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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Nairobi from $592

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Multiple Airlines Logo
1:39 pm - 12:35 am
DSM
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NBO
26h 56m
2 stops
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1:30 am - 11:26 pm
NBO
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DSM
29h 56m
2 stops
$1,101Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jul 22 - Thu, Aug 6
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7:05 am - 12:35 am
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NBO
33h 30m
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1:35 pm - 4:31 pm
NBO
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DSM
34h 56m
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$1,102Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 13
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11:23 am - 8:35 pm
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NBO
25h 12m
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11:40 pm - 11:01 pm
NBO
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DSM
31h 21m
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$1,105United Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 30
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7:05 am - 12:35 am
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NBO
33h 30m
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1:35 pm - 10:18 pm
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DSM
40h 43m
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$1,106Multiple Airlines
Sun, May 3 - Sun, May 10
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7:05 am - 12:35 am
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33h 30m
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1:35 pm - 10:18 pm
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40h 43m
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$1,108Multiple Airlines
Sun, May 3 - Sun, May 10
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7:05 am - 12:35 am
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1:35 pm - 10:18 pm
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40h 43m
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$1,109Multiple Airlines
Sun, May 3 - Sun, May 10
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8:56 am - 12:35 am
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31h 39m
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1:35 pm - 10:18 pm
NBO
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DSM
40h 43m
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$1,110Multiple Airlines
Sun, May 3 - Sun, May 10
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1:05 pm - 8:35 pm
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NBO
23h 30m
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11:40 pm - 11:01 pm
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31h 21m
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$1,131Lufthansa
Tue, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 30
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7:00 am - 9:55 pm
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30h 55m
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11:05 pm - 8:36 pm
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29h 31m
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$1,143Delta
Mon, May 4 - Mon, May 11
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2:44 pm - 9:55 pm
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23h 11m
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9:05 am - 4:48 pm
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$1,153Delta
Tue, May 5 - Tue, May 12

Lufthansa flights from Des Moines to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport

Our best Lufthansa deals on Des Moines to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flight tickets
Lufthansa
May 2
DSM7:05 pmDes Moines
41h 35m
2 stops
NBO8:40 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
May 9
NBO10:20 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
27h 45m
2 stops
DSM6:05 pmDes Moines
$1,229
Lufthansa
May 2
DSM7:05 pmDes Moines
41h 35m
2 stops
NBO8:40 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
May 9
NBO10:20 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
27h 45m
2 stops
DSM6:05 pmDes Moines
$1,233
Lufthansa
Apr 5
DSM1:10 pmDes Moines
23h 10m
2 stops
NBO8:20 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Jun 27
NBO11:40 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
30h 00m
2 stops
DSM9:40 pmDes Moines
$1,234

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

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United Airlines
Apr 7
DSM3:21 pmDes Moines
23h 04m
3 stops
NBO10:25 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Jun 22
NBO10:20 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
29h 05m
2 stops
DSM7:25 pmDes Moines
$1,382
United Airlines
Apr 6
DSM7:16 pmDes Moines
43h 09m
3 stops
NBO10:25 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Jun 22
NBO10:20 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
29h 05m
2 stops
DSM7:25 pmDes Moines
$1,387
United Airlines
Apr 3
DSM8:04 amDes Moines
28h 16m
3 stops
NBO8:20 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Jun 22
NBO10:20 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
29h 05m
2 stops
DSM7:25 pmDes Moines
$1,445

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Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Wed 7/22

1:39 pm-12:35 am

2 stops26h 56m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 8/6

1:30 am-11:26 pm

2 stops29h 56m

$1,101

Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Wed 5/6

7:05 am-12:35 am

2 stops33h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 5/13

1:35 pm-4:31 pm

2 stops34h 56m

$1,102

Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Tue 9/8

11:23 am-8:35 pm

2 stops25h 12m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 9/30

11:40 pm-11:01 pm

2 stops31h 21m

$1,105

Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Sun 5/3

7:05 am-12:35 am

2 stops33h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 5/10

1:35 pm-10:18 pm

2 stops40h 43m

$1,106

Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Sun 5/3

7:05 am-12:35 am

2 stops33h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 5/10

1:35 pm-10:18 pm

2 stops40h 43m

$1,108

Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Sun 5/3

7:05 am-12:35 am

2 stops33h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 5/10

1:35 pm-10:18 pm

2 stops40h 43m

$1,109

Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Sun 5/3

8:56 am-12:35 am

2 stops31h 39m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 5/10

1:35 pm-10:18 pm

2 stops40h 43m

$1,110
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Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Tue 9/8

1:05 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops23h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 9/30

11:40 pm-11:01 pm

2 stops31h 21m

$1,131

Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Mon 5/4

7:00 am-9:55 pm

2 stops30h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 5/11

11:05 pm-8:36 pm

2 stops29h 31m

$1,143

Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Tue 5/5

2:44 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops23h 11m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 5/12

9:05 am-4:48 pm

2 stops39h 43m

$1,153

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of November, then book flights to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport from Des Moines during January instead. Flights to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport in January, while not as cheap as those in November, still average around $1,070.

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Fastest flight time

26h 02m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Des Moines to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport takes 26h 02m
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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. 26h 02m is a normal flight duration for this route.

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    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.

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