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$862+ Cheap flights from San Jose (SJC) 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 6/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — NBO
Mar 17 — Mar 241
Mon 3/17
Mon 3/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Nairobi

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 March 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$928
(Delta)

One-way from

$862
(Delta)
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 March 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Tue 4/16:15 amSJC - NBO
2 stops29h 45mDelta
Tue 4/2211:59 pmNBO - SJC
2 stops27h 46mDelta
Deal found 3/12$928
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/128:30 amSJC - NBO
2 stops27h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/1911:55 pmNBO - SJC
2 stops32h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12$957
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/31:00 pmSJC - NBO
2 stops24h 50mQatar Airways
Wed 9/246:10 pmNBO - SJC
2 stops34h 54mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/11$1,031
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Mon 11/311:15 amSJC - NBO
2 stops23h 45mLufthansa
Tue 11/1811:45 pmNBO - SJC
2 stops32h 26mLufthansa
Deal found 3/11$1,089
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/28:30 amSJC - NBO
3 stops49h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/2210:55 pmNBO - SJC
2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,153
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/26:15 amSJC - NBO
3 stops31h 35mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/226:10 pmNBO - SJC
3 stops35h 54mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,160
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Wed 3/126:35 pmSJC - NBO
3 stops41h 25mAir Canada
Wed 3/1911:45 pmNBO - SJC
3 stops51h 49mAir Canada
Deal found 3/12$2,173

Find flights from San Jose to Nairobi within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose 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 March 12, 2025.

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San JoseNairobi

SJC - NBO

SJCNBO

San Jose

Tue 4/1

6:15 am-10:00 pm

2 stops29h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 4/22

11:59 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops27h 46m

$928

San JoseNairobi

SJC - NBO

SJCNBO

San Jose

Mon 3/24

6:20 am-10:00 pm

2 stops29h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 3/31

10:45 pm-10:51 pm

2 stops34h 06m

$957

San JoseNairobi

SJC - NBO

SJCNBO

San Jose

Wed 9/3

1:00 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops24h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 9/24

6:10 pm-7:04 pm

2 stops34h 54m

$1,031

San JoseNairobi

SJC - NBO

SJCNBO

San Jose

Wed 4/2

8:30 am-8:20 pm

3 stops49h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 4/22

10:55 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops32h 30m

$1,153

San JoseNairobi

SJC - NBO

SJCNBO

San Jose

Wed 4/2

6:15 am-11:50 pm

3 stops31h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 4/22

6:10 pm-8:04 pm

3 stops35h 54m

$1,160

San JoseNairobi

SJC - NBO

SJCNBO

San Jose

Tue 4/1

8:30 am-8:55 pm

2 stops26h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 4/21

10:45 pm-9:25 pm

3 stops32h 40m

$1,282

San JoseNairobi

SJC - NBO

SJCNBO

San Jose

Wed 6/25

10:20 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops37h 40m

$862

San JoseNairobi

SJC - NBO

SJCNBO

San Jose

Thu 6/26

6:15 am-11:50 pm

3 stops31h 35m

$1,058

San JoseNairobi

SJC - NBO

SJCNBO

San Jose

Wed 6/25

10:03 am-11:50 pm

2 stops27h 47m

$1,358

San JoseNairobi

SJC - NBO

SJCNBO

San Jose

Wed 6/25

6:35 am-8:20 pm

2 stops27h 45m

$1,426

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Deals found on 3/11

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Travel insights for flights from San Jose to Nairobi

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

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 $1,616). 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 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 March 12, 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.

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 March 12, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,732 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,732 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,732 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Delta
8.0
Very good
7,966 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,732 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,546 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,732 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,627 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,732 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Lufthansa
6.7
Okay
6,941 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,732 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Jose 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 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 $928. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $957, and Qatar Airways, from $1,031.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $862 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $1,058 and Qatar Airways from $1,358 one-way.

  • 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 $1,616). 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 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 March 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$828Average$1,214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,090Average$1,571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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