Cheap flights from Nairobi to Washington, D.C. from £351

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Thu, Mar 5
Nairobi NBOWashington, D.C. IAD

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Sat, Mar 7
Nairobi NBOWashington, D.C. IAD

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Wed, Mar 4
Nairobi NBOWashington, D.C. IAD

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Fri, Mar 6
Nairobi NBOWashington, D.C. IAD

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Mon, Mar 2
Nairobi NBOWashington, D.C. IAD

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Sun, Mar 1
Nairobi NBOWashington, D.C. IAD

£384
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Wed, Mar 4 – Tue, Mar 10
Nairobi NBOWashington, D.C. IAD

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Sat, Mar 7 – Thu, Mar 12
Nairobi NBOWashington, D.C. IAD

£712
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Thu, Mar 5 – Thu, Mar 12
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Sat, Mar 7 – Fri, Mar 13
Nairobi NBOWashington, D.C. IAD

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Wed, Mar 4 – Tue, Mar 10
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Nairobi NBOWashington, D.C. IAD

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Getting from Washington, D.C. airports to the city center

Washington, D.C. is served by three major airports, each offering various airport transfers to city center destinations. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is the closest, located just 6 km south of downtown across the Potomac River. Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) lies 42 km west of the city center in Virginia. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is 50 km northeast in Maryland. Transport options include Metro rail, commuter trains, express buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions.

From Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

From Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

From Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Metro fares vary by distance and time of day; use SmarTrip card for best rates.
  • MARC trains operate primarily on weekdays with limited weekend service.
  • Taxi and ride-hailing prices vary with demand and traffic conditions.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Washington, D.C.

Depart from
Jomo Kenyatta International
Arrive to
Washington Dulles International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Lincoln Memorial - National Mall

Check-in for a flight from Nairobi to Washington, D.C.

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Spirit AirlinesNKSNKNo

Weather in Washington, D.C.

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January5°C-2°C
February8°C0°C
March12°C3°C
April19°C8°C
May23°C13°C
June29°C18°C
July32°C21°C
August30°C20°C
September26°C17°C
October20°C11°C
November13°C5°C
December8°C1°C
Hottest Month
32°C
July
Coldest month
-2°C
January
Sunny days
266
days per year
Snow days
8
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
8 Feb
-3°C-15°C
15 Feb
82%
9°C2°C
Monday
9 Feb
1°C-11°C
16 Feb
12°C4°C
Tuesday
10 Feb
9°C-4°C
17 Feb
9°C0°C
Wednesday
11 Feb
5°C0°C
18 Feb
86%
20°C9°C
Thursday
12 Feb
2°C-3°C
19 Feb
21°C11°C
Friday
13 Feb
3°C-5°C
20 Feb
12°C1°C
Saturday
14 Feb
7°C-3°C
21 Feb
5°C3°C
Travelers usually depart from Jomo Kenyatta International, or Wilson when they travel from Nairobi to Washington, D.C.. Book your trip to arrive at Washington Dulles International, Baltimore–Washington International, or Ronald Reagan Washington National. The most popular airlines for this route are Etihad Airways, JetBlue Airways, Frontier Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Spirit Airlines. Nairobi and Washington, D.C. have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Washington, D.C., consider visiting Lincoln Memorial, and National Mall.

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