Cheap flights from Des Moines to Nairobi from $704

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8:10 am - 6:10 am
DSM
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NBO
38h 00m
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7:05 am - 7:21 pm
NBO
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DSM
44h 16m
2 stops
$1,203Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 30
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6:36 pm - 6:10 am
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NBO
51h 34m
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1:35 pm - 1:06 pm
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DSM
31h 31m
2 stops
$1,210Etihad Airways
Thu, Oct 15 - Fri, Oct 23
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8:50 pm - 6:05 pm
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NBO
37h 15m
2 stops
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7:00 pm - 9:56 am
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DSM
46h 56m
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$1,275Etihad Airways
Thu, Jul 23 - Sun, Aug 9
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11:27 am - 8:40 pm
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NBO
25h 13m
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10:20 pm - 11:35 pm
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DSM
33h 15m
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$1,289United Airlines
Mon, Sep 28 - Thu, Oct 1
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3:22 pm - 10:25 pm
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NBO
23h 03m
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11:40 pm - 12:34 pm
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44h 54m
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$1,361United Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 30
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3:22 pm - 10:25 pm
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11:40 pm - 5:33 pm
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25h 53m
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$1,430Multiple Airlines
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11:40 pm - 5:33 pm
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$1,431Multiple Airlines
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28h 35m
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10:20 pm - 5:33 pm
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27h 13m
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$1,433Air Canada
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Ethiopian Air flights from Des Moines to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Des Moines to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
Oct 21
DSM6:00 amDes Moines
23h 10m
2 stops
NBO1:10 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Nov 1
NBO5:30 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
29h 49m
3 stops
DSM2:19 pmDes Moines
$1,774
Ethiopian Air
Oct 15
DSM6:00 amDes Moines
23h 10m
2 stops
NBO1:10 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Oct 23
NBO5:30 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
28h 45m
3 stops
DSM2:15 pmDes Moines
$1,795
Ethiopian Air
Oct 15
DSM6:00 amDes Moines
23h 10m
2 stops
NBO1:10 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Oct 23
NBO5:30 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
28h 45m
3 stops
DSM2:15 pmDes Moines
$1,882

Brussels Airlines flights from Des Moines to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport

Our best Brussels Airlines deals on Des Moines to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flight tickets
Brussels Airlines
Jun 26
DSM8:00 amDes Moines
30h 25m
3 stops
NBO10:25 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Jul 27
NBO10:20 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
31h 02m
2 stops
DSM9:22 pmDes Moines
$1,879
Brussels Airlines
Jul 21
DSM8:00 amDes Moines
30h 25m
3 stops
NBO10:25 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Aug 7
NBO10:20 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
31h 02m
2 stops
DSM9:22 pmDes Moines
$1,920
Brussels Airlines
Jun 26
DSM3:24 pmDes Moines
23h 01m
3 stops
NBO10:25 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Jul 27
NBO10:20 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
31h 02m
2 stops
DSM9:22 pmDes Moines
$2,198

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Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Tue 9/8

8:10 am-6:10 am

2 stops38h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 9/30

7:05 am-7:21 pm

2 stops44h 16m

$1,203

Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Thu 10/15

6:36 pm-6:10 am

2 stops51h 34m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 10/23

1:35 pm-1:06 pm

2 stops31h 31m

$1,210

Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Thu 7/23

8:50 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops37h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 8/9

7:00 pm-9:56 am

2 stops46h 56m

$1,275

Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Mon 9/28

11:27 am-8:40 pm

2 stops25h 13m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 10/1

10:20 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops33h 15m

$1,289

Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Tue 9/8

3:22 pm-10:25 pm

3 stops23h 03m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 9/30

11:40 pm-12:34 pm

2 stops44h 54m

$1,361
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Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Tue 9/8

3:22 pm-10:25 pm

3 stops23h 03m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 9/30

11:40 pm-5:33 pm

2 stops25h 53m

$1,430

Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Tue 9/8

3:22 pm-10:25 pm

3 stops23h 03m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 9/30

11:40 pm-5:33 pm

2 stops25h 53m

$1,431

Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Thu 10/15

8:00 am-8:35 pm

3 stops28h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 10/23

10:20 pm-5:33 pm

3 stops27h 13m

$1,433

Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Sun 7/26

8:53 am-6:05 pm

2 stops49h 12m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 8/10

7:05 am-4:27 pm

2 stops41h 22m

$1,512

Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Sun 7/26

8:53 am-6:05 pm

2 stops49h 12m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 8/10

7:05 am-4:27 pm

2 stops41h 22m

$1,513

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Fastest flight time

27h 55m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Des Moines to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport takes 27h 55m
There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport. There are no popular flight routes from Des Moines to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport.

Frequently asked questions about flying from Des Moines to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport

  • How far is Des Moines to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl by plane?

    There are 8292.6 mi between Des Moines and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl. 27h 55m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Des Moines Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from Des Moines to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

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3,730 reviews
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9,878 reviews
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6.8
8,090 reviews
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7.8
8,428 reviews
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