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Cheap flights from Detroit to Nairobi from $534

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Turkish Airlines Logo
8:05 pm - 3:05 amDTW-NBO
23h 00m1 stop
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4:50 am - 6:10 pmNBO-DTW
21h 20m1 stop
$792Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 26
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:00 pm - 1:50 amDTW-NBO
21h 50m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
3:35 am - 7:05 pmNBO-DTW
22h 30m1 stop
$824Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Sep 30 - Mon, Oct 6
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9:55 am - 8:20 pmDTW-NBO
27h 25m2 stops
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10:45 pm - 9:29 pmNBO-DTW
29h 44m2 stops
$906
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Mon, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 22
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6:30 pm - 10:00 pmDTW-NBO
20h 30m1 stop
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10:25 pm - 12:50 pmNBO-DTW
21h 25m1 stop
$917
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Tue, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 7
Delta Logo
5:55 pm - 7:55 pmDTW-NBO
19h 00m1 stop
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10:25 pm - 6:41 pmNBO-DTW
27h 16m2 stops
$918Delta
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Tue, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 7
Delta Logo
2:15 pm - 10:00 pmDTW-NBO
24h 45m2 stops
Delta Logo
11:59 pm - 3:50 pmNBO-DTW
22h 51m1 stop
$921Delta
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Mon, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 22
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2:15 pm - 9:15 pmDTW-NBO
23h 00m2 stops
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11:55 pm - 4:57 pmNBO-DTW
25h 02m2 stops
$941Lufthansa
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Thu, Jan 8 - Sun, Jan 18
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 8:20 pmDTW-NBO
31h 20m2 stops
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10:45 pm - 11:41 pmNBO-DTW
31h 56m2 stops
$943United Airlines
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Thu, Oct 9 - Thu, Oct 23
United Airlines Logo
1:36 pm - 8:20 pmDTW-NBO
23h 44m2 stops
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10:45 pm - 10:22 pmNBO-DTW
30h 37m2 stops
$944United Airlines
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2:15 pm - 9:15 pmDTW-NBO
23h 00m2 stops
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11:55 pm - 1:55 pmNBO-DTW
22h 00m1 stop
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United Airlines flights from Detroit to Nairobi

Our best United Airlines deals on Detroit to Nairobi flight tickets
United Airlines
Oct 9
DTW6:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
31h 20m
2 stops
NBO8:20 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Oct 23
NBO10:45 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
31h 56m
2 stops
DTW11:41 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$943
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United Airlines
Sep 10
DTW1:36 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
23h 44m
2 stops
NBO8:20 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Sep 22
NBO10:45 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
30h 37m
2 stops
DTW10:22 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$944
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United Airlines
Sep 15
DTW5:54 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
45h 36m
3 stops
NBO10:30 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Sep 22
NBO10:45 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
24h 07m
2 stops
DTW3:52 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$949
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Turkish Airlines flights from Detroit to Nairobi

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Turkish Airlines
Nov 10
DTW8:05 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
23h 00m
1 stop
NBO3:05 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Nov 26
NBO4:50 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
21h 20m
1 stop
DTW6:10 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$792
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Turkish Airlines
Sep 30
DTW9:00 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
21h 50m
1 stop
NBO1:50 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Oct 6
NBO3:35 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
22h 30m
1 stop
DTW7:05 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$824
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Turkish Airlines
Oct 31
DTW9:05 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
23h 00m
1 stop
NBO3:05 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Nov 13
NBO4:50 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
21h 20m
1 stop
DTW6:10 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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DetroitNairobi

DTW - NBO

DTWNBO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/10

8:05 pm-3:05 am

1 stop23h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 11/26

4:50 am-6:10 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$792

DetroitNairobi

DTW - NBO

DTWNBO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/30

9:00 pm-1:50 am

1 stop21h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 10/6

3:35 am-7:05 pm

1 stop22h 30m

$824

DetroitNairobi

DTW - NBO

DTWNBO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/15

9:55 am-8:20 pm

2 stops27h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 9/22

10:45 pm-9:29 pm

2 stops29h 44m

$906

DetroitNairobi

DTW - NBO

DTWNBO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/30

6:30 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop20h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 10/7

10:25 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop21h 25m

$917

DetroitNairobi

DTW - NBO

DTWNBO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/30

5:55 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop19h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 10/7

10:25 pm-6:41 pm

2 stops27h 16m

$918

DetroitNairobi

DTW - NBO

DTWNBO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/15

2:15 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops24h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 9/22

11:59 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop22h 51m

$921

DetroitNairobi

DTW - NBO

DTWNBO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/8

2:15 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops23h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 1/18

11:55 pm-4:57 pm

2 stops25h 02m

$941

DetroitNairobi

DTW - NBO

DTWNBO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/9

6:00 am-8:20 pm

2 stops31h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 10/23

10:45 pm-11:41 pm

2 stops31h 56m

$943

DetroitNairobi

DTW - NBO

DTWNBO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/10

1:36 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops23h 44m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 9/22

10:45 pm-10:22 pm

2 stops30h 37m

$944

DetroitNairobi

DTW - NBO

DTWNBO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/8

2:15 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops23h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 1/18

11:55 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop22h 00m

$950

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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 April. Flight prices, which tend to average around $949, 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 April, then flying in November is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $978.

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 $1,223 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 $1,028 on momondo.

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Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Detroit to Nairobi

Best Price Found

$534

Fastest flight time

17h 25m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Nairobi

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Nairobi from Detroit in the past 72 hours is $534. The best round-trip flight deal from Detroit to Nairobi found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $792.
The fastest flight from Detroit to Nairobi takes 17h 25m
There are no direct flights from Detroit to Nairobi. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport.
There is 1 airport near Nairobi: Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO)
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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.

Best airlines flying from Detroit to Nairobi

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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $732Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,935 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom $905Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,465 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $914Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,983 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $971Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,904 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $978Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,276 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $995Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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