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Cheap flights from San Jose (SJC) to Nairobi from $937

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Jun 7 — Jun 141
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Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Nairobi

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) to Nairobi (NB0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 2, 2024.

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$1,278

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$1,032
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Jose to Nairobi?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Monday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Nairobi?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, March can be a great choice for travel to Nairobi. Flights to Nairobi from San Jose in March are about $1,181 on average during March, but can be found for as low as $786.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SJC to NBO?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Jose to Nairobi is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 13% on airfare.

Cheap Qatar Airways flights from San Jose to Nairobi

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qatar Airways for the route between San Jose and Nairobi. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,810,401 searches. Data last updated June 2, 2024.
Tue 8/206:15 amSJC - NBO
2 stops38h 40mQatar Airways
Wed 9/111:20 amNBO - SJC
2 stops31h 16mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,442
Thu 8/810:10 amSJC - NBO
2 stops27h 40mQatar Airways
Sat 8/246:10 pmNBO - SJC
2 stops33h 54mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,539
Thu 8/810:10 amSJC - NBO
2 stops27h 40mQatar Airways
Fri 8/231:20 amNBO - SJC
2 stops46h 53mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,541
Sun 8/256:15 amSJC - NBO
2 stops38h 40mQatar Airways
Fri 8/306:10 pmNBO - SJC
2 stops38h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,542
Fri 8/166:15 amSJC - NBO
2 stops38h 40mQatar Airways
Fri 8/236:10 pmNBO - SJC
2 stops38h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,543
Sun 8/257:15 amSJC - NBO
2 stops37h 40mQatar Airways
Thu 8/291:20 amNBO - SJC
2 stops54h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,544
Fri 8/1610:10 amSJC - NBO
2 stops34h 45mQatar Airways
Thu 8/221:20 amNBO - SJC
2 stops54h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,545
Thu 6/136:15 amSJC - NBO
2 stops31h 25mQatar Airways
Wed 7/36:10 pmNBO - SJC
2 stops33h 49mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,645
Tue 7/912:14 pmSJC - NBO
2 stops32h 41mQatar Airways
Sun 4/61:20 amNBO - SJC
2 stops25h 49mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,649

Cheap San Jose to Nairobi flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Jose to Nairobi specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,810,401 searches. Prices were last updated on June 2, 2024.
Tue 6/412:35 pmSJC - NBO
2 stops25h 05mQatar Airways
Fri 6/141:00 amNBO - SJC
2 stops31h 19mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,518
Mon 6/38:57 pmSJC - NBO
2 stops40h 43mQatar Airways
Fri 6/141:00 amNBO - SJC
2 stops31h 19mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/2$1,525
Mon 6/38:57 pmSJC - NBO
2 stops40h 43mQatar Airways
Sat 6/156:10 pmNBO - SJC
2 stops48h 07mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/2$1,531
Tue 6/412:35 pmSJC - NBO
2 stops25h 05mQatar Airways
Sat 6/156:10 pmNBO - SJC
2 stops48h 07mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,614
Mon 6/38:57 pmSJC - NBO
2 stops40h 43mQatar Airways
Sat 6/156:10 pmNBO - SJC
2 stops48h 07mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/2$1,621
Thu 6/136:15 amSJC - NBO
2 stops31h 25mQatar Airways
Wed 7/36:10 pmNBO - SJC
2 stops33h 49mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,645
Sun 6/210:25 amSJC - NBO
2 stops34h 30mQatar Airways
Fri 6/141:00 amNBO - SJC
2 stops31h 19mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,821
Sat 6/19:01 pmSJC - NBO
2 stops40h 39mQatar Airways
Fri 6/71:00 amNBO - SJC
2 stops31h 13mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,830
Sun 6/210:25 amSJC - NBO
2 stops34h 30mQatar Airways
Sat 6/156:10 pmNBO - SJC
2 stops48h 07mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,917

San Jose to Nairobi 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Jose and Nairobi in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,810,401 searches. Data last updated June 2, 2024.
Tue 11/191:02 pmSJC - NBO
2 stops45h 53mLufthansa
Tue 11/2611:40 pmNBO - SJC
2 stops32h 06mLufthansa
Deal found 6/1$937
Wed 10/306:15 amSJC - NBO
2 stops31h 50mQatar Airways
Sun 11/31:35 amNBO - SJC
2 stops32h 19mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,059
Thu 9/1212:16 pmSJC - NBO
2 stops32h 39mQatar Airways
Tue 10/11:20 amNBO - SJC
2 stops30h 42mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/31$1,101
Thu 10/108:57 pmSJC - NBO
2 stops40h 53mQatar Airways
Sat 10/266:10 pmNBO - SJC
2 stops39h 44mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,130
Thu 9/126:15 amSJC - NBO
2 stops31h 35mQatar Airways
Wed 10/26:10 pmNBO - SJC
2 stops32h 51mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/31$1,144
Tue 11/1910:56 amSJC - NBO
2 stops33h 39mQatar Airways
Mon 11/251:35 amNBO - SJC
2 stops32h 26mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,243
Thu 10/108:57 pmSJC - NBO
2 stops40h 53mQatar Airways
Fri 10/251:20 amNBO - SJC
2 stops25h 41mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,350
Wed 10/303:35 pmSJC - NBO
2 stops44h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/411:55 pmNBO - SJC
3 stops31h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,397
Tue 8/206:15 amSJC - NBO
2 stops38h 40mQatar Airways
Wed 9/111:20 amNBO - SJC
2 stops31h 16mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,442

San Jose to Nairobi flights leaving soon

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Sat 6/86:15 amSJC - NBO
2 stops31h 25mQatar Airways
Wed 6/196:10 pmNBO - SJC
2 stops36h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/1$8,559

One-way flights to Nairobi from San Jose

Search for one-way flight options from San Jose to Nairobi. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,810,401 searches. Data last updated June 2, 2024.
Fri 6/2110:45 amSJC - NBO
2 stops24h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 6/2$4,033
Tue 7/1610:50 amSJC - NBO
2 stops24h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 6/1$6,433

Find flights from San Jose to Nairobi within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose to Nairobi that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,810,401 searches. Data last updated June 2, 2024.

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San JoseNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SJC - NBO

SJCNBO

San Jose

Tue 8/20

2 stops38h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 9/11

2 stops31h 16m

$1,442

San JoseNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SJC - NBO

SJCNBO

San Jose

Thu 8/8

2 stops27h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 8/24

2 stops33h 54m

$1,539

San JoseNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SJC - NBO

SJCNBO

San Jose

Thu 8/8

2 stops27h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 8/23

2 stops46h 53m

$1,541

San JoseNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SJC - NBO

SJCNBO

San Jose

Sun 8/25

2 stops38h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 8/30

2 stops38h 05m

$1,542

San JoseNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SJC - NBO

SJCNBO

San Jose

Fri 8/16

2 stops38h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 8/23

2 stops38h 05m

$1,543

San JoseNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SJC - NBO

SJCNBO

San Jose

Mon 7/1

2 stops28h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 7/24

2 stops27h 28m

$2,340

San JoseNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SJC - NBO

SJCNBO

San Jose

Wed 6/19

2 stops28h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 8/1

2 stops29h 35m

$2,547

San JoseNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SJC - NBO

SJCNBO

San Jose

Thu 8/8

2 stops27h 14m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 8/24

3 stops33h 09m

$2,970

San JoseNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SJC - NBO

SJCNBO

San Jose

Sat 6/15

3 stops30h 08m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 6/22

2 stops31h 59m

$4,215

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What is the cheapest day to fly from San Jose to Nairobi?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Jose to Nairobi. Price data was last updated on March 24, 2024.
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Temperature and rainfall in Nairobi by month

Plan your trip to Nairobi by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

NBO

Temperature

62.6 - 69.8 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Nairobi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Nairobi. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Nairobi. Reviews last updated June 2, 2024.
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,410 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,410 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,410 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,324 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,410 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,755 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,410 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Lufthansa
7.0
Good
7,557 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,410 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

British Airways
6.8
Okay
6,755 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,410 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Jose to Nairobi?

    Located just 2.9 mi from the city center, San Jose is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Nairobi from San Jose. Booking flights from San Jose (SJC) to Nairobi should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Nairobi from 4 different airlines.

  • Can I find flights from San Jose to Nairobi for under $1,500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Jose to Nairobi for under $1,500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Qatar Airways for just $1,442, but on average you can expect to pay $1,747.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from San Jose to Nairobi for under $8,600?

    There are currently 1+ open flights from San Jose to Nairobi within the next 7 days for less than $8,600.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Jose to Nairobi round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Jose to Nairobi round-trip from $1,442. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Delta.

  • What does SJC to NBO mean?

    San Jose Airport is SJC and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport is NBO. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL), Amboseli Airport (ASV), Nanyuki Airport (NYK) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Jose to Nairobi that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Jose to Nairobi flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Jose to Nairobi flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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    Yes. In addition to deals on San Jose to Nairobi flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Jose to Nairobi.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose to Nairobi by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Jose to Nairobi that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Jose to Nairobi offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Jose to Nairobi?

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  • How recently were the San Jose to Nairobi flight deals updated?

    The San Jose to Nairobi flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/1.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Jose to Nairobi?

    When booking a flight from San Jose to Nairobi, you may want to consider flying on British Airways, Delta or Qatar Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose to Nairobi?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Nairobi (average of $1,033). Flying from San Jose to Nairobi in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,655). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from San Jose to Nairobi

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DeltaCheapest$786Average$1,277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,073Average$1,591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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