Cheap Flights from Detroit to Nairobi
Cheap Flights from Detroit to Nairobi
Looking for cheap flights from Detroit to Nairobi? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Detroit to Nairobi vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 38,000–40,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Detroit to Nairobi for specific travel dates.
2026-11-15
DTW - NBO
Economy | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 38,000 Pts + $355.6
2026-11-15
DTW - NBO
Economy | 2 Stops
From 40,000 Pts + $25.6
2026-12-08
DTW - NBO
Economy | 2 Stops
From 40,000 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-15
DTW - NBO
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 40,000 Pts + $104
2026-11-16
DTW - NBO
Economy | 2 Stops | 8 left
From 40,000 Pts + $125
2026-11-16
DTW - NBO
Economy | 2 Stops
From 40,000 Pts + $842.5
Detroit to Nairobi flight facts
Distance
7,799 mi
12,552 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 16h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+8h
Nairobi is 8 hours ahead of Detroit.
Airports in Detroit
DTW · Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Airports in Nairobi
NBO · Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Premium cabin flights from Detroit to Nairobi
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
DTW - NBO
Premium Economy | 2 Stops
From 65,000 Pts + $856.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Detroit to Nairobi depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Detroit to Nairobi.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Detroit to Nairobi.
Detroit and Nairobi are about 7,799 miles (12,552 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 7,799-mile straight-line distance takes about 16h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Nairobi is 8 hours ahead of Detroit.
Departures from Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW). Arrivals in Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Nairobi, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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