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      Flight deals from Raleigh / Durham to Nairobi

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Nairobi? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 1.119 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Nairobi.986 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 22 Aug, returning Tue, 22 Sep.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sat, 22 Aug, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 986 €, select.
      Nairobi.986 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct, returning Tue, 20 Oct.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 986 €, select.
      Nairobi.986 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep, returning Wed, 23 Sep.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 986 €, select.
      Nairobi.989 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Mon, 12 Oct.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 989 €, select.
      Nairobi.994 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov, returning Tue, 24 Nov.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 994 €, select.
      Nairobi.1.003 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Apr, returning Sun, 2 May.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sun, 25 Apr, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sun, 2 May, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.003 €, select.
      Nairobi.1.008 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 22 May, returning Sat, 29 May.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sat, 22 May, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sat, 29 May, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.008 €, select.
      Nairobi.1.015 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Thu, 26 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.015 €, select.
      Nairobi.1.020 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Jul, returning Tue, 21 Jul.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, 14 Jul, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Tue, 21 Jul, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.020 €, select.
      Nairobi.1.119 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 Aug, returning Fri, 28 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Fri, 14 Aug, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.119 €, select.
      Nairobi.1.120 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Dec, returning Sun, 13 Dec.Return flight with Kenya Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Kenya Airways, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sun, 13 Dec, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.120 €, select.
      Nairobi.1.127 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Feb, returning Sat, 6 Mar.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sat, 27 Feb, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sat, 6 Mar, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.127 €, select.
      Nairobi.1.172 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Nov, returning Sun, 20 Dec.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sun, 20 Dec, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.172 €, select.
      Nairobi.1.180 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Dec, returning Tue, 19 Jan.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, 29 Dec, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Tue, 19 Jan, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.180 €, select.
      Nairobi.1.196 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Jul, returning Sat, 15 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Mon, 20 Jul, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sat, 15 Aug, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.196 €, select.
      Nairobi.1.196 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 11 Jul, returning Sun, 11 Oct.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sat, 11 Jul, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.196 €, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh / Durham to Nairobi

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Raleigh / Durham to Nairobi flights are currently cheapest in September.
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      from 1.020 €
      Aug
      from 1.119 €
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      from 986 €
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      Alternative Raleigh / Durham to Nairobi routes

      Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Raleigh / Durham to Nairobi? You could fly into the following airports instead.

      Nairobi Wilson

      3km from central Nairobi
      Closest
      from 4.281 €
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      Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta

      13km from central Nairobi
      Cheapest
      from 986 €
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      Durham to Nairobi: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found986 €
      Cheapest month to flyAugust

      Finding cheap flights from Raleigh / Durham to Nairobi: Frequently asked questions

      There are 2 airports in Nairobi: Nairobi Wilson and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.
      The best price we found for a return flight from Raleigh / Durham to Nairobi is 986 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Raleigh / Durham to Nairobi. But we found flights with one or more stops from 986 €.
      As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from Raleigh / Durham to Nairobi.
      The cheapest month to fly from Raleigh / Durham to Nairobi is usually August.
      If you're flying from Raleigh / Durham Airport, the cheapest airport near Nairobi is Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta – which is 13.2 km away from the centre of Nairobi. We've found flights into this airport from 986 €.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Nairobi on Saturday, 22 August 2026.
      No airlines currently offer direct flights between Raleigh / Durham Airport and Nairobi. Most routes have one or more stops.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Nairobi but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Nairobi is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      In July, the average temperature is usually around 19°C. April is typically the warmest month in Nairobi, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is June, with temperatures averaging 13°C. The rainiest month is April.
      Currently, Etihad Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Nairobi.

      Flying from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Nairobi: what you need to know

      • Raleigh-Durham International Airport is located in Durham. Following the UTC+3 timezone, Nairobi is eight hours ahead of Durham.

      • For a relaxed start to your RDU to Nairobi flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

      • During popular months like June, it's wise to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.

      • A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even tick off a new city. When searching for plane tickets from RDU to Nairobi, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:

        • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

        • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

        • New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

      • Travelling from central Durham to RDU takes about 45 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

      • Planning to catch an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Nairobi? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to RDU:

      • When it comes to Raleigh-Durham International Airport's on-time performance, 78% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.

      How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Nairobi

      • 487 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Nairobi flight. A return ticket right now is 986 €. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.

      • Booking early is often the key to securing a cheap flight from RDU to Nairobi. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.

      • The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Nairobi across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.

      • Save time looking for cheap flights from RDU to Nairobi by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.

      • Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Nairobi by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'

      Airports in Nairobi

      Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

      • The distance from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to central Nairobi is roughly 18 kilometres. It'll take you about 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.

      • It'll take around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

      • If you're arriving on a late flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Nairobi, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near NBO:

      • Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport about three weeks ahead of your flight from RDU to Nairobi.

      Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)

      • Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) is around 10 kilometres from central Nairobi. Once you've disembarked your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Nairobi, it'll take you around 20 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.

      • The trip will take roughly 35 minutes on public transport.

      • Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to WIL. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your RDU to Nairobi flight:

      • Save time at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Reserve your ride from WIL in advance so you can just collect the keys and drive away.

      Best time to go to Nairobi

      • December is the quietest month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Nairobi, while July is the most popular. Find the ideal time to visit Nairobi based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

      • Book a Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Nairobi plane ticket with a departure in February if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

      • Look for cheap tickets from RDU to Nairobi in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) on average.

      More about Nairobi

      • When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Nairobi right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Nairobi:

      • There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, Masai Mara National Reserve and Giraffe manor are highlights which should be on every Nairobi itinerary.

      Explore more of Kenya

      • You've done Nairobi, now it's time to explore more of Kenya. Journey about 434 kilometres southeast to Mombasa to tick off its top sights. From Mombasa Marine National Park to Fort Jesus and Mombasa Beach, your itinerary will be busy.

      • Nakuru is another sought-after destination in Kenya and is around 145 kilometres northwest of Nairobi. No journey is complete without experiencing Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru and Lake Nakuru View.

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