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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Seattle to Nairobi? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,474. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Nairobi.$1,364 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,364, select.
Nairobi.$1,366 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Oct, returning Wed, 4 Nov.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,366, select.
Nairobi.$1,366 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Oct, returning Sat, 24 Oct.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,366, select.
Nairobi.$1,474 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep, returning Wed, 16 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,474, select.
Nairobi.$1,474 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Tue, 19 Jan.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Tue, 19 Jan, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,474, select.
Nairobi.$1,480 per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Nov, returning Thu, 12 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,480, select.
Nairobi.$1,503 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar, returning Wed, 31 Mar.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Wed, 31 Mar, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,503, select.
Nairobi.$1,505 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 Jan, returning Wed, 20 Jan.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,505, select.
Nairobi.$1,505 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec, returning Thu, 17 Dec.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Thu, 17 Dec, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,505, select.
Nairobi.$1,507 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,507, select.
Nairobi.$1,507 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 Jan, returning Thu, 4 Feb.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Thu, 4 Feb, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,507, select.
Nairobi.$1,518 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug, returning Mon, 14 Sep.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,518, select.
Nairobi.$1,541 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Feb, returning Mon, 22 Feb.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Mon, 22 Feb, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,541, select.
Nairobi.$1,559 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Jun, returning Fri, 2 Jul.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Mon, 7 Jun, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Fri, 2 Jul, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,559, select.
Nairobi.$1,559 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Jun, returning Mon, 28 Jun.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Mon, 7 Jun, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Mon, 28 Jun, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,559, select.
Nairobi.$1,578 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Aug, returning Wed, 11 Nov.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Seattle / Tacoma International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,578, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Nairobi

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Seattle to Nairobi flights are currently cheapest in October.
Aug
from $1,763
Sep
from $1,474
Oct
from $1,366
Nov
from $1,480
Dec
from $1,505
Jan
from $1,505
Feb
from $1,541
Mar
from $1,503
Apr
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May
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Jun
from $1,559
Jul
from $3,876

Alternative Seattle to Nairobi routes

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

Nairobi Wilson

3km from central Nairobi
Closest
from $3,753
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Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta

13km from central Nairobi
Cheapest
from $1,364
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Seattle to Nairobi: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,371
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from Seattle 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 Seattle to Nairobi is $1,364. 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 Seattle to Nairobi. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,364.
As of August 2026, there are no flights flying from Seattle to Nairobi.
The cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Nairobi is usually September.
If you're flying from Seattle, 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 $1,364.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Seattle to Nairobi on Monday, 21 September 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Seattle 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 August, 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.
The cheapest airline that flies to Nairobi is Turkish Airlines .

Flying from Seattle to Nairobi: what you need to know

  • There are a couple of main airports you can fly out of in Seattle. Explore your options departing from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or Seattle Lake Union SPB Airport (LKE) when planning your flight from Seattle to Nairobi.

  • Hop off your plane in Nairobi at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO) or Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL).

  • The timezone in Nairobi is UTC+3, which is 11 hours ahead of Seattle.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your Seattle to Nairobi flight.

  • During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.

How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Nairobi

  • To find cheap Seattle to Nairobi flights, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.

  • Finding cheap plane tickets from Seattle to Nairobi is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across every month and pick up a fantastic deal.

  • There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll tell you the moment a better deal comes up on cheap flights from Seattle to Nairobi.

  • Save money on your Seattle to Nairobi flight with the help of our filters. Choose your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Flying from Seattle

Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

  • Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper Seattle to Nairobi flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:

    • Istanbul Airport (IST)

    • Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)

    • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

  • Travelling from central Seattle to SEA takes around 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Catching an early flight from Seattle to Nairobi? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Seattle / Tacoma International Airport:

  • Seattle / Tacoma International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from SEA land on schedule 80% of the time.

Arriving in Nairobi

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO)

  • The distance from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO) to central Nairobi is roughly 13 kilometres. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • It usually takes 1 hour 5 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.

  • If you're arriving on a late flight from Seattle to Nairobi, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near NBO:

  • Travel at your own pace with a Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Auto-Union, Green Motion or Hertz and chase adventure across Nairobi and beyond.

  • For the lowest price, book your ride from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport about three weeks ahead of your Seattle to Nairobi flight.

Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)

  • Central Nairobi is located around 3 kilometres from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL). As soon as your flight from Seattle to Nairobi has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of about 20 minutes.

  • You can expect the trip to take roughly 35 minutes on public transport.

  • After your flight from Seattle to Nairobi, rest your head at a hotel near WIL. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:

  • Land, grab your Nairobi Wilson Airport rental car, and drive away without missing a beat. Auto-Union and Unicorn rent a car are top outlets to pick from here.

  • Avoid the slow-moving lines and paperwork at the home desk by having everything prearranged. Reserve your ride from WIL a few weeks in advance so you can simply grab the keys and be on your way.

Best time to go to Nairobi

  • March is the quietest month for flights from Seattle to Nairobi, while August is the most popular. Find the ideal time to go to Nairobi based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.

  • Before locking in your Seattle to Nairobi tickets, think about the kind of weather you prefer. February is the warmest month in Nairobi, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Seattle to Nairobi in July when temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).

More about Nairobi

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Nairobi right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Seattle to Nairobi:

  • Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Nursery and Giraffe manor are just two of the popular attractions to put on your Nairobi must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Mara Conservancy.

Explore more of Kenya

  • You've done Nairobi, now it's time to discover more of Kenya. Journey about 434 kilometres southeast to Mombasa to check off its top attractions. From Mombasa Marine Park & Reserve to Fort Jesus Museum and Mombasa Beach, there's plenty to keep you busy.

  • Around 137 kilometres northwest of Nairobi, Nakuru is another essential stop in Kenya. Start your sightseeing at Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru and Rhino Point.

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