Cheap flights from Des Moines to Kenya from $521

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United Airlines Logo
11:30 am - 10:45 pm
DSM
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NBO
26h 15m
3 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:55 pm - 2:27 pm
NBO
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DSM
23h 32m
2 stops
$937United Airlines
Sat, Feb 21 - Fri, Feb 27
United Airlines Logo
6:55 pm - 10:45 pm
DSM
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NBO
42h 50m
3 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:55 pm - 5:47 pm
NBO
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DSM
26h 52m
2 stops
$943United Airlines
Fri, Feb 20 - Fri, Feb 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:28 pm - 9:10 pm
DSM
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NBO
23h 42m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:05 pm - 8:36 pm
NBO
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DSM
29h 31m
2 stops
$947Multiple Airlines
Sat, Feb 28 - Tue, May 12
United Airlines Logo
3:24 pm - 9:15 pm
DSM
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NBO
20h 51m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:55 pm - 10:30 am
NBO
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DSM
43h 35m
2 stops
$972United Airlines
Thu, Feb 19 - Wed, Mar 4
United Airlines Logo
6:49 pm - 10:45 pm
DSM
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NBO
43h 56m
3 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:20 pm - 10:59 pm
NBO
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DSM
32h 39m
2 stops
$987United Airlines
Mon, Mar 23 - Mon, Mar 30
Kenya Airways Logo
10:57 am - 9:10 pm
DSM
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NBO
25h 13m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
9:10 am - 10:17 am
NBO
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DSM
58h 07m
2 stops
$993Kenya Airways
Fri, Feb 20 - Fri, Feb 27
United Airlines Logo
3:24 pm - 10:45 pm
DSM
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NBO
22h 21m
3 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:55 pm - 9:41 pm
NBO
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DSM
30h 46m
2 stops
$1,000United Airlines
Sat, Feb 21 - Sun, Mar 1
United Airlines Logo
11:26 am - 9:40 pm
DSM
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NBO
26h 14m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:20 pm - 10:59 pm
NBO
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DSM
32h 39m
2 stops
$1,001United Airlines
Mon, Mar 23 - Mon, Mar 30
United Airlines Logo
6:55 pm - 9:15 pm
DSM
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NBO
41h 20m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:55 pm - 9:41 pm
NBO
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DSM
30h 46m
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$1,006United Airlines
Sat, Feb 21 - Sun, Mar 1
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6:55 pm - 10:45 pm
DSM
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NBO
42h 50m
3 stops
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11:55 pm - 9:41 pm
NBO
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DSM
30h 46m
2 stops
$1,011Lufthansa
Fri, Feb 20 - Sun, Mar 1

United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Kenya

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United Airlines
Feb 21
DSM11:30 amDes Moines
26h 15m
3 stops
NBO10:45 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Feb 27
NBO11:55 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
23h 32m
2 stops
DSM2:27 pmDes Moines
$937
United Airlines
Feb 20
DSM6:55 pmDes Moines
42h 50m
3 stops
NBO10:45 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Feb 27
NBO11:55 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
26h 52m
2 stops
DSM5:47 pmDes Moines
$943
United Airlines
Feb 19
DSM3:24 pmDes Moines
20h 51m
2 stops
NBO9:15 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Mar 4
NBO11:55 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
43h 35m
2 stops
DSM10:30 amDes Moines
$972

Kenya Airways flights from Des Moines to Kenya

Our best Kenya Airways deals on Des Moines to Kenya flight tickets
Kenya Airways
Feb 20
DSM10:57 amDes Moines
25h 13m
2 stops
NBO9:10 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Feb 27
NBO9:10 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
58h 07m
2 stops
DSM10:17 amDes Moines
$993
Kenya Airways
Mar 4
DSM6:19 amDes Moines
19h 56m
2 stops
NBO11:15 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Mar 11
NBO11:20 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
29h 25m
2 stops
DSM8:45 pmDes Moines
$1,056
Kenya Airways
Feb 20
DSM10:57 amDes Moines
25h 13m
2 stops
NBO9:10 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Mar 1
NBO9:10 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
46h 18m
2 stops
DSM10:28 pmDes Moines
$1,155

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Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Sat 2/21

11:30 am-10:45 pm

3 stops26h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 2/27

11:55 pm-2:27 pm

2 stops23h 32m

$937

Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Fri 2/20

6:55 pm-10:45 pm

3 stops42h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 2/27

11:55 pm-5:47 pm

2 stops26h 52m

$943

Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Sat 2/28

12:28 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops23h 42m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 5/12

11:05 pm-8:36 pm

2 stops29h 31m

$947

Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Thu 2/19

3:24 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops20h 51m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 3/4

11:55 pm-10:30 am

2 stops43h 35m

$972

Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Mon 3/23

6:49 pm-10:45 pm

3 stops43h 56m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 3/30

10:20 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops32h 39m

$987

Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Fri 2/20

10:57 am-9:10 pm

2 stops25h 13m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 2/27

9:10 am-10:17 am

2 stops58h 07m

$993

Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Sat 2/21

3:24 pm-10:45 pm

3 stops22h 21m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 3/1

11:55 pm-9:41 pm

2 stops30h 46m

$1,000

Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Mon 3/23

11:26 am-9:40 pm

2 stops26h 14m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 3/30

10:20 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops32h 39m

$1,001

Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Sat 2/21

6:55 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops41h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 3/1

11:55 pm-9:41 pm

2 stops30h 46m

$1,006

Des MoinesNairobi

DSM - NBO

DSMNBO

Des Moines

Fri 2/20

6:55 pm-10:45 pm

3 stops42h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 3/1

11:55 pm-9:41 pm

2 stops30h 46m

$1,011

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Kenya?

In general, November is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Kenya. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,051. The month of January is another great option to travel to Kenya, with average flight prices from Des Moines averaging around $1,070.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Kenya?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Kenya from Des Moines when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Kenya for around $1,385 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Kenya from Des Moines for as low as $1,049 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

23h 36m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Des Moines to Kenya takes 23h 36m
There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Kenya. There are no popular flight routes from Des Moines to Kenya.
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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 Kenya.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Kenya?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Kenya trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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United AirlinesPriceFrom $980Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,262 reviews
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6.8
7,775 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,047Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,175 reviews
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6.7
7,723 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,211Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,730 reviews
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7.2
11,258 reviews
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