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$540+ Cheap flights from California to Kenya

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — NBO
Aug 9 — Aug 161
Sun 8/9
Sun 8/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Kenya

Cheapest flights from California to Kenya
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Kenya. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 10, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/77:00 am
ONT
-
NBO
2 stops27h 40m
United Airlines
Mon 10/1210:20 pm
NBO
-
ONT
2 stops34h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/7$1,075
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/316:10 am
SJC
-
NBO
2 stops29h 45m
Delta
Fri 9/1111:05 pm
NBO
-
SJC
2 stops28h 41m
Delta
Deal found 7/7$1,092
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/77:00 am
ONT
-
NBO
2 stops27h 40m
United Airlines
Tue 10/1310:50 pm
NBO
-
ONT
2 stops34h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/7$1,093
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/17:21 am
SJC
-
NBO
2 stops27h 24m
Delta
Fri 9/1111:05 pm
NBO
-
SJC
2 stops27h 59m
Delta
Deal found 7/6$1,093
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/243:08 pm
SMF
-
NBO
2 stops40h 57m
Etihad Airways
Thu 11/51:40 pm
NBO
-
SMF
2 stops34h 22m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/9$1,110
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/15:00 am
ONT
-
NBO
2 stops29h 45m
United Airlines
Tue 12/1511:50 pm
NBO
-
ONT
2 stops32h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/6$1,111
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/16:26 pm
SNA
-
NBO
3 stops40h 19m
United Airlines
Thu 11/511:50 pm
NBO
-
SNA
2 stops28h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/7$1,111
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/710:37 am
SNA
-
NBO
2 stops24h 03m
Brussels Airlines
Mon 10/1210:20 pm
NBO
-
SNA
2 stops30h 21m
Brussels Airlines
Deal found 7/7$1,124
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/86:10 am
SJC
-
NBO
2 stops29h 45m
Delta
Tue 10/611:50 pm
NBO
-
SJC
2 stops27h 12m
Delta
Deal found 7/8$1,126
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/86:00 am
OAK
-
NBO
2 stops28h 45m
Delta
Tue 10/611:50 pm
NBO
-
OAK
2 stops34h 06m
Delta
Deal found 7/8$1,127
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/277:21 am
SJC
-
NBO
2 stops28h 34m
Delta
Tue 9/811:05 pm
NBO
-
SJC
2 stops26h 40m
Delta
Deal found 7/10$1,128
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/276:10 am
SJC
-
NBO
2 stops28h 35m
Delta
Mon 9/711:05 pm
NBO
-
SJC
2 stops28h 13m
Delta
Deal found 7/9$1,129

Find flight deals from California to Kenya

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Kenya flight deals. Data was last updated July 10, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,075
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$540
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,551
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Kenya 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Kenya that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

OntarioNairobi

ONT - NBO

ONTNBO

Ontario

Wed 10/7

7:00 am-8:40 pm

2 stops27h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 10/12

10:20 pm-10:49 pm

2 stops34h 29m

$1,075

San JoseNairobi

SJC - NBO

SJCNBO

San Jose

Tue 9/1

7:21 am-8:45 pm

2 stops27h 24m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 9/11

11:05 pm-5:04 pm

2 stops27h 59m

$1,093

OntarioNairobi

ONT - NBO

ONTNBO

Ontario

Wed 10/7

7:00 am-8:40 pm

2 stops27h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 10/13

10:50 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops34h 09m

$1,093

Santa AnaNairobi

SNA - NBO

SNANBO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 11/1

6:26 pm-9:45 pm

3 stops40h 19m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 11/5

11:50 pm-5:28 pm

2 stops28h 38m

$1,111

Santa AnaNairobi

SNA - NBO

SNANBO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 10/7

10:37 am-8:40 pm

2 stops24h 03m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 10/12

10:20 pm-6:41 pm

2 stops30h 21m

$1,124

OaklandNairobi

OAK - NBO

OAKNBO

Oakland

Tue 9/8

6:00 am-8:45 pm

2 stops28h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 10/6

11:50 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops34h 06m

$1,127

San JoseNairobi

SJC - NBO

SJCNBO

San Jose

Thu 8/27

6:10 am-8:45 pm

2 stops28h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 9/7

11:05 pm-5:18 pm

2 stops28h 13m

$1,129

OaklandNairobi

OAK - NBO

OAKNBO

Oakland

Sun 8/23

10:07 am-6:45 am

2 stops34h 38m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 10/6

1:20 am-6:54 pm

2 stops27h 34m

$1,170

OaklandNairobi

OAK - NBO

OAKNBO

Oakland

Thu 11/5

7:00 am-12:05 am

2 stops30h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 11/11

1:35 am-7:00 pm

2 stops28h 25m

$1,170

SacramentoNairobi

SMF - NBO

SMFNBO

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/8

11:10 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops32h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 10/6

7:00 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops38h 59m

$1,173

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Best time to book a flight from California to Kenya

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Kenya

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Kenya?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Kenya (average of $510). Flying from California to Kenya in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,419). 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from California to Kenya?

The best time to book flights from California to Kenya is 79 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Kenya. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from California to Kenya?

    For as low as $1,124, United Airlines can have you in Kenya from California in 24h 03m. The distance from California to Kenya is about 9664 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Kenya one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $71. However, be on the lookout for offers from Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from California to Kenya for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Kenya that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Kenya flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Kenya?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Kenya?

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Kenya?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Kenya (average of $510). Flying from California to Kenya in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,419). 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 10 airlines flying from California to Kenya

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to Kenya. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$614Average$1,414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$795Average$1,459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$835Average$1,114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$920Average$1,762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Brussels AirlinesCheapest$927Average$1,116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$936Average$1,366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$1,004Average$1,618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
SAUDIACheapest$1,039Average$1,227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
EmiratesCheapest$1,043Average$1,281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$1,094Average$1,691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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