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$565+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Nairobi

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LAX — NBO
May 23 — May 301
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Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Nairobi

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 April 23, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 7/279:00 pm
LAX
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NBO
1 stop41h 35m
SAUDIA
Wed 8/196:55 am
NBO
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LAX
1 stop43h 10m
SAUDIA
Deal found 4/21$1,008
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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.
Sat 5/21:25 pm
LAX
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NBO
1 stop26h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 5/123:10 am
NBO
-
LAX
1 stop25h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/18$1,010
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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.
Mon 8/318:10 pm
LAX
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NBO
1 stop43h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 9/113:10 am
NBO
-
LAX
1 stop42h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/19$1,012
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/159:00 pm
LAX
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NBO
1 stop22h 15m
SAUDIA
Fri 6/266:55 am
NBO
-
LAX
1 stop43h 10m
SAUDIA
Deal found 4/19$1,016
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/104:20 pm
LAX
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NBO
1 stop21h 30m
Qatar Airways
Mon 11/165:00 pm
NBO
-
LAX
1 stop30h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/18$1,018
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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.
Sun 8/301:25 pm
LAX
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NBO
1 stop26h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 9/113:10 am
NBO
-
LAX
1 stop25h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/18$1,021
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 5/61:25 pm
LAX
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NBO
1 stop26h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 5/253:10 am
NBO
-
LAX
1 stop42h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/20$1,029
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 8/319:00 pm
LAX
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NBO
1 stop22h 15m
SAUDIA
Fri 9/112:25 am
NBO
-
LAX
1 stop23h 40m
SAUDIA
Deal found 4/20$1,034
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Sun 11/153:10 pm
LAX
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NBO
1 stop29h 05m
Qatar Airways
Mon 11/235:00 pm
NBO
-
LAX
1 stop30h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/21$1,035
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 6/159:00 pm
LAX
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NBO
1 stop22h 15m
SAUDIA
Wed 6/246:55 am
NBO
-
LAX
1 stop43h 10m
SAUDIA
Deal found 4/19$1,043
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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.
Mon 8/319:00 pm
LAX
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NBO
1 stop22h 15m
SAUDIA
Fri 9/116:55 am
NBO
-
LAX
1 stop43h 10m
SAUDIA
Deal found 4/18$1,047
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/139:00 pm
LAX
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NBO
1 stop22h 15m
SAUDIA
Wed 8/196:55 am
NBO
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LAX
1 stop43h 10m
SAUDIA
Deal found 4/23$1,048

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 April 23, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,008
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$555
(Etihad Airways)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,065
From Los Angeles to Nairobi
One-way flight from Los Angeles to Nairobi
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($36 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles 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 April 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to Nairobi that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesNairobi

LAX - NBO

LAXNBO

Los Angeles

Mon 6/15

9:00 pm-5:15 am

1 stop22h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 6/26

6:55 am-4:05 pm

1 stop43h 10m

$1,107

Los AngelesNairobi

LAX - NBO

LAXNBO

Los Angeles

Tue 9/8

10:47 am-11:50 pm

2 stops27h 03m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 9/22

6:00 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop30h 00m

$1,135

Los AngelesNairobi

LAX - NBO

LAXNBO

Los Angeles

Fri 9/25

5:35 pm-5:15 am

2 stops25h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 10/8

11:05 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops28h 10m

$1,177

Los AngelesNairobi

LAX - NBO

LAXNBO

Los Angeles

Sun 7/12

4:40 pm-5:25 am

1 stop26h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 7/21

10:45 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop25h 30m

$1,226

Los AngelesNairobi

LAX - NBO

LAXNBO

Los Angeles

Sun 5/3

8:10 am-8:45 pm

2 stops26h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 5/12

11:50 pm-8:18 pm

2 stops30h 28m

$1,264

Los AngelesNairobi

LAX - NBO

LAXNBO

Los Angeles

Wed 8/26

4:40 pm-5:25 am

1 stop26h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 9/3

7:10 am-2:15 pm

1 stop41h 05m

$1,275

Los AngelesNairobi

LAX - NBO

LAXNBO

Los Angeles

Fri 7/31

4:40 pm-5:25 am

1 stop26h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 8/21

7:10 am-2:15 pm

1 stop41h 05m

$1,292
Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesNairobi

LAX - NBO

LAXNBO

Los Angeles

Sun 5/24

10:55 am-8:35 pm

2 stops23h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 6/7

10:50 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop24h 20m

$1,452

Los AngelesNairobi

LAX - NBO

LAXNBO

Los Angeles

Sun 5/3

11:03 am-7:20 am

2 stops34h 17m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 5/26

6:00 pm-10:02 pm

2 stops38h 02m

$1,455

Los AngelesNairobi

LAX - NBO

LAXNBO

Los Angeles

Tue 5/19

12:45 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops45h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 6/9

10:50 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop24h 20m

$1,465

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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Nairobi

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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 April 17, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Los Angeles to Nairobi, you should look to book at least 12 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 $553). Flying from Los Angeles to Nairobi in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,031). 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 April 23, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta,Qatar Airways, andTurkish 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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

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 (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 21h 30m. 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 Turkish Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Nairobi, with prices starting at $858. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qatar Airways and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $895 and $908, respectively. Turkish Airlines is currently priced 28% 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 Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $497. Turkish Airlines flights start at $507 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 $39 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 $553). Flying from Los Angeles to Nairobi in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,031). 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 April 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$858Average$1,153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$895Average$1,167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
DeltaCheapest$908Average$1,209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SAUDIACheapest$930Average$1,184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
United AirlinesCheapest$936Average$1,359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air FranceCheapest$944Average$1,176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$951Average$1,497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Brussels AirlinesCheapest$986Average$1,434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$994Average$2,292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$1,004Average$1,242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%

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