Nairobi

$648+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Nairobi

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SAN — NBO
Jul 22 — Jul 291
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Nairobi

Cheapest flights from San Diego to Nairobi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Nairobi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 22, 2026.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/207:00 am
SAN
-
NBO
2 stops27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/410:50 pm
NBO
-
SAN
2 stops31h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/20$1,182
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/277:00 am
SAN
-
NBO
2 stops27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/1410:50 pm
NBO
-
SAN
2 stops27h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/19$1,185
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/121:40 pm
SAN
-
NBO
1 stop22h 15m
Delta
Mon 10/511:50 pm
NBO
-
SAN
1 stop22h 00m
Delta
Deal found 6/19$1,196
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/1210:54 am
SAN
-
NBO
2 stops23h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/511:50 pm
NBO
-
SAN
1 stop22h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/21$1,201
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/29:45 pm
SAN
-
NBO
3 stops38h 40m
United Airlines
Thu 10/1510:20 pm
NBO
-
SAN
2 stops32h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/19$1,203
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 12/316:15 am
SAN
-
NBO
2 stops28h 20m
Delta
Fri 1/1511:40 pm
NBO
-
SAN
2 stops35h 07m
Delta
Deal found 6/22$1,212
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/59:45 pm
SAN
-
NBO
2 stops36h 50m
United Airlines
Thu 10/1510:20 pm
NBO
-
SAN
2 stops32h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/20$1,221
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/127:00 am
SAN
-
NBO
3 stops29h 25m
Lufthansa
Mon 10/510:20 pm
NBO
-
SAN
2 stops32h 16m
Lufthansa
Deal found 6/17$1,228
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/210:20 pm
SAN
-
NBO
2 stops38h 05m
Lufthansa
Thu 10/1510:20 pm
NBO
-
SAN
2 stops27h 05m
Lufthansa
Deal found 6/21$1,254

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Round-trip from

$1,182
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$648
(Expedia)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,746
From San Diego to Nairobi
One-way flight from San Diego to Nairobi
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($356 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($46 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 22, 2026.
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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoNairobi

SAN - NBO

SANNBO

San Diego

Sat 9/12

7:30 am-8:45 pm

2 stops27h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 10/5

11:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop22h 00m

$1,202

San DiegoNairobi

SAN - NBO

SANNBO

San Diego

Fri 10/2

9:45 pm-10:25 pm

3 stops38h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 10/15

10:20 pm-8:29 pm

2 stops32h 09m

$1,203

San DiegoNairobi

SAN - NBO

SANNBO

San Diego

Sun 9/20

6:25 am-9:55 pm

2 stops29h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 10/3

11:05 pm-7:16 pm

2 stops30h 11m

$1,212

San DiegoNairobi

SAN - NBO

SANNBO

San Diego

Sat 9/12

7:41 pm-8:40 pm

3 stops38h 59m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 10/5

10:20 pm-8:45 pm

3 stops32h 25m

$1,269

San DiegoNairobi

SAN - NBO

SANNBO

San Diego

Sun 9/27

8:00 am-8:40 pm

2 stops26h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 10/14

10:50 pm-8:45 pm

3 stops31h 55m

$1,445

San DiegoNairobi

SAN - NBO

SANNBO

San Diego

Sat 9/12

7:40 pm-6:50 am

1 stop25h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 10/5

10:55 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop26h 00m

$1,485

San DiegoNairobi

SAN - NBO

SANNBO

San Diego

Fri 10/2

7:40 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop39h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 10/15

11:05 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop28h 45m

$1,560

San DiegoNairobi

SAN - NBO

SANNBO

San Diego

Tue 8/4

4:23 pm-6:50 am

2 stops28h 27m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 8/25

9:35 am-2:55 pm

1 stop39h 20m

$1,590
Cheapest one-way

San DiegoNairobi

SAN - NBO

SANNBO

San Diego

Thu 10/1

9:51 am-11:50 pm

2 stops27h 59m

$690

San DiegoNairobi

SAN - NBO

SANNBO

San Diego

Tue 9/15

3:05 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops36h 35m

$699

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Nairobi

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Nairobi

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Nairobi?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Nairobi (average of $584). Flying from San Diego to Nairobi in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,564). 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 San Diego 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 June 22, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta and Qatar Airways from San Diego to Nairobi by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

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.

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

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.

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Nairobi. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Nairobi?

    If you book a flight to Nairobi from San Diego, you will be flying from San Diego, which is the city’s only airport. San Diego (SAN) is located 2.6 mi from the center of San Diego. There are 0 flights from San Diego to Nairobi per day from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Nairobi?

    Departing from San Diego to Nairobi will take you 27h 15m. There are 9686 mi between San Diego and Nairobi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Nairobi round-trip?

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Nairobi, with prices starting at $725. Another option worth looking into is Qatar Airways, starting at $795 round trip. Users have found that Delta is 42% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Nairobi that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Nairobi?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Nairobi?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 San Diego to Nairobi?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Nairobi (average of $584). Flying from San Diego to Nairobi in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,564). 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 2 airlines flying from San Diego to Nairobi

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$725Average$1,212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$795Average$1,320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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