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$470+ Cheap flights from California to Nairobi

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LAX — NBO
may. 5 — may. 121
lun. 5/5
lun. 5/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Nairobi

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Round-trip from

$931
(Delta)

One-way from

$470
(Ovago)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,109
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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 abril 30, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
mar. 5/202:10 pmSJC - NBO
2 stops45h 50mDelta
vie. 5/3011:59 pmNBO - SJC
2 stops32h 07mDelta
Deal found 4/29$931
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
sáb. 9/2010:30 amLAX - NBO
2 stops25h 30mDelta
sáb. 10/410:25 pmNBO - LAX
1 stop29h 45mDelta
Deal found 4/28$950
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
lun. 5/1210:20 pmLAX - NBO
2 stops36h 35mMultiple Airlines
lun. 5/2610:45 pmNBO - LAX
2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$956
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
mar. 9/212:05 pmLAX - NBO
2 stops46h 15mAir Canada
lun. 9/1510:45 pmNBO - LAX
2 stops32h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 4/29$957
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/77:55 pmLAX - NBO
1 stop43h 55mTurkish Airlines
lun. 5/193:35 amNBO - LAX
1 stop42h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/28$968
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
dom. 5/41:11 pmSJC - NBO
3 stops45h 44mUnited Airlines
vie. 5/910:45 pmNBO - SJC
2 stops34h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$971
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
mié. 5/74:20 pmLAX - NBO
1 stop21h 30mQatar Airways
mar. 5/206:10 pmNBO - LAX
1 stop29h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/28$971
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
sáb. 8/3011:00 pmLAX - NBO
2 stops35h 20mUnited Airlines
sáb. 9/1310:45 pmNBO - LAX
2 stops35h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$972
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
lun. 5/56:00 amOAK - NBO
2 stops31h 50mQatar Airways
mar. 5/201:20 amNBO - OAK
2 stops30h 51mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/28$975
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
lun. 5/58:59 pmSJC - NBO
2 stops40h 51mQatar Airways
mar. 5/201:20 amNBO - SJC
2 stops28h 54mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/28$981
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 5/234:45 pmLAX - NBO
3 stops43h 45mBrussels Airlines
mié. 5/2810:55 pmNBO - LAX
1 stop28h 00mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 4/29$987
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
jue. 9/1811:39 amONT - NBO
2 stops26h 11mQatar Airways
lun. 9/291:20 amNBO - ONT
2 stops27h 08mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/29$995

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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 abril 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Nairobi that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Nairobi

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San JoseNairobi

SJC - NBO

SJCNBO

San Jose

mar. 5/20

2:10 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops45h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

vie. 5/30

11:59 pm-10:06 pm

2 stops32h 07m

$931

Los AngelesNairobi

LAX - NBO

LAXNBO

Los Angeles

lun. 5/12

10:20 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops36h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

lun. 5/26

10:45 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops27h 45m

$956

Los AngelesNairobi

LAX - NBO

LAXNBO

Los Angeles

mié. 5/7

7:55 pm-1:50 am

1 stop43h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

lun. 5/19

3:35 am-11:45 am

1 stop42h 10m

$968

Los AngelesNairobi

LAX - NBO

LAXNBO

Los Angeles

mié. 5/7

4:20 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop21h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

mar. 5/20

6:10 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop29h 50m

$971

Los AngelesNairobi

LAX - NBO

LAXNBO

Los Angeles

lun. 5/5

11:59 pm-10:30 pm

3 stops36h 31m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

lun. 5/12

10:45 pm-8:28 pm

2 stops31h 43m

$972

Los AngelesNairobi

LAX - NBO

LAXNBO

Los Angeles

vie. 5/23

4:45 pm-10:30 pm

3 stops43h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

mié. 5/28

10:55 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop28h 00m

$987

OntarioNairobi

ONT - NBO

ONTNBO

Ontario

jue. 9/18

11:39 am-11:50 pm

2 stops26h 11m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

lun. 9/29

1:20 am-6:28 pm

2 stops27h 08m

$995

OaklandNairobi

OAK - NBO

OAKNBO

Oakland

mar. 9/16

6:15 am-6:40 am

2 stops38h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

dom. 9/28

1:20 am-11:59 pm

2 stops32h 39m

$995

Los AngelesNairobi

LAX - NBO

LAXNBO

Los Angeles

vie. 6/6

7:35 pm-10:30 pm

3 stops40h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

mar. 7/8

10:45 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops51h 45m

$996

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

dom. 10/5

12:40 pm-1:50 am

1 stop27h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

jue. 10/16

3:35 am-10:35 am

1 stop41h 00m

$999

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Nairobi (average of $1,009). Flying from California to Nairobi in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,589). 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 abril 30, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Nairobi as you normally would.

Rainfall in Nairobi by month

Plan your trip to Nairobi by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nairobi ranges from 0.4 - 6.3 inches per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Nairobi when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Nairobi by month

Plan your trip to Nairobi by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Nairobi, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 62.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Nairobi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Nairobi. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Nairobi. Reviews last updated abril 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to Nairobi, such as Emirates, Delta and Austrian Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
780 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
852 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Nairobi one-way?

    $470 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 Delta and Air France, with prices starting from $482 and $487, 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.

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  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Nairobi (average of $1,009). Flying from California to Nairobi in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,589). 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 abril 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SAUDIACheapest$688Average$1,114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Air CanadaCheapest$691Average$1,575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$748Average$975FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$759Average$1,470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$838Average$1,348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$917Average$1,469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Brussels AirlinesCheapest$922Average$1,325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$925Average$2,030FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$928Average$1,434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Air FranceCheapest$929Average$1,339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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