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What to know about flights from Seattle to Nairobi?

The distance between Seattle and Nairobi is approximately 14,507.69 km. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July.

Cheapest one-way
$564
Qatar Airways Qatar Airways SEA-NBO 28h 20m · 1 stop Mon, Sep 7
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Cheapest round-trip
$1,184
British Airways British Airways SEA-NBO 21h 30m · 2 stops Thu, Sep 24 - Sun, Sep 27
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When to travel
October
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
14,507.69 km
Flight distance

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Seattle to Nairobi over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $564 and round-trip from $1,184. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • SEA 1:30 PM
        21h 30m
        1 stop
        NBO 9:00 PM
        Seattle - Nairobi | Thu, Sep 24 | British Airways
        NBO 10:55 PM
        22h 40m
        1 stop
        SEA 11:35 AM
        Nairobi - Seattle | Sun, Sep 27 | British Airways
        $1,184 $1,937
        39% off
        39% off
        $1,937 $1,184
      • SEA 7:15 PM
        20h 10m
        1 stop
        NBO 1:25 AM
        Seattle - Nairobi | Thu, Sep 24 | Turkish Airlines
        NBO 3:10 AM
        24h 10m
        1 stop
        SEA 5:20 PM
        Nairobi - Seattle | Sun, Sep 27 | Turkish Airlines
        $1,239 $1,937
        36% off
        36% off
        $1,937 $1,239
      • SEA 4:25 PM
        21h 25m
        1 stop
        NBO 11:50 PM
        Seattle - Nairobi | Wed, Sep 16 | Qatar Airways
        NBO 1:20 AM
        21h 25m
        1 stop
        SEA 12:45 PM
        Nairobi - Seattle | Sat, Sep 19 | Qatar Airways
        $1,247 $1,937
        36% off
        36% off
        $1,937 $1,247
      • SEA 5:15 PM
        26h 10m
        1 stop
        NBO 5:25 AM
        Seattle - Nairobi | Thu, Sep 24 | Emirates
        NBO 10:45 PM
        24h 40m
        1 stop
        SEA 1:25 PM
        Nairobi - Seattle | Sun, Sep 27 | Emirates
        $1,262
        35% off
        $1,937 $1,262
      • SEA 4:25 PM
        21h 25m
        1 stop
        NBO 11:50 PM
        Seattle - Nairobi | Thu, Sep 24 | Qatar Airways
        NBO 1:20 AM
        21h 25m
        1 stop
        SEA 12:45 PM
        Nairobi - Seattle | Sun, Sep 27 | Qatar Airways
        $1,290
        33% off
        $1,937 $1,290
      • SEA 1:30 PM
        21h 15m
        1 stop
        NBO 8:45 PM
        Seattle - Nairobi | Thu, Sep 24 | KLM
        NBO 11:05 PM
        28h 43m
        1 stop
        SEA 5:48 PM
        Nairobi - Seattle | Sun, Sep 27 | Air France
        $1,294
        33% off
        $1,937 $1,294
      • SEA 1:30 PM
        21h 15m
        1 stop
        NBO 8:45 PM
        Seattle - Nairobi | Thu, Sep 24 | Air France
        NBO 11:05 PM
        28h 43m
        1 stop
        SEA 5:48 PM
        Nairobi - Seattle | Sun, Sep 27 | Air France
        $1,294
        33% off
        $1,937 $1,294
      • SEA 1:50 PM
        22h 5m
        1 stop
        NBO 9:55 PM
        Seattle - Nairobi | Wed, Sep 16 | KLM
        NBO 11:55 PM
        21h 52m
        1 stop
        SEA 11:47 AM
        Nairobi - Seattle | Fri, Sep 18 | KLM
        $1,372
        28% off
        $1,937 $1,372
      • SEA 1:50 PM
        22h 5m
        1 stop
        NBO 9:55 PM
        Seattle - Nairobi | Wed, Sep 16 | Delta Air Lines
        NBO 11:55 PM
        21h 52m
        1 stop
        SEA 11:47 AM
        Nairobi - Seattle | Fri, Sep 18 | KLM
        $1,401
        28% off
        $1,937 $1,401
      • SEA 2:10 PM
        20h 25m
        1 stop
        NBO 8:35 PM
        Seattle - Nairobi | Thu, Sep 24 | United Airlines
        NBO 10:50 PM
        23h 5m
        1 stop
        SEA 11:55 AM
        Nairobi - Seattle | Sun, Sep 27 | Lufthansa
        $1,414
        27% off
        $1,937 $1,414
      • SEA 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        NBO 2:00 PM
        Seattle - Nairobi | Tue, Sep 8 | Normal Airline
        NBO 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        SEA 4:00 PM
        Nairobi - Seattle | Thu, Sep 10 | Normal Airline
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      • SEA 4:25 PM
        28h 20m
        1 stop
        NBO 6:45 AM
        Seattle - Nairobi | Mon, Sep 7 | Qatar Airways
        $564 $820
        31% off
        31% off
        $820 $564
      • SEA 7:15 PM
        20h 10m
        1 stop
        NBO 1:25 AM
        Seattle - Nairobi | Mon, Sep 28 | Turkish Airlines
        $569 $820
        31% off
        31% off
        $820 $569
      • SEA 7:15 PM
        20h 10m
        1 stop
        NBO 1:25 AM
        Seattle - Nairobi | Tue, Sep 8 | Turkish Airlines
        $570 $820
        30% off
        30% off
        $820 $570
      • SEA 7:15 PM
        20h 10m
        1 stop
        NBO 1:25 AM
        Seattle - Nairobi | Wed, Sep 16 | Turkish Airlines
        $578
        30% off
        $820 $578
      • SEA 2:10 PM
        20h 25m
        1 stop
        NBO 8:35 PM
        Seattle - Nairobi | Sat, Oct 10 | Lufthansa
        $594
        28% off
        $820 $594
      • SEA 5:45 PM
        42h 10m
        1 stop
        NBO 9:55 PM
        Seattle - Nairobi | Mon, Sep 28 | Delta Air Lines
        $594
        28% off
        $820 $594
      • SEA 5:45 PM
        42h 10m
        1 stop
        NBO 9:55 PM
        Seattle - Nairobi | Mon, Sep 21 | Delta Air Lines
        $594
        28% off
        $820 $594
      • SEA 4:25 PM
        28h 20m
        1 stop
        NBO 6:45 AM
        Seattle - Nairobi | Sat, Sep 12 | Qatar Airways
        $594
        28% off
        $820 $594
      • SEA 3:25 PM
        20h 35m
        1 stop
        NBO 10:00 PM
        Seattle - Nairobi | Sun, Oct 25 | Delta Air Lines
        $598
        27% off
        $820 $598
      • SEA 3:25 PM
        20h 35m
        1 stop
        NBO 10:00 PM
        Seattle - Nairobi | Mon, Oct 26 | Delta Air Lines
        $598
        27% off
        $820 $598
      • SEA 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        NBO 2:00 PM
        Seattle - Nairobi | Tue, Sep 8 | Normal Airline
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Which airlines are the most popular for Seattle to Nairobi flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Seattle to Nairobi are Qatar Airways, KLM, and Delta Air Lines, among 4 carriers on this route. Qatar Airways offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
Qatar Airways logo Qatar Airways
KLM logo KLM
Delta Air Lines logo Delta Air Lines
Air France logo Air France
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Seattle to Nairobi according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Seattle to Nairobi (SEA-NBO)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Qatar Airways offers one-way fares as low as $564 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SEA to NBO on Mon, Sep 7), while British Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $1,184 departing on Thu, Sep 24 and returning on Sun, Sep 27.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Seattle to Nairobi, including: Qatar Airways KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Delta Air Lines Air France Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Seattle to Nairobi is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Seattle to Nairobi, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Sep 7, with one-way flights priced at just $564.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Qatar Airways.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Nairobi travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Seattle to Nairobi is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Seattle to Nairobi on September 9, 2026 with Qatar Airways, with prices starting at $1,034.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), and Wilson Airport (WIL). Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (SEA-NBO) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Nairobi and Seattle is 11h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Seattle to Nairobi is $903. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Seattle and Nairobi, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

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