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American Airlines Logo
4:30 pm - 12:05 am
DTW
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NBO
23h 35m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
1:20 am - 9:01 pm
NBO
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DTW
26h 41m2 stops
$728American Airlines
Mon, Feb 23 - Sun, Apr 26
Qatar Airways Logo
1:08 pm - 7:15 am
DTW
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NBO
34h 07m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
5:00 pm - 9:08 pm
NBO
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DTW
36h 08m2 stops
$738Qatar Airways
Mon, Feb 2 - Tue, Feb 17
Qatar Airways Logo
12:54 pm - 12:05 am
DTW
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NBO
27h 11m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
8:45 am - 8:58 pm
NBO
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DTW
44h 13m2 stops
$741Qatar Airways
Sat, Jan 31 - Sat, Feb 7
Qatar Airways Logo
1:08 pm - 12:05 am
DTW
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NBO
26h 57m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
1:35 am - 9:08 pm
NBO
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DTW
27h 33m2 stops
$755Qatar Airways
Thu, Feb 26 - Fri, Mar 6
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:05 pm - 3:05 am
DTW
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NBO
23h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:50 am - 7:10 pm
NBO
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DTW
21h 20m1 stop
$783Turkish Airlines
Tue, Mar 10 - Thu, Mar 19
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:05 pm - 3:20 am
DTW
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NBO
23h 15m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:50 am - 6:10 pm
NBO
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DTW
21h 20m1 stop
$792Turkish Airlines
Thu, Feb 12 - Tue, Feb 17
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:05 pm - 3:05 am
DTW
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NBO
23h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:50 am - 6:10 pm
NBO
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DTW
21h 20m1 stop
$817Turkish Airlines
Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 18
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:05 pm - 3:05 am
DTW
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NBO
23h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
3:10 am - 6:50 pm
NBO
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DTW
22h 40m1 stop
$820Turkish Airlines
Mon, Feb 23 - Sun, Apr 26
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:05 pm - 3:20 am
DTW
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NBO
23h 15m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:50 am - 6:10 pm
NBO
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21h 20m1 stop
$838Turkish Airlines
Thu, Feb 12 - Wed, Feb 18
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8:55 pm - 1:25 am
DTW
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21h 30m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
3:10 am - 6:50 pm
NBO
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22h 40m1 stop
$844Turkish Airlines
Wed, May 6 - Tue, May 19

American Airlines flights from Detroit to Nairobi

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American Airlines
Feb 23
DTW4:30 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
23h 35m
2 stops
NBO12:05 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Apr 26
NBO1:20 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
26h 41m
2 stops
DTW9:01 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$728
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American Airlines
Feb 26
DTW4:30 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
23h 35m
2 stops
NBO12:05 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Mar 6
NBO1:35 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
27h 33m
2 stops
DTW9:08 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$939
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American Airlines
Dec 21
DTW3:56 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
24h 09m
2 stops
NBO12:05 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Dec 23
NBO5:00 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
30h 36m
2 stops
DTW3:36 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$2,488
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Turkish Airlines flights from Detroit to Nairobi

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Turkish Airlines
Mar 10
DTW9:05 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
23h 00m
1 stop
NBO3:05 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Mar 19
NBO4:50 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
21h 20m
1 stop
DTW7:10 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$783
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Turkish Airlines
Feb 12
DTW8:05 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
23h 15m
1 stop
NBO3:20 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Feb 17
NBO4:50 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
21h 20m
1 stop
DTW6:10 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$792
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Turkish Airlines
Feb 4
DTW8:05 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
23h 00m
1 stop
NBO3:05 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Feb 18
NBO4:50 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
21h 20m
1 stop
DTW6:10 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$817
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Nairobi that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
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DetroitNairobi

DTW - NBO

DTWNBO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/23

4:30 pm-12:05 am

2 stops23h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 4/26

1:20 am-9:01 pm

2 stops26h 41m

$728

DetroitNairobi

DTW - NBO

DTWNBO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/2

1:08 pm-7:15 am

2 stops34h 07m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 2/17

5:00 pm-9:08 pm

2 stops36h 08m

$738

DetroitNairobi

DTW - NBO

DTWNBO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/31

12:54 pm-12:05 am

2 stops27h 11m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 2/7

8:45 am-8:58 pm

2 stops44h 13m

$741

DetroitNairobi

DTW - NBO

DTWNBO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/26

1:08 pm-12:05 am

2 stops26h 57m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 3/6

1:35 am-9:08 pm

2 stops27h 33m

$755

DetroitNairobi

DTW - NBO

DTWNBO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/10

9:05 pm-3:05 am

1 stop23h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 3/19

4:50 am-7:10 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$783

DetroitNairobi

DTW - NBO

DTWNBO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/12

8:05 pm-3:20 am

1 stop23h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 2/17

4:50 am-6:10 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$792

DetroitNairobi

DTW - NBO

DTWNBO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/4

8:05 pm-3:05 am

1 stop23h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 2/18

4:50 am-6:10 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$817

DetroitNairobi

DTW - NBO

DTWNBO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/23

8:05 pm-3:05 am

1 stop23h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 4/26

3:10 am-6:50 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$820

DetroitNairobi

DTW - NBO

DTWNBO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/12

8:05 pm-3:20 am

1 stop23h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 2/18

4:50 am-6:10 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$838

DetroitNairobi

DTW - NBO

DTWNBO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/6

8:55 pm-1:25 am

1 stop21h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 5/19

3:10 am-6:50 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$844

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Nairobi?

The cheapest month to fly to Nairobi from Detroit is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around $960, 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 November, then flying in March is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $981.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Nairobi?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Nairobi from Detroit is on a Tuesday. momondo users have found tickets for Tuesday departures for as low as $1,156. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Thursday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Nairobi on Thursday is $1,392.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Nairobi?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Nairobi is in the morning when flights can be purchased for as low as $1,017. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at noon when prices are $1,361 on average. Flights to Nairobi from Detroit at noon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

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 $1,200 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 $1,026 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

17h 25m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Detroit to Nairobi takes 17h 25m
There are no direct flights from Detroit to Nairobi. There are no popular flight routes from Detroit to Nairobi.
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  • 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 17h 25m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit to Nairobi?

    Prices for flights from Detroit to Nairobi were last updated today.

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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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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $732Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,105 reviews
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7.9
8,007 reviews
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7.4
1,508 reviews
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7.4
9,091 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $978Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,634 reviews
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