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Four cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport takes 00m, covering 9,599 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport range from $1,077 to $1,632, with an average of $1,270 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,077 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 3% above the $1,270 route average. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,270, which is 56% above the typical average for this route.

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport (NBO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $71 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Autounion Car Rental
• GREEN MOTION
• Hertz
• Right Cars
• Europcar

Flights from San Francisco to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO).

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Istanbul (IST) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 18% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from San Francisco to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,174 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $1,420, a difference of $246.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 22h 02m, compared with 22h 25m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 22h 52m via Istanbul (IST).

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport is 10 hours ahead of San Francisco (Eastern Africa Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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.

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.

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.

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.