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$382+ 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 3/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — NBO
maalis 10 — maalis 171
ti 3/10
ti 3/17
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 helmikuu 8, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
ma 9/710:04 am
SAN
-
NBO
2 stops27h 46m
American Airlines
ke 9/161:20 am
NBO
-
SAN
2 stops27h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/5$788
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
ke 3/411:29 am
LAS
-
NBO
2 stops25h 36m
Qatar Airways
su 3/88:45 am
NBO
-
LAS
2 stops45h 08m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/8$793
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ti 2/249:00 am
SAN
-
NBO
2 stops28h 05m
Qatar Airways
ti 3/38:45 am
NBO
-
SAN
2 stops45h 39m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/4$796
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ke 2/186:20 am
SAN
-
NBO
2 stops30h 45m
Qatar Airways
ma 2/231:35 am
NBO
-
SAN
2 stops32h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/4$800
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ma 9/78:00 am
SAN
-
NBO
2 stops27h 55m
Kenya Airways
to 9/1711:35 pm
NBO
-
SAN
1 stop31h 13m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/5$844
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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.
su 8/27:00 am
SAN
-
NBO
1 stop41h 45m
Kenya Airways
su 8/911:35 pm
NBO
-
SAN
2 stops25h 44m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/7$847
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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.
ti 11/37:00 am
SAN
-
NBO
2 stops26h 50m
Air France
ti 11/1711:00 pm
NBO
-
SAN
2 stops30h 42m
Air France
Deal found 2/6$863
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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.
ti 11/32:00 pm
SAN
-
NBO
1 stop21h 00m
Multiple Airlines
ti 11/1711:00 pm
NBO
-
SAN
2 stops30h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/6$873
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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.
ti 11/32:00 pm
SAN
-
NBO
1 stop21h 00m
Delta
pe 11/1311:59 pm
NBO
-
SAN
1 stop23h 06m
Delta
Deal found 2/6$877
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ma 5/114:10 pm
SFO
-
NBO
1 stop32h 35m
Kenya Airways
ti 5/1911:05 pm
NBO
-
SFO
1 stop23h 45m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/8$880
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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.
ke 11/46:15 am
SAN
-
NBO
2 stops28h 45m
Delta
pe 11/1311:59 pm
NBO
-
SAN
1 stop23h 06m
Delta
Deal found 2/6$882
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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.
to 11/52:00 pm
SAN
-
NBO
1 stop21h 00m
Delta
su 11/1511:59 pm
NBO
-
SAN
2 stops26h 21m
Delta
Deal found 2/6$887

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 helmikuu 8, 2026.

Round-trip from

$792
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$379
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$967
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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 helmikuu 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Nairobi that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Las VegasNairobi

LAS - NBO

LASNBO

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

ma 3/23

10:31 am-12:05 am

2 stops27h 34m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

ma 3/30

8:20 am-11:02 am

2 stops36h 42m

$793

San DiegoNairobi

SAN - NBO

SANNBO

San Diego

ke 2/25

9:00 am-7:15 am

2 stops35h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

ti 3/3

8:45 am-7:24 pm

2 stops45h 39m

$796

San DiegoNairobi

SAN - NBO

SANNBO

San Diego

ke 2/18

6:20 am-12:05 am

2 stops30h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

ma 2/23

1:35 am-10:40 pm

2 stops32h 05m

$800

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

ke 3/18

10:55 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops37h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

ma 5/4

11:05 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$914

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

ke 4/8

1:45 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

pe 4/24

11:05 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops34h 30m

$919

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

ma 4/13

7:05 am-9:55 pm

2 stops28h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

ma 5/4

11:05 pm-8:51 pm

2 stops31h 46m

$923

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

ma 5/11

10:03 am-9:55 pm

2 stops25h 52m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

ti 5/19

11:50 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops31h 20m

$923

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

ke 4/15

7:25 am-9:55 pm

2 stops28h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

ma 5/4

11:05 pm-8:51 pm

2 stops31h 46m

$923

OntarioNairobi

ONT - NBO

ONTNBO

Ontario

ma 3/2

10:20 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops35h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

to 3/12

11:59 pm-4:28 pm

2 stops26h 29m

$924

Los AngelesNairobi

LAX - NBO

LAXNBO

Los Angeles

ma 3/23

10:05 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop37h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

to 5/7

11:50 pm-8:57 pm

2 stops31h 07m

$932

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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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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 United Airlines fly from California to Nairobi in about 27h 34m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 31m. California and Nairobi are separated by a distance of 9437 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 Turkish Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $484 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 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 helmikuu 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$614Average$1,379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SAUDIACheapest$712Average$1,163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$797Average$1,393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$828Average$1,112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Brussels AirlinesCheapest$922Average$1,350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$936Average$1,434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air FranceCheapest$942Average$1,051FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$944Average$1,350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
KLMCheapest$951Average$1,497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EmiratesCheapest$1,007Average$1,305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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