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$498+ 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 4/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — NBO
May 5 — May 121
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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 April 5, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Sat 5/28:10 pm
SFO
-
NBO
1 stop38h 35m
Delta
Mon 5/1111:35 pm
NBO
-
SFO
2 stops32h 48m
Delta
Deal found 4/3$895
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/143:55 pm
SFO
-
NBO
1 stop21h 55m
Qatar Airways
Fri 9/256:00 pm
NBO
-
SFO
1 stop29h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/1$903
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/216:45 pm
SFO
-
NBO
1 stop20h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 5/233:10 am
NBO
-
SFO
1 stop41h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/3$905
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/191:45 pm
SFO
-
NBO
1 stop22h 10m
Delta
Tue 11/1011:59 pm
NBO
-
SFO
1 stop22h 51m
Delta
Deal found 4/1$907
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 11/41:50 pm
SFO
-
NBO
1 stop21h 10m
Delta
Thu 11/1911:00 pm
NBO
-
SFO
1 stop25h 25m
Delta
Deal found 3/31$908
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/96:45 pm
SFO
-
NBO
1 stop20h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 9/213:10 am
NBO
-
SFO
1 stop23h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/3$909
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/236:45 pm
SFO
-
NBO
1 stop20h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 9/63:10 am
NBO
-
SFO
1 stop41h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/3$913
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/76:45 pm
SFO
-
NBO
1 stop20h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 6/63:10 am
NBO
-
SFO
1 stop41h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/3$914
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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
Sun 10/111:35 am
NBO
-
SFO
1 stop22h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/31$915
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/141:45 pm
SFO
-
NBO
1 stop22h 10m
Delta
Wed 11/411:59 pm
NBO
-
SFO
2 stops32h 38m
Delta
Deal found 4/1$916
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Fri 5/157:00 am
SJC
-
NBO
2 stops27h 45m
Delta
Fri 5/2211:05 pm
NBO
-
SJC
2 stops33h 31m
Delta
Deal found 3/31$923
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 9/239:10 am
LAS
-
NBO
2 stops26h 45m
Delta
Thu 11/1911:59 pm
NBO
-
LAS
2 stops29h 47m
Delta
Deal found 3/31$965

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 April 5, 2026.

Round-trip from

$895
(Delta)

One-way from

$498
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,065
From California to Nairobi
One-way flight from California to Nairobi
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($30 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoseNairobi

SJC - NBO

SJCNBO

San Jose

Fri 5/15

7:00 am-8:45 pm

2 stops27h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 5/22

11:05 pm-10:36 pm

2 stops33h 31m

$923

San JoseNairobi

SJC - NBO

SJCNBO

San Jose

Tue 5/19

7:00 am-8:45 pm

2 stops27h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 5/26

11:05 pm-4:09 pm

2 stops27h 04m

$923

San JoseNairobi

SJC - NBO

SJCNBO

San Jose

Sun 5/17

9:53 am-8:45 pm

2 stops24h 52m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 5/24

11:05 pm-7:19 pm

2 stops30h 14m

$923

Las VegasNairobi

LAS - NBO

LASNBO

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 9/23

9:10 am-9:55 pm

2 stops26h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 11/19

11:59 pm-6:46 pm

2 stops29h 47m

$965

Los AngelesNairobi

LAX - NBO

LAXNBO

Los Angeles

Sun 9/27

8:10 pm-1:25 am

1 stop43h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 9/30

3:10 am-11:40 am

1 stop42h 30m

$990

OaklandNairobi

OAK - NBO

OAKNBO

Oakland

Sun 9/27

10:37 am-11:50 pm

2 stops27h 13m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 10/6

6:00 pm-6:33 pm

2 stops34h 33m

$1,072

OaklandNairobi

OAK - NBO

OAKNBO

Oakland

Wed 9/23

10:37 am-11:50 pm

2 stops27h 13m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 10/2

6:00 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops39h 59m

$1,072

Santa AnaNairobi

SNA - NBO

SNANBO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 9/4

10:38 am-12:35 am

2 stops27h 57m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 9/14

1:30 am-9:09 pm

2 stops29h 39m

$1,072

BurbankNairobi

BUR - NBO

BURNBO

Burbank Bob Hope

Wed 4/29

10:46 am-11:50 pm

2 stops27h 04m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 5/8

1:20 am-5:46 pm

2 stops26h 26m

$1,089
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Mon 5/11

6:15 am-8:45 pm

2 stops28h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 5/20

11:50 pm-11:45 am

1 stop21h 55m

$1,092

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Nairobi (average of $584). 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 Delta, Turkish Airlines, and Qatar Airways fly from California to Nairobi in about 27h 04m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 16h 11m. California and Nairobi are separated by a distance of 9655 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?

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Nairobi (average of $584). 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 April 5, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$795Average$1,416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
DeltaCheapest$827Average$1,428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$838Average$1,113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SAUDIACheapest$867Average$1,154FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Brussels AirlinesCheapest$907Average$1,298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$936Average$1,429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air FranceCheapest$944Average$1,174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$944Average$1,712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
KLMCheapest$951Average$1,497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$1,004Average$1,686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%

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