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$523 Find Cheap Flights from San Jose to Nairobi

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Jose to Nairobi departing on 3/3. 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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Cheapest round-trip
$925
Delta
Wed 2/18Mon 3/23
SJC - NBO • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$523
Qatar Airways
Tue 3/3
SJC - NBO • 2 stops
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Cheap Flights from San Jose to Nairobi (SJC-NBO)

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

Wed, Feb 18 - Mon, Mar 23
Delta Logo
10:35 pm - 9:10 pm
SJC
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NBO
35h 35m
2 stops
Delta Logo
11:20 pm - 5:31 pm
NBO
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SJC
28h 11m
2 stops
$925Delta
Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25
Delta Logo
10:50 pm - 10:00 pm
SJC
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NBO
37h 10m
2 stops
Delta Logo
11:20 pm - 10:18 pm
NBO
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SJC
32h 58m
2 stops
$975Delta
Tue, Mar 17 - Tue, Mar 24
United Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 9:40 pm
SJC
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NBO
26h 55m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:55 pm - 10:59 pm
NBO
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SJC
33h 04m
2 stops
$1,039United Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Mon, May 4
Qatar Airways Logo
8:00 am - 9:00 am
SJC
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NBO
39h 00m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
1:20 am - 6:49 pm
NBO
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SJC
27h 29m
2 stops
$1,053Qatar Airways
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 17
Qatar Airways Logo
10:16 am - 12:05 am
SJC
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NBO
26h 49m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
1:35 am - 6:11 pm
NBO
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SJC
26h 36m
2 stops
$1,079Qatar Airways
Wed, Apr 29 - Fri, May 8
Qatar Airways Logo
8:00 am - 11:50 pm
SJC
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NBO
29h 50m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
1:20 am - 8:48 pm
NBO
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SJC
29h 28m
2 stops
$1,094Qatar Airways
Thu, Apr 9 - Wed, Apr 22
Qatar Airways Logo
8:00 am - 6:40 am
SJC
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NBO
36h 40m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
1:20 am - 6:49 pm
NBO
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SJC
27h 29m
2 stops
$1,106Qatar Airways
Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 18
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:16 am - 12:05 am
SJC
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NBO
26h 49m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:35 am - 6:11 pm
NBO
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SJC
26h 36m
2 stops
$1,117Multiple Airlines
Wed, Mar 18 - Fri, May 1
Qatar Airways Logo
6:15 am - 7:15 am
SJC
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NBO
39h 00m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
1:20 am - 8:48 pm
NBO
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SJC
29h 28m
2 stops
$1,134Qatar Airways
Wed, Mar 25 - Mon, Apr 6
Qatar Airways Logo
10:22 am - 12:05 am
SJC
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NBO
27h 43m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
6:00 pm - 6:11 pm
NBO
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SJC
34h 11m
2 stops
$1,158Qatar Airways
Booking Insights

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

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

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

The cheapest round-trip price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from San Jose to Nairobi were found on Delta ($925) and United Airlines ($1,039).

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$523
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 29% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 53% increase in price.
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FAQs for booking San Jose to Nairobi flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Jose to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport was $523 for a one-way ticket and $925 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Nairobi from San Jose.

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

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Jose to Nairobi, Delta or Qatar Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Jose to Nairobi are Delta and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,276 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,842 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Jose 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 Jose to Nairobi.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Nairobi from San Jose 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 Jose 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 Jose with another airline. Booking your flights between San Jose 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 Jose 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 Jose up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from San Jose to Nairobi

 
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7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8135 reviews
8.5Crew
7.2Food
7.9Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.8Entertainment
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Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

10.0 ExcellentDr. Simon, Jan 2026
LAX - JFK
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Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

The flight was delayed for about 2 hrs. Other than it, it was good.

I am extremely disappointed that delta internal pilot manuals now refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the “gulf of America”. You can bow down to the Orange turd on your own. I will never fly delta again

No lunch on a x-country flight scheduled for 10:50 am departure, arrived 5+ hrs later. That requires a black box label before you pay for the tickets. Worst, when I checked in online, it's specifically said that lunch was served on his flight for economy Plus passengers.

Our flight from SFO to MSP was right on time on 11/15/2025. No delays. As we approached MSP at about 8 pm, we circled in the air until 8:40 pm so I don't call that efficient for MSP. I think the captain should announce the delay and why. (as if we all don't know that we are just circling around the area, slowing down, speeding up, slowing down.) Thank you. Marilyn Fischer

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

The flight used a B767 with a very old interior from before 2014. The entertainment system did not work at all during the flight despite attempts to reset the system. It was like they flew this route just to be competitive.

Delayed flight (1hour) plus a long layover after an overnight flight with no backup plane available.

Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

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.

Our experience on the Doha to Hyderabad segment was extremely stressful due to prolonged delays and a lack of clear communication from the airline. We were traveling as a family, including children, and the uncertainty around timing and next steps caused significant distress. There was very little proactive information provided during the delay, and we were not given clear written explanations about what was happening or how long it might take. This made it difficult to manage the situation, especially while caring for children in a transit environment. In addition, one member of our party was ultimately unable to continue travel, which added to the emotional strain and disruption of the trip. Overall, the experience highlighted gaps in communication, customer care, and handling of unexpected situations. We are sharing this feedback so that future passengers, especially families, are supported with clearer communication and better assistance during irregular operations.

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 would help id flight crew were not rude and showed some courtesy. They were shouting at passengers and yelling instructions as if we were school children at lunch cafeteria!!

All good. Over four hours flight if provided snacks like Qatar Airways would be better

Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

Food was absolutely pathetic. I wasted so much food which I thought was inedible. I also loathe the inflight entertainment system which has very little content

My entire row did not have power for the full duration of a 14.5 hour flight. Could not charge any devices such as laptop or phones for the entirety of the long flight. The flight attendants tried to remedy the issue by resetting the power, but were not successful. The only other solution provided was to move me to another seat on the plane which was in the middle row. I had paid for a “preferred” seat that was a window seat. This was a downgrade being offered due to the power issue.

Nothing to complain. The staff and flight was good especially the seats which was better compared than the cloth ones on Qatar airways

I was travelling 3.5 years after. Agree Economy is no business class but the food was mediocre. Ordered a Hindu meal, the salads were bitter . The food was really below quality and had no tast from what I had in the past. Indian Railways probably have a better quality food when compared. However the kids meal was really nice and really appreciate how they were taken care of. The restrooms were dirty .

Typically good service onboard but baggage delay in airport was significant

My, Syed Zawar Hussein Shirazi frequently flyer membership number was not included on my boarding pass from O’Hare to Istanbul despite my reminder to the attendant at check in. Further she forgot to give me my boarding pass form Istanbul to Lahore and she needs to improve her customer service, please 🙏

Everything about that day was great I was happy with how things went as a first time traveling with the airline thank you for all that you’ve doing by taking us there to our various destinations thanks.

They oversold the tickets by one which was my ticket so I didn’t have a ticket till last second

Not good. I was supposed to be in Mint but got in economy class

Service was slow and checked bag was off last evening when flying business

Turkish Airline canceled our tickets in the very last minute, with our luggage and everything else, all prepared and good to go. It’s clear that they sold the tickets for better money to someone else. Bad, Bad, Bad business!!!

Awful seating. Bad food. Staff only have one bottle of water and no cans.

it was like a banya -so hot... They did provide a great experience with special food. one toilet broke midflight In general it was a peaceful and relaxing flight - for business class it was good.

Chicago to Istanbul was a much better experience than I expected since I’m more accustomed to Qatar Airways business class. The business lounge in the Istanbul airport was amazing - loved the lockers and phone charging stations, and the bathroom was a spa experience in itself. The onward leg from Istanbul to Karachi was utterly disappointing. Terrible plane, and I felt like I was in economy - the seats don’t come near to lying flat and the food was mediocre. What a sad downgrade - it isn’t as though the ticket on that leg was cheaper. So, on that front, there’s no contest with Qatar airways.

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