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$536+ 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 8/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — NBO
Jul 30 — Aug 61
Thu 7/30
Thu 8/6
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 June 30, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/36:00 am
OAK
-
NBO
2 stops29h 00m
Delta
Tue 11/1011:59 pm
NBO
-
OAK
2 stops34h 57m
Delta
Deal found 6/27$1,090
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Fri 8/146:00 am
SJC
-
NBO
2 stops29h 55m
Delta
Fri 8/2111:50 pm
NBO
-
SJC
2 stops33h 00m
Delta
Deal found 6/30$1,090
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/306:00 am
OAK
-
NBO
2 stops29h 35m
Delta
Thu 11/1211:59 pm
NBO
-
OAK
2 stops34h 57m
Delta
Deal found 6/27$1,091
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 11/46:00 am
ONT
-
NBO
2 stops28h 45m
United Airlines
Sat 11/1411:55 pm
NBO
-
ONT
2 stops29h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/29$1,092
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/306:00 am
OAK
-
NBO
2 stops29h 35m
Delta
Fri 11/611:55 pm
NBO
-
OAK
2 stops27h 28m
Delta
Deal found 6/27$1,092
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/212:31 pm
OAK
-
NBO
2 stops46h 29m
Delta
Wed 11/1111:59 pm
NBO
-
OAK
2 stops27h 33m
Delta
Deal found 6/27$1,096
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/315:03 pm
OAK
-
NBO
2 stops42h 32m
Delta
Sun 11/811:59 pm
NBO
-
OAK
2 stops34h 57m
Delta
Deal found 6/27$1,097
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/315:03 pm
OAK
-
NBO
2 stops42h 32m
Delta
Fri 11/611:55 pm
NBO
-
OAK
2 stops27h 28m
Delta
Deal found 6/27$1,099
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 10/151:52 pm
SMF
-
NBO
2 stops42h 13m
Etihad Airways
Fri 11/67:15 am
NBO
-
SMF
2 stops40h 47m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/29$1,110
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 stops64h 19m
United Airlines
Thu 11/511:50 pm
NBO
-
SNA
2 stops44h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/29$1,141
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/16:30 am
SJC
-
NBO
2 stops27h 45m
United Airlines
Wed 11/1111:40 pm
NBO
-
SJC
2 stops34h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/27$1,153
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/312:12 pm
SJC
-
NBO
2 stops45h 03m
United Airlines
Mon 11/911:40 pm
NBO
-
SJC
2 stops34h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/27$1,159

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 June 30, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,090
(Delta)

One-way from

$536
(KAYAK)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,386
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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 June 30, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Nairobi that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

OaklandNairobi

OAK - NBO

OAKNBO

Oakland

Tue 11/3

6:00 am-10:00 pm

2 stops29h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 11/11

11:59 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops34h 57m

$1,090

San JoseNairobi

SJC - NBO

SJCNBO

San Jose

Fri 8/14

6:00 am-9:55 pm

2 stops29h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 8/21

11:50 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops33h 00m

$1,090

OntarioNairobi

ONT - NBO

ONTNBO

Ontario

Wed 11/4

6:00 am-9:45 pm

2 stops28h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 11/14

11:55 pm-6:29 pm

2 stops29h 34m

$1,092

OaklandNairobi

OAK - NBO

OAKNBO

Oakland

Fri 10/30

6:00 am-9:35 pm

2 stops29h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 11/6

11:55 pm-4:23 pm

2 stops27h 28m

$1,092

OaklandNairobi

OAK - NBO

OAKNBO

Oakland

Wed 11/4

5:03 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops41h 57m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 11/12

11:59 pm-4:32 pm

2 stops27h 33m

$1,096

OaklandNairobi

OAK - NBO

OAKNBO

Oakland

Sat 10/31

5:03 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops42h 32m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 11/6

11:55 pm-4:23 pm

2 stops27h 28m

$1,099

SacramentoNairobi

SMF - NBO

SMFNBO

Sacramento Intl

Thu 10/15

3:16 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops40h 49m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 11/6

7:15 am-2:18 pm

2 stops42h 03m

$1,110

Santa AnaNairobi

SNA - NBO

SNANBO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 11/1

6:26 pm-9:45 pm

3 stops64h 19m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 11/5

11:50 pm-3:06 pm

2 stops50h 16m

$1,141

San JoseNairobi

SJC - NBO

SJCNBO

San Jose

Tue 11/3

6:30 am-9:15 pm

2 stops27h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 11/9

11:40 pm-10:51 pm

2 stops34h 11m

$1,153

San JoseNairobi

SJC - NBO

SJCNBO

San Jose

Tue 11/3

6:30 am-9:15 pm

2 stops27h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 11/11

11:40 pm-10:51 pm

2 stops34h 11m

$1,153

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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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,633). 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?

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

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 Delta, United Airlines, and Etihad Airways fly from California to Nairobi in about 28h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h 04m. California and Nairobi are separated by a distance of 9634 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    $388 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and American Airlines, with prices starting from $429 and $497, respectively.

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

    Most travelers choose Los Angeles - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl, San Francisco - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl or Ontario - 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,633). 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 June 30, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$614Average$1,406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$795Average$1,459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$835Average$1,045FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$920Average$1,763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Brussels AirlinesCheapest$927Average$1,103FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$936Average$1,369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$1,004Average$1,625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
SAUDIACheapest$1,039Average$1,231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
EmiratesCheapest$1,043Average$1,290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air FranceCheapest$1,094Average$1,691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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