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$381+ 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 9/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — NBO
Apr 25 — Mai 21
Sa 4/25
Sa 5/2
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 März 26, 2026.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sa 5/99:05 am
SAN
-
NBO
2 stops28h 45m
Qatar Airways
Sa 5/164:10 pm
NBO
-
SAN
2 stops33h 41m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/26$787
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Sa 10/3112:05 pm
SAN
-
NBO
2 stops26h 00m
American Airlines
Sa 11/71:35 am
NBO
-
SAN
2 stops30h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/24$788
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Mo 4/203:21 pm
SAN
-
NBO
2 stops31h 39m
Qatar Airways
Do 5/74:10 pm
NBO
-
SAN
2 stops35h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/25$795
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Mi 4/222:04 pm
SAN
-
NBO
2 stops32h 56m
Qatar Airways
Di 5/54:10 pm
NBO
-
SAN
2 stops31h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/23$801
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Di 11/32:00 pm
SAN
-
NBO
1 stop21h 00m
Delta
Mi 11/1111:59 pm
NBO
-
SAN
1 stop23h 06m
Delta
Deal found 3/24$876
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
So 4/126:00 am
SFO
-
NBO
2 stops29h 55m
Delta
Mo 5/1111:35 pm
NBO
-
SFO
2 stops32h 48m
Delta
Deal found 3/25$885
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Mi 4/1511:39 pm
SFO
-
NBO
2 stops35h 06m
Delta
Mo 5/1111:35 pm
NBO
-
SFO
2 stops32h 48m
Delta
Deal found 3/25$886
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Di 5/51:40 pm
SAN
-
NBO
1 stop22h 15m
Delta
Mo 5/1111:50 pm
NBO
-
SAN
2 stops33h 37m
Delta
Deal found 3/24$886
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Di 5/51:40 pm
SAN
-
NBO
1 stop22h 15m
Delta
Fr 5/1511:05 pm
NBO
-
SAN
2 stops31h 31m
Delta
Deal found 3/24$887
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
So 5/39:45 pm
SAN
-
NBO
2 stops38h 10m
Delta
Fr 5/1511:05 pm
NBO
-
SAN
2 stops31h 31m
Delta
Deal found 3/24$891
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mi 5/66:45 pm
SFO
-
NBO
1 stop20h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mi 5/133:10 am
NBO
-
SFO
1 stop41h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/23$892
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mo 8/316:45 pm
SFO
-
NBO
1 stop20h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Do 9/103:10 am
NBO
-
SFO
1 stop23h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/23$893

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 März 26, 2026.

Round-trip from

$787
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$381
(KAYAK)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,084
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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 März 26, 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 JoseNairobi

SJC - NBO

SJCNBO

San Jose

Mo 5/4

7:20 am-9:55 pm

2 stops28h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Do 5/28

11:05 pm-10:14 pm

2 stops33h 09m

$922

San JoseNairobi

SJC - NBO

SJCNBO

San Jose

Do 4/23

7:20 am-9:55 pm

2 stops28h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fr 5/8

11:05 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops31h 00m

$922

San JoseNairobi

SJC - NBO

SJCNBO

San Jose

Di 4/14

6:00 am-9:55 pm

2 stops29h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fr 5/8

11:05 pm-10:36 pm

2 stops33h 31m

$922

San JoseNairobi

SJC - NBO

SJCNBO

San Jose

So 6/7

7:20 am-8:45 pm

2 stops27h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fr 6/19

11:05 pm-10:16 pm

2 stops33h 11m

$924

San JoseNairobi

SJC - NBO

SJCNBO

San Jose

Mo 5/4

6:20 am-9:55 pm

2 stops29h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mi 5/6

11:05 pm-11:41 pm

2 stops34h 36m

$942
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Mo 4/20

12:55 pm-1:25 am

1 stop26h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mi 4/22

3:10 am-4:40 pm

1 stop23h 30m

$964

Las VegasNairobi

LAS - NBO

LASNBO

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Do 4/30

8:25 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop39h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

So 5/24

11:05 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop26h 30m

$1,026

OaklandNairobi

OAK - NBO

OAKNBO

Oakland

Di 4/21

7:00 am-11:50 pm

2 stops30h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Di 5/5

1:20 am-10:32 pm

2 stops31h 12m

$1,048

San JoseNairobi

SJC - NBO

SJCNBO

San Jose

Di 4/21

8:00 am-9:00 am

2 stops39h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Di 5/5

1:20 am-10:35 pm

2 stops31h 15m

$1,048

San JoseNairobi

SJC - NBO

SJCNBO

San Jose

Mi 9/9

12:02 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops25h 48m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Do 9/17

1:20 am-10:12 pm

2 stops30h 52m

$1,048

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Best time to book a flight from California to Nairobi

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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 $614). 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, Delta, and Turkish Airlines fly from California to Nairobi in about 22h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 47m. California and Nairobi are separated by a distance of 9686 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 - 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Nairobi (average of $614). 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 März 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SAUDIACheapest$733Average$1,171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$795Average$1,476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$838Average$1,189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$907Average$1,412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Brussels AirlinesCheapest$907Average$1,350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$936Average$1,422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air FranceCheapest$942Average$1,174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$944Average$1,685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
KLMCheapest$951Average$1,497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$1,004Average$1,648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%

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