What airlines fly to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

Lufthansa, Qatar Airways and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport from Des Moines according to our data. Lufthansa is the first choice among our users, with 40% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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As of September 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Des Moines Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport.

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.

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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.

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7:29 am - 12:05 amDSM Des Moines-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

32h 36m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl

5:00 pm - 12:26 amNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-DSM Des Moines

40h 26m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,173Qatar Airways

Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5

5:29 pm - 9:35 pmDSM Des Moines-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

43h 06m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Paris Charles de Gaulle

11:55 pm - 7:15 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-DSM Des Moines

28h 20m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Minneapolis St Paul

$1,185Air France

Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 19

6:45 pm - 10:45 pmDSM Des Moines-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

43h 00m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National Arusha Kilimanjaro

11:55 pm - 9:55 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-DSM Des Moines

31h 00m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,194Lufthansa

Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 19

7:42 pm - 12:05 amDSM Des Moines-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

44h 23m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Doha Hamad Intl

5:00 pm - 12:26 amNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-DSM Des Moines

40h 26m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,222Qatar Airways

Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5

7:02 am - 6:20 amDSM Des Moines-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

38h 18m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

7:15 am - 10:17 amNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-DSM Des Moines

60h 02m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Charlotte Douglas

$1,396Etihad Airways

Fri, Dec 18 - Sun, Jan 17

9:50 am - 10:10 pmDSM Des Moines-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

28h 20m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Toronto Pearson Intl Frankfurt am Main

11:55 pm - 9:55 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-DSM Des Moines

31h 00m3 stops Frankfurt am Main Toronto Pearson Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,551Air Canada

Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5

6:45 pm - 10:45 pmDSM Des Moines-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

44h 00m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National Arusha Kilimanjaro

11:55 pm - 10:59 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-DSM Des Moines

32h 04m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,675Lufthansa

Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5

9:50 am - 10:10 pmDSM Des Moines-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

28h 20m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Toronto Pearson Intl Frankfurt am Main

11:55 pm - 7:16 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-DSM Des Moines

28h 21m3 stops Frankfurt am Main Toronto Pearson Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,724Air Canada

Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5

11:21 am - 10:10 pmDSM Des Moines-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

25h 49m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main

11:55 pm - 8:10 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-DSM Des Moines

29h 15m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,735Lufthansa

Thu, Dec 24 - Tue, Jan 12

8:00 am - 10:45 pmDSM Des Moines-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

29h 45m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National Arusha Kilimanjaro

11:55 pm - 9:41 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-DSM Des Moines

30h 46m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,826Lufthansa

Thu, Dec 24 - Tue, Jan 12

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Air Canada flights from Des Moines to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport

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Sep 30

DSM8:00 amDes Moines

28h 35m

3 stops

NBO8:35 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Nov 3

NBO11:55 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

31h 00m

3 stops

DSM9:55 pmDes Moines

$1,511

Air Canada

Oct 29

DSM9:50 amDes Moines

28h 20m

3 stops

NBO10:10 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Nov 5

NBO11:55 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

31h 00m

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DSM9:55 pmDes Moines

$1,551

Air Canada

Sep 30

DSM8:00 amDes Moines

28h 35m

3 stops

NBO8:35 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Nov 14

NBO11:55 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

28h 21m

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DSM7:16 pmDes Moines

$1,723

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Oct 29

DSM7:29 amDes Moines

32h 36m

2 stops

NBO12:05 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Nov 5

NBO5:00 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

40h 26m

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DSM12:26 amDes Moines

$1,173

Qatar Airways

Oct 29

DSM7:42 pmDes Moines

44h 23m

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NBO12:05 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Nov 5

NBO5:00 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

40h 26m

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DSM12:26 amDes Moines

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Sep 30

DSM6:41 amDes Moines

33h 09m

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NBO11:50 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

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NBO5:00 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

40h 26m

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DSM12:26 amDes Moines

$1,283

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7:29 am-12:05 am

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5:29 pm-9:35 pm

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6:45 pm-10:45 pm

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11:55 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops31h 00m

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5:00 pm-12:26 am

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Fri 12/18

7:02 am-6:20 am

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7:15 am-10:17 am

2 stops60h 02m

$1,396

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DSM Des Moines - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

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Thu 10/29

9:50 am-10:10 pm

3 stops28h 20m

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Thu 11/5

11:55 pm-9:55 pm

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Thu 10/29

6:45 pm-10:45 pm

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Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 11/5

11:55 pm-10:59 pm

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$1,675

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DSM Des Moines - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

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Des Moines

Thu 10/29

9:50 am-10:10 pm

3 stops28h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 11/5

11:55 pm-7:16 pm

3 stops28h 21m

$1,724

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Des MoinesNairobi

DSM Des Moines - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

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Thu 12/24

11:21 am-10:10 pm

2 stops25h 49m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 1/12

11:55 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops29h 15m

$1,735

Des MoinesNairobi

DSM Des Moines - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Thu 12/24

8:00 am-10:45 pm

3 stops29h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 1/12

11:55 pm-9:41 pm

2 stops30h 46m

$1,826

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If you aren’t able to travel during the month of April, then book flights to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport from Des Moines during March instead. Flights to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport in March, while not as cheap as those in April, still average around $935.

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Fastest flight time	21h 29m
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The best flight deal from Des Moines to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,173

The fastest flight from Des Moines to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport takes 21h 29m

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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. 21h 29m 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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As of September 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Des Moines Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport.
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?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from Des Moines to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport is Lufthansa (40% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are Qatar Airways (34%), Delta (14%), and United Airlines (12%).

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Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $741	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,729 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
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