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$492+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Nairobi

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LAX — NBO
Apr 9 — Apr 161
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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Nairobi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Nairobi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 10, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/68:10 pm
LAX
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NBO
1 stop43h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 4/203:10 am
NBO
-
LAX
1 stop42h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/6$936
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Wed 5/610:35 am
LAX
-
NBO
2 stops25h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/1811:05 pm
NBO
-
LAX
1 stop27h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9$938
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/96:00 am
LAX
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NBO
2 stops29h 55m
Delta
Mon 5/1111:50 pm
NBO
-
LAX
2 stops26h 45m
Delta
Deal found 3/7$944
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/79:35 am
LAX
-
NBO
2 stops25h 10m
Delta
Mon 5/1111:50 pm
NBO
-
LAX
2 stops26h 45m
Delta
Deal found 3/7$945
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/66:55 pm
LAX
-
NBO
1 stop39h 50m
Delta
Mon 5/1111:50 pm
NBO
-
LAX
2 stops26h 45m
Delta
Deal found 3/7$953
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 3/177:45 pm
LAX
-
NBO
1 stop21h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 5/123:10 am
NBO
-
LAX
1 stop29h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/10$954
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Tue 5/510:35 am
LAX
-
NBO
2 stops25h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/1911:05 pm
NBO
-
LAX
2 stops25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9$957
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/94:45 pm
LAX
-
NBO
2 stops26h 15m
Delta
Thu 10/111:55 pm
NBO
-
LAX
2 stops29h 42m
Delta
Deal found 3/5$959
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/11:25 pm
LAX
-
NBO
1 stop26h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 9/283:10 am
NBO
-
LAX
1 stop25h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/5$963
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/11:25 pm
LAX
-
NBO
1 stop26h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 5/123:10 am
NBO
-
LAX
1 stop25h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/5$973
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/107:45 pm
LAX
-
NBO
1 stop21h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 4/133:10 am
NBO
-
LAX
1 stop25h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/6$974
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/114:10 pm
LAX
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NBO
1 stop21h 55m
Qatar Airways
Mon 3/301:20 am
NBO
-
LAX
1 stop22h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/5$980

Find flight deals from Los Angeles to Nairobi

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Nairobi (NB0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 10, 2026.

Round-trip from

$936
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$492
(Mytrip)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

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Average price

$1,072
From Los Angeles Los Angeles to Nairobi
One-way flight from Los Angeles Los Angeles to Nairobi
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($47 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($39 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesNairobi

LAX - NBO

LAXNBO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 4/7

7:35 am-9:55 pm

2 stops28h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 4/22

11:05 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop29h 30m

$997

Los AngelesNairobi

LAX - NBO

LAXNBO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 8/29

12:10 am-8:20 pm

2 stops34h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 9/27

11:40 pm-12:35 am

2 stops34h 55m

$1,005

Los AngelesNairobi

LAX - NBO

LAXNBO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 4/20

3:35 pm-5:00 am

2 stops27h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 6/4

11:05 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop27h 00m

$1,008
Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesNairobi

LAX - NBO

LAXNBO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 9/1

5:35 pm-5:00 am

2 stops25h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 9/29

11:05 pm-11:40 am

1 stop22h 35m

$1,012

Los AngelesNairobi

LAX - NBO

LAXNBO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 4/3

4:20 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop21h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 8/18

8:15 am-2:00 pm

1 stop39h 45m

$1,282

Los AngelesNairobi

LAX - NBO

LAXNBO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 7/11

4:40 pm-5:25 am

1 stop26h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 7/27

7:10 am-2:15 pm

1 stop41h 05m

$1,331

Los AngelesNairobi

LAX - NBO

LAXNBO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 6/17

9:35 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops36h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 6/27

11:40 pm-11:29 am

2 stops45h 49m

$1,353

Los AngelesNairobi

LAX - NBO

LAXNBO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 4/6

12:15 am-10:25 pm

3 stops36h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 4/22

11:40 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops34h 04m

$1,355

Los AngelesNairobi

LAX - NBO

LAXNBO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 4/3

4:20 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop21h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 8/12

8:15 am-7:05 pm

2 stops44h 50m

$1,358

Los AngelesNairobi

LAX - NBO

LAXNBO

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 6/12

4:20 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops34h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 6/26

8:50 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops27h 10m

$1,390

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Nairobi?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Nairobi. Price data was last updated on March 6, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Los Angeles to Nairobi, you should look to book at least 10 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to Nairobi?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Nairobi (average of $831). Flying from Los Angeles to Nairobi in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,158). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Nairobi?

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 March 10, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta,Qatar Airways, andUnited Airlines from Los Angeles to Nairobi to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Los Angeles to Nairobi?

    Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Los Angeles to Nairobi. You should not have trouble finding flights to Nairobi from Los Angeles; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Nairobi per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 15 airlines have flights from the Los Angeles airport to Nairobi. It is only a 9.4 mi journey to Los Angeles (LAX) from Los Angeles’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Nairobi?

    Departing from Los Angeles to Nairobi will take you 28h 20m. The distance from Los Angeles to Nairobi is about 9670 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to Nairobi round-trip?

    Flying on SAUDIA is currently your cheapest option to Nairobi, with prices starting at $737. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Turkish Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $858 and $908, respectively. SAUDIA is currently priced 38% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Turkish Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $484. Qatar Airways flights start at $495 while deals on American Airlines start at $539 one-way.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Los Angeles to Nairobi?

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Istanbul?

    The majority of Istanbul visitors spend their time at Taksim Square, Laleli Camii, and Beyazit Meydani. Taksim Square, Laleli Camii, and Beyazit Meydani can be accessed by traveling approximately 20.8 mi, 21.5 mi, and 21.7 mi, respectively from Istanbul. Travelers can book a car rental at Istanbul for about $34 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Amsterdam?

    The majority of Amsterdam visitors spend their time at Van Gogh Museum, Anne Frank Huis, and De Dam. Van Gogh Museum, Anne Frank Huis, and De Dam are located about 6.0 mi, 6.8 mi, and 7.0 mi, respectively from Amsterdam Schiphol. Travelers can book a car rental at Amsterdam Schiphol for about $45 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Los Angeles to Nairobi flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to Nairobi that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to Nairobi flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Nairobi?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Los Angeles to Nairobi.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to Nairobi?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Nairobi?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Nairobi (average of $831). Flying from Los Angeles to Nairobi in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,158). 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 Los Angeles to Nairobi

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles 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 March 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SAUDIACheapest$737Average$1,173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$858Average$1,235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$908Average$1,186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$910Average$1,181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
United AirlinesCheapest$936Average$1,357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air FranceCheapest$942Average$1,142FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$951Average$1,497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$958Average$1,290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Brussels AirlinesCheapest$993Average$1,434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$1,004Average$1,142FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%

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