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$379+ 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 2/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — NBO
Feb 14 — Feb 211
Sat 2/14
Sat 2/21
1 adult, Economy
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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 January 15, 2026.

Round-trip from

$795
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$379
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,039
From California to Nairobi
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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 January 15, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Sun 9/274:44 pm
SAN
-
NBO
2 stops27h 56m
American Airlines
Sat 10/106:00 pm
NBO
-
SAN
2 stops29h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/14$788
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Thu 2/1211:29 am
LAS
-
NBO
2 stops25h 36m
Qatar Airways
Mon 2/161:35 am
NBO
-
LAS
2 stops32h 04m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/13$795
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/51:04 pm
SAN
-
NBO
2 stops37h 41m
Qatar Airways
Wed 3/111:35 am
NBO
-
SAN
2 stops31h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/15$797
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/214:39 pm
SAN
-
NBO
2 stops34h 06m
Qatar Airways
Sun 3/18:45 am
NBO
-
SAN
2 stops48h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/14$800
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/173:00 pm
SAN
-
NBO
1 stop21h 00m
Delta
Tue 4/2111:35 pm
NBO
-
SAN
1 stop31h 12m
Delta
Deal found 1/15$846
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2110:00 am
SAN
-
NBO
2 stops25h 55m
Delta
Sat 10/3111:35 pm
NBO
-
SAN
1 stop32h 14m
Delta
Deal found 1/15$850
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Wed 11/47:15 am
SNA
-
NBO
2 stops27h 45m
Delta
Sun 11/1511:35 pm
NBO
-
SNA
2 stops33h 49m
Delta
Deal found 1/13$886
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/56:50 pm
SFO
-
NBO
1 stop21h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 3/293:10 am
NBO
-
SFO
1 stop41h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/15$904
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/191:45 pm
SFO
-
NBO
1 stop22h 10m
Delta
Mon 6/111:50 pm
NBO
-
SFO
1 stop21h 55m
Delta
Deal found 1/14$907
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/191:45 pm
SFO
-
NBO
1 stop22h 10m
Delta
Tue 6/911:15 pm
NBO
-
SFO
1 stop23h 35m
Delta
Deal found 1/14$908
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 2/246:50 pm
SFO
-
NBO
1 stop21h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 3/64:25 am
NBO
-
SFO
1 stop23h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/13$909
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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.
Tue 5/192:40 pm
SFO
-
NBO
1 stop19h 55m
Brussels Airlines
Tue 6/210:20 pm
NBO
-
SFO
2 stops30h 59m
Brussels Airlines
Deal found 1/14$910

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 January 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Nairobi that are best for you.

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Return

Price

San DiegoNairobi

SAN - NBO

SANNBO

San Diego

Thu 3/5

1:04 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops37h 41m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 3/11

1:35 am-10:50 pm

2 stops31h 15m

$797

San DiegoNairobi

SAN - NBO

SANNBO

San Diego

Tue 3/17

10:49 am-12:05 am

2 stops27h 16m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 4/21

4:10 pm-2:04 pm

2 stops31h 54m

$797

San DiegoNairobi

SAN - NBO

SANNBO

San Diego

Sat 2/21

4:39 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops34h 06m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 3/1

8:45 am-10:40 pm

2 stops48h 55m

$800

San DiegoNairobi

SAN - NBO

SANNBO

San Diego

Tue 3/17

3:00 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop21h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 4/21

11:35 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop31h 12m

$846

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

6:50 pm-3:05 am

1 stop21h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 3/12

4:50 am-5:45 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$909

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Sun 3/1

1:55 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop21h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 3/11

11:59 pm-5:28 pm

2 stops27h 29m

$919

OaklandNairobi

OAK - NBO

OAKNBO

Oakland

Sun 3/1

5:55 am-9:10 pm

2 stops28h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 3/8

11:20 pm-11:46 pm

2 stops34h 26m

$923

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Wed 4/8

8:55 am-9:55 pm

2 stops27h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 4/24

11:15 pm-5:27 pm

2 stops28h 12m

$923

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Mon 1/26

9:00 am-10:00 pm

2 stops26h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 2/8

11:20 pm-8:59 pm

2 stops32h 39m

$923

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Thu 1/22

8:00 am-9:10 pm

2 stops26h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 2/3

11:20 pm-5:49 pm

2 stops29h 29m

$923

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Best time to book a flight from California to Nairobi

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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 $1,100). 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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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 21h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 16h 41m. 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?

    $454 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from SAUDIA. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from $467 and $484, 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 San Jose - 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 $1,100). 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 January 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$614Average$1,382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SAUDIACheapest$712Average$1,129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$817Average$1,100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$894Average$1,544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Brussels AirlinesCheapest$922Average$1,312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air FranceCheapest$942Average$1,051FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$949Average$1,455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$951Average$1,497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$951Average$1,373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$979Average$1,216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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