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Flights from Washington D.C. to Nairobi

Search cheap flights from Washington D.C. to Nairobi in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day data, one-way fares start at US$443, and round-trip tickets start at US$922.

      • IAD 18:50
        27h 25m
        1 stop
        NBO 05:15
        Washington D.C. - Nairobi | Mon, Jul 20 | Saudia
        NBO 06:55
        39h 45m
        1 stop
        IAD 15:40
        Nairobi - Washington D.C. | Fri, Jul 24 | Saudia
        US$922 US$1,570
        41% off
        41% off
        US$1,570 US$922
      • DCA 11:00
        16h 45m
        1 stop
        NBO 10:45
        Washington D.C. - Nairobi | Thu, Sep 3 | Kenya Airways
        NBO 23:35
        20h 30m
        1 stop
        DCA 13:05
        Nairobi - Washington D.C. | Sun, Sep 6 | Kenya Airways
        US$998 US$1,570
        36% off
        36% off
        US$1,570 US$998
      • IAD 18:50
        22h 45m
        1 stop
        NBO 00:35
        Washington D.C. - Nairobi | Sat, Aug 1 | Saudia
        NBO 06:55
        39h 45m
        1 stop
        IAD 15:40
        Nairobi - Washington D.C. | Fri, Aug 7 | Saudia
        US$1,018 US$1,570
        35% off
        35% off
        US$1,570 US$1,018
      • IAD 18:50
        22h 45m
        1 stop
        NBO 00:35
        Washington D.C. - Nairobi | Thu, Jul 30 | Saudia
        NBO 06:55
        39h 45m
        1 stop
        IAD 15:40
        Nairobi - Washington D.C. | Wed, Aug 5 | Saudia
        US$1,018
        35% off
        US$1,570 US$1,018
      • IAD 15:10
        19h 55m
        1 stop
        NBO 18:05
        Washington D.C. - Nairobi | Sun, Aug 9 | Etihad Airways
        NBO 13:35
        27h 10m
        1 stop
        IAD 09:45
        Nairobi - Washington D.C. | Thu, Aug 13 | Etihad Airways
        US$1,039
        34% off
        US$1,570 US$1,039
      • IAD 18:50
        22h 45m
        1 stop
        NBO 00:35
        Washington D.C. - Nairobi | Thu, Jul 23 | Saudia
        NBO 06:55
        39h 45m
        1 stop
        IAD 15:40
        Nairobi - Washington D.C. | Sun, Jul 26 | Saudia
        US$1,046
        33% off
        US$1,570 US$1,046
      • IAD 15:10
        38h 20m
        1 stop
        NBO 12:30
        Washington D.C. - Nairobi | Tue, Aug 25 | Etihad Airways
        NBO 19:00
        21h 45m
        1 stop
        IAD 09:45
        Nairobi - Washington D.C. | Tue, Sep 1 | Etihad Airways
        US$1,048
        33% off
        US$1,570 US$1,048
      • IAD 18:50
        27h 25m
        1 stop
        NBO 05:15
        Washington D.C. - Nairobi | Mon, Jul 27 | Saudia
        NBO 06:55
        39h 45m
        1 stop
        IAD 15:40
        Nairobi - Washington D.C. | Fri, Jul 31 | Saudia
        US$1,080
        31% off
        US$1,570 US$1,080
      • IAD 18:50
        22h 45m
        1 stop
        NBO 00:35
        Washington D.C. - Nairobi | Sat, Jul 25 | Saudia
        NBO 06:55
        39h 45m
        1 stop
        IAD 15:40
        Nairobi - Washington D.C. | Wed, Jul 29 | Saudia
        US$1,080
        31% off
        US$1,570 US$1,080
      • IAD 15:10
        26h 25m
        1 stop
        NBO 00:35
        Washington D.C. - Nairobi | Fri, Jul 24 | Etihad Airways
        NBO 07:00
        33h 45m
        1 stop
        IAD 09:45
        Nairobi - Washington D.C. | Sun, Jul 26 | Etihad Airways
        US$1,099
        30% off
        US$1,570 US$1,099
      • WAS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        NBO 14:00
        Washington D.C. - Nairobi | Tue, Jul 21 | Normal Airline
        NBO 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        WAS 16:00
        Nairobi - Washington D.C. | Thu, Jul 23 | Normal Airline
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      • IAD 15:10
        32h
        1 stop
        NBO 06:10
        Washington D.C. - Nairobi | Thu, Sep 10 | Etihad Airways
        US$443 US$769
        42% off
        42% off
        US$769 US$443
      • IAD 15:10
        32h
        1 stop
        NBO 06:10
        Washington D.C. - Nairobi | Thu, Sep 17 | Etihad Airways
        US$443 US$769
        42% off
        42% off
        US$769 US$443
      • IAD 15:10
        32h
        1 stop
        NBO 06:10
        Washington D.C. - Nairobi | Wed, Sep 2 | Etihad Airways
        US$457 US$769
        41% off
        41% off
        US$769 US$457
      • IAD 15:10
        38h 20m
        1 stop
        NBO 12:30
        Washington D.C. - Nairobi | Tue, Aug 11 | Etihad Airways
        US$464
        40% off
        US$769 US$464
      • IAD 15:10
        32h
        1 stop
        NBO 06:10
        Washington D.C. - Nairobi | Thu, Aug 20 | Etihad Airways
        US$465
        40% off
        US$769 US$465
      • IAD 15:10
        32h
        1 stop
        NBO 06:10
        Washington D.C. - Nairobi | Wed, Aug 26 | Etihad Airways
        US$465
        40% off
        US$769 US$465
      • IAD 15:10
        32h
        1 stop
        NBO 06:10
        Washington D.C. - Nairobi | Sun, Sep 13 | Etihad Airways
        US$497
        35% off
        US$769 US$497
      • IAD 12:00
        33h 55m
        1 stop
        NBO 04:55
        Washington D.C. - Nairobi | Thu, Sep 17 | EgyptAir
        US$529
        31% off
        US$769 US$529
      • IAD 18:15
        19h 30m
        1 stop
        NBO 20:45
        Washington D.C. - Nairobi | Tue, Jul 28 | Delta Air Lines
        US$535
        30% off
        US$769 US$535
      • IAD 17:40
        21h 15m
        1 stop
        NBO 21:55
        Washington D.C. - Nairobi | Thu, Sep 10 | Delta Air Lines
        US$538
        30% off
        US$769 US$538
      • WAS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        NBO 14:00
        Washington D.C. - Nairobi | Tue, Jul 21 | Normal Airline
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Cheapest airlines flights from Washington D.C. to Nairobi

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Washington D.C. to Nairobi, including Etihad Airways, Etihad Airways has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Washington D.C. to Nairobi according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Washington D.C. to Nairobi Flight Details

The distance between Washington D.C. and Nairobi is about 12,153.79 km. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$443
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$922
Cheapest monthSeptember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance12,153.79 km
Popular airlineEtihad Airways
Flight statistics for the Washington D.C.–Nairobi route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington D.C. to Nairobi (WAS-NBO)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Etihad Airways offers one-way fares as low as US$443 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. IAD to NBO on Thu, Sep 10), while Saudia offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$922 departing on Mon, Jul 20 and returning on Fri, Jul 24.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Washington D.C. to Nairobi, including: Etihad Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Washington D.C. to Nairobi is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Washington D.C. to Nairobi, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Sep 10, with one-way flights priced at just US$443.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Etihad Airways.
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    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Nairobi travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Washington D.C. to Nairobi is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our July flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Washington D.C. to Nairobi on July 22, 2026 with Etihad Airways, with prices starting at US$474.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Nairobi, with Dulles International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (IAD-NBO) is by far the most common option on this route: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) Wilson Airport (WIL).
  • The time difference between Nairobi and Washington D.C. is 8h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Washington D.C. to Nairobi

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Washington D.C. to Nairobi?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Washington D.C. to Nairobi on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Qatar Airways provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Washington D.C. to Nairobi, with fares starting at US$646.

US$318
US$646
US$975
US$1,304
US$1,632
Qatar Airways
US$646
Qatar Airways
Saudia
US$681
Saudia
Turkish Airlines
US$739
Turkish Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines
US$882
Ethiopian Airlines
Delta Air Lines
US$977
Delta Air Lines
Kenya Airways
US$1,632
Kenya Airways

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To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.