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Flights from Washington D.C. to Nairobi

Find cheap airlines flights from Washington D.C. to Nairobi

You can choose from 3 airlines that fly from Washington D.C. to Nairobi, including Saudia, EgyptAir, and Kenya Airways. Etihad Airways has lowest fares on this route.
Saudia logo Saudia
EgyptAir logo EgyptAir
Kenya Airways logo Kenya Airways
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Washington D.C. to Nairobi according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find flight deals from Washington D.C. to Nairobi for the next 3 months. Book one way flights from $589 or round trip flights from $889.

      • IAD 6:50 PM
        22h 45m
        1 stop
        NBO 12:35 AM
        Washington D.C. - Nairobi | Thu, Jun 11 | Saudia
        NBO 2:25 AM
        20h 15m
        1 stop
        IAD 3:40 PM
        Nairobi - Washington D.C. | Sun, Jun 14 | Saudia
        $889 $1,081
        18% off
        18% off
        $1,081 $889
      • IAD 6:50 PM
        22h 45m
        1 stop
        NBO 12:35 AM
        Washington D.C. - Nairobi | Tue, Jun 9 | Saudia
        NBO 2:25 AM
        20h 15m
        1 stop
        IAD 3:40 PM
        Nairobi - Washington D.C. | Sun, Jun 14 | Saudia
        $889 $1,081
        18% off
        18% off
        $1,081 $889
      • IAD 6:50 PM
        22h 45m
        1 stop
        NBO 12:35 AM
        Washington D.C. - Nairobi | Thu, Jun 25 | Saudia
        NBO 2:25 AM
        20h 15m
        1 stop
        IAD 3:40 PM
        Nairobi - Washington D.C. | Sun, Jun 28 | Saudia
        $890 $1,081
        18% off
        18% off
        $1,081 $890
      • IAD 6:50 PM
        27h 25m
        1 stop
        NBO 5:15 AM
        Washington D.C. - Nairobi | Sat, Jul 18 | Saudia
        NBO 6:55 AM
        39h 45m
        1 stop
        IAD 3:40 PM
        Nairobi - Washington D.C. | Wed, Jul 22 | Saudia
        $921
        15% off
        $1,081 $921
      • IAD 6:50 PM
        22h 45m
        1 stop
        NBO 12:35 AM
        Washington D.C. - Nairobi | Thu, Jul 16 | Saudia
        NBO 6:55 AM
        39h 45m
        1 stop
        IAD 3:40 PM
        Nairobi - Washington D.C. | Wed, Jul 22 | Saudia
        $921
        15% off
        $1,081 $921
      • IAD 6:50 PM
        22h 45m
        1 stop
        NBO 12:35 AM
        Washington D.C. - Nairobi | Thu, Jul 9 | Saudia
        NBO 6:55 AM
        39h 45m
        1 stop
        IAD 3:40 PM
        Nairobi - Washington D.C. | Mon, Jul 13 | Saudia
        $967
        11% off
        $1,081 $967
      • IAD 6:50 PM
        22h 45m
        1 stop
        NBO 12:35 AM
        Washington D.C. - Nairobi | Tue, Jul 7 | Saudia
        NBO 6:55 AM
        39h 45m
        1 stop
        IAD 3:40 PM
        Nairobi - Washington D.C. | Mon, Jul 13 | Saudia
        $967
        11% off
        $1,081 $967
      • IAD 6:50 PM
        27h 25m
        1 stop
        NBO 5:15 AM
        Washington D.C. - Nairobi | Sat, Jul 11 | Saudia
        NBO 6:55 AM
        39h 45m
        1 stop
        IAD 3:40 PM
        Nairobi - Washington D.C. | Wed, Jul 15 | Saudia
        $967
        11% off
        $1,081 $967
      • IAD 6:50 PM
        22h 45m
        1 stop
        NBO 12:35 AM
        Washington D.C. - Nairobi | Thu, Jul 30 | Saudia
        NBO 6:55 AM
        39h 45m
        1 stop
        IAD 3:40 PM
        Nairobi - Washington D.C. | Wed, Aug 5 | Saudia
        $1,016
        6% off
        $1,081 $1,016
      • IAD 6:50 PM
        22h 45m
        1 stop
        NBO 12:35 AM
        Washington D.C. - Nairobi | Tue, Jul 28 | Saudia
        NBO 6:55 AM
        39h 45m
        1 stop
        IAD 3:40 PM
        Nairobi - Washington D.C. | Mon, Aug 3 | Saudia
        $1,016
        6% off
        $1,081 $1,016
      • WAS 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        NBO 2:00 PM
        Washington D.C. - Nairobi | Wed, Jun 10 | Normal Airline
        NBO 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        WAS 4:00 PM
        Nairobi - Washington D.C. | Fri, Jun 12 | Normal Airline
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      • IAD 3:10 PM
        19h 55m
        1 stop
        NBO 6:05 PM
        Washington D.C. - Nairobi | Wed, Jul 29 | Etihad Airways
        $589 $914
        36% off
        36% off
        $914 $589
      • IAD 9:00 PM
        26h 45m
        1 stop
        NBO 6:45 AM
        Washington D.C. - Nairobi | Mon, Jul 20 | Qatar Airways
        $646 $914
        28% off
        28% off
        $914 $646
      • IAD 3:10 PM
        38h 20m
        1 stop
        NBO 12:30 PM
        Washington D.C. - Nairobi | Mon, Jul 20 | Etihad Airways
        $719 $914
        21% off
        21% off
        $914 $719
      • IAD 6:50 PM
        22h 45m
        1 stop
        NBO 12:35 AM
        Washington D.C. - Nairobi | Sun, Jun 14 | Saudia
        $761
        17% off
        $914 $761
      • IAD 9:00 PM
        26h 45m
        1 stop
        NBO 6:45 AM
        Washington D.C. - Nairobi | Mon, Jun 29 | Qatar Airways
        $785
        14% off
        $914 $785
      • IAD 11:00 AM
        34h 55m
        1 stop
        NBO 4:55 AM
        Washington D.C. - Nairobi | Tue, Jun 9 | EgyptAir
        $793
        13% off
        $914 $793
      • IAD 11:05 AM
        19h 35m
        1 stop
        NBO 1:40 PM
        Washington D.C. - Nairobi | Sun, Jul 5 | Qatar Airways
        $821
        10% off
        $914 $821
      • IAD 9:00 PM
        19h 50m
        1 stop
        NBO 11:50 PM
        Washington D.C. - Nairobi | Sun, Jun 14 | Qatar Airways
        $824
        10% off
        $914 $824
      • IAD 9:00 PM
        26h 45m
        1 stop
        NBO 6:45 AM
        Washington D.C. - Nairobi | Wed, Jun 24 | American Airlines
        $851
        7% off
        $914 $851
      • IAD 11:05 AM
        29h 45m
        1 stop
        NBO 11:50 PM
        Washington D.C. - Nairobi | Wed, Jun 24 | Qatar Airways
        $859
        6% off
        $914 $859
      • WAS 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        NBO 2:00 PM
        Washington D.C. - Nairobi | Wed, Jun 10 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Washington D.C. to Nairobi are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Info | Washington D.C. to Nairobi

The distance between Washington D.C. and Nairobi is approximately 12,153.79 km. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight price$589
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$889
Off-season for travelSeptember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance12,153.79 km
Popular airlineSaudia
Flight statistics for the Washington D.C.–Nairobi route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington D.C. to Nairobi (WAS-NBO)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Etihad Airways offers one-way fares as low as $589 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. IAD to NBO on Wed, Jul 29), while Saudia offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $889 departing on Thu, Jun 11 and returning on Sun, Jun 14.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Washington D.C. to Nairobi, including: Saudia Kenya Airways EgyptAir 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 Washington D.C. 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 Washington D.C. 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 Wed, Jul 29, with one-way flights priced at just $589.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Etihad 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 Washington D.C. to Nairobi is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Washington D.C. to Nairobi on June 23, 2026 with Saudia, with prices starting at $536.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Nairobi, with Dulles International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (IAD-NBO) is by far the most common option on this route: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) Wilson Airport (WIL).
  • The time difference between Nairobi and Washington D.C. is 8h.
  • 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.

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