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$528 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 4/6. 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
$923
Delta
dom. 5/3dom. 5/10
SJC - NBO • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$528
Qatar Airways
lun. 4/6
SJC - NBO • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $923 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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Cheapest • Avg $963 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 21h 05m (one-way)
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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

dom., may. 3 - dom., may. 10
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 8:45 pm
SJC
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NBO
28h 45m
2 stops
Delta Logo
11:05 pm - 10:14 pm
NBO
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SJC
33h 09m
2 stops
$923Delta
dom., jun. 7 - vie., jun. 19
Delta Logo
7:20 am - 8:45 pm
SJC
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NBO
27h 25m
2 stops
Delta Logo
11:05 pm - 10:16 pm
NBO
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SJC
33h 11m
2 stops
$924Delta
mar., abr. 14 - mié., may. 6
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:25 am - 11:50 pm
SJC
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NBO
27h 25m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:20 am - 10:35 pm
NBO
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SJC
31h 15m
2 stops
$1,026Multiple Airlines
lun., abr. 6 - mar., abr. 21
Qatar Airways Logo
6:15 am - 11:50 pm
SJC
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NBO
31h 35m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
4:10 pm - 10:35 pm
NBO
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SJC
40h 25m
2 stops
$1,048Qatar Airways
mié., abr. 8 - mar., abr. 14
Qatar Airways Logo
6:15 am - 6:50 am
SJC
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NBO
38h 35m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
1:20 am - 8:00 pm
NBO
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SJC
28h 40m
2 stops
$1,101Qatar Airways
mar., abr. 14 - jue., may. 7
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 10:25 pm
SJC
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NBO
29h 55m
3 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:50 pm - 10:56 pm
NBO
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SJC
34h 06m
2 stops
$1,122United Airlines
mar., abr. 14 - jue., may. 7
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 10:25 pm
SJC
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NBO
29h 55m
3 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:50 pm - 12:00 pm
NBO
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SJC
47h 10m
2 stops
$1,128United Airlines
lun., may. 4 - mié., jun. 17
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 - 11:59 pm
NBO
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SJC
32h 39m
2 stops
$1,166Qatar Airways
dom., may. 3 - mar., jun. 16
Qatar Airways Logo
9:42 pm - 11:50 pm
SJC
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NBO
40h 08m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
1:20 am - 11:59 pm
NBO
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SJC
32h 39m
2 stops
$1,173Qatar Airways
mié., abr. 8 - lun., abr. 13
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 11:50 pm
SJC
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NBO
31h 35m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:20 am - 6:11 pm
NBO
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SJC
26h 51m
2 stops
$1,176Multiple Airlines
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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 ($923) and Qatar Airways ($1,048).

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Cheapest flight$528
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When to book flights from San Jose to Nairobi

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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 $528 for a one-way ticket and $923 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, 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 $1,492 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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Jose to Nairobi. 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 San Jose to Nairobi? 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 8319 reviews
7.8Entertainment
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
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My recent experience was excellent on Delta! I flew with Delta Comfort and I was really comfortable in my seat. I enjoyed the in-flight service. The flight attendants were so friendly and hospitable. I love the snack on the flight as well. This was my first time flying on Delta and I will definitely consider flying with them again.

10.0 ExcellentShirley, Mar 2026
LAX - ATL
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My recent experience was excellent on Delta! I flew with Delta Comfort and I was really comfortable in my seat. I enjoyed the in-flight service. The flight attendants were so friendly and hospitable. I love the snack on the flight as well. This was my first time flying on Delta and I will definitely consider flying with them again.

My flight was canceled on Sunday. Rebooking took three hours. Had to pay for accommodations another night. New flight was delayed for 5 hours, all that was sent was a 12 dollar food voucher, which doesn’t tell you how to use it. Then when we landed we had to sit on the plane for an hour before we could get off.

I was in first class and literally the men behind me were so aggressively loud I moved myself to economy. This has become so common on Delta - people using audio without headphones, and men on 12am / late night flights drinking and yelling to talk to each other which prevents anyone around them from resting. Pretty crazy to have to move from first to economy (poorer service, less comfort...). Wild wild. Looking into other airlines.

Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

The crew, and fellow passengers, were super gracious and kind. There seemed to be plenty of bin space even though the plane was full. It’s nice to get a glass of wine with dinner in Premiere seating, and there was a lot of food.

Everything I mentioned earlier - the airbus was more comfortable indeed and the experience was further enhanced.

The plane was an older model, so it wasn’t as comfortable as others. The flight attendants were not helpful during onboarding. It was a full flight so there was chaos finding space for baggage.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

It was nt delta. It was aeromexo. Service was awful. They served a very small drink and NO snack for a 3hr and 35min flight. Then for the first 30 min of the flight is was talk and talk over head interruption the movie/ show i picked to watch.

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.

Extremely uncomfortable seats with very little cushioning, unable to recline enough to sleep comfortably on this 13 hour overnight flight. My body was in pain by the end.

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

It was a pleasant experience. In flight entertainment could have been better

The desk crew at the LAX crew could do better. A girl named Mahesi was very abrasive and unfriendly. She needs a better customer service uproar.

It was peaceful excited We enjoyed it always Turkish peaceful excited

Istanbul to Lahore flight was less than standard for international business class cabins. Seat did not were not flat and it did not operate easily. I had to push buttons hard repeatedly to operate the seat. I was in 5A seat

IAH to Istanbul was outstanding across the board. The flight from Istanbul to Male was good, not great.

the cabin was kept too hot. couldn't sleep as a result

It was an amazing experience. Flight crew's service, hospitality, and the food were phenomenal. I don't think I'd want to try any other airline company after this. I would definitely recommend to friends and family. Thank you Turkish Airlines !

Business Class pods are horrible. If you're petite, you might be able to sleep on the uncomfortable seat and bed. Crew and food are fantastic.

I have travelled many times on Turkish, but they always board at least 30-40 minutes past the stated time. If informed properly, passengers can choose to spend more time in the .lounge instead of standing around by the gate waiting to board. The new lounge at DFW was a big disappointment. The aircraft itself was a shock. In the past I have flown this sector with regular business class seating configuration of 1-2-1, The 2-3-2 seating is very disappointing after paying such high prices for tickets. The DFW to Istanbul segment was slightly better, but the Istanbul to Delhi segment was no better than premium economy. I will try to travel more on airlines which give business class passengers more value for their money.

Good overall. Seat spacing a bit tight between IST and ISB.

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