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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Nairobi (SFO-NBO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Nairobi 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 San Francisco to Nairobi

Mon, Sep 8 - Sun, Sep 14
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 1:50 amSFO-NBO
21h 05m1 stop
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3:35 am - 4:40 pmNBO-SFO
23h 05m1 stop
$832Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 17
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 1:50 amSFO-NBO
21h 05m1 stop
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3:35 am - 10:35 amNBO-SFO
41h 00m1 stop
$835Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 24
Delta Logo
12:50 am - 9:20 pmSFO-NBO
34h 30m2 stops
Delta Logo
11:59 pm - 11:50 amNBO-SFO
22h 51m1 stop
$921Delta
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Mon, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 16
Delta Logo
1:55 pm - 10:00 pmSFO-NBO
21h 05m1 stop
Delta Logo
11:30 pm - 10:29 pmNBO-SFO
33h 59m2 stops
$926Delta
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Wed, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 12
Qatar Airways Logo
4:00 pm - 12:05 amSFO-NBO
22h 05m1 stop
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5:00 pm - 12:40 pmNBO-SFO
30h 40m1 stop
$938Qatar Airways
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Thu, Sep 4 - Thu, Sep 18
Lufthansa Logo
7:00 am - 8:20 pmSFO-NBO
27h 20m2 stops
Lufthansa Logo
10:45 pm - 8:57 pmNBO-SFO
32h 12m2 stops
$940Lufthansa
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Tue, Sep 30 - Mon, Feb 23
Qatar Airways Logo
3:55 pm - 11:50 pmSFO-NBO
21h 55m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
1:35 am - 12:40 pmNBO-SFO
22h 05m1 stop
$941Qatar Airways
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Sat, Oct 4 - Fri, Oct 17
United Airlines Logo
5:15 am - 10:30 pmSFO-NBO
31h 15m3 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:45 pm - 8:08 pmNBO-SFO
31h 23m2 stops
$943United Airlines
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Thu, Oct 9 - Sun, Nov 16
Lufthansa Logo
2:40 pm - 8:55 pmSFO-NBO
20h 15m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
11:55 pm - 9:05 pmNBO-SFO
32h 10m2 stops
$945Lufthansa
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Fri, Oct 3 - Mon, Feb 23
United Airlines Logo
6:35 pm - 10:30 pmSFO-NBO
41h 55m3 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:40 pm - 6:57 pmNBO-SFO
30h 17m2 stops
$949United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Nairobi flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Nairobi 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 San Francisco to Nairobi?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Francisco to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from San Francisco to Nairobi, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Nairobi, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, 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 San Francisco to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport is October, where tickets cost $926 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,696 and $1,672 respectively.

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

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

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 23% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$540
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 22% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 31% increase in price.
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FAQs for booking San Francisco to Nairobi flights

  • Where can I sleep while at Jomo Kenyatta Airport?

    If you are looking for somewhere you can spend the night while at the airport, there are some available, free sleeping spots close to the restaurants and cafes. However, if you want comfort and are willing to pay for accommodation, there are a number of hotels that are close to the airport. You can head over to the Hilton Garden Inn Nairobi Airport, Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport or the Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport. All these hotels are under a 10 minute drive from the airport, which is a convenient distance if you do not want to miss your flight.

  • What are my transportation options while at Jomo Kenyatta?

    One of the most important things to consider once you arrive at the airport is how you will head to the city center. You have a variety of transportation choices at your disposal. The first choice is a taxi, which you can find in the section designated for ground transportation. A taxis is a practical choice because you can agree on a price for transportation into the city. The alternative is to use a hotel shuttle, which is available at places like the Hilton Garden Inn and Crown Plaza to pick you up and drop you off. The alternative choice is to take one of the "matatus" minibuses, which are less expensive than taxis and will deliver you downtown.

  • Are there places I can eat at when at SFO?

    The airport is full of coffee and dining options. You can head over to the Briggo Coffee Haus located at Gate F3 in Terminal 3, the Green Beans Coffee close to Gate G entrances, the International Terminal and the boarding area at landside in Terminal 3. There is the Roasting Plant Coffee at Boarding Area A, the food court, landside and the International Terminal. Additionally, all the terminals have vending machines with snacks and drinks.

  • Where can I take my pet to relax and play at SFO?

    If you are looking for a place to take your furry friend in the airport, there are some pet relief areas you can take advantage of. Head over to one of the following locations: airside in the International Terminal A, close to Gate F11 airside in Terminal 3, in Courtyard 3 landside in Terminal 2, and close to gate C5-C7 airside in Terminal 1C.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport was $540 for a one-way ticket and $832 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is required to fly from San Francisco to Nairobi.

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

    San Francisco airport is called San Francisco and the only airport in Nairobi is Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl.

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

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

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

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Nairobi from San Francisco?

    Istanbul is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Francisco to Nairobi.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Nairobi are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,354 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,493 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 San Francisco to Nairobi.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Nairobi from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Nairobi?

    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 Nairobi with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and NBO 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 San Francisco to Nairobi?

    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 Nairobi from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport

  • There are facilities in Terminal 1A at the Sheri Palm Spa and in the Turkish Airline Lounge that you may use if you're searching for a place to take a shower while at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).
  • Utilize NBO's luggage wrapping services to guarantee that your belongings are safe and undamaged.
  • You can ask at the information desks about bag storage and lockers if you need a place to put your luggage while visiting Jomo Kenyatta.
  • There are notary services provided by the Airport Travel Agency located landside in the main hall of Terminal C at San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
  • If you want to carry out some work while at SFO, there are available work stations all over the airport which offer free phone and laptop charging.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Nairobi

 
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DeltaOverall score based on 7986 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
7.9Entertainment
8.2Boarding
7.3Food
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My husband upgraded our seats and I don't know if it was due to the type of planet was or if they didn't upgrade our seats. We were supposed to be in I believe comfort seats and they were just as tight as any other seat- no leg room and we are very tall people but at least it wasn't extremely cold. My husband did put in a complaint about our seating because he paid extra and if we would have known that the space and the tightness would have been the same, we just would have gotten the emergency row emergency row seats that we normally get. We love Delta but both our flights coming home we're not good. Oh I forgot to mention that on our flight to Hawaii our luggage wheels got broke and we had to purse new luggage on vacation then we never had this problem so we didn't know protocol and reported it after we got home only for them to tell is we only had 24hrs to report the damage. Not sure what was going on with Delta this vacation trip.

4.0 OkayMrs., Jul 2025LAX - RDU
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My husband upgraded our seats and I don't know if it was due to the type of planet was or if they didn't upgrade our seats. We were supposed to be in I believe comfort seats and they were just as tight as any other seat- no leg room and we are very tall people but at least it wasn't extremely cold. My husband did put in a complaint about our seating because he paid extra and if we would have known that the space and the tightness would have been the same, we just would have gotten the emergency row emergency row seats that we normally get. We love Delta but both our flights coming home we're not good. Oh I forgot to mention that on our flight to Hawaii our luggage wheels got broke and we had to purse new luggage on vacation then we never had this problem so we didn't know protocol and reported it after we got home only for them to tell is we only had 24hrs to report the damage. Not sure what was going on with Delta this vacation trip.

Crew was excellent. Comfort seats not as nice as other kinds of planes.

It was a great flight and the stewards and stewardess were all kind and accommodating!! The seats were comfortable and entertainment screen excellent!

There are 4 flights in consecutive gates with about the same departure time. Two flights were boarding at the same time. One was delayed or boarding would be happening at the same time. I am not sure what Delta and LAX need to do to have a better layout at the end of Terminal 2

There was a security issue at the airport and we were unable to land. We circled endlessly and then landed at another airfield for fuel. We then circled the airport again, almost landed but didn’t fully touch down before circling again. I am thankful to the crew for keeping us safe- the issue was the airline and staff at the airport getting us seats on our connecting flights. That part was hours of searching for someone and getting in double my steps.

Most aspects were good however if they assign boarding zones they ought to enforce them or why bother? My luggage from SAN-JFK-MAD was lost in NY so I without my main bag for two days upon arrival in Spain. They were helpful in tracking it and eventually delivered it to my hotel. The flub was because of a delay upon arrival in NYC. I had booked 2 1/2 hours between flights but we had to hold on the taxiway for an hour after landing while waiting for a clear gate which likely caused the baggage error.

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

It would be nice if was given wires ear buds. Overall was a good experience was able to sleep on the plane

737-800 in first class was pretty dumpy. Seat had an uncomfortable angle, storage under the seat was blocked so even my very modest backpack didn't fit, power outlet was flaky. Weird tiny seat pockets that couldn't hold a gallon ziploc bag, emesis bag missing, etc. etc. No in-flight service due to turbulence. Crew was excellent, boarding was smooth despite a full flight.

Delta flight was on time, seats were comfortable, and crew was nice.

Reason for travelling Tampa to Orlando is to fly Qatar Airline. we end up with American Airline. This was the miserable experience I ever had in my entire travel history. Flight attendants were rude. They hit my knee with the food cart and I was holding ice pack for 2 hours. I still have the pain after a week. WE boarded the flight twice because of the temperature inside the plan.

First keep the airline as you promise. Reason for travelling from Orlando to Tampa is to go with Qatar Airline. We end up with American Airline. As expected the service was horrible.

Not sure how we end up with American Airlines instead of Qatar Airways. From Philadelphia to Qatar they boarded us then they asked us to unload. After 30 minutes later they board us again. The inside the plane it was burning hot and we were sweating like crazy. Crew members are absolute rude. The way they served the passengers were horrible. One of the crew members hit my knee with food cart and kept going. I was holding an ice pack for almost 2 hours. I am still with the pain.

I felt that when I was rerouted it should have been to business class.

The flight was smooth Thank God but the delays and changing gates for 3-4 times made me so tired of walking back and forth with heavy bags I thought I was going to pass out with heavy headaches but Thank God finally found the final gate and home safe. These delays happen anytime for important reasons so just be patient when you come across these situations.

This trip was the most comfortable one I have ever experienced, the team was excellent and very helpful. I am so glad I picked Qatar Airways.

All the crew members were too slow and rude. Most of the times the registers were empty, while hundreds of customers were waiting in line, and it was impossible to get a supervisor. Despite being in line on time, I missed my freight, plus a some customers who were ahead and behind me.

Well organized boarding, efficient and on time. Nice crew on the plane. Thank you!

The Qatar Airways staff pre-boarding and also on the flight from Dallas to Doha were incredibly mediocre and arrogant. Consider retraining these individuals Other flights were ok.

My experience with Qatar airway was very unsatisfactory. They lost my child’s stroller and I was told they found it and will send it to the hotel which was a lie. I had to go back to the airport baggage claim and pick up myself after trying to contact them many times!. There was a lack professional and communication. I am very disappointed in Qatar airway and will not be recommending them to friends and family nor will I be flying with them in the future.

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

The best airline I have ever travel , really good customer service, attention and service !!

Everything was great. Only thing that could’ve made it better was buy on board options for hot food, but the snacks were decent. The flight attendants were great. I had no complaints. I was able to make it to my destination safely

Horrific. They missed my connecting flight to San Diego. I didn’t get there until Monday at 9am when I had a mandatory court settlement conference scheduled at 6am since we had parties on the east coast. This caused many issues. All because United apparently forgot to hold the doors open until my flight landed that only had a 10 minute delay. This was the last flight to Southern California. So I couldn’t even rent a car to finish the trip. United cannot be trusted when traveling on specific days and times since weather didn’t have anything to do with the delays.

Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

Flight was late as pilot crew had to land at different airport in their previous flight. Passengers boarded and had to wait for pilots inside plane. Series of incomplete and unnecessary announcements by an annoying voice, rather than complete, informative announcements.

Breakfast was not loaded at SFO due to catering company change. Seems like a major airline at a major hub would have thought of something else or warned passengers to pick up food before boarding a 3 hour flight.

Boarding seemed to be organized bedlam. For what ever reason, preboarding took longer than 20 minutes. Made the plane 20 minutes late taking off. Luckily we arrived on time. Flight crew seemed very friendly. Only slight turbulence.

They hired a new catering company the same day of my flight. They botched the job by not delivering the right carts and after THREE HOURS waiting, the flight crew timed out (flight was 19 hours long and FAA rules state crew can’t work more than 14 hours long). So they CANCELED OUR FLIGHT!! Worst experience ever. Avoid UAL at all costs.

The personnel were professional and friendly. The Boeing 737 Max 9 is too claustrophobic and was very warm at both airport gates, and still warm in the air.

Bough tickets with luggage, but made me pay at Airport as well

The economy seat was so uncomfortable, had not enough leg room for 13 hours flight, front seat basket was broken and couldn’t hold anything, food quality was horrible( we got food poisoned ) we charged for logged which used to be free. We paid too much for this flight and very disappointed. Turkish air line better to make satisfy and respect people instead of find different way to scam people.

This is really the rating of two flights. JFK to IST then IST to NQZ. New York to Istanbul was good. Good crew and all positives. The flight to Astana was so bad that brought it all down. Crew was nonexistent above the minimum, seats were cramped, and it was hot on the plane. Turkish Airlines seems to be slipping down to US based carriers level.

The 2 agents on the check in counter were super nice , helpful and very polite. Boarding was like a 1 2 3, I would recommend Turkish airlines for your next trip.

Everything was very good, except that the plane was an hour and a half late

flight with heavy turbulence old boeing 777 rest wasnt clean dashboard doesn’t work

Light and recline did not work on my seat. Very uncomfortable and could not read in the dark

Bad experience; they are not good anymore. They charge too much for luggage seat are so uncomfortable, Flight delays which may miss your next flight, they don’t care if you miss the flight or not. Zero customer services for front desk representatives Istanbul's airport I’m not using this airline any more.

I’ve been traveling for 20 years. I tried Turkish airline for the first time horrible horrible service and it would be my last time even if I get offer for a free ticket, I will not accept it. They have races and the worst Flight attendant

It wasn't good. I didn’t understand. They changed 320 dollars for 2 luggage. My ticket was regular and I paid almost 1200.00 dollars. Why they did charge? I want my money back.. thanks Yılmaz polat

Flight was delayed. Though I checked in with BA live chat three times, our special meals were not provided.

My experience with British Airways is excellent, thanks for all 🫶🏻✈️

All good. Loo’s weren’t great and as clean as i would like.

Old tired plane, Uncomfortable business class seat. Breakfast dreadful and meagre. At least flight was on time!

Enjoyable flight, helpful crew everything was organized to accommodate passengers.

I was transferred to an American Airlines flight. The boarding was late and unorganized. The seating was extremely tight and uncomfortable. Will not use AA again.

The check-in of my luggage was terrible. When purchased my tickets, one luggage and one carry-on was part of the fight. My flight was switched from British to American Airline. During check-in of luggage at the airport, I was denied and had to pay extra $75. How do I get reimbursed for this extra luggage payment?

This was the second time on BA, food terrible, bathrooms gross,( granted, that was mostly due to the disgusting children urinating all over it)boarding was late and disorganized. No gate issued until last minute st Heathrow, bad system, caused undue stress. Seats were painful, that's what you get for traveling like a poor in economy, right BA? Should have been able to afford business or first class if you want to actually be able to walk upright without back pain after a trip.

The delay was not communicated via text and the person who helped with check in also didn’t inform me about the delay. I ended up missing my connection and it was a waste of 5 hours. The crew didn’t mention there would be someone at the gate informing of if I would be rebooked and there was no signage. Overall a very poor experience. The British Airways app was also very buggy, and didn’t work. I will avoid flying with British Airways when possible.

When i booked my flight, my ticket shows that i have 2 pieces of luggage allowance. Once i got into the check in, i was informed that i needed to pay extra for my two suitcases, and was put into a very precarious situation, I had to pay close to £200 for my two suitcases and these were not extra burgages, I felt extremely disappointed. In case i never had the kind of money, it meant that i would have missed my flight

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