Cheap Flights from Nairobi to Washington
Cheap Flights from Nairobi to Washington
Looking for cheap flights from Nairobi to Washington? 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 Nairobi to Washington vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 24,000–40,000 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 Nairobi to Washington for specific travel dates.
2026-11-15
NBO - IAD
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 24,000 Pts + $306.9
2026-12-01
NBO - IAD
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 24,000 Pts + $307.2
2026-12-02
NBO - IAD
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 24,000 Pts + $307.2
2026-12-03
NBO - IAD
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 24,000 Pts + $307.2
2026-11-15
NBO - IAD
Economy | 1 Stop
From 40,000 Pts + $88.5
2026-11-26
NBO - BWI
Economy | 2 Stops
From 40,000 Pts + $120.6
Nairobi to Washington flight facts
Distance
7,563 mi
12,171 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 15h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−8h
Washington is 8 hours behind Nairobi.
Airports in Nairobi
NBO · Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Airports in Washington
DCA · Ronald Reagan Washington National
IAD · Washington Dulles Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Nairobi - Baltimore · Baltimore is 36 mi from Washington
Flights Kilimanjaro - Washington · Kilimanjaro is 146 mi from Nairobi
Premium cabin flights from Nairobi to Washington
Premium cabin
2027-01-02
NBO - IAD
Business | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 112,600 Pts + $110.7
Premium cabin
2026-12-01
NBO - BWI
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 55,000 Pts + $465.5
Premium cabin
2026-12-02
NBO - BWI
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 55,000 Pts + $465.5
Selected hotels for your next stay
Washington (United States)
Thompson Washington D.C.
From 12,000 Pts or $184
Washington (United States)
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
From 15,000 Pts or $185
Springfield (USA)
Hotel Belvoir Springfield
From 32,000 Pts or $99
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Nairobi to Washington 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 Nairobi to Washington.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Nairobi to Washington.
Nairobi and Washington are about 7,563 miles (12,171 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 7,563-mile straight-line distance takes about 15h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Washington is 8 hours behind Nairobi.
Departures from Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO). Arrivals in Washington: Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), Washington Dulles Intl (IAD).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Washington, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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