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Flights from San Francisco to Nairobi

Search cheap flights from San Francisco to Nairobi in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day data, one-way fares start at US$523, and round-trip tickets start at US$1,279.

      • SFO 15:55
        21h 55m
        1 stop
        NBO 23:50
        San Francisco - Nairobi | Mon, Jul 27 | Qatar Airways
        NBO 08:15
        39h 20m
        1 stop
        SFO 13:35
        Nairobi - San Francisco | Fri, Jul 31 | Qatar Airways
        US$1,279 US$1,663
        23% off
        23% off
        US$1,663 US$1,279
      • SFO 15:55
        21h 55m
        1 stop
        NBO 23:50
        San Francisco - Nairobi | Tue, Jul 28 | Qatar Airways
        NBO 01:20
        22h 15m
        1 stop
        SFO 13:35
        Nairobi - San Francisco | Mon, Aug 3 | Qatar Airways
        US$1,287 US$1,663
        23% off
        23% off
        US$1,663 US$1,287
      • SFO 15:55
        28h 50m
        1 stop
        NBO 06:45
        San Francisco - Nairobi | Sat, Aug 15 | Qatar Airways
        NBO 01:20
        22h 15m
        1 stop
        SFO 13:35
        Nairobi - San Francisco | Sat, Aug 22 | Qatar Airways
        US$1,379 US$1,663
        17% off
        17% off
        US$1,663 US$1,379
      • SFO 17:05
        35h 25m
        1 stop
        NBO 14:30
        San Francisco - Nairobi | Sat, Aug 15 | Emirates
        NBO 07:10
        40h 50m
        1 stop
        SFO 14:00
        Nairobi - San Francisco | Sat, Aug 22 | Emirates
        US$1,406
        15% off
        US$1,663 US$1,406
      • SFO 15:55
        35h 45m
        1 stop
        NBO 13:40
        San Francisco - Nairobi | Thu, Jul 30 | Qatar Airways
        NBO 08:15
        39h 20m
        1 stop
        SFO 13:35
        Nairobi - San Francisco | Wed, Aug 5 | Qatar Airways
        US$1,415
        15% off
        US$1,663 US$1,415
      • SFO 15:55
        28h 50m
        1 stop
        NBO 06:45
        San Francisco - Nairobi | Sat, Aug 15 | American Airlines
        NBO 07:10
        40h 50m
        1 stop
        SFO 14:00
        Nairobi - San Francisco | Sat, Aug 22 | Emirates
        US$1,509
        9% off
        US$1,663 US$1,509
      • SFO 17:05
        26h 20m
        1 stop
        NBO 05:25
        San Francisco - Nairobi | Wed, Jul 29 | Emirates
        NBO 07:10
        40h 50m
        1 stop
        SFO 14:00
        Nairobi - San Francisco | Tue, Aug 4 | Emirates
        US$1,511
        9% off
        US$1,663 US$1,511
      • SFO 17:05
        26h 20m
        1 stop
        NBO 05:25
        San Francisco - Nairobi | Tue, Jul 28 | Emirates
        NBO 07:10
        40h 50m
        1 stop
        SFO 14:00
        Nairobi - San Francisco | Tue, Aug 4 | Emirates
        US$1,511
        9% off
        US$1,663 US$1,511
      • SFO 17:05
        26h 20m
        1 stop
        NBO 05:25
        San Francisco - Nairobi | Thu, Jul 30 | Emirates
        NBO 16:35
        31h 25m
        1 stop
        SFO 14:00
        Nairobi - San Francisco | Thu, Aug 6 | Emirates
        US$1,562
        6% off
        US$1,663 US$1,562
      • SFO 17:05
        26h 20m
        1 stop
        NBO 05:25
        San Francisco - Nairobi | Mon, Jul 27 | Emirates
        NBO 07:10
        40h 50m
        1 stop
        SFO 14:00
        Nairobi - San Francisco | Mon, Aug 3 | Emirates
        US$1,563
        6% off
        US$1,663 US$1,563
      • SFO 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        NBO 14:00
        San Francisco - Nairobi | Sat, Jul 18 | Normal Airline
        NBO 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        SFO 16:00
        Nairobi - San Francisco | Mon, Jul 20 | Normal Airline
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      • SFO 15:55
        21h 55m
        1 stop
        NBO 23:50
        San Francisco - Nairobi | Tue, Aug 11 | American Airlines
        US$523 US$822
        36% off
        36% off
        US$822 US$523
      • SFO 15:55
        28h 50m
        1 stop
        NBO 06:45
        San Francisco - Nairobi | Sat, Aug 22 | American Airlines
        US$546 US$822
        34% off
        34% off
        US$822 US$546
      • SFO 15:55
        28h 50m
        1 stop
        NBO 06:45
        San Francisco - Nairobi | Tue, Jul 28 | Qatar Airways
        US$727 US$822
        12% off
        12% off
        US$822 US$727
      • SFO 15:55
        28h 50m
        1 stop
        NBO 06:45
        San Francisco - Nairobi | Mon, Jul 27 | Qatar Airways
        US$728
        11% off
        US$822 US$728
      • SFO 15:55
        28h 50m
        1 stop
        NBO 06:45
        San Francisco - Nairobi | Tue, Aug 11 | Qatar Airways
        US$745
        9% off
        US$822 US$745
      • SFO 13:45
        22h 10m
        1 stop
        NBO 21:55
        San Francisco - Nairobi | Sun, Jul 19 | Delta Air Lines
        US$748
        9% off
        US$822 US$748
      • SFO 13:45
        22h 10m
        1 stop
        NBO 21:55
        San Francisco - Nairobi | Fri, Jul 24 | Delta Air Lines
        US$756
        8% off
        US$822 US$756
      • SFO 20:10
        38h 35m
        1 stop
        NBO 20:45
        San Francisco - Nairobi | Sat, Aug 8 | Delta Air Lines
        US$761
        7% off
        US$822 US$761
      • SFO 13:45
        22h 10m
        1 stop
        NBO 21:55
        San Francisco - Nairobi | Fri, Jul 24 | KLM
        US$764
        7% off
        US$822 US$764
      • SFO 20:10
        38h 35m
        1 stop
        NBO 20:45
        San Francisco - Nairobi | Thu, Aug 6 | Delta Air Lines
        US$772
        6% off
        US$822 US$772
      • SFO 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        NBO 14:00
        San Francisco - Nairobi | Sat, Jul 18 | Normal Airline
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Cheapest airlines flights from San Francisco to Nairobi

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from San Francisco to Nairobi, including Air France, American Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from San Francisco to Nairobi according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

San Francisco to Nairobi Flight Details

The distance between San Francisco and Nairobi is about 15,458.01 km. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in January. The off-season for travel is August.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$523
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$1,279
Cheapest monthAugust
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance15,458.01 km
Popular airlineAir France
Flight statistics for the San Francisco–Nairobi route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Nairobi (SFO-NBO)?

    Based on Trip.com data, American Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$523 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SFO to NBO on Tue, Aug 11), while Qatar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$1,279 departing on Mon, Jul 27 and returning on Fri, Jul 31.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from San Francisco to Nairobi, including: Air France Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Nairobi is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from San Francisco to Nairobi, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Aug 11, with one-way flights priced at just US$523.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is American Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Nairobi travel is around January.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Nairobi is August, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our July flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Nairobi on July 22, 2026 with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, with prices starting at US$754.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Nairobi, with San Francisco International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (SFO-NBO) is by far the most common option on this route: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) Wilson Airport (WIL).
  • The time difference between Nairobi and San Francisco is 11h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from San Francisco to Nairobi

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from San Francisco to Nairobi?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from San Francisco to Nairobi on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Qatar Airways provides the lowest-priced direct flights from San Francisco to Nairobi, with fares starting at US$495.

US$495
US$1,743
US$2,991
US$4,238
Qatar Airways
US$495
Qatar Airways
Delta Air Lines
US$911
Delta Air Lines
United Airlines
US$1,118
United Airlines
Lufthansa
US$1,174
Lufthansa
Turkish Airlines
US$1,365
Turkish Airlines
Emirates
US$4,238
Emirates

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.