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$608+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Nairobi

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Dec 23 — Dec 301
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The best prices from San Francisco to Nairobi are usually found in October or February, booked 67 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 December 18, 2024.

Round-trip from

$910
(Delta)

One-way from

$608
(Kiwi.com)

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July

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October

Average price

$1,625
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This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/288:35 pmSFO - NBO
2 stops37h 20mLufthansa
Sun 3/1611:45 pmNBO - SFO
1 stop23h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 12/17$930
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/288:35 pmSFO - NBO
2 stops37h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1711:55 pmNBO - SFO
2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$931
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/277:25 pmSFO - NBO
2 stops62h 30mSWISS
Sun 3/1611:55 pmNBO - SFO
2 stops51h 30mSWISS
Deal found 12/17$1,093
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/291:50 pmSFO - NBO
1 stop21h 10mDelta
Wed 3/1911:59 pmNBO - SFO
1 stop22h 51mDelta
Deal found 12/17$1,189
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/258:30 amSFO - NBO
2 stops26h 30mAir Canada
Mon 3/1711:55 pmNBO - SFO
2 stops31h 56mAir Canada
Deal found 12/17$1,380
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2612:30 amSFO - NBO
2 stops58h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/2211:55 pmNBO - SFO
2 stops48h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,638
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Tue 12/2410:55 pmSFO - NBO
1 stop25h 20mKenya Airways
Wed 3/1911:35 pmNBO - SFO
1 stop23h 09mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/17$1,672
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Tue 12/172:45 pmSFO - NBO
3 stops51h 10mRwandAir
Tue 12/2410:50 amNBO - SFO
2 stops36h 45mRwandAir
Deal found 12/16$1,839
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/282:45 pmSFO - NBO
1 stop22h 20mQatar Airways
Wed 3/121:35 amNBO - SFO
1 stop22h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/17$1,922
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Thu 12/2612:14 pmSFO - NBO
2 stops24h 51mAlaska Airlines
Sat 3/151:35 amNBO - SFO
2 stops30h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/17$2,094
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2711:10 pmSFO - NBO
2 stops27h 00mEthiopian Air
Tue 1/214:00 amNBO - SFO
3 stops46h 42mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/17$2,145

Find flights from San Francisco to Nairobi within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 December 18, 2024.

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SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Mon 2/24

12:40 am-9:20 pm

2 stops33h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 3/16

11:30 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop24h 40m

$910

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Fri 1/31

11:59 pm-10:45 pm

3 stops35h 46m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 2/7

11:55 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops29h 50m

$917

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Thu 1/23

6:50 pm-3:15 am

1 stop21h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 2/27

4:35 am-4:45 pm

1 stop23h 10m

$918

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Wed 3/12

8:30 am-10:00 pm

2 stops27h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 3/28

11:55 pm-9:51 pm

2 stops31h 56m

$919

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Wed 2/26

2:40 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 3/16

11:45 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop23h 50m

$929

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Sat 12/28

8:35 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops37h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 3/17

11:55 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops27h 30m

$931

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Mon 2/24

7:25 pm-10:45 pm

3 stops40h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 3/16

11:55 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops27h 30m

$957

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Mon 1/20

2:45 pm-12:05 am

1 stop22h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 1/28

1:35 am-12:35 pm

1 stop22h 00m

$976

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Thu 1/16

8:30 am-8:55 pm

2 stops25h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 1/29

11:55 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops29h 50m

$1,066

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Sun 2/2

10:00 am-7:35 am

2 stops34h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 2/24

1:35 am-10:10 pm

2 stops31h 35m

$1,138

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Nairobi

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to Nairobi including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 December 13, 2024.

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 67 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 $1,616). 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 December 18, 2024.

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 December 18, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Lufthansa and SWISS 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,606 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
841 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,798 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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 Francisco 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 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 Delta is currently your cheapest option to Nairobi, with prices starting at $910. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Brussels Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $913 and $917, respectively. Delta is priced at 24% 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 Etihad Airways ($626), Qatar Airways ($686), and Brussels Airlines ($700).

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

    San Francisco to Nairobi flights have a layover in Doha most often. Istanbul is the second most popular location for layovers on flights from San Francisco to Nairobi. Amsterdam ranks third in terms of the most popular layover location on San Francisco to Nairobi flights.

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

    If you're on a layover in Doha and looking for things to do, consider visiting Museum of Islamic Art, Aspire Tower, or Katara Cultural Village. Museum of Islamic Art, Aspire Tower, and Katara Cultural Village are located about 5.2 mi, 10.6 mi, and 8.7 mi, respectively from Doha Hamad Intl. Travelers can book a car rental at Doha Hamad Intl for about $36 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

    Istanbul travelers tend to visit Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Ayasofya more than any other notable places. Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Ayasofya can be accessed by traveling approximately 20.8 mi, 22.3 mi, and 22.2 mi, respectively from Istanbul. Travelers in need of a car in Istanbul can rent one for about $28 per day.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Amsterdam?

    If you're on a layover in Amsterdam and looking for things to do, consider visiting De Dam, Anne Frank Huis, or Van Gogh Museum. De Dam, Anne Frank Huis, and Van Gogh Museum can be accessed by traveling approximately 7.0 mi, 6.8 mi, and 6.0 mi, respectively from Amsterdam Schiphol. Those looking to explore during their layover in Amsterdam can rent a car from Amsterdam Schiphol for about $35 per day.

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

    San Francisco to Nairobi flights that have layovers will least frequently stop in Paris. Paris is followed by London in terms of the least popular layover location on flights from San Francisco to Nairobi. London is followed by Frankfurt am Main in terms of the least popular layover location 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 $1,616). 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$747Average$880FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$786Average$1,194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$892Average$1,366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$913Average$1,397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
British AirwaysCheapest$921Average$1,246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$950Average$1,566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$989Average$1,709FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Brussels AirlinesCheapest$1,079Average$1,615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
EmiratesCheapest$1,087Average$1,436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$1,103Average$2,381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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