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$492+ Cheap flights from California to Nairobi

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LAX — NBO
Jul 5 — Jul 121
Sat 7/5
Sat 7/12
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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 June 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$932
(Delta)

One-way from

$492
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,430
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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 June 30, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/2311:14 amSJC - NBO
2 stops24h 46mDelta
Wed 9/1011:59 pmNBO - SJC
2 stops32h 59mDelta
Deal found 6/27$932
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Thu 11/1312:00 pmONT - NBO
2 stops46h 20mDelta
Mon 11/1711:59 pmNBO - ONT
2 stops27h 15mDelta
Deal found 6/29$975
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Mon 9/86:15 amOAK - NBO
2 stops31h 35mQatar Airways
Sun 9/211:20 amNBO - OAK
2 stops32h 39mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/29$990
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Mon 9/812:52 pmSJC - NBO
2 stops24h 58mQatar Airways
Mon 9/226:00 pmNBO - SJC
2 stops33h 36mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/29$990
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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.
Thu 9/187:47 pmONT - NBO
2 stops42h 03mQatar Airways
Wed 10/11:20 amNBO - ONT
2 stops32h 39mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/28$996
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Sun 10/127:02 amONT - NBO
2 stops27h 18mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/2310:45 pmNBO - ONT
2 stops33h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/30$999
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Thu 10/305:55 amOAK - NBO
2 stops29h 25mDelta
Mon 11/39:10 amNBO - OAK
2 stops42h 21mDelta
Deal found 6/29$1,000
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1010:15 amLAS - NBO
2 stops27h 35mQatar Airways
Thu 9/181:20 amNBO - LAS
2 stops27h 31mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/28$1,006
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Thu 10/24:40 pmSAN - NBO
1 stop42h 05mBritish Airways
Thu 10/1610:50 pmNBO - SAN
1 stop26h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/30$1,011
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/1312:00 pmONT - NBO
2 stops46h 20mKLM
Mon 11/1711:30 pmNBO - ONT
2 stops31h 12mKLM
Deal found 6/28$1,026
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Mon 10/137:00 amBUR - NBO
2 stops37h 40mQatar Airways
Fri 10/241:20 amNBO - BUR
2 stops28h 58mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/29$1,028
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Wed 9/32:48 pmSFO - NBO
2 stops47h 02mQatar Airways
Thu 10/21:20 amNBO - SFO
2 stops27h 42mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/30$1,052

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

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California

Fly to

Nairobi

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Depart

Return

Price

San JoseNairobi

SJC - NBO

SJCNBO

San Jose

Sat 8/23

11:14 am-10:00 pm

2 stops24h 46m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 9/10

11:59 pm-10:58 pm

2 stops32h 59m

$932

OntarioNairobi

ONT - NBO

ONTNBO

Ontario

Thu 11/13

12:00 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops46h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 11/17

11:59 pm-4:14 pm

2 stops27h 15m

$975

OaklandNairobi

OAK - NBO

OAKNBO

Oakland

Mon 9/8

6:15 am-11:50 pm

2 stops31h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 9/21

1:20 am-11:59 pm

2 stops32h 39m

$990

San JoseNairobi

SJC - NBO

SJCNBO

San Jose

Mon 9/8

12:52 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops24h 58m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 9/22

6:00 pm-5:36 pm

2 stops33h 36m

$990

OntarioNairobi

ONT - NBO

ONTNBO

Ontario

Thu 9/18

7:47 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops42h 03m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 10/1

1:20 am-11:59 pm

2 stops32h 39m

$996

OntarioNairobi

ONT - NBO

ONTNBO

Ontario

Sun 10/12

7:02 am-8:20 pm

2 stops27h 18m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 10/23

10:45 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops33h 45m

$999

OaklandNairobi

OAK - NBO

OAKNBO

Oakland

Thu 10/30

5:55 am-9:20 pm

2 stops29h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 11/3

9:10 am-4:31 pm

2 stops42h 21m

$1,000

Las VegasNairobi

LAS - NBO

LASNBO

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 9/10

10:15 am-11:50 pm

2 stops27h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 9/18

1:20 am-6:51 pm

2 stops27h 31m

$1,006

San DiegoNairobi

SAN - NBO

SANNBO

San Diego

Thu 10/2

4:40 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop42h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 10/16

10:50 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop26h 00m

$1,011

OntarioNairobi

ONT - NBO

ONTNBO

Ontario

Thu 11/13

12:00 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops46h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 11/17

11:30 pm-7:42 pm

2 stops31h 12m

$1,026

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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 $1,522). 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 June 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.

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 June 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Delta, and KLM from California to Nairobi by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,285 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

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
8.1
Very good
3,285 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,285 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

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
7,969 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,285 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,366 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,285 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

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
1,653 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,285 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,596 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,285 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

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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    $492 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 Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from $544 and $574, respectively.

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  • 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 $1,522). 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 June 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$464Average$1,099FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
SAUDIACheapest$716Average$1,120FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$748Average$998FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$759Average$1,453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$838Average$1,326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$920Average$1,362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Brussels AirlinesCheapest$922Average$1,381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$924Average$1,499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$925Average$1,827FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air CanadaCheapest$927Average$1,495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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