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Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Nairobi from $1,251

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
DSM — NBO
May 8 — May 151
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The best prices from Des Moines to Nairobi are usually found in April or March, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Saturday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Nairobi

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Nairobi (NB0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 3, 2024.

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December

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April

Average price

$1,356

Round-trip from

$1,033
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Nairobi?

Users have found that flying from Des Moines to Nairobi on a Monday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to Nairobi?

Find a great deal and save up to 14% by booking at least 53 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Des Moines to Nairobi within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $1,170.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Nairobi?

Flights from Des Moines to Nairobi lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Des Moines to Nairobi in April, with the cheapest ticket starting at $1,025.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Nairobi (DSM - NBO)?

It’s optimal to fly from Des Moines to Nairobi at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 33% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Nairobi

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Des Moines and Nairobi. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,864,334 searches. Data last updated May 3, 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced American Airlines flights heading from Des Moines to Nairobi. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Wed 9/117:45 pmDSM - NBO
2 stops44h 05mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/81:20 amNBO - DSM
2 stops28h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,251
Wed 9/117:10 amDSM - NBO
2 stops29h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/91:20 amNBO - DSM
2 stops28h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,392

Cheap British Airways flights from Des Moines to Nairobi

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by British Airways for the route between Des Moines and Nairobi. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,864,334 searches. Data last updated May 3, 2024.
To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest British Airways flights we've found from Des Moines to Nairobi. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
Wed 9/112:56 pmDSM - NBO
2 stops21h 44mBritish Airways
Wed 10/910:40 pmNBO - DSM
2 stops30h 54mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/2$1,291
Wed 9/116:13 pmDSM - NBO
3 stops42h 27mBritish Airways
Thu 10/1010:40 pmNBO - DSM
2 stops30h 54mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/2$1,533

Des Moines to Nairobi 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Des Moines and Nairobi in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,864,334 searches. Data last updated May 3, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Des Moines to Nairobi in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Wed 9/117:45 pmDSM - NBO
2 stops44h 05mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/81:20 amNBO - DSM
2 stops28h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,251
Wed 9/112:56 pmDSM - NBO
2 stops21h 44mBritish Airways
Wed 10/910:40 pmNBO - DSM
2 stops30h 54mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/2$1,291
Sun 9/86:30 amDSM - NBO
2 stops30h 10mDelta
Wed 10/910:50 pmNBO - DSM
2 stops29h 55mDelta
Deal found 5/2$1,301
Sun 12/12:09 pmDSM - NBO
2 stops22h 21mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/3111:25 pmNBO - DSM
2 stops28h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,353
Wed 9/117:10 amDSM - NBO
2 stops29h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/91:20 amNBO - DSM
2 stops28h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,392
Wed 9/116:00 amDSM - NBO
2 stops23h 10mEthiopian Air
Wed 10/96:00 pmNBO - DSM
3 stops28h 26mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/2$1,425
Wed 9/116:13 pmDSM - NBO
3 stops42h 27mBritish Airways
Thu 10/1010:40 pmNBO - DSM
2 stops30h 54mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/2$1,533
Sun 9/86:45 pmDSM - NBO
3 stops34h 25mLufthansa
Wed 10/911:10 pmNBO - DSM
2 stops26h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 5/2$1,577
Wed 9/1111:30 amDSM - NBO
3 stops41h 40mLufthansa
Wed 10/911:10 pmNBO - DSM
3 stops30h 37mLufthansa
Deal found 5/2$1,614

Find flights from Des Moines to Nairobi within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Nairobi that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,864,334 searches. Data last updated May 3, 2024.

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Des MoinesNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Wed 9/11

2 stops44h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 10/8

2 stops28h 14m

$1,251

Des MoinesNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Wed 9/11

2 stops21h 44m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 10/9

2 stops30h 54m

$1,291

Des MoinesNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Sun 9/8

2 stops30h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 10/9

2 stops29h 55m

$1,301

Des MoinesNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Wed 9/11

2 stops29h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 10/9

2 stops28h 14m

$1,392

Des MoinesNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Wed 9/11

2 stops23h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 10/9

3 stops28h 26m

$1,425

Des MoinesNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Wed 9/11

3 stops42h 27m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 10/10

2 stops30h 54m

$1,533

Des MoinesNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Sun 9/8

3 stops34h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 10/9

2 stops26h 40m

$1,577

Des MoinesNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Wed 9/11

3 stops41h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 10/9

3 stops30h 37m

$1,614

Des MoinesNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Sun 9/8

3 stops27h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 10/9

3 stops30h 37m

$2,224

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When is the best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Nairobi?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Nairobi. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Des Moines to Nairobi, you should look to book at least 52 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Nairobi?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Nairobi. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Nairobi flight should consider departing on Monday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Nairobi by month

Plan your trip from Des Moines to Nairobi by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Des Moines to Nairobi is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $1,512. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Nairobi (average of $1,033). Flying from Des Moines to Nairobi in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,668). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$1,033

February

$1,056

March

$1,060

April

$1,047

May

$1,097

June

$1,570

July

$1,668

August

$1,238

September

$1,137

October

$1,099

November

$1,079

December

$1,276

Temperature and rainfall in Nairobi by month

Plan your trip to Nairobi by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

NBO

Temperature

62.6 - 69.8 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Nairobi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Nairobi. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Nairobi. Reviews last updated May 3, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines, British Airways and Lufthansa from Des Moines to Nairobi have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,858 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Delta
8.1
Very good
10,858 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,858 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Ethiopian Air
7.4
Good
794 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,858 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,767 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,858 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Air Canada
7.0
Good
6,893 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,858 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Lufthansa
7.0
Good
7,726 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,858 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Nairobi. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Nairobi?

    Most people fly from Des Moines (DSM) if they book a flight from Des Moines to Nairobi. On average, Des Moines has 0 outbound flights to Nairobi per day from 5 airlines. Des Moines is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Des Moines’s city center.

  • Can I find flights from Des Moines to Nairobi for under $1,300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Nairobi for under $1,300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $1,251, but on average you can expect to pay $1,632.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Nairobi round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Nairobi, with prices starting at $1,251. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by British Airways and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $1,291 and $1,301, respectively. These flights start at 13% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Nairobi?

    American Airlines, British Airways and Delta are the most popular airlines when flying from Des Moines to Nairobi.

  • What does DSM to NBO mean?

    DSM and NBO are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. DSM to NBO refers to a flight route from Des Moines Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL), Nanyuki Airport (NYK), Amboseli Airport (ASV).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Nairobi that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Des Moines to Nairobi flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Des Moines to Nairobi flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Nairobi that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Nairobi flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Nairobi.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Nairobi?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Nairobi by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Nairobi that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Des Moines to Nairobi offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Des Moines to Nairobi?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Des Moines to Nairobi flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Des Moines to Nairobi flight deals updated?

    The Des Moines to Nairobi flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/2.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Des Moines to Nairobi

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British AirwaysCheapest$1,038Average$1,188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,048Average$1,224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,141Average$1,720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,170Average$1,331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$1,266Average$2,328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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