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Cheapest round-trip
$1,016
Typical prices: $1,281-$1,034
Brussels Airlines
Tue 9/29Sat 10/24
NBO - SFO • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$736
Typical prices: $853-$1,003
Qatar Airways
Sat 6/27
NBO - SFO • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $1,016 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Nairobi and San Francisco. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $1,295 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 22h 30m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 26% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Nairobi to San Francisco (NBO-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Nairobi to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Nairobi to San Francisco

Tue, Sep 29 - Sat, Oct 24
Brussels Airlines Logo
10:20 pm - 7:08 pm
NBO
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SFO
30h 48m
2 stops
Brussels Airlines Logo
8:15 am - 10:45 pm
SFO
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NBO
28h 30m
3 stops
$1,016Brussels Airlines
Tue, Sep 29 - Sat, Oct 24
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:20 pm - 5:20 pm
NBO
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SFO
29h 00m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:39 pm - 9:25 pm
SFO
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NBO
35h 46m
2 stops
$1,118Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:40 pm - 5:20 pm
NBO
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SFO
27h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:10 am - 8:40 pm
SFO
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NBO
26h 30m
2 stops
$1,120Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 28 - Sat, Oct 24
SAUDIA Logo
2:25 am - 10:27 pm
NBO
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SFO
30h 02m
2 stops
SAUDIA Logo
10:45 pm - 12:45 am
SFO
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NBO
40h 00m
2 stops
$1,125SAUDIA
Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 21
Lufthansa Logo
11:40 pm - 5:20 pm
NBO
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SFO
27h 40m
2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
8:10 am - 8:40 pm
SFO
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NBO
26h 30m
2 stops
$1,129Lufthansa
Tue, Sep 29 - Wed, Oct 21
Turkish Airlines Logo
3:10 am - 4:40 pm
NBO
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SFO
23h 30m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 1:25 am
SFO
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NBO
20h 40m
1 stop
$1,179Turkish Airlines
Mon, Sep 28 - Sat, Oct 24
Qatar Airways Logo
1:20 am - 1:35 pm
NBO
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SFO
22h 15m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
3:55 pm - 12:05 am
SFO
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NBO
22h 10m
1 stop
$1,186Qatar Airways
Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:40 pm - 5:20 pm
NBO
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SFO
27h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:40 pm - 8:35 pm
SFO
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NBO
19h 55m
1 stop
$1,188Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Thu, Oct 22
Qatar Airways Logo
1:35 am - 1:35 pm
NBO
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SFO
22h 00m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
3:55 pm - 1:40 pm
SFO
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NBO
35h 45m
1 stop
$1,200Qatar Airways
Mon, Jul 20 - Thu, Jan 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:20 pm - 7:10 pm
NBO
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SFO
54h 50m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:25 pm - 10:45 pm
SFO
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NBO
40h 20m
3 stops
$1,217Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Nairobi to San Francisco flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Nairobi to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to San Francisco?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to San Francisco departing in September.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to San Francisco is October, where tickets cost $949 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,745 and $1,428 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$736
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 36% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Nairobi to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Nairobi to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Nairobi to San Francisco flights

  • What is the best airline to fly from Nairobi to San Francisco with kids?

    Emirates is often considered one of the best airlines to fly from Nairobi to San Francisco with kids. They provide kid-friendly amenities, such as activity packs, children's meals, in-flight entertainment with a dedicated kids' section, and bassinets for infants, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable journey for young travelers.

  • Can I rent a car at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    Yes, you can rent a car at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Rental car companies are located at the Rental Car Center, which is located at 780 North McDonnell Road, San Francisco, CA 94128. The Rental Car Center is easily accessible from all terminals by taking the AirTrain Blue Line.

  • What are the layover options for flights from Nairobi to San Francisco?

    Common layover options for flights from Nairobi to San Francisco include major international airports like Dubai International Airport (DXB), Istanbul Airport (IST), or Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). Airlines may offer different layover choices, so passengers should check with the airlines for specific options and durations.

  • Can I purchase an economy ticket from Nairobi to San Francisco and then upgrade to business class?

    Some airlines like Emirates may allow passengers to purchase an economy ticket from Nairobi to San Francisco and then use the option of upgrading to business class using their Miles or cash upgrade offers, subject to availability. However, specific policies and availability may vary, so it's best to check with the airline directly for current upgrade options.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to San Francisco?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to San Francisco was $690 for a one-way ticket and $1,016 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Nairobi and San Francisco?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Nairobi and on arrival in San Francisco.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Nairobi to San Francisco?

    When flying out of Nairobi you will be using Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl. You will be landing at San Francisco, also known as San Francisco.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Nairobi to San Francisco?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Nairobi to San Francisco?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Nairobi and San Francisco, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Nairobi to San Francisco, Delta or Turkish Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Nairobi to San Francisco are Delta and Turkish Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,122 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Turkish Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,275 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Nairobi to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Nairobi to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Nairobi to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Nairobi is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Nairobi to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Nairobi with another airline. Booking your flights between Nairobi and SFO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Nairobi to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Nairobi up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to San Francisco

  • Flights from Nairobi to San Francisco use Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) as the departure station and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) as the arrival point. Consider using the City Hopa buses to connect from Nairobi's city center to NBO for a flight. Also if in a hurry, consider using Bolt or Uber which takes about 10 minutes to connect from the city center to the airport.
  • Passengers with baggage should consider flying with Kenya Airways for it allows carry-on baggage on flights from NBO to SFO. Passengers are typically allowed one cabin bag with a maximum weight of 22 lb and dimensions not exceeding 21.5 in x 9.8 in x 13.5 inches. Always check with the airline for updates.
  • If you need to fly with your furry companion, consider reserving your ticket with Emirates Airlines. This is because it allows pets on flights from NBO to SFO. Pets must be transported in the cargo hold, and the weight of the pet and carrier combined should not exceed 165 lb. Specific carrier size regulations apply; contact the airline for the latest information.
  • People with special diets are much considered on flights from Nairobi to San Francisco. Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Airlines offer special dietary options on flights from NBO to SFO. Specific foods may include vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and halal meals. However, availability and offerings might have changed, so it's best to check with the airlines directly.
  • Airlines like Emirates and British Airways offer special services to PRMs (Persons with Reduced Mobility) on flights from NBO to SFO. These services may include wheelchair assistance, priority boarding, in-flight assistance, and specialized seating arrangements. However, services may vary, so it's best to inquire directly with the airlines for the latest offerings.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Nairobi to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Nairobi to San Francisco. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Nairobi to San Francisco? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8403 reviews
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.8Comfort
7.8Entertainment
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Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

2.0 MediocreTravis, Jun 2026
SFO - LAX
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Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

worst flight ever from Delta, it got delayed and kept on delaying..

Everything went smoothly, although the usual gripes about airline travel were still present: the boarding process is inefficient, the snack selection is limited, and so on. Since there was extra space on the flight, the gate agent rearranged many people's seats to put people on the aisles and windows, leaving the middle seats empty, as much as possible, which was pretty great.

While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

One of the flight attendants was a little cranky. I appreciated the free wifi and plug to charge my laptop

WiFi didn’t work most of the time. The usb chargers would work only occasionally for 5 mins and wouldn’t charge after that. Had to keep trying repeatedly at each of the seats in the row.

The crew bent over backwards to thank us for flying and make us comfortable. The food service was quick and efficient. The Captain communicated and said goodbye and thank you as we departed. They really stood out!

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

my mom urmila patel needed a wheelchair which was not available on the curbside. she needed to walk almost 50 meters inside (at the risk of falling) and then had to wait in line to get a wheelchair (this is not ok). Once obtained she had to seat in it for 30-45 minutes for someone to take her in thru the checkin process (which was fairly smooth and easy). the lady who helped her with her checkin process was very courteous and helpful

Staff at the check-in counter were friendly, happy and helpful. They tagged our bags and sent us to “bag drop off” but were not very clear about where that was. The airport was busy we headed off in what we thought was the right direction until a gentleman waved us down and actually came after us. He was the baggage handler for Delta and recognized our “deer in the headlights “ look-he brought us to the right area (which was marked as the Southwest Airlines Drop Off) and sent us on our way. Wonderful guy, low key and working with a big smile on his face. Loved it. Loved him.

Older plane with finicky seats. Crew often seem to focus on "pet" clients and over extend services to some over others. I get less attention since I'm not a regular business class client. Regardless, I've paid the money and would expect equal attention.

Our flight attendant was stellar with great anticipation and attention to details. Food was very good, and overall flight, though very long, was really good.

Be honest of what you sell: This was sold as Business Class on all three legs, while the JetBlue plane didn't even have business class seats, and wanted $164 for extra legroom seats.

Great food, and lots of it. They made us come to the gate two hours before the flight and you were stuck in the enclosure until you boarded with no bathroom or food or drink. My seat in business class was very claustrophobic, I could barely get into it and a large board blocked the window and made it even more claustrophobic

Turkish Business Class is a wonderful experience, and the best inflight dining experience I’ve had to date.

The crew was amazing and the food was really good too

Some of the best service I’ve ever seen on an international flight! The staff were super friendly and accommodating. The food was excellent with lots of choices and attention to detail. The seats are kind of old and narrow, but I have wide shoulders. The only area for improvement was making the cabin a little cooler.

It was fantastic. I really enjoyed it. It’s comfortable the flight attendant. Respect you anything you ask for they gave you except the water.

We were experiencing delayed for 4 hours and of course they took us to Turkish airlines lounge but we could not rested up since there is no bedroom. It was tiring and long day for us🙏 Especially we didn’t fly until 5:45am morning for Miami🙏😢

On Turkish it is all about the food and the service. I am overwhelmed with the quality and variety of the dining service offered on business class. I prefer the updated A350 to the older B777 cabin layout, but both are comfortable. Flights left and arrived on time with updates from the captain. I will definitely fly with them again.

Flight canceled twice. Second cancellation with no notice. Qatar only got me to Copenhagen even thou flight from Copenhagen to Helsinki was code shared with QR they made me purchase a separate ticket for over 200€. At check in only 1 check in was allowed. I had to argue with staff to allow the second, carry-on sized, bag to be checked in for free. My original tix allowed 2 full size luggage as checked luggage. My 14+hr flight turned into a 60+ hr journey. 😢

Amazing airline accommodations. The cabins were so great. The food was very good and the flight attendants were so nice. Made a 15 hour flight seem easy.

I paid extra for seating when first booking flight to be in a comfortable economy seat They still changed it to a middle seat regardless. When I asked for it to be changed back to aisle, they could only give me one at the back of the plane in the least comfortable seats.

Same as already mentioned. This was more comforting as I got my aisle seat for my knee.

When we checked in at the Siem Reap Airport in Cambodia, we were only given three boarding passes and told that we would have to check in with American when we arrived in Boston. This was a source of stress for us. After we landed in Boston, we had a long passage from Terminal E to Terminal B (American Airline ticketing counter). Because the electronic ticketing kiosks for check-in would not recognize our Confirmation Code, we had to wait for an hour in a long line where only two AA reps were taking care of Special Services passengers. In many years of both business and recreational travel, I have never had this experience. I would expect more from AA being in partnership with other airlines to do a better job with this.

Qatar Airways is an excellent service provider. The crew members were attentive and helpful. The aircraft was very clean. This was the longest leg of our journey, so it would have been nice to have more leg room for comfort. We appreciated the crew's service of four hot meals to all of us during this long flight. Also, it was helpful that the crew asked us to keep the window shades down for the entire journey, allowing the environment to get lots of rest during the trip. For families traveling with little children, this was helpful to them to keep them settled.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

It was very good. It was a long flight and being a tight with little leg room.

I always fly with Qatar air and you are the best. Keep up the good wor, after travelling with Qatar Air More than 80 times, you never offer to upgrade me.but it happened to my friend companion some time. Any how i still enjoying travelling with Qatar air and wait one day to upgrade me too. Best Regards

Paid $10 for wifi for full flight duration and the wifi wasn’t available after initial 2 hours

The food on this flight was better than what we had getting to Rome. The flight was comfortable and the staff was great. One of the staff members was a stickler about the blankets in the aisle, which I get, but still. Overall, great flight and will fly with them again!

Our screen kept turning off ...3 times...had to get crew attention to turn it on again

The legroom was lacking and the entertainment system lacked adequate selection of older films. Modern films are generally not very good.

Perfect airline, super friendly, great service, tasty food. Would fly again.

The flight attendants were wonderful - one man put my carry on in the bin for me. Very attentive service. Loved the blanket and pillow waiting for me in economy. Food was excellent which is a surprise given the reputation of any airline food. Wine was fine with the meals. Delighted with the new movies - flight went by very quickly. I would definitely fly Lufthansa again.

Flight was delayed by several hours and then cancelled due to weather. But Staff was very helpful getting me on a different flight. United should offer food coupons and tooth brush and paste for stranded passengers

Service was excellent. Flight was only about half full, which meant we had tons of room to stretch out. Boarding area was nice and well organized, flight attendants were super friendly and attentive and we loved the 3 snacks!

My flight was cancelled, but it was not Kayak's fault. Kayak did require me to pay for the ticket twice to two different venders who paid Lufthansa. Kayak/Lufthansa owes me for the first booking I made first was fraudulent on the part of the subcontracting ticket seller. There will be litigation over this issue under the current passenger protection laws.

flight was half full, plenty of empty seats, was able to lie down across 4 seats, food was good, arrived on time

Was never allowed on and not refunded the full amount of the ticket plus charged a $300 processing fee.

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