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12:48 pm - 12:35 am
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NBO
28h 47m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:30 am - 12:39 am
NBO
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DTW
30h 09m
2 stops
$920Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Tue, May 5
Delta Logo
12:15 pm - 9:55 pm
DTW
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NBO
26h 40m
2 stops
Delta Logo
11:05 pm - 10:03 pm
NBO
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DTW
29h 58m
2 stops
$922Delta
Sun, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 20
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10:00 am - 8:45 pm
DTW
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NBO
27h 45m
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Delta Logo
9:05 am - 2:23 pm
NBO
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DTW
36h 18m
1 stop
$923Delta
Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 21
Delta Logo
10:00 am - 8:45 pm
DTW
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NBO
27h 45m
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Delta Logo
11:05 pm - 10:03 pm
NBO
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DTW
29h 58m
2 stops
$924Delta
Mon, Sep 7 - Sun, Sep 20
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6:40 pm - 5:00 am
DTW
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NBO
27h 20m
1 stop
Delta Logo
11:05 pm - 10:03 pm
NBO
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DTW
29h 58m
2 stops
$929Delta
Tue, Sep 8 - Sun, Sep 20
Delta Logo
12:15 pm - 9:55 pm
DTW
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NBO
26h 40m
2 stops
Delta Logo
9:05 am - 4:59 pm
NBO
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DTW
38h 54m
2 stops
$930Delta
Sun, Sep 6 - Wed, Sep 23
Delta Logo
7:30 am - 8:45 pm
DTW
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NBO
30h 15m
2 stops
Delta Logo
9:05 am - 4:59 pm
NBO
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DTW
38h 54m
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$931Delta
Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Sep 23
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6:40 pm - 5:00 am
DTW
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NBO
27h 20m
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Delta Logo
9:05 am - 4:59 pm
NBO
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DTW
38h 54m
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$936Delta
Tue, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 23
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8:50 pm - 1:25 am
DTW
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NBO
21h 35m
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Turkish Airlines Logo
4:50 am - 6:10 pm
NBO
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DTW
21h 20m
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$943Turkish Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Wed, Dec 16
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8:50 pm - 1:25 am
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NBO
21h 35m
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3:10 am - 6:45 pm
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DTW
22h 35m
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$945Turkish Airlines
Thu, Apr 16 - Tue, May 12

Etihad Airways flights from Detroit to Nairobi

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Etihad Airways
Apr 16
DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
35h 35m
2 stops
NBO12:35 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
May 12
NBO1:30 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
29h 16m
2 stops
DTW11:46 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,023
Etihad Airways
Apr 6
DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
41h 10m
2 stops
NBO6:10 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Apr 23
NBO1:35 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
41h 14m
2 stops
DTW11:49 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,025
Etihad Airways
Aug 10
DTW7:30 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
39h 40m
2 stops
NBO6:10 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Sep 8
NBO7:00 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
45h 07m
2 stops
DTW9:07 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$1,043

Turkish Airlines flights from Detroit to Nairobi

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Detroit to Nairobi flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Aug 27
DTW8:50 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
21h 35m
1 stop
NBO1:25 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Dec 16
NBO4:50 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
21h 20m
1 stop
DTW6:10 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$943
Turkish Airlines
Apr 16
DTW8:50 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
21h 35m
1 stop
NBO1:25 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
May 12
NBO3:10 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
22h 35m
1 stop
DTW6:45 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$945
Turkish Airlines
Aug 24
DTW8:50 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
21h 35m
1 stop
NBO1:25 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Sep 16
NBO3:10 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
22h 35m
1 stop
DTW6:45 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$947

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DetroitNairobi

DTW - NBO

DTWNBO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/15

12:48 pm-12:35 am

2 stops28h 47m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 5/5

1:30 am-12:39 am

2 stops30h 09m

$920

DetroitNairobi

DTW - NBO

DTWNBO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/6

12:15 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops26h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 9/20

11:05 pm-10:03 pm

2 stops29h 58m

$922

DetroitNairobi

DTW - NBO

DTWNBO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/7

10:00 am-8:45 pm

2 stops27h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 9/21

9:05 am-2:23 pm

1 stop36h 18m

$923

DetroitNairobi

DTW - NBO

DTWNBO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/7

10:00 am-8:45 pm

2 stops27h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 9/20

11:05 pm-10:03 pm

2 stops29h 58m

$924

DetroitNairobi

DTW - NBO

DTWNBO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/8

6:40 pm-5:00 am

1 stop27h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 9/20

11:05 pm-10:03 pm

2 stops29h 58m

$929

DetroitNairobi

DTW - NBO

DTWNBO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/6

12:15 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops26h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 9/23

9:05 am-4:59 pm

2 stops38h 54m

$930

DetroitNairobi

DTW - NBO

DTWNBO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/7

7:30 am-8:45 pm

2 stops30h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 9/23

9:05 am-4:59 pm

2 stops38h 54m

$931

DetroitNairobi

DTW - NBO

DTWNBO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/8

6:40 pm-5:00 am

1 stop27h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 9/23

9:05 am-4:59 pm

2 stops38h 54m

$936
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DetroitNairobi

DTW - NBO

DTWNBO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/27

8:50 pm-1:25 am

1 stop21h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 12/16

4:50 am-6:10 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$943

DetroitNairobi

DTW - NBO

DTWNBO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/16

8:50 pm-1:25 am

1 stop21h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 5/12

3:10 am-6:45 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$945

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Detroit and Nairobi?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Nairobi?

The cheapest month to fly to Nairobi from Detroit is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $901, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel to Nairobi during the month of February, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $929.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Nairobi from Detroit when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Nairobi for around $1,172 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Nairobi from Detroit for as low as $930 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

20h 20m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Detroit to Nairobi takes 20h 20m
There are no direct flights from Detroit to Nairobi. There are no popular flight routes from Detroit to Nairobi.
  • How far is Detroit to Nairobi by plane?

    Nairobi is 7770.1 mi away from Detroit. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 20h 20m.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to Nairobi?

    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 Detroit to Nairobi.

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

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Nairobi can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Nairobi. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $741Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,733 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $790Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,272 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $869Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,319 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom $874Free CancellationRating
6.8
300 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $957Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,862 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $971Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,459 reviews
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