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$553+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Nairobi

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Nairobi are usually found in October or February, booked 49 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Nairobi

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,081
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$553
(Ovago)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,608
From San Francisco to Nairobi
One-way flight from San Francisco to Nairobi
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($343 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($55 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Nairobi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Nairobi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 8/56:45 pmSFO - NBO
1 stop21h 05mTurkish Airlines
Mon 8/183:35 amNBO - SFO
1 stop41h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,081
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Tue 8/125:05 pmSFO - NBO
1 stop40h 55mEmirates
Tue 8/264:35 pmNBO - SFO
1 stop31h 25mEmirates
Deal found 6/10$1,089
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Thu 8/2111:12 amSFO - NBO
2 stops26h 38mQatar Airways
Thu 9/111:20 amNBO - SFO
1 stop22h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,100
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/410:30 pmSFO - NBO
1 stop26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/2511:35 pmNBO - SFO
1 stop35h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,108
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Wed 7/236:40 pmSFO - NBO
2 stops40h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/3010:55 pmNBO - SFO
2 stops32h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,112
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Sun 11/2312:40 amSFO - NBO
2 stops34h 20mDelta
Sun 11/3011:59 pmNBO - SFO
2 stops34h 54mDelta
Deal found 6/12$1,160
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 8/227:20 pmSFO - NBO
1 stop39h 25mBritish Airways
Fri 9/1211:10 pmNBO - SFO
2 stops33h 13mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,179
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/18:40 amSFO - NBO
3 stops28h 05mAir Canada
Fri 11/1411:40 pmNBO - SFO
2 stops32h 57mAir Canada
Deal found 6/12$1,192
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Sat 11/296:50 pmSFO - NBO
2 stops39h 25mLufthansa
Tue 12/3011:50 pmNBO - SFO
2 stops30h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 6/9$1,241
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Mon 6/237:30 pmSFO - NBO
3 stops41h 00mSWISS
Mon 6/3010:45 pmNBO - SFO
2 stops51h 25mSWISS
Deal found 6/11$1,256
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/122:40 pmSFO - NBO
1 stop20h 20mBrussels Airlines
Fri 12/1911:40 pmNBO - SFO
2 stops30h 55mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,257
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Wed 8/1311:05 pmSFO - NBO
3 stops40h 35mEthiopian Air
Mon 9/86:00 pmNBO - SFO
3 stops33h 49mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/12$1,367

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Nairobi that are best for you.

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San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Tue 8/5

6:45 pm-1:50 am

1 stop21h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 8/18

3:35 am-10:35 am

1 stop41h 00m

$1,081

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Tue 8/12

5:05 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop40h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 8/26

4:35 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop31h 25m

$1,089

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Thu 8/21

11:12 am-11:50 pm

2 stops26h 38m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 9/11

1:20 am-1:35 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$1,100

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Sat 10/4

10:30 pm-10:45 am

1 stop26h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 10/25

11:35 pm-12:54 am

1 stop35h 19m

$1,108

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Wed 7/23

6:40 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops40h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 7/30

10:55 pm-9:22 pm

2 stops32h 27m

$1,112

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Sun 11/23

12:40 am-10:00 pm

2 stops34h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 11/30

11:59 pm-11:53 pm

2 stops34h 54m

$1,160

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Fri 8/22

7:20 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop39h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 9/12

11:10 pm-10:23 pm

2 stops33h 13m

$1,179

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Sat 11/1

8:40 am-10:45 pm

3 stops28h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 11/14

11:40 pm-9:37 pm

2 stops32h 57m

$1,192

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Sat 11/29

6:50 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops39h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 12/30

11:50 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops30h 45m

$1,241

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Mon 6/23

7:30 pm-10:30 pm

3 stops41h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 6/30

10:45 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops51h 25m

$1,256

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Nairobi?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Nairobi. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Nairobi may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 49 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Nairobi (average of $1,009). Flying from San Francisco to Nairobi in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,546). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to NBO?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Nairobi. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Nairobi in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 14% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Nairobi?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Nairobi. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Nairobi flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Nairobi by month

Plan your trip to Nairobi by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nairobi ranges from 0.4 - 6.3 inches per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Nairobi when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Nairobi by month

Plan your trip to Nairobi by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Nairobi, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 62.6 F).

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 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Delta and Cathay Pacific from San Francisco to Nairobi. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Nairobi?

    Most people fly from San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight from San Francisco to Nairobi. On average, San Francisco has 0 outbound flights to Nairobi per day from 12 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

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

    Flying on Turkish Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Nairobi, with prices starting at $1,081. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Emirates and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $1,089 and $1,100, respectively. Turkish Airlines is priced at 10% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Nairobi one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Nairobi are Qatar Airways ($553), Delta ($558), and Turkish Airlines ($561).

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Nairobi?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Istanbul?

    If you're on a layover in Istanbul and looking for things to do, consider visiting Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, or Beyazit Meydani. Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Beyazit Meydani are located about 20.8 mi, 22.3 mi, and 21.7 mi, respectively from Istanbul. Travelers can book a car rental at Istanbul for about $40 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

    Doha travelers tend to visit Museum of Islamic Art, Katara Cultural Village, and Aspire Tower more than any other notable places. Museum of Islamic Art, Katara Cultural Village, and Aspire Tower can be accessed by traveling approximately 5.2 mi, 8.7 mi, and 10.6 mi, respectively from Doha Hamad Intl. Travelers in need of a car in Doha can rent one for about $28 per day.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Frankfurt am Main?

    If you're on a layover in Frankfurt am Main and looking for things to do, consider visiting Römerberg, Hauptwache, or Konstablerwache. Römerberg, Hauptwache, and Konstablerwache can be accessed by traveling approximately 7.4 mi, 7.4 mi, and 7.7 mi, respectively from Frankfurt am Main. Those looking to explore during their layover in Frankfurt am Main can rent a car from Frankfurt am Main for about $43 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Nairobi flights?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Nairobi (average of $1,009). Flying from San Francisco to Nairobi in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,546). 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 San Francisco to Nairobi

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$748Average$903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$852Average$1,382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Brussels AirlinesCheapest$922Average$1,328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$927Average$1,495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$932Average$1,305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
SWISSCheapest$936Average$1,292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
United AirlinesCheapest$938Average$1,354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$955Average$1,386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,028Average$1,305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
EmiratesCheapest$1,029Average$1,243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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