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$527+ 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 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — NBO
May 31 — Jun 71
Sun 5/31
Sun 6/7
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 May 1, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 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 stop21h 55m
Qatar Airways
Mon 10/126:00 pm
NBO
-
SFO
1 stop29h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/26$964
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/54:05 pm
SFO
-
NBO
1 stop36h 25m
Emirates
Fri 6/1910:45 pm
NBO
-
SFO
1 stop25h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 4/30$1,013
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/73:55 pm
SFO
-
NBO
1 stop28h 50m
Qatar Airways
Thu 9/176:00 pm
NBO
-
SFO
2 stops30h 59m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/26$1,016
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/303:38 pm
SFO
-
NBO
2 stops29h 07m
Qatar Airways
Thu 9/108:15 am
NBO
-
SFO
2 stops38h 54m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/27$1,022
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/178:00 am
SFO
-
NBO
2 stops29h 05m
Qatar Airways
Tue 12/15:00 pm
NBO
-
SFO
2 stops37h 24m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/27$1,027
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/75:05 pm
SFO
-
NBO
1 stop40h 55m
Emirates
Fri 10/210:45 pm
NBO
-
SFO
1 stop25h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 4/29$1,031
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/95:05 pm
SFO
-
NBO
1 stop26h 20m
Emirates
Mon 8/317:10 am
NBO
-
SFO
1 stop40h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 4/28$1,043
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/2512:55 pm
SFO
-
NBO
1 stop26h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 9/13:10 am
NBO
-
SFO
1 stop41h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,049
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 9/210:41 am
LAS
-
NBO
2 stops27h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/151:20 am
NBO
-
LAS
2 stops26h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,051
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Tue 9/298:00 am
LAS
-
NBO
2 stops29h 50m
Qatar Airways
Thu 10/295:00 pm
NBO
-
LAS
2 stops37h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/27$1,058
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/116:00 am
ONT
-
NBO
2 stops39h 20m
Qatar Airways
Sun 5/171:20 am
NBO
-
ONT
2 stops32h 38m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,060
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1610:05 am
OAK
-
NBO
2 stops34h 40m
Qatar Airways
Thu 9/246:00 pm
NBO
-
OAK
2 stops38h 54m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/27$1,062

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 May 1, 2026.

Round-trip from

$964
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$527
(SmartFares)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,163
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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 May 1, 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

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Wed 9/9

11:35 am-12:35 am

2 stops27h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 9/18

1:30 am-11:09 pm

2 stops31h 39m

$1,106

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Wed 9/9

11:35 am-12:35 am

2 stops27h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 9/17

1:30 am-11:09 pm

2 stops31h 39m

$1,106

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Thu 9/10

5:05 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop40h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 9/14

10:45 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop25h 15m

$1,135

OntarioNairobi

ONT - NBO

ONTNBO

Ontario

Thu 6/11

9:20 pm-7:20 am

2 stops48h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 7/6

1:20 am-11:11 pm

2 stops31h 51m

$1,147

Santa AnaNairobi

SNA - NBO

SNANBO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 9/3

12:15 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops25h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 10/2

6:00 pm-9:46 pm

2 stops37h 46m

$1,156

Santa AnaNairobi

SNA - NBO

SNANBO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 5/12

7:30 am-9:55 pm

2 stops28h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 5/27

11:05 pm-4:41 pm

2 stops27h 36m

$1,163

BurbankNairobi

BUR - NBO

BURNBO

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 5/12

7:00 am-8:45 pm

2 stops27h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 6/9

11:05 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops32h 45m

$1,164

Santa AnaNairobi

SNA - NBO

SNANBO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 5/12

9:52 am-8:45 pm

2 stops24h 53m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 6/9

11:05 pm-6:30 pm

2 stops29h 25m

$1,164

Los AngelesNairobi

LAX - NBO

LAXNBO

Los Angeles

Fri 7/24

11:35 am-12:30 pm

2 stops38h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 8/7

1:35 pm-12:52 am

2 stops45h 17m

$1,177

SacramentoNairobi

SMF - NBO

SMFNBO

Sacramento Intl

Thu 10/15

12:57 pm-12:05 am

2 stops25h 08m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 11/5

1:35 am-6:01 pm

2 stops27h 26m

$1,179

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Everything you need to know about your flight 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 50 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.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Nairobi (average of $464). Flying from California to Nairobi in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,699). 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 Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Delta fly from California to Nairobi in about 25h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15h 20m. California and Nairobi are separated by a distance of 9664 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?

    Most travelers choose San Francisco - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl, Los Angeles - 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Nairobi (average of $464). Flying from California to Nairobi in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,699). 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 May 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$769Average$1,418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$795Average$1,425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$838Average$1,125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Brussels AirlinesCheapest$922Average$1,298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SAUDIACheapest$930Average$1,164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
United AirlinesCheapest$936Average$1,317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$943Average$1,717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air FranceCheapest$944Average$1,248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$951Average$1,497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$1,004Average$1,660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%

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