What is the cheapest airline that flies from Des Moines to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl?

Air France and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Des Moines to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

What airlines fly to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

Lufthansa, Qatar Airways and British Airways 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 51% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport. Keep in mind that there are 6 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 January 2026, there are 6 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.

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Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $1,035 to $1,255. The lowest price recently found on this route was $918.

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7:50 am - 10:45 pm

DSM

NBO

29h 55m3 stops

11:40 pm - 9:41 pm

NBO

DSM

31h 01m2 stops

$918United Airlines

Sat, Feb 7 - Wed, Feb 11

11:30 am - 10:45 pm

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NBO

26h 15m3 stops

11:55 pm - 9:50 pm

NBO

DSM

30h 55m2 stops

$919United Airlines

Sat, Jan 31 - Wed, Feb 4

6:48 pm - 9:15 pm

DSM

NBO

41h 27m2 stops

11:55 pm - 9:50 pm

NBO

DSM

30h 55m2 stops

$924United Airlines

Sat, Jan 31 - Wed, Feb 4

9:04 am - 9:40 pm

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NBO

27h 36m2 stops

11:55 pm - 9:40 pm

NBO

DSM

30h 45m2 stops

$937United Airlines

Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 4

12:04 pm - 9:10 pm

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NBO

24h 06m2 stops

11:59 pm - 3:40 pm

NBO

DSM

24h 41m2 stops

$983Multiple Airlines

Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 3

6:48 pm - 9:15 pm

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NBO

41h 27m2 stops

11:40 pm - 9:41 pm

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DSM

31h 01m2 stops

$987United Airlines

Sat, Feb 7 - Wed, Feb 11

3:24 pm - 9:40 pm

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NBO

21h 16m2 stops

11:40 pm - 9:41 pm

NBO

DSM

31h 01m2 stops

$1,000United Airlines

Mon, Feb 23 - Mon, Mar 2

1:10 pm - 8:35 pm

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23h 25m2 stops

10:50 pm - 9:36 pm

NBO

DSM

30h 46m2 stops

$1,018Lufthansa

Wed, Apr 1 - Thu, Apr 30

5:24 am - 10:00 pm

DSM

NBO

31h 36m2 stops

9:10 am - 4:27 pm

NBO

DSM

40h 17m2 stops

$1,019Delta

Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 3

6:55 pm - 10:45 pm

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42h 50m3 stops

11:40 pm - 9:41 pm

NBO

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31h 01m2 stops

$1,050United Airlines

Mon, Feb 23 - Mon, Mar 2

Lufthansa flights from Des Moines to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport

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Lufthansa

Apr 1

DSM1:10 pmDes Moines

23h 25m

2 stops

NBO8:35 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Apr 30

NBO10:50 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

30h 46m

2 stops

DSM9:36 pmDes Moines

$1,018

Lufthansa

Jan 13

DSM11:30 amDes Moines

26h 15m

3 stops

NBO10:45 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Jan 15

NBO11:55 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

30h 55m

2 stops

DSM9:50 pmDes Moines

$1,048

Lufthansa

Jan 13

DSM11:30 amDes Moines

26h 15m

3 stops

NBO10:45 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Jan 15

NBO11:55 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

30h 55m

3 stops

DSM9:50 pmDes Moines

$1,060

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May 30

DSM12:00 pmDes Moines

34h 10m

2 stops

NBO6:10 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Aug 28

NBO11:15 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

30h 02m

2 stops

DSM9:17 pmDes Moines

$1,163

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Jan 13

DSM12:04 pmDes Moines

24h 56m

2 stops

NBO10:00 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Jan 15

NBO11:20 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

26h 08m

2 stops

DSM4:28 pmDes Moines

$1,391

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Sat 2/7

7:50 am-10:45 pm

3 stops29h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 2/11

11:40 pm-9:41 pm

2 stops31h 01m

$918

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11:30 am-10:45 pm

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Wed 2/4

11:55 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops30h 55m

$919

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Des Moines

Sat 1/31

6:48 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops41h 27m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

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11:55 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops30h 55m

$924

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Des Moines

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9:04 am-9:40 pm

2 stops27h 36m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

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11:55 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops30h 45m

$937

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Des Moines

Tue 2/24

12:04 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops24h 06m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 3/3

11:59 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops24h 41m

$983

Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Sat 2/7

6:48 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops41h 27m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 2/11

11:40 pm-9:41 pm

2 stops31h 01m

$987

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Des Moines

Mon 2/23

3:24 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops21h 16m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 3/2

11:40 pm-9:41 pm

2 stops31h 01m

$1,000

Des MoinesNairobi

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Des Moines

Wed 4/1

1:10 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops23h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 4/30

10:50 pm-9:36 pm

2 stops30h 46m

$1,018

Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Tue 2/24

5:24 am-10:00 pm

2 stops31h 36m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 3/3

9:10 am-4:27 pm

2 stops40h 17m

$1,019

Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Mon 2/23

6:55 pm-10:45 pm

3 stops42h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 3/2

11:40 pm-9:41 pm

2 stops31h 01m

$1,050

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Des Moines and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

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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 $1,191.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport from Des Moines when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport for around $1,400 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport from Des Moines for as low as $1,207 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	21h 05m
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The fastest flight from Des Moines to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport takes 21h 05m

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There are 8292.6 mi between Des Moines and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl. 21h 05m 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 January 2026, there are 6 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 (42% of total bookings). The next most popular airlines are Qatar Airways (15%), British Airways (13%), and Delta (12%).

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United Airlines	PriceFrom $980	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,145 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
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Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,194	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,708 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
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