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Find cheap flights from Nairobi to San Francisco from $715

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Nairobi to San Francisco departing on 5/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals 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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11:10 pm - 8:41 pmNBO-SFO
31h 31m2 stops
11:20 am - 9:15 pmSFO-NBO
47h 55m2 stops
$872United Airlines
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Sun, Aug 4 - Thu, Aug 22
1:10 am - 4:40 pmNBO-SFO
25h 30m1 stop
6:35 pm - 11:25 pmSFO-NBO
42h 50m1 stop
$1,044Turkish Airlines
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Wed, May 15 - Mon, May 20
1:05 am - 10:54 pmNBO-SFO
31h 49m2 stops
8:00 am - 6:55 amSFO-NBO
36h 55m2 stops
$1,177American Airlines
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Mon, Jun 3 - Thu, Jul 4
1:05 am - 11:13 amNBO-SFO
68h 08m3 stops
8:00 am - 6:55 amSFO-NBO
36h 55m2 stops
$1,193American Airlines
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Mon, Jun 3 - Thu, Jul 4
1:05 am - 1:50 pmNBO-SFO
22h 45m1 stop
4:10 pm - 6:55 amSFO-NBO
28h 45m1 stop
$1,243Qatar Airways
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Tue, May 14 - Sun, May 19
1:05 am - 1:50 pmNBO-SFO
22h 45m1 stop
4:10 pm - 6:55 amSFO-NBO
28h 45m1 stop
$1,261Qatar Airways
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Tue, May 14 - Mon, May 20
10:50 pm - 12:45 pmNBO-SFO
23h 55m1 stop
7:00 am - 8:40 pmSFO-NBO
27h 40m2 stops
$1,287Delta
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Wed, May 15 - Sun, May 19
10:50 pm - 12:45 pmNBO-SFO
23h 55m1 stop
7:00 am - 8:40 pmSFO-NBO
27h 40m2 stops
$1,288Delta
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Wed, May 15 - Sun, May 19
6:00 pm - 12:40 pmNBO-SFO
28h 40m2 stops
10:50 pm - 9:15 pmSFO-NBO
36h 25m2 stops
$1,360Lufthansa
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Mon, Jun 3 - Sun, Jun 9
11:10 pm - 3:20 pmNBO-SFO
26h 10m2 stops
8:25 am - 9:05 pmSFO-NBO
26h 40m2 stops
$1,406Lufthansa
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Tue, May 14 - Sat, May 18

Flights from Nairobi to San Francisco - Travel Insights & Trends

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.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Nairobi to San Francisco?

The average price of all flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to San Francisco on a Monday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Nairobi, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

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 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 April, where tickets cost $1,054 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of tickets is $1,699 and $1,599 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to San Francisco?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to San Francisco, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 47 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Nairobi to San Francisco?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Nairobi to San Francisco found on KAYAK was with Lufthansa for $726. United Airlines proposed a round-trip connection from $872 and Turkish Airlines from $1,044.

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Low season

November

High season

May

Cheapest flight

$715
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% 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.
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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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to San Francisco was $715 for a one-way ticket and $872 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?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Nairobi to San Francisco are Emirates and Delta. With an average price for the route of $1,702 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,095 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • 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.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from NBO 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.
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Top 5 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.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10975 reviews
7.4food
7.9comfort
8.2boarding
8.6crew
8.0entertainment
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There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

6.0 GoodEliza, Apr 2024SAN - LAX
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There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

Had a broken tray in business class. Crew just shrugged it off.

I didn’t like that I could not select my seat and was assigned a seat when I checked in at LAX

Great experience overall. Check in at Austin was congested as they only have about 6 check in kiosks, one was broken, and there was a lot of Spring Break travelers.

I was sitting at comfort +. One of the Asian male crew was so loud when he delivered service. When he asked questions or what food you need, he was shouting. He must be a prison guard before going Delta.

Bag drop off was slow and annoying. Only 2 agents at the entire delta desk, and no one directing traffic for what line to be in, many confused people slowed down the process. Boarding was fine. Seats in Delta comfort plus were fine. Snacks were great! Definitely a bonus. The entertainment system was awful — old, slow, not responsive, and completely unable to play games due to some kind of error. But on the other hand, thank you to Delta for the free WiFi. That made it better.

Everything was very good other than I had selected a specific seat when I booked the flight and they changed it once I checked-in the day before my flight. I was still in first class but lost my aisle seat for a window seat. Being tall, the aisle offers more comfort so I always select an aisle seat.

Flight diverted in SD. Later take off in Seattle by 1.3hrs

Space and comfort was good. Staff could have been more helpful and friendly.

Crew was not friendly when I went to request a seat change.

More facilities to transport to the gates......felt too much walking distance

Just happy I flew Qatar Airways awesome no wonder they are #1 in the world right now! The food was just delicious, very courteous, professional crew.

It was good no problems made it on time for the next flight overseas!

It was a really long flight from Doha to Philadelphia and it was overall a good one. The one area that I would comment on is that there is a lot of single-use plastic and disposables in the meal service for American Airlines. It would be great to see more circular options in the meal service to reduce the amount of waste.

Suddenly Flight has been change by Qatar and there’s no information is there of us from Bom to Doha and counter person is behaving like Qatar owner next I will not buy Qatar and I will not suggest anyone to fly in Qatar

The crew was fantastic and the over flight was perfect as well.

They shld provide food. Between food they are giving 10 hours gap which is toooo much

The crew was great and the food and liquor offerings were good. Seats were a bit cramped. Flight arrived early at destination. That's a plus.

All over with Qatar airlines my experience was really bad due to delays and then putting me on different airlines and after 8 hours of wait I had to listen to their is no plane to fly for another 24 hours. Wore experience ever.

I had already opted for Vegan food before 2 months yet they say we have no record for it,

Movie selection was ok, but could be better. Would like to see greater selection of newer movies.

Loved the check-in experience. Very friendly staff and not crowded. I did wind up with a middle-middle seat, which was quite uncomfortable. Always appreciate the very professional staff on TAL.

Paying for reserved seats and never received the seats I paid for !! Just fake and a surprise out of their " box "

I paid for reserved seats but didn't got them at all

Turkish airline always good Only Turkish representatives at the gave need to be more helpfull to any staff who traveling on Turkish airline . One situation happened Ist to jfk on Feb 29 TK3 had seats I asked them to transfer me to tk3 because Feb 29 tk1 was oversold and they advise me that I might not make it for tk1 I asked them to transfer me to tk3 and they say no they can’t do it I been telling them you know that I don’t have a chance for tk 1 why would you let plane go with some empty seats on tk3 if you can transfer me to tk3 and have less staff on tk1 and still told me no I waited for tk1 9 hours and only last minute I got seat on tk1 It was not easy situation but I am glad I made it home Thank you Turkish Airline One more suggestion for Turkish Airline you need to make a FIRST CLASS cabin it would be so cool 🆒 Good luck all the best See you more

First class payment but wife’s seat broken, would recline but not lay flat. On previous flight, delays and ground crew malfunctions connecting jetway made us miss flight to Houston. I asked twice for a cart to assist us getting across the massive Istanbul Airport, but was denied. We are both over 70.

My flight had two legs. When checking in at the first leg the agent offering for a deal to upgrade the leg to first class for $199. He then claimed I would be able to upgrade the second leg once I got to the next airport. I declined and when I inquired about upgrading at the second airport, the cost was $1,300. I also had an issue at the airport lounge. I am allowed one guest in the lounge. My friend came in the lounge for less than 5 minutes and left when she couldn’t get a sleeping suite. I wanted to bring in another friend. The airport staff first started acting as though they didn’t understand English and then became upset when I asked for their names so I could file a complaint. As an elite member I knew they could do more but were not. One of the agents started over talking me and walked away mid conversation dismissing my request for assistance. A man claiming to be the manager said you were asking for her name. He also never tried to assist me or see what was going on. He claimed the interactions were recorded and management would see everything. I’m not sure how that would assist me days later. I am sure it didn’t help that I was a black American woman.

Better attitude training for staff at airport, better training for flight attendants, better food, don’t put us with all the crying babies that cried nonstop for 12 plus hours.

Crew announced boarding started and they asked passengers to form a queue. Actual boarding didn’t start and queue was not moving for around 40-50 mins. Very poor management.

It was a terrible airline. The air hostess and the people in the flight, just very rude.

Our seat tv didn’t work All the rest was perfect

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

Meals were adequate but could be better. Lots of movies, podcasts, tv shows. We really enjoyed using our personal headsets highly recommended. 15 hrs flight great to travel at night.

This was a Lufthansa flight. Disappointing main meal. Very rough over Canada and arrival at FRA. IFE was almost unusable.

the plane was old. the wifi didn’t work. the entertainment was boring and dated. the charging ports were impossible to find. i was mostly ignored by flight attendants that had no problem speaking to the man beside me. i got two drinks the entire time i was on the plane.

Quit making seats narrower and narrower. The guy beside me spilled over in to my seat.

The service was non existent . Crew did very little didn’t even answer call button . Premium economy in this long haul was the worst I have ever experienced . Never again flying with them .

The crews are great.. Easy boarding. Inflight entertainment ok. Food is a disappointment.

The real big issue with this flight was that it was 3 hours delayed. Other than that, no big praises or complaints.

I was not able to buy food in the flight. They refer to include your Credit card in the APP, and if you are not from USA (i have a credit card form Canada) it is not possible

Somehow I got “offloaded” even though I had my boarding pass and was in transit Food is horrible Staff were nice and cheerful No headphones were provided on 11 hours flight

Fight crew was not very attentive and the bastions were gross!

Our flight was great we left Kona earlier and got into LAX almost an 1hour earlier as well. LAX AA is in repair so to get out and found our bus to get pick up was a bit confusing.

Plane was good but was delayed. probably not AA fault but caused a 1 hour delay. Seating was cramped.

The staff were very helpful with lots of refreshments on offer. The toilets were clean. The seats were comfortable and entertainment was good. No complaints, it was excellent.

amazing! they were so kind and allowed us to sit on empty seats so we could stretch our legs and sleep good. Food is amazing as well plus dessert in the middle of the flight!

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

We experience delays on departure and connecting flights resulting in 14 hour to our next departure. We were accommodated with a night's stay but was only provided a 12 dollar meals accommodation. The airlines rules state.at least 50 dollars. In any case, it can not make up for the whole day missed on our vacation in Sydney Australia.

I can say I will not be taking this airline again any time soon. Seat were uncomfortable and too tight. Lack of chair screen and little overhead space.

American Airlines canceled the flight twice and was unable to facilitate a change of city for us after our travel plans became affected. We lost alot of money due to this and it seems like the airline was trying their best not to facilitate this. Mind you, I am a very loyal member.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Nairobi to San Francisco found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/13Mon
3 stops
46h 45mNBO-SFO
$715
5/14Tue
1 stopLufthansa
23h 30mNBO-SFO
$726
5/7Tue
1 stopLufthansa
23h 30mNBO-SFO
$732
5/13Mon
1 stopTurkish Airlines
44h 20mNBO-SFO
$788
9/24Tue
1 stopDelta
29h 10mNBO-SFO
$903
5/6Mon
1 stopQatar Airways
22h 45mNBO-SFO
$922
5/13Mon
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
44h 26mNBO-SFO
$955
7/10Wed
3 stopsAmerican Airlines
67h 49mNBO-SFO
$976
5/12Sun
1 stopQatar Airways
22h 45mNBO-SFO
$984
8/21Wed
1 stopTurkish Airlines
23h 15mNBO-SFO
$1,050

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Last minute flights from Nairobi to San Francisco

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Nairobi to San Francisco that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/28Sun
multi-stopBrussels Airlines
23h 30mNBO-SFO
5/28Tue
multi-stopBrussels Airlines
20h 35mSFO-NBO
$1,129
4/29Mon
multi-stopDelta
31h 25mNBO-SFO
5/28Tue
multi-stopDelta
28h 40mSFO-NBO
$1,202
4/29Mon
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
39h 00mNBO-SFO
5/27Mon
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
42h 50mSFO-NBO
$1,264
4/29Mon
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
39h 00mNBO-SFO
5/28Tue
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
42h 50mSFO-NBO
$1,270
4/28Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
23h 30mNBO-SFO
5/27Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
20h 35mSFO-NBO
$1,271
4/30Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
26h 55mNBO-SFO
5/28Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
20h 35mSFO-NBO
$1,304
4/30Tue
multi-stop
23h 30mNBO-SFO
5/30Thu
multi-stop
20h 25mSFO-NBO
$1,464
4/30Tue
multi-stop
30h 05mNBO-SFO
5/30Thu
multi-stop
20h 25mSFO-NBO
$1,601
4/30Tue
multi-stopQatar Airways
22h 45mNBO-SFO
5/29Wed
multi-stopQatar Airways
21h 35mSFO-NBO
$1,733
4/29Mon
multi-stopQatar Airways
22h 45mNBO-SFO
5/29Wed
multi-stopQatar Airways
21h 35mSFO-NBO
$1,807

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Nairobi - San Francisco Flights

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Nairobi (NBO)Kenya

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San Francisco (SFO)United States

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San Francisco - Nairobi

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