Are direct flights from San Francisco to Nairobi always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience by reducing travel time and avoiding layovers, but they are not always the cheapest option. Flights with one or more connections can often be more affordable. Consider your budget and time constraints when making your choice.

Can flexible travel dates help on San Francisco to Nairobi flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact flight prices. Flying on weekdays or during off-peak seasons usually offers more competitive fares than weekend or holiday travel. Even shifting your departure or return by a day or two may result in savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking San Francisco to Nairobi 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 travel budget to avoid surprises.

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SFO - Nairobi
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San Francisco to Nairobi: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Nairobi

December stands out as the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Nairobi, with a median fare of just $897. Other affordable options include March, where the median fare is $1348, and August, with a median of $1611. Planning your trip around these months can lead to significant savings.

For those seeking cheap flights from San Francisco to Nairobi, fares typically range from $1947–$3273, with a median of $2796. Right now, current fares are significantly below the typical level for this route. Only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptional deals can be challenging.

Most itineraries for this route involve connections, as 0% of recent fares were non-stop. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should expect to make at least two stops on your journey from San Francisco to Nairobi.

A typical journey from San Francisco to Nairobi takes approximately 60h 52m, including connections. Given that most itineraries involve multiple stops, this duration accounts for the time spent in transit and during layovers. This is a long-haul route, covering a substantial distance of 15458 kilometers.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Nairobi

Regular price: $933 - $1,379

Prices for flights from San Francisco to Nairobi are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Nairobi is between $933 and $1379. The current lowest deal is $977 with British Airways, for travel from Nov 3-Nov 18.

now $977

Low $933

High $1,379

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Nairobi

The cheapest month to fly from SFO to NBO is December, with a median price of $897. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $3219. Prices are generally lower from March to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $897

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $3,219

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Nairobi

Qatar Airways

United Airlines

Turkish Airlines

KLM

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Nairobi

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Nairobi

San Francisco (SFO) - Nairobi (NBO)

Qatar Airways

$1,169

$1,078

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Nairobi

San Francisco (SFO) - Nairobi (NBO)

Qatar Airways

$1,166

$1,078

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Nairobi

San Francisco (SFO) - Nairobi (NBO)

KLM

$1,184

$1,114

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Nairobi

San Francisco (SFO) - Nairobi (NBO)

KLM

$1,186

$1,116

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Nairobi

San Francisco (SFO) - Nairobi (NBO)

Qatar Airways

$1,171

$1,130

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Nairobi

San Francisco (SFO) - Nairobi (NBO)

Qatar Airways

$1,361

$1,368

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Nairobi

5 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 8

$1,334 → $986

26%

6 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 9

$1,305 → $986

24%

7 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 10

$1,305 → $986

24%

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

$1,304 → $986

24%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Nairobi

San Francisco - Nairobi route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from San Francisco to Nairobi are below the typical level, with deals around $977.

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Nairobi, with a median price of $897.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 60h 52m with 2+ stopovers

Flights from San Francisco to Nairobi typically take 60h 52m, with a median of 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant for this long-haul route, with no direct flights available.

🏆 Airline highlight

British Airways has a deal for $977

British Airways offers a deal for $977 from San Francisco to Nairobi, departing November 3.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Nairobi appear regularly, offering opportunities for savings.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a convenient departure airport for flights from San Francisco to Nairobi.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$1,044

Nairobi main airports to arrive at

Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)

Cheapest

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is a primary gateway for flights from San Francisco to Nairobi.

📍 ~12 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,046

Airports nearby Nairobi used as alternative

Kilimanjaro International (JRO)

Cheapest

Kilimanjaro International is a major international airport and a reliable alternative for travelers to East Africa.

📍 ~200 km from Nairobi (requires an international border crossing and 4-5 hours by road).

💸 Flights from ~$1,127

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From SFO

Elite

Oct 31

Nairobi, Kenya

91% AI deal score

$6,969

$5,168

Save $1,801

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Oct 31

Nairobi, Kenya

91% AI deal score

$6,940

$5,168

Save $1,772

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Oct 19

Nairobi, Kenya

91% AI deal score

$7,108

$5,316

Save $1,792

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Oct 31

Nairobi, Kenya

91% AI deal score

$7,158

$5,321

Save $1,837

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Oct 22

Nairobi, Kenya

90% AI deal score

$6,718

$5,142

Save $1,576

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

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Oct 22

Nairobi, Kenya

90% AI deal score

$6,718

$5,142

Save $1,576

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Oct 19

Nairobi, Kenya

90% AI deal score

$6,716

$5,146

Save $1,570

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

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Oct 19

Nairobi, Kenya

90% AI deal score

$6,716

$5,146

Save $1,570

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

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Oct 22

Nairobi, Kenya

90% AI deal score

$6,889

$5,296

Save $1,593

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

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Oct 19

Nairobi, Kenya

90% AI deal score

$6,825

$5,299

Save $1,526

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

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Oct 22

Nairobi, Kenya

90% AI deal score

$6,838

$5,313

Save $1,525

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From SFO

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Oct 19

Nairobi, Kenya

90% AI deal score

$6,795

$5,316

Save $1,479

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nairobi

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can also help uncover better deals. Setting up price alerts may notify you when fares drop.

Booking flights in advance, often several months out, can sometimes lead to lower prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may help you decide the optimal booking period. Last-minute deals are rare but can occasionally appear.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes reveal more economical flight options. While it may add to travel time, the potential savings on airfare can be significant. Always factor in ground transportation costs and convenience.

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San Francisco to Nairobi: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Nairobi

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Nairobi

Regular price: $933 - $1,379

Prices for flights from San Francisco to Nairobi are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Nairobi is between $933 and $1379. The current lowest deal is $977 with British Airways, for travel from Nov 3-Nov 18.

now $977

Low $933

High $1,379

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Nairobi

The cheapest month to fly from SFO to NBO is December, with a median price of $897. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $3219. Prices are generally lower from March to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $897

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $3,219

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Nairobi

Qatar Airways

United Airlines

Turkish Airlines

KLM

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Nairobi

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Nairobi

San Francisco (SFO) - Nairobi (NBO)

Qatar Airways

$1,169

$1,078

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Nairobi

San Francisco (SFO) - Nairobi (NBO)

Qatar Airways

$1,166

$1,078

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Nairobi

San Francisco (SFO) - Nairobi (NBO)

KLM

$1,184

$1,114

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Nairobi

San Francisco (SFO) - Nairobi (NBO)

KLM

$1,186

$1,116

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Nairobi

San Francisco (SFO) - Nairobi (NBO)

Qatar Airways

$1,171

$1,130

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Nairobi

San Francisco (SFO) - Nairobi (NBO)

Qatar Airways

$1,361

$1,368

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Nairobi

5 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 8

$1,334 → $986

26%

6 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 9

$1,305 → $986

24%

7 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 10

$1,305 → $986

24%

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

$1,304 → $986

24%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Nairobi

San Francisco - Nairobi route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from San Francisco to Nairobi are below the typical level, with deals around $977.

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Nairobi, with a median price of $897.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 60h 52m with 2+ stopovers

Flights from San Francisco to Nairobi typically take 60h 52m, with a median of 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant for this long-haul route, with no direct flights available.

🏆 Airline highlight

British Airways has a deal for $977

British Airways offers a deal for $977 from San Francisco to Nairobi, departing November 3.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Nairobi appear regularly, offering opportunities for savings.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a convenient departure airport for flights from San Francisco to Nairobi.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$1,044

Nairobi main airports to arrive at

Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)

Cheapest

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is a primary gateway for flights from San Francisco to Nairobi.

📍 ~12 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,046

Airports nearby Nairobi used as alternative

Kilimanjaro International (JRO)

Cheapest

Kilimanjaro International is a major international airport and a reliable alternative for travelers to East Africa.

Nairobi, Kenya

90% AI deal score

$6,795

$5,316

Save $1,479

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nairobi

Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Nairobi

Today’s best flight deals from San Francisco to Nairobi

San Francisco to Nairobi: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Nairobi

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Nairobi

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Nairobi

Direct flights from San Francisco to Nairobi

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Nairobi

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Nairobi

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Nairobi

San Francisco - Nairobi route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

December is historically the cheapest month to fly

Flights are typically 60h 52m with 2+ stopovers

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

British Airways has a deal for $977

Deals appear regularly for this route

San Francisco main airports to depart from

Nairobi main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Nairobi used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Nairobi

Best Elite deals to Nairobi

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Oct 19

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Oct 19

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nairobi

How can I find cheap flights from San Francisco to Nairobi?

When should I book flights from San Francisco to Nairobi?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from San Francisco to Nairobi?

Are direct flights from San Francisco to Nairobi always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on San Francisco to Nairobi flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking San Francisco to Nairobi flights?

Related routes

More routes from San Francisco

Flights to Nairobi from other cities

San Francisco to Nairobi: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Nairobi

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Nairobi

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Nairobi

Direct flights from San Francisco to Nairobi

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Nairobi

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Nairobi

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Nairobi

San Francisco - Nairobi route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

December is historically the cheapest month to fly

Flights are typically 60h 52m with 2+ stopovers

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

British Airways has a deal for $977

Deals appear regularly for this route

San Francisco main airports to depart from

Nairobi main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Nairobi used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Nairobi

Best Elite deals to Nairobi

Oct 31

Oct 31

Oct 19

Oct 31

Oct 22

Oct 22

Oct 19

Oct 19

Oct 22

Oct 19

Oct 22

Oct 19

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nairobi

How can I find cheap flights from San Francisco to Nairobi?

When should I book flights from San Francisco to Nairobi?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from San Francisco to Nairobi?