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$505+ Cheap flights from California to Nairobi

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LAX — NBO
Oct 16 — Oct 231
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Cheap flight deals from California to Nairobi

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Nairobi flight deals. Data was last updated September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$867
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$505
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,036
From California to Nairobi
One-way flight from California to Nairobi
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($93 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($57 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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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 September 16, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 stop41h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/14$867
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 12/96:50 pmSFO - NBO
1 stop21h 15mTurkish Airlines
Thu 1/154:50 amNBO - SFO
1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/14$885
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Tue 9/233:55 pmSFO - NBO
1 stop28h 45mQatar Airways
Tue 9/301:20 amNBO - SFO
1 stop22h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/15$892
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/83:55 pmSFO - NBO
1 stop21h 55mQatar Airways
Wed 10/156:00 pmNBO - SFO
1 stop29h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/15$904
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/143:55 pmSFO - NBO
1 stop28h 45mQatar Airways
Wed 10/295:00 pmNBO - SFO
1 stop30h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/14$905
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 9/303:55 pmSFO - NBO
1 stop35h 45mQatar Airways
Wed 10/156:00 pmNBO - SFO
1 stop29h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/14$907
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/284:00 pmSFO - NBO
1 stop22h 05mQatar Airways
Tue 11/111:35 amNBO - SFO
1 stop22h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/16$910
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 stop22h 05mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/111:35 amNBO - SFO
2 stops29h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$911
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 10/412:40 pmSFO - NBO
1 stop27h 10mTurkish Airlines
Thu 10/163:35 amNBO - SFO
1 stop41h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/14$913
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/147:55 pmLAX - NBO
1 stop43h 55mTurkish Airlines
Wed 11/124:50 amNBO - LAX
1 stop41h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/14$913
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Mon 9/222:40 pmSFO - NBO
1 stop20h 15mBrussels Airlines
Tue 9/3011:45 pmNBO - SFO
2 stops29h 05mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 9/14$916
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/29:36 amONT - NBO
2 stops25h 19mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/610:45 pmNBO - ONT
2 stops33h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$918

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San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Sun 11/16

12:45 am-9:20 pm

2 stops33h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 12/2

11:59 pm-11:50 am

1 stop22h 51m

$923

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Thu 11/20

6:00 am-9:20 pm

2 stops28h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 12/8

11:59 pm-11:50 am

1 stop22h 51m

$923

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Thu 11/27

7:05 am-9:20 pm

2 stops27h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 12/1

11:59 pm-11:50 am

1 stop22h 51m

$923

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Tue 10/28

8:25 am-10:45 pm

3 stops28h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 11/12

11:55 pm-9:22 pm

2 stops32h 27m

$930

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Mon 1/19

8:55 am-10:00 pm

2 stops26h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 1/27

11:30 pm-10:47 pm

2 stops34h 17m

$932

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Sat 1/17

6:00 am-10:00 pm

2 stops29h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 1/30

11:30 pm-10:47 pm

2 stops34h 17m

$932

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Fri 11/28

6:00 am-10:00 pm

2 stops29h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 12/8

11:30 pm-8:33 pm

2 stops32h 03m

$932

San JoseNairobi

SJC - NBO

SJCNBO

San Jose

Sun 10/19

5:55 am-10:00 pm

2 stops30h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 10/28

11:59 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops31h 46m

$933

Los AngelesNairobi

LAX - NBO

LAXNBO

Los Angeles

Sun 11/9

8:30 am-10:00 pm

2 stops26h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 11/27

11:30 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop24h 40m

$933

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Mon 1/19

10:35 pm-10:45 pm

3 stops37h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 1/26

11:40 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops31h 30m

$944

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Nairobi (average of $1,009). Flying from California to Nairobi 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 CA to NBO?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Nairobi. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 16, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Nairobi as you normally would.

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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 Delta, Brussels Airlines, and KLM fly from California to Nairobi in about 28h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 15m. 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?

    $505 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Turkish Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from $638 and $689, 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Nairobi (average of $1,009). Flying from California to Nairobi 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 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SAUDIACheapest$712Average$1,118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
United AirlinesCheapest$759Average$1,516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$795Average$1,070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$896Average$1,383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$902Average$1,424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Brussels AirlinesCheapest$922Average$1,361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$925Average$1,783FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air CanadaCheapest$927Average$1,495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air FranceCheapest$928Average$1,042FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$950Average$1,500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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