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Nov 29 — Dec 61
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Cheapest flights from California to Nairobi

Thu 12/109:40 pm -
3 stops38h 05m
Thu 12/1711:55 pm -
1 stop23h 40m
Deal found 10/26$698
Sun 11/81:50 pm -
1 stop21h 20m
Sat 11/1411:55 pm -
2 stops27h 35m
Deal found 10/26$719
Sun 11/87:25 pm -
2 stops39h 45m
Sat 11/1411:55 pm -
2 stops27h 35m
Deal found 10/26$724
Tue 11/1711:59 pm -
2 stops35h 01m
Thu 12/311:59 pm -
1 stop22h 46m
Deal found 10/25$1,009
Sun 11/2211:59 pm -
2 stops34h 36m
Thu 12/311:59 pm -
1 stop22h 46m
Deal found 10/25$1,010
Wed 11/256:30 pm -
1 stop42h 05m
Tue 12/154:50 am -
1 stop22h 45m
Deal found 10/25$1,015
Wed 11/187:40 am -
2 stops27h 20m
Mon 11/3011:55 pm -
1 stop29h 39m
Deal found 10/25$1,017
Mon 11/168:25 am -
2 stops26h 10m
Mon 11/3011:55 pm -
1 stop27h 40m
Deal found 10/25$1,018
Sun 11/2211:59 pm -
2 stops34h 36m
Wed 12/211:59 pm -
2 stops29h 10m
Deal found 10/25$1,020
Wed 12/92:45 pm -
1 stop20h 25m
Fri 12/2511:55 pm -
1 stop23h 40m
Deal found 10/26$1,026
Wed 11/1811:34 am -
2 stops23h 01m
Tue 12/111:55 pm -
2 stops27h 20m
Deal found 10/25$1,028
Tue 11/1711:59 pm -
2 stops35h 01m
Mon 11/3011:59 pm -
2 stops29h 35m
Deal found 10/25$1,039

Find flight deals from California to Nairobi

Round-trip from

$664
(Expedia)

One-way from

$588
(SAUDIA)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,100
From California to Nairobi
One-way flight from California to Nairobi
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($39 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026

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San FranciscoNairobi

SFO San Francisco - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SFONBO

San Francisco

Thu 2/4

9:40 am-6:25 am

2 stops57h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$638

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO San Francisco - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SFONBO

San Francisco

Mon 2/15

9:40 am-6:25 am

2 stops57h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$640

Los AngelesNairobi

LAX Los Angeles - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

LAXNBO

Los Angeles

Fri 11/27

8:30 am-10:45 pm

3 stops27h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$640

OntarioNairobi

ONT Ontario - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

ONTNBO

Ontario

Fri 11/27

7:00 am-10:45 pm

3 stops28h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$655

Los AngelesNairobi

LAX Los Angeles - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

LAXNBO

Los Angeles

Wed 11/11

7:40 am-10:00 pm

2 stops27h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$658

Los AngelesNairobi

LAX Los Angeles - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

LAXNBO

Los Angeles

Tue 1/5

9:05 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop37h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$667

Los AngelesNairobi

LAX Los Angeles - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

LAXNBO

Los Angeles

Wed 11/11

7:00 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop39h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$667

OntarioNairobi

ONT Ontario - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

ONTNBO

Ontario

Thu 11/26

6:00 am-10:10 pm

2 stops29h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$672

Los AngelesNairobi

LAX Los Angeles - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

LAXNBO

Los Angeles

Tue 1/5

10:55 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops35h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$673
Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesNairobi

LAX Los Angeles - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

LAXNBO

Los Angeles

Fri 3/5

1:50 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop21h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$674

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Nairobi (average of $1,062). Flying from California to Nairobi in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,576). 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 much does it cost to fly round-trip from California to Nairobi?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
California to Nairobi flights typically cost between $1,081 and $1,339 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $1,009 on Delta (Nov 17-Dec 1).

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from California to Nairobi, you should look to book at least 79 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from California to Nairobi?

    Airlines like Delta, Turkish Airlines, and United Airlines fly from California to Nairobi in about 21h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 35m. 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 $463 and $497, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Nairobi (average of $1,062). Flying from California to Nairobi in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,576). 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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Alternative routes for California to Nairobi

Top 10 airlines flying from California to Nairobi

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$614Average$1,328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SAUDIACheapest$731Average$1,200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Brussels AirlinesCheapest$771Average$1,252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$795Average$1,310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$838Average$1,051FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$936Average$1,339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$940Average$961FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$943Average$1,901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$1,004Average$1,675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
EmiratesCheapest$1,031Average$1,289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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