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How to find the cheapest flight from
Los Angeles (LAX) to Nairobi (NBO)

All the information you need to plan the best LAX to NBO flight in 2022: compare Los Angeles to Nairobi flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Nairobi.
LAX - NBO
Price
$767 - $1,364
NBO
Temperature
62.6 - 69.8 °F
NBO
Rainfall
0.4 - 6.3 inches

Popular in

December

High demand for flights, 29% potential price rise

Cheapest in

March

Best time to find cheap flights, 21% potential price drop

Round-trip from

$767

From Los Angeles to Nairobi

One-way from

$517

One-way flight from Los Angeles to Nairobi

Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.
How far in advance should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Nairobi?

Users have found that booking a flight from Los Angeles to Nairobi at least 28 days early can save you up to 13% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 28 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Los Angeles to Nairobi for as little as $943 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $1,046 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Nairobi?

March is one of the best times of the year to fly to Nairobi from Los Angeles. Prices for March average $965 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $629. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a March flight can save you 41% on your journey compared to booking in December

When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Nairobi (LAX - NBO)?

When flying from Los Angeles to Nairobi, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Nairobi in May, June 2022

The best prices found for LAX to NBO flights for May, June
24 May - 31 May
$1,168pp
LAX
Los Angeles
Lufthansa
   
2 STOPS
NBO
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
NBO
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Lufthansa
 
1 STOP
LAX
Los Angeles
26 May - 2 Jun
$1,182pp
LAX
Los Angeles
Lufthansa
   
2 STOPS
NBO
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
NBO
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Lufthansa
 
1 STOP
LAX
Los Angeles
24 May - 31 May
$1,186pp
LAX
Los Angeles
Lufthansa
   
2 STOPS
NBO
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
NBO
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Lufthansa
   
2 STOPS
LAX
Los Angeles

Los Angeles to Nairobi 2022 flight deals

Cheap flights to Nairobi from Los Angeles found for this year
12 Sep - 15 Nov
$761pp
LAX
Los Angeles
Multiple Airlines
 
1 STOP
NBO
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
NBO
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Multiple Airlines
 
1 STOP
LAX
Los Angeles
12 Sep - 15 Nov
$762pp
LAX
Los Angeles
Multiple Airlines
 
1 STOP
NBO
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
NBO
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Multiple Airlines
 
1 STOP
LAX
Los Angeles
28 Oct - 2 Dec
$763pp
LAX
Los Angeles
Multiple Airlines
 
1 STOP
NBO
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
NBO
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Multiple Airlines
 
1 STOP
LAX
Los Angeles

Last minute flights from Los Angeles to Nairobi

Late deals on round-trip flights to Nairobi from Los Angeles, departing today and this week
1 Jun - 15 Jun
$1,361pp
LAX
Los Angeles
RwandAir
   
2 STOPS
NBO
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
NBO
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
RwandAir
   
2 STOPS
LAX
Los Angeles
30 May - 22 Jun
$1,362pp
LAX
Los Angeles
Turkish Airlines
 
1 STOP
NBO
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
NBO
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Turkish Airlines
 
1 STOP
LAX
Los Angeles
1 Jun - 22 Jun
$1,397pp
LAX
Los Angeles
RwandAir
   
2 STOPS
NBO
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
NBO
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
RwandAir
   
2 STOPS
LAX
Los Angeles

One-way flights to Nairobi from Los Angeles

The cheapest one-way flights from Los Angeles to Nairobi
4:40 pm - 1:50 pm
SAUDIA
1 Stop
35h 10m
LAX - NBO
SAUDIA
$517
Fareboom
7:01 pm - 9:20 pm
Ethiopian Air
2 Stops
40h 19m
LAX - NBO
Ethiopian Air
$561
Fareboom
2:35 pm - 10:40 pm
Turkish Airlines
1 Stop
22h 05m
LAX - NBO
Turkish Airlines
$608

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Flight FAQs

From Los Angeles to Nairobi

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

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 16 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.

Which airlines flying from Los Angeles to Nairobi have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Due to the rapidly changing circumstances due to COVID-19, airlines like Qatar Airways, Delta, and Turkish Airlines flying from Los Angeles to Nairobi have implemented new flexible cancellation policies.

Can I find flights from Los Angeles to Nairobi for under $800 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Los Angeles to Nairobi for under $800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $762, but on average you can expect to pay $805.

Are there last-minute flights available from Los Angeles to Nairobi for under $1,400?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Los Angeles to Nairobi within the next 7 days for less than $1,400.

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

Flying on Air France is currently your cheapest option to Nairobi, with prices starting at $791. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Air Canada, with the lowest prices starting at $792 and $826, respectively. Air France is currently priced 18% 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 $512. SAUDIA flights start at $517 while deals on Delta start at $555 one-way.

What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Nairobi?

While on average a flight from Los Angeles to Nairobi is generally $2,325, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $513. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl), you can expect to pay $791 for that flight.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Los Angeles to Nairobi?

Consider American Airlines, Air Canada or Air France when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Los Angeles to Nairobi.

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COVID Restrictions

View COVID Travel Restrictions for Nairobi, Kenya

Do I need a COVID test to fly to Nairobi from Los Angeles?

Information is based on travel restrictions from Los Angeles to Nairobi

Most visitors from Los Angeles need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Nairobi.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Los Angeles must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to Nairobi.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Los Angeles are not required to quarantine after entering Nairobi.

Documents
Health Surveillance Form - Travelers, including those in transit, are required to complete the traveler's Health Surveillance Form online at “jitenge” platform before travel.

Electronic Visitor Visa - To visit Kenya for Business or Tourism, you require a visa.

An eVisa is the fastest and easiest way of obtaining a visa as you can submit an application and supporting documents online. If approved, you'll receive your eVisa confirmation electronically. When you arrive at immigration, you will be asked for your passport and eVisa to ensure you have proper documentation.



East African Visitor Visa - This visa is for travelers visiting Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda for tourism during one trip. You can travel freely between these three countries, entering and exiting each country multiple times. You must start your trip in Kenya. The visa becomes invalid if you travel outside of these countries.

An eVisa is the fastest and easiest way of obtaining a visa as you can submit an application and supporting documents online. If approved, you'll receive your eVisa confirmation electronically. When you arrive at immigration, you will be asked for your passport and eVisa to ensure you have proper documentation.



Symptom Tracing App - Travelers must submit daily health information to the Jitenge MoH Kenya platform for 14 consecutive days.


Do I need a test to fly back to Los Angeles from Nairobi?

Returning to Los Angeles from Nairobi

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Nairobi must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 1 day for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 1 day for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to Los Angeles.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Nairobi are not required to quarantine after entering Los Angeles.

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Destination information for Nairobi

Things to know before you go - useful duration and weather info for your trip from Los Angeles to Nairobi.
Today's exchange rate
$1 = Sh 115.66
Average temperature for May in Nairobi
77.0 °F
Avg rainfall for May in Nairobi
5.1 ″

Airports servicing Los Angeles

Los Angeles (LAX)

Airports servicing Nairobi

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO)
Nairobi Wilson (WIL)

Top 10 airlines flying from Los Angeles to Nairobi

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Los Angeles to Nairobi choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
Airline Cheapest Average Flexibility On-time COVID-19 safety
Juneyao Airlines 		$10 $15 No cancel fee 66%

We couldn't confirm the COVID-19 safety measures taken by Juneyao Airlines. Please check directly on their website for additional information.
Air France 		$622 $813 No cancel fee 77%
Delta 		$623 $795 No cancel fee N/A
Turkish Airlines 		$638 $836 No cancel fee 77%
American Airlines 		$653 $692 No cancel fee 71%
British Airways 		$685 $889 No cancel fee 70%
Etihad Airways 		$721 $940 No cancel fee 75%
Qatar Airways 		$722 $1,181 No cancel fee 68%
United Airlines 		$746 $1,184 No cancel fee 69%
Emirates 		$762 $965 No cancel fee 75%

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