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$388+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Nairobi

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — NBO
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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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 January 27, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/54:45 pm
SAN
-
NBO
2 stops27h 55m
American Airlines
Thu 10/156:00 pm
NBO
-
SAN
2 stops29h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/25$788
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/179:31 am
SAN
-
NBO
2 stops28h 34m
Qatar Airways
Tue 4/214:10 pm
NBO
-
SAN
2 stops33h 41m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/27$797
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Mon 8/243:30 pm
SAN
-
NBO
2 stops36h 10m
Qatar Airways
Mon 9/78:10 am
NBO
-
SAN
2 stops45h 06m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/26$800
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 11/210:30 pm
SAN
-
NBO
3 stops37h 15m
United Airlines
Mon 11/1611:40 pm
NBO
-
SAN
2 stops31h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$990
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/214:39 pm
SAN
-
NBO
2 stops34h 06m
Qatar Airways
Sun 3/15:00 pm
NBO
-
SAN
2 stops37h 24m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/27$1,001
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Wed 3/1110:15 pm
SAN
-
NBO
2 stops37h 00m
United Airlines
Wed 3/1811:55 pm
NBO
-
SAN
2 stops34h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$1,009
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 4/202:05 pm
SAN
-
NBO
3 stops46h 20m
Lufthansa
Thu 4/3010:50 pm
NBO
-
SAN
2 stops33h 44m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/25$1,015
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/178:30 am
SAN
-
NBO
2 stops27h 10m
United Airlines
Tue 4/2110:50 pm
NBO
-
SAN
3 stops31h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,022
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 11/26:15 am
SAN
-
NBO
2 stops28h 45m
Delta
Mon 11/1611:59 pm
NBO
-
SAN
1 stop23h 06m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$1,026
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 3/116:20 am
SAN
-
NBO
2 stops29h 40m
Delta
Wed 3/1811:59 pm
NBO
-
SAN
1 stop23h 06m
Delta
Deal found 1/25$1,028
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Tue 3/173:00 pm
SAN
-
NBO
1 stop21h 00m
Delta
Tue 4/2111:50 pm
NBO
-
SAN
2 stops25h 00m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$1,033
This Brussels Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Brussels Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/118:30 am
SAN
-
NBO
3 stops27h 10m
Brussels Airlines
Wed 3/1811:55 pm
NBO
-
SAN
3 stops30h 50m
Brussels Airlines
Deal found 1/25$1,048

Find flight deals from San Diego to Nairobi

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) 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 January 27, 2026.

Round-trip from

$797
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$388
(KAYAK)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,189
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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 January 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Nairobi that are best for you.

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Price

San DiegoNairobi

SAN - NBO

SANNBO

San Diego

Tue 3/17

9:31 am-12:05 am

2 stops28h 34m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 4/21

4:10 pm-3:51 pm

2 stops33h 41m

$797

San DiegoNairobi

SAN - NBO

SANNBO

San Diego

Sat 2/21

9:29 am-12:05 am

2 stops27h 36m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 3/1

5:00 pm-7:24 pm

2 stops37h 24m

$1,001

San DiegoNairobi

SAN - NBO

SANNBO

San Diego

Tue 3/17

8:30 am-9:40 pm

2 stops27h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 4/21

10:50 pm-8:39 pm

3 stops31h 49m

$1,022

San DiegoNairobi

SAN - NBO

SANNBO

San Diego

Tue 3/17

3:00 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop21h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 4/21

11:50 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops25h 00m

$1,033

San DiegoNairobi

SAN - NBO

SANNBO

San Diego

Wed 3/11

8:30 am-9:40 pm

3 stops27h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 3/18

11:55 pm-8:45 pm

3 stops30h 50m

$1,048

San DiegoNairobi

SAN - NBO

SANNBO

San Diego

Fri 3/13

6:35 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops41h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 3/20

11:40 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops51h 05m

$1,088

San DiegoNairobi

SAN - NBO

SANNBO

San Diego

Mon 3/9

10:15 pm-10:45 pm

3 stops38h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 3/13

11:55 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops29h 05m

$1,115

San DiegoNairobi

SAN - NBO

SANNBO

San Diego

Tue 3/17

11:03 am-9:15 pm

3 stops72h 12m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 4/21

10:50 pm-8:46 pm

3 stops55h 56m

$1,141

San DiegoNairobi

SAN - NBO

SANNBO

San Diego

Sat 2/21

7:50 pm-9:15 pm

3 stops38h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 3/1

11:55 pm-8:46 pm

2 stops31h 51m

$1,166

San DiegoNairobi

SAN - NBO

SANNBO

San Diego

Wed 4/1

4:41 pm-6:40 am

2 stops27h 59m

$388

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Nairobi (average of $614). Flying from San Diego to Nairobi in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,367). 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.

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 January 27, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Qatar Airways, and British 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,122 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,122 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,122 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,731 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,122 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,704 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,122 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

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 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 3 different airlines.

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

    Departing from San Diego to Nairobi will take you 21h. 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 Qatar Airways is currently your cheapest option to Nairobi, with prices starting at $797. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by British Airways and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $1,038 and $1,049, respectively. Users have found that Qatar Airways is 39% 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Nairobi (average of $614). Flying from San Diego to Nairobi in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,367). 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 3 airlines flying from San Diego to Nairobi

Discover the top 3 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 January 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$797Average$1,581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,038Average$1,528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$1,049Average$1,296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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