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$988+ Cheap flights from San Jose (SJC) to Nairobi

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — NBO
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$988
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,691
From San Jose to Nairobi
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Cheapest flights from San Jose to Nairobi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Nairobi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 10/306:30 amSJC - NBO
2 stops28h 50mDelta
Mon 11/311:30 pmNBO - SJC
2 stops32h 30mDelta
Deal found 6/30$988
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 11/98:10 amSJC - NBO
2 stops28h 55mQatar Airways
Tue 11/181:35 amNBO - SJC
2 stops28h 07mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/2$1,029
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/258:00 amSJC - NBO
2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/81:20 amNBO - SJC
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,060
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Thu 10/306:40 amSJC - NBO
2 stops28h 35mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/311:40 pmNBO - SJC
3 stops56h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,144
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Sun 8/176:24 pmSJC - NBO
3 stops39h 56mAir Canada
Sun 8/2411:45 pmNBO - SJC
3 stops31h 33mAir Canada
Deal found 7/3$1,671

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San JoseNairobi

SJC - NBO

SJCNBO

San Jose

Thu 10/30

6:30 am-9:20 pm

2 stops28h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 11/3

11:30 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops32h 30m

$988

San JoseNairobi

SJC - NBO

SJCNBO

San Jose

Sun 11/9

8:10 am-12:05 am

2 stops28h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 11/18

1:35 am-6:42 pm

2 stops28h 07m

$1,029

San JoseNairobi

SJC - NBO

SJCNBO

San Jose

Thu 9/25

8:00 am-11:50 pm

2 stops29h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 10/8

1:20 am-5:15 pm

2 stops25h 55m

$1,060

San JoseNairobi

SJC - NBO

SJCNBO

San Jose

Thu 10/30

6:40 am-9:15 pm

2 stops28h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 11/3

11:40 pm-8:53 pm

3 stops56h 13m

$1,144

San JoseNairobi

SJC - NBO

SJCNBO

San Jose

Sun 8/17

6:24 pm-8:20 pm

3 stops39h 56m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 8/24

11:45 pm-9:18 pm

3 stops31h 33m

$1,671

San JoseNairobi

SJC - NBO

SJCNBO

San Jose

Wed 8/6

6:30 am-10:00 pm

2 stops29h 30m

$1,490

San JoseNairobi

SJC - NBO

SJCNBO

San Jose

Wed 8/6

7:57 pm-6:05 am

3 stops48h 08m

$2,050

San JoseNairobi

SJC - NBO

SJCNBO

San Jose

Mon 12/29

7:40 pm-12:05 am

2 stops41h 25m

$4,397

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Deals found on 7/3

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Nairobi (average of $1,009). Flying from San Jose to Nairobi in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,508). 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 SJC to NBO?

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose 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 July 3, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Jose to Nairobi is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 12% on airfare.

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 July 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, Qatar Airways, and United Airlines from San Jose 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
3,594 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

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.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
9,681 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

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 Jose to Nairobi?

    Located just 2.9 mi from the city center, San Jose is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Nairobi from San Jose. Booking flights from San Jose (SJC) to Nairobi should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Nairobi from 2 different airlines.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Jose to Nairobi round-trip from $988. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qatar Airways, from $1,029, and United Airlines, from $1,144. Users have found that Delta is 17% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Nairobi (average of $1,009). Flying from San Jose to Nairobi in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,508). 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 Jose to Nairobi

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Jose 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$777Average$988FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$838Average$1,077FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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