Are direct flights from Nairobi to Los Angeles always the best option?

Direct flights are often the most convenient option, as they save time and reduce the chances of missed connections. However, flights with one or more layovers can sometimes be significantly cheaper. Weigh the convenience against potential cost savings to decide what works best for your trip.

Can flexible travel dates help on Nairobi to Los Angeles flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to finding more affordable flights. Prices can vary significantly depending on the day of the week or the time of year. Shifting your departure or return by even a few days may result in considerable savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking Nairobi to Los Angeles flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Factor these into your total budget to avoid surprises.

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Nairobi to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Nairobi to Los Angeles

Most itineraries for flights from Nairobi to Los Angeles connect at least once, with a typical journey including 2 stopovers. This means you won't find direct flights from Nairobi to Los Angeles, and connecting flights are the standard for this route. New deals for this route show up several times a week, so keeping an eye on prices can be beneficial.

A typical journey from Nairobi to Los Angeles takes about 22h 40m, including connections. This long-haul route covers a significant distance of 15,573 kilometers, making it a substantial international trip.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Los Angeles? The data indicates that October is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $1220. Following closely, December also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $1234. November is another good option, with a median fare of $1349, making the late fall and early winter months generally more economical for this route.

For those seeking cheap flights from Nairobi to Los Angeles, fares typically range from $1248–$1877, with a median of $1694. Right now, current fares are near the typical level. However, a significant portion of recent fares, 0%, were classified as a good price, suggesting that finding exceptionally low prices can be challenging on this route.

How much is a round trip from Nairobi to Los Angeles

Regular price: $1,131 - $1,639

Prices for flights from Nairobi to Los Angeles are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 1131 USD and 1639 USD. The current lowest deal is 1239 USD with Turkish Airlines, for travel from Nov 10-Nov 13.

now $1,239

Low $1,131

High $1,639

The cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Los Angeles

The cheapest month to fly from Nairobi to Los Angeles is October, with a median price of $1224. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $1931. Prices are generally lower from July to December.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $1,224

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,931

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Nairobi to Los Angeles

Qatar Airways

Turkish Airlines

Kenya Airways

Last-minute flights going from Nairobi to Los Angeles

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Los Angeles

Nairobi (NBO) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Qatar Airways

$1,492

$1,503

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Los Angeles

Nairobi (NBO) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Qatar Airways

$1,493

$1,508

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Los Angeles

Nairobi (NBO) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Emirates Airlines

$1,481

$1,609

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Los Angeles

Nairobi (NBO) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Emirates Airlines

$1,583

$1,614

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Los Angeles

Nairobi (NBO) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Emirates Airlines

$1,480

$1,700

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Los Angeles

Nairobi (NBO) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Emirates Airlines

$1,695

$1,509

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Nairobi to Los Angeles

4 nights

Oct 29 - Nov 2

$1,679 → $1,567

10 nights

Dec 25 - Jan 4

$1,363 → $1,290

11 nights

Dec 24 - Jan 4

$1,356 → $1,290

2 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 29

$1,705 → $1,644

Popular Airports to fly from Nairobi to Los Angeles

Nairobi - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Nairobi to Los Angeles are near the typical level of $1694.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in October for the best prices

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $1220.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 22h 40m

The typical connecting flight from Nairobi to Los Angeles takes 22h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

There are no direct flights; expect 2 or more stopovers on this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Turkish Airlines offers a recent deal

A recent deal for $1239 was found on Turkish Airlines via skyscanner for November 10-13.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals from Nairobi to Los Angeles appear regularly, so check back often for updates.

Nairobi main airports to depart from

Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)

Cheapest

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is a major hub for flights from Nairobi to Los Angeles.

📍 ~12 km from Nairobi city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$1,282

Wilson (WIL)

Wilson Airport offers another departure option for travelers flying from Nairobi to Los Angeles.

📍 ~3 km from Nairobi city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$2,082

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a major hub, offering diverse connections from Nairobi to Los Angeles.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,208

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank is a useful alternative arrival airport, especially for North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

📍 ~20 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,466

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From NBO

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Mar 08

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From NBO

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Los Angeles, United States

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$5,741

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From NBO

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Feb 15

Los Angeles, United States

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$6,560

$5,741

Save $819

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From NBO

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Los Angeles, United States

82% AI deal score

$6,696

$5,955

Save $741

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Business Class

From NBO

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Los Angeles, United States

82% AI deal score

$6,773

$5,956

Save $817

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Business Class

From NBO

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Los Angeles, United States

81% AI deal score

$5,689

$5,215

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Business Class

From NBO

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Feb 15

Los Angeles, United States

81% AI deal score

$6,573

$5,879

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From NBO

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Los Angeles, United States

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$6,587

$5,968

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From NBO

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Jan 18

Los Angeles, United States

81% AI deal score

$6,470

$5,968

Save $502

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Business Class

From NBO

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Feb 22

Los Angeles, United States

81% AI deal score

$6,531

$5,981

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Business Class

From NBO

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Los Angeles, United States

80% AI deal score

$5,698

$5,348

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Business Class

From NBO

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Nov 26

Los Angeles, United States

80% AI deal score

$5,977

$5,495

Save $482

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Using flight comparison websites can help you compare options across various airlines and online travel agencies. Setting up price alerts may also notify you when fares drop.

Booking flights in advance often provides more options and potentially better prices. However, last-minute deals can sometimes appear. Monitoring price trends over several weeks or months before your intended travel date may help you identify a good booking window.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes reveal more affordable flight options. Even if an alternative airport is a short distance away, the savings on airfare might outweigh the cost and time of ground transportation. It's always worth checking all available options.

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Nairobi to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Nairobi to Los Angeles

How much is a round trip from Nairobi to Los Angeles

Regular price: $1,131 - $1,639

Prices for flights from Nairobi to Los Angeles are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 1131 USD and 1639 USD. The current lowest deal is 1239 USD with Turkish Airlines, for travel from Nov 10-Nov 13.

now $1,239

Low $1,131

High $1,639

The cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Los Angeles

October

Cheapest

Flights from $1,224

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,931

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Nairobi to Los Angeles

Qatar Airways

Turkish Airlines

Kenya Airways

Last-minute flights going from Nairobi to Los Angeles

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Los Angeles

Nairobi (NBO) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Qatar Airways

$1,492

$1,503

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Los Angeles

Nairobi (NBO) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Qatar Airways

$1,493

$1,508

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Los Angeles

Nairobi (NBO) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Emirates Airlines

$1,481

$1,609

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Los Angeles

Nairobi (NBO) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Emirates Airlines

$1,583

$1,614

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Los Angeles

Nairobi (NBO) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Emirates Airlines

$1,480

$1,700

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Los Angeles

Nairobi (NBO) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Emirates Airlines

$1,695

$1,509

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Nairobi to Los Angeles

4 nights

Oct 29 - Nov 2

$1,679 → $1,567

10 nights

Dec 25 - Jan 4

$1,363 → $1,290

11 nights

Dec 24 - Jan 4

$1,356 → $1,290

2 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 29

$1,705 → $1,644

Popular Airports to fly from Nairobi to Los Angeles

Nairobi - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Nairobi to Los Angeles are near the typical level of $1694.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in October for the best prices

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $1220.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 22h 40m

The typical connecting flight from Nairobi to Los Angeles takes 22h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

There are no direct flights; expect 2 or more stopovers on this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Turkish Airlines offers a recent deal

A recent deal for $1239 was found on Turkish Airlines via skyscanner for November 10-13.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals from Nairobi to Los Angeles appear regularly, so check back often for updates.

Nairobi main airports to depart from

Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)

Cheapest

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is a major hub for flights from Nairobi to Los Angeles.

📍 ~12 km from Nairobi city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$1,282

Wilson (WIL)

Wilson Airport offers another departure option for travelers flying from Nairobi to Los Angeles.

📍 ~3 km from Nairobi city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$2,082

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a major hub, offering diverse connections from Nairobi to Los Angeles.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,208

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank is a useful alternative arrival airport, especially for North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

Los Angeles, United States

80% AI deal score

$5,977

$5,495

Save $482

Egyptair, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Cheap Flights from Nairobi to Los Angeles

Today’s best flight deals from Nairobi to Los Angeles

Nairobi to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Nairobi to Los Angeles

How much is a round trip from Nairobi to Los Angeles

The cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Los Angeles

Direct flights from Nairobi to Los Angeles

Last-minute flights going from Nairobi to Los Angeles

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Nairobi to Los Angeles

Popular Airports to fly from Nairobi to Los Angeles

Nairobi - Los Angeles route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Fly in October for the best prices

Connecting flights take 22h 40m

Connecting flights are dominant

Turkish Airlines offers a recent deal

Deals appear regularly

Nairobi main airports to depart from

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Los Angeles

Best Elite deals to Los Angeles

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Feb 14

Feb 15

Feb 21

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Nov 23

Feb 15

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Nov 26

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

How can I find cheap flights from Nairobi to Los Angeles?

When should I book flights from Nairobi to Los Angeles?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Nairobi to Los Angeles?

Are direct flights from Nairobi to Los Angeles always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Nairobi to Los Angeles flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Nairobi to Los Angeles flights?

Related routes

More routes from Nairobi

Flights to Los Angeles from other cities

Nairobi to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Nairobi to Los Angeles

How much is a round trip from Nairobi to Los Angeles

The cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Los Angeles

Direct flights from Nairobi to Los Angeles

Last-minute flights going from Nairobi to Los Angeles

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Nairobi to Los Angeles

Popular Airports to fly from Nairobi to Los Angeles

Nairobi - Los Angeles route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Fly in October for the best prices

Connecting flights take 22h 40m

Connecting flights are dominant

Turkish Airlines offers a recent deal

Deals appear regularly

Nairobi main airports to depart from

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Los Angeles

Best Elite deals to Los Angeles

Mar 08

Feb 14

Feb 15

Feb 21

Mar 07

Nov 23

Feb 15

Jan 13

Jan 18

Feb 22

Nov 09

Nov 26

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

How can I find cheap flights from Nairobi to Los Angeles?

When should I book flights from Nairobi to Los Angeles?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Nairobi to Los Angeles?