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$513+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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 9/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — NBO
Sep 2 — Sep 91
Tue 9/2
Tue 9/9
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Kenya

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to Kenya flight deals. Data was last updated August 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$883
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$513
(FlightHub)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,219
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Kenya
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Kenya. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 28, 2025.

This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/28. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/1512:40 pmSFO - NBO
1 stop27h 10mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/44:50 amNBO - SFO
1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/28$885
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/297:50 pmSFO - NBO
1 stop21h 15mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/114:50 amNBO - SFO
1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/27$888
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/1212:40 pmSFO - NBO
1 stop27h 10mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/254:50 amNBO - SFO
1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/27$902
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/295:45 amSFO - NBO
2 stops32h 05mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/146:00 pmNBO - SFO
2 stops36h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/26$906
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/236:45 pmSFO - NBO
1 stop21h 05mTurkish Airlines
Wed 10/153:35 amNBO - SFO
1 stop23h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/28$908
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/294:00 pmSFO - NBO
1 stop29h 15mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/111:35 amNBO - SFO
2 stops29h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/28$911
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/26. 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 9/306:45 amSFO - NBO
2 stops29h 15mDelta
Mon 10/1311:59 pmNBO - SFO
1 stop21h 46mDelta
Deal found 8/26$916
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/28. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/292:55 pmSFO - NBO
1 stop21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/1211:30 pmNBO - SFO
1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/28$917
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/28. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/201:10 pmSFO - NBO
1 stop26h 55mTurkish Airlines
Sun 12/74:50 amNBO - SFO
1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/28$920
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/26. 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.
Sat 10/1110:50 pmSFO - NBO
2 stops35h 05mDelta
Tue 11/2511:59 pmNBO - SFO
1 stop22h 51mDelta
Deal found 8/26$922
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/26. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/73:55 pmSFO - MBA
2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/228:55 pmMBA - SFO
2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/26$1,057
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/25. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/294:45 pmSFO - MBA
1 stop41h 45mEmirates
Sun 11/23:00 pmMBA - SFO
1 stop32h 50mEmirates
Deal found 8/25$1,080

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 August 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Kenya that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Kenya

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Wed 10/29

7:50 pm-3:05 am

1 stop21h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 11/11

4:50 am-4:45 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$898

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Sun 10/12

3:55 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop21h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 11/25

1:35 am-9:33 pm

2 stops30h 58m

$911

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Tue 9/30

1:45 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 10/13

11:59 pm-11:45 am

1 stop21h 46m

$916

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Thu 10/2

1:45 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 10/13

11:59 pm-11:45 am

1 stop21h 46m

$916

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Sun 9/28

1:45 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 10/13

11:59 pm-11:45 am

1 stop21h 46m

$916

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Mon 9/29

1:45 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 10/13

11:59 pm-11:45 am

1 stop21h 46m

$916

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Wed 10/1

8:55 am-7:55 pm

2 stops25h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 10/13

11:59 pm-11:45 am

1 stop21h 46m

$917

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Fri 10/3

8:55 am-7:55 pm

2 stops25h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 10/13

11:59 pm-11:45 am

1 stop21h 46m

$917

San FranciscoMombasa

SFO - MBA

SFOMBA

San Francisco

Tue 10/7

3:55 pm-7:30 am

2 stops29h 35m

Mombasa Moi Intl

Wed 10/22

8:55 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops26h 40m

$1,057

San FranciscoMombasa

SFO - MBA

SFOMBA

San Francisco

Wed 10/29

4:45 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop41h 45m

Mombasa Moi Intl

Sun 11/2

3:00 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop32h 50m

$1,080

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Kenya

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Kenya

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Kenya (average of $1,009). Flying from San Francisco to Kenya in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,483). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to KE?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Kenya. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 28, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to Kenya, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kenya

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kenya. 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 Kenya. Reviews last updated August 28, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Kenya, such as Delta, Qatar Airways, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,611 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,944 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,955 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,316 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Kenya?

    Located just 11.8 mi from the city center, San Francisco (SFO) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Kenya from San Francisco.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Kenya?

    Turkish Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta can get you from San Francisco to Kenya in just under 21h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h. San Francisco and Kenya are separated by a distance of 9599 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco to Kenya?

    When deciding which route to take from San Francisco to Kenya consider San Francisco - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl, San Francisco - Mombasa Moi Intl or San Francisco - Malindi as they are the most popular.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Kenya?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Kenya?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Kenya (average of $1,009). Flying from San Francisco to Kenya in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,483). 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 San Francisco to Kenya

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 August 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$464Average$1,071FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$773Average$953FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$886Average$1,339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Brussels AirlinesCheapest$922Average$1,288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$927Average$1,495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$930Average$1,257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
United AirlinesCheapest$946Average$1,505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$955Average$1,372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,029Average$1,314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
EmiratesCheapest$1,029Average$1,192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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