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$448+ 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 1/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — NBO
Dec 4 — Dec 111
Thu 12/4
Thu 12/11
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 4, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 11/101:55 pmSFO - NBO
1 stop21h 05mDelta
Tue 11/1811:20 pmNBO - SFO
1 stop25h 05mDelta
Deal found 11/2$898
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 11/101:55 pmSFO - NBO
1 stop21h 05mDelta
Tue 12/211:20 pmNBO - SFO
2 stops29h 20mDelta
Deal found 11/3$908
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Thu 11/138:25 amSFO - NBO
2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/2411:40 pmNBO - SFO
2 stops32h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$909
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Thu 11/136:45 amONT - NBO
2 stops28h 15mDelta
Mon 11/1711:20 pmNBO - ONT
2 stops31h 22mDelta
Deal found 11/2$912
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/101:55 pmSFO - NBO
1 stop21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1311:20 pmNBO - SFO
1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$918
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/269:40 pmSFO - NBO
2 stops36h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/311:55 pmNBO - SFO
2 stops32h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$920
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Thu 11/66:00 amSFO - NBO
2 stops28h 10mDelta
Mon 11/1011:20 pmNBO - SFO
1 stop25h 05mDelta
Deal found 11/4$922
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Tue 11/117:00 amONT - NBO
3 stops28h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/1911:55 pmNBO - ONT
2 stops33h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/3$924
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Tue 11/117:00 amSFO - NBO
3 stops28h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/1911:55 pmNBO - SFO
2 stops32h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/3$924
This Netflights deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Netflights is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/261:55 pmSFO - NBO
1 stop21h 05mKLM
Tue 12/211:20 pmNBO - SFO
2 stops30h 36mKLM
Deal found 11/1$925
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/117:00 amSFO - NBO
2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/1911:55 pmNBO - SFO
2 stops32h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$927
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/269:40 pmSFO - NBO
2 stops36h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/211:55 pmNBO - SFO
2 stops32h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$928

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 November 4, 2025.

Round-trip from

$875
(Delta)

One-way from

$448
(IEagle)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,036
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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 November 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Nairobi that are best for you.

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San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Sat 11/15

7:00 am-9:10 pm

2 stops27h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 11/23

11:20 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop25h 05m

$902

OntarioNairobi

ONT - NBO

ONTNBO

Ontario

Mon 11/17

7:05 am-9:10 pm

2 stops27h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 11/20

11:20 pm-7:42 pm

2 stops31h 22m

$912

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Mon 11/10

8:25 am-10:00 pm

2 stops26h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 11/18

11:20 pm-6:14 pm

2 stops29h 54m

$912

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Mon 1/19

11:56 pm-10:45 pm

3 stops35h 49m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 1/26

11:40 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops31h 30m

$924

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

11:56 pm-10:45 pm

3 stops35h 49m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 1/19

11:40 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops31h 30m

$924

Santa AnaNairobi

SNA - NBO

SNANBO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 4/19

7:15 am-7:55 pm

2 stops26h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 4/23

11:35 pm-4:18 pm

2 stops26h 43m

$924

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Mon 1/19

1:35 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop21h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 2/1

11:55 pm-7:19 pm

2 stops30h 24m

$938

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Sun 11/16

5:25 pm-10:45 pm

3 stops66h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 11/23

11:55 pm-9:22 pm

2 stops32h 27m

$942

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Mon 11/10

11:44 pm-10:45 pm

3 stops36h 01m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 11/18

11:55 pm-6:47 pm

2 stops29h 52m

$942

OntarioNairobi

ONT - NBO

ONTNBO

Ontario

Wed 3/25

6:00 am-9:40 pm

2 stops29h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 4/9

10:55 pm-10:26 pm

2 stops33h 31m

$960

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Nairobi (average of $785). Flying from California to Nairobi in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,058). 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 November 4, 2025.

When flying from California to Nairobi, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 16% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Nairobi?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Nairobi. Price data was last updated on November 10, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Nairobi flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 SWISS fly from California to Nairobi in about 27h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 20h 10m. 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?

    $448 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 RwandAir and SAUDIA, with prices starting from $607 and $625, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Nairobi (average of $785). Flying from California to Nairobi in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,058). 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 November 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SAUDIACheapest$712Average$1,071FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$797Average$1,084FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$894Average$1,462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
DeltaCheapest$907Average$1,400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Brussels AirlinesCheapest$922Average$1,361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$925Average$1,497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air CanadaCheapest$927Average$1,495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air FranceCheapest$940Average$1,031FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$953Average$1,490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$958Average$1,396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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