20.
The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi is $1,104, flying from May 7 to May 20.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi is $1,300, flying from May 23 to Jun 5.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi is $1,014, flying from May 3 to May 18.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi is $1,244, flying from May 10 to May 25.
The cheapest Air France flight from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi is $1,220, flying from May 3 to May 18.

No airline flies direct from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi.

There are 19 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 19 Ethiopian connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 15 British Airways connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 13 Emirates connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 9 Air France connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Washington, D.C. and Nairobi at price $877 is offered by Etihad from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

No airline flies direct from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi.

There are 19 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 19 Ethiopian connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 15 British Airways connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 13 Emirates connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 9 Air France connecting flights from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Nairobi start at $3,595 from Mon, Jun 8 to Mon, Jun 22 with Qatar Airways.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Nairobi start at $877 from Sun, May 3 to Sat, May 16.

To book business class trips from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Washington, D.C. and Nairobi starts at $877 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Etihad.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Washington, D.C. and Nairobi at price $877 is offered by Etihad from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Nairobi, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.