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$503+ Cheap flights from California to Nairobi

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 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — NBO
May 12 — May 191
Tue 5/12
Tue 5/19
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Nairobi

Cheapest flights from California to Nairobi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Nairobi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 12, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/296:45 pm
SFO
-
NBO
1 stop20h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 5/173:10 am
NBO
-
SFO
1 stop41h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/7$897
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
Wed 11/41:50 pm
SFO
-
NBO
1 stop21h 10m
Delta
Thu 11/1911:00 pm
NBO
-
SFO
1 stop25h 25m
Delta
Deal found 4/7$908
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/236:45 pm
SFO
-
NBO
1 stop20h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 9/23:10 am
NBO
-
SFO
1 stop41h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/9$913
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/712:55 pm
SFO
-
NBO
1 stop26h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 6/63:10 am
NBO
-
SFO
1 stop41h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/8$914
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/292:10 pm
SFO
-
NBO
1 stop26h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 11/114:50 am
NBO
-
SFO
1 stop22h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/10$924
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/76:45 pm
SFO
-
NBO
1 stop20h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 9/203:10 am
NBO
-
SFO
1 stop41h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/8$927
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/293:55 pm
SFO
-
NBO
1 stop28h 45m
Qatar Airways
Sun 10/111:35 am
NBO
-
SFO
1 stop22h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/7$930
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Tue 11/102:00 pm
SAN
-
NBO
1 stop21h 00m
Delta
Mon 11/2311:59 pm
NBO
-
SAN
1 stop23h 06m
Delta
Deal found 4/9$956
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Mon 11/910:40 pm
SAN
-
NBO
2 stops36h 20m
Delta
Mon 11/2311:59 pm
NBO
-
SAN
1 stop23h 06m
Delta
Deal found 4/9$960
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Tue 11/102:00 pm
SAN
-
NBO
1 stop21h 00m
Delta
Thu 11/1911:59 pm
NBO
-
SAN
2 stops29h 47m
Delta
Deal found 4/9$966
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Tue 11/102:00 pm
SAN
-
NBO
1 stop21h 00m
Delta
Wed 11/1811:00 pm
NBO
-
SAN
2 stops35h 45m
Delta
Deal found 4/9$967
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Mon 11/910:40 pm
SAN
-
NBO
2 stops36h 20m
Delta
Thu 11/1911:59 pm
NBO
-
SAN
2 stops29h 47m
Delta
Deal found 4/9$970

Find flight deals from California to Nairobi

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Nairobi flight deals. Data was last updated April 12, 2026.

Round-trip from

$897
(oojo)

One-way from

$503
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,065
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Nairobi that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

OaklandNairobi

OAK - NBO

OAKNBO

Oakland

Wed 4/29

6:20 am-7:10 am

2 stops38h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 5/19

6:00 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops39h 59m

$1,042

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Mon 7/13

4:39 pm-12:35 am

2 stops45h 56m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 9/4

6:55 am-8:19 pm

2 stops47h 24m

$1,044

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Fri 10/2

1:05 pm-5:15 am

2 stops30h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 10/11

11:35 pm-6:31 pm

1 stop28h 56m

$1,058

OaklandNairobi

OAK - NBO

OAKNBO

Oakland

Mon 4/27

6:20 am-7:10 am

2 stops38h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 5/12

4:25 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops41h 34m

$1,072

Los AngelesNairobi

LAX - NBO

LAXNBO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 5/5

8:10 am-9:55 pm

2 stops27h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 5/20

11:50 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop24h 55m

$1,080

OntarioNairobi

ONT - NBO

ONTNBO

Ontario

Tue 9/15

12:10 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops25h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 9/29

1:20 am-7:03 pm

2 stops27h 43m

$1,094

SacramentoNairobi

SMF - NBO

SMFNBO

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/26

5:00 am-12:35 am

2 stops33h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 9/9

1:35 pm-2:09 pm

2 stops34h 34m

$1,125

SacramentoNairobi

SMF - NBO

SMFNBO

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/1

10:22 pm-12:35 am

2 stops40h 13m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 9/16

1:35 pm-2:09 pm

2 stops34h 34m

$1,125

San DiegoNairobi

SAN - NBO

SANNBO

San Diego

Sat 9/12

2:00 pm-5:15 am

2 stops29h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 10/5

11:05 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops26h 15m

$1,127

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

6:30 am-10:25 pm

3 stops29h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 5/13

11:40 pm-12:50 am

2 stops35h 10m

$1,155

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Nairobi (average of $584). Flying from California to Nairobi in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,126). 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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Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Nairobi. 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 Nairobi?

    Airlines like Qatar Airways, SAUDIA, and Delta fly from California to Nairobi in about 30h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15h 46m. California and Nairobi are separated by a distance of 9599 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    $429 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and American Airlines, with prices starting from $469 and $497, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Nairobi?

    Most travelers choose San Francisco - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl, Los Angeles Los Angeles - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl or San Jose - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl when deciding on the best route from California to Nairobi.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California 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.

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Nairobi (average of $584). Flying from California to Nairobi in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,126). 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 Nairobi

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to Nairobi. 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 April 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$795Average$1,416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
DeltaCheapest$827Average$1,428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$838Average$1,113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SAUDIACheapest$867Average$1,154FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Brussels AirlinesCheapest$907Average$1,298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$936Average$1,429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air FranceCheapest$944Average$1,174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$944Average$1,712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
KLMCheapest$951Average$1,497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$1,004Average$1,686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%

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