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$508+ Cheap flights from California to Nairobi

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LAX — NBO
Apr 30 — May 71
Wed 4/30
Wed 5/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Nairobi

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Nairobi flight deals. Data was last updated April 25, 2025.

Round-trip from

$945
(Air France)

One-way from

$508
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,109
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Cheapest flights from California to Nairobi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Nairobi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 25, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Sun 5/49:55 amSJC - NBO
2 stops26h 05mDelta
Fri 5/910:25 pmNBO - SJC
2 stops34h 30mDelta
Deal found 4/25$931
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/11:40 pmLAX - NBO
1 stop20h 15mAir France
Mon 5/1210:25 pmNBO - LAX
1 stop29h 45mAir France
Deal found 4/25$945
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/74:20 pmLAX - NBO
1 stop28h 20mQatar Airways
Tue 9/236:10 pmNBO - LAX
1 stop29h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/25$948
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Thu 5/16:00 amLAX - NBO
2 stops27h 55mDelta
Mon 5/1210:25 pmNBO - LAX
1 stop22h 55mDelta
Deal found 4/25$950
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/210:30 pmLAX - NBO
2 stops35h 50mAir Canada
Mon 9/1510:45 pmNBO - LAX
2 stops32h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 4/25$957
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/27:35 pmLAX - NBO
3 stops40h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1111:45 pmNBO - LAX
2 stops44h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$964
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/37:50 pmSFO - NBO
3 stops40h 40mBrussels Airlines
Tue 10/2110:45 pmNBO - SFO
2 stops30h 04mBrussels Airlines
Deal found 4/25$967
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/39:00 pmLAX - NBO
1 stop22h 30mSAUDIA
Wed 6/257:20 amNBO - LAX
1 stop42h 45mSAUDIA
Deal found 4/25$967
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/78:30 amSFO - NBO
3 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/1710:45 pmNBO - SFO
2 stops48h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$970
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Sun 5/48:30 amSJC - NBO
3 stops50h 25mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/910:45 pmNBO - SJC
2 stops34h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$971
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Sat 5/310:57 amLAX - NBO
3 stops25h 33mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/1910:45 pmNBO - LAX
2 stops35h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$972
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/233:55 pmSFO - NBO
1 stop29h 00mQatar Airways
Sun 11/21:35 amNBO - SFO
1 stop21h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/25$973

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Nairobi that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Nairobi

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesNairobi

LAX - NBO

LAXNBO

Los Angeles

Tue 9/2

1:40 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop20h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 9/15

10:25 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop24h 40m

$945

Los AngelesNairobi

LAX - NBO

LAXNBO

Los Angeles

Sun 9/7

4:20 pm-6:40 am

1 stop28h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 9/23

6:10 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop29h 50m

$948

Los AngelesNairobi

LAX - NBO

LAXNBO

Los Angeles

Tue 9/2

7:00 am-7:55 pm

2 stops26h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 9/15

10:25 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop24h 40m

$950

Los AngelesNairobi

LAX - NBO

LAXNBO

Los Angeles

Tue 9/2

10:30 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops35h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 9/15

10:45 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops32h 50m

$957

Los AngelesNairobi

LAX - NBO

LAXNBO

Los Angeles

Tue 9/2

7:00 am-10:30 pm

3 stops29h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 9/15

10:45 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops30h 55m

$961

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Thu 5/29

7:30 pm-10:30 pm

3 stops65h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 6/14

10:45 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops27h 25m

$981

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Wed 4/30

3:55 pm-6:40 am

1 stop28h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 5/12

1:20 am-1:35 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$984

BurbankNairobi

BUR - NBO

BURNBO

Burbank Bob Hope

Wed 10/1

7:00 am-6:40 am

2 stops37h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 10/19

1:20 am-9:59 pm

2 stops30h 39m

$990

Los AngelesNairobi

LAX - NBO

LAXNBO

Los Angeles

Mon 5/19

4:35 pm-10:30 pm

3 stops43h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 5/26

10:45 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops26h 30m

$993

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Fri 6/6

1:00 pm-10:30 pm

3 stops47h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 6/22

11:45 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops46h 55m

$1,006

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Best time to book a flight from California to Nairobi

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Nairobi

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Nairobi (average of $1,009). Flying from California to Nairobi in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,613). 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 CA to NBO?

Find hourly flight availability from California 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 April 25, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Nairobi as you normally would.

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 April 25, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to Nairobi, such as Emirates, Delta and KLM. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,208 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

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.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,208 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,208 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,208 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,208 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

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.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
780 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,208 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

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.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,582 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,208 reviews

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Nairobi. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    $508 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from SAUDIA. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Delta, with prices starting from $511 and $553, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Nairobi?

    Most travelers choose Los Angeles - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl, San Francisco - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl or Oakland - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl when deciding on the best route from California to Nairobi.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Nairobi?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California 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 California to Nairobi?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Nairobi (average of $1,009). Flying from California to Nairobi in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,613). 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 California to Nairobi

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California 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 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SAUDIACheapest$688Average$1,106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Air CanadaCheapest$691Average$1,575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$748Average$980FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$759Average$1,456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$838Average$1,355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$917Average$1,433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Brussels AirlinesCheapest$923Average$1,356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$925Average$2,030FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$929Average$1,449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Air FranceCheapest$929Average$1,393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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