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Flights from Nairobi to Seattle

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Flight Duration23 h and 5 mFlights between Nairobi and Seattle take, on average, 23 h and 5 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Origin airportJomo Kenyatta International AirportWhen flying from Nairobi to Seattle
Destination airportSeattle-Tacoma International AirportFor the route from Nairobi to Seattle
High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Nairobi to Seattle
One-way average Price£1009The average price for a flight Nairobi - Seattle at Opodo is £1009, based on the price of last 6 months
Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data October is the most popular time to book a flight to Seattle when departing from Nairobi
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Last checked on Mon 09/11
Distance: 9,000 mi
Nairobi airports
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)How far from city centre: 10 mi
Seattle airports
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)How far from city centre: 11 mi

Book your Nairobi to Seattle flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Nairobi to Seattle (United States) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

Flying non-stop from Nairobi to Seattle takes roughly 24 h and 42 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Nairobi–Seattle route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

  • Departure airport: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
  • Arrival airport: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

The weather in Seattle

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Seattle, temperatures average around 23ºC in the warmest months and roughly 2ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 25ºC
  • Lows: down to 2ºC
  • Hottest month: August
  • Coldest month: December
  • Driest month: July
  • Wettest month: November

Tips for cheaper flights from Nairobi to Seattle

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Nairobi to Seattle:

  • Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
  • Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
  • Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Seattle. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Nairobi to Seattle

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Nairobi to Seattle?
When you fly from Nairobi to Seattle the average price is £1009. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Nairobi to Seattle at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Nairobi to Seattle. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
When is the best time to book a flight from Nairobi to Seattle?
The most popular months to book a flight from Nairobi to Seattle are October, June and September, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Nairobi to Seattle?
The best time of the year to go to Seattle when flying from Nairobi depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Seattle from Nairobi in terms of searches from our customer, followed by January and August. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, April and September are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Nairobi - Seattle.
How long does the flight take to go from Nairobi to Seattle?
The total flight time between Nairobi and Seattle is of around 23 h and 5 m on average, considering an average distance of 9,000.14 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Seattle compared to Nairobi?
While in Nairobi temperatures can reach an average of 19º ºC in summer, Seattle can experience temperatures up to 18º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 6º ºC in Seattle, compared to the 16º ºC average in Nairobi.

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