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12:40 pm - 1:50 amSFO-NBO
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3:55 pm - 11:50 pmSFO-NBO
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27h 20m3 stops
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32h 27m2 stops
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5:55 am - 9:20 pmOAK-NBO
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Turkish Airlines flights from California to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on California to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Oct 8
SFO12:40 pmSan Francisco
27h 10m
1 stop
NBO1:50 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Oct 14
NBO3:35 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
23h 05m
1 stop
SFO4:40 pmSan Francisco
Turkish Airlines
Oct 1
SFO6:45 pmSan Francisco
21h 05m
1 stop
NBO1:50 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Oct 9
NBO3:35 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
23h 05m
1 stop
SFO4:40 pmSan Francisco
Turkish Airlines
Sep 18
SFO6:45 pmSan Francisco
21h 05m
1 stop
NBO1:50 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Sep 25
NBO3:35 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
41h 00m
1 stop
SFO10:35 amSan Francisco

Qatar Airways flights from California to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport

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Oct 13
SFO3:55 pmSan Francisco
21h 55m
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NBO11:50 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Oct 27
NBO5:00 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
36h 08m
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SFO7:08 pmSan Francisco
Qatar Airways
Oct 1
SFO3:55 pmSan Francisco
35h 45m
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NBO1:40 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Oct 25
NBO6:00 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
36h 27m
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SFO8:27 pmSan Francisco
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Oct 9
SFO3:55 pmSan Francisco
35h 45m
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NBO1:40 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Nov 16
NBO5:00 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
38h 37m
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SFO8:37 pmSan Francisco

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San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Wed 10/8

12:40 pm-1:50 am

1 stop27h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 10/14

3:35 am-4:40 pm

1 stop23h 05m

$796

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Wed 10/1

6:45 pm-1:50 am

1 stop21h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 10/9

3:35 am-4:40 pm

1 stop23h 05m

$812

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Wed 10/8

8:30 am-8:20 pm

2 stops25h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 10/15

11:45 pm-7:51 pm

2 stops30h 06m

$902

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Wed 9/3

1:45 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 12/25

11:30 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop25h 05m

$918

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Mon 10/13

3:55 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop21h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 10/27

5:00 pm-7:08 pm

2 stops36h 08m

$919

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Wed 11/19

10:31 am-9:20 pm

2 stops23h 49m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 12/7

11:30 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop25h 05m

$922

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Wed 10/1

3:55 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop35h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 10/25

6:00 pm-8:27 pm

2 stops36h 27m

$925

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Tue 11/18

8:25 am-10:45 pm

3 stops27h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 12/10

11:55 pm-9:22 pm

2 stops32h 27m

$929

OaklandNairobi

OAK - NBO

OAKNBO

Oakland

Mon 11/17

5:55 am-9:20 pm

2 stops28h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 12/8

11:59 pm-4:31 pm

2 stops27h 32m

$932

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Tue 11/18

1:20 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops45h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 12/5

11:40 pm-9:22 pm

2 stops32h 42m

$947

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of October, then book flights to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport from California during February instead. Flights to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport in February, while not as cheap as those in October, still average around $966.

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According to our data, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport from California. The lowest ticket price found for a Sunday departure recently was $1,149. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. Flights from California to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport on a Saturday will generally be more expensive and average around $1,437. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

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Our data shows that the cheapest California to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights are usually those with departure times in the evening. Our users have found flights to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport in the evening for as low as $1,122. Flights to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport are more costly in the morning, with an average ticket price of $1,419. Departure times in the morning fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

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Best Price Found

$511

Fastest flight time

20h 15m

Direct flights

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The best one-way flight to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport from California in the past 72 hours is $511. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $796.
The fastest flight from California to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport takes 20h 15m
There are no direct flights from California to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are San Francisco Airport - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, Ontario Airport - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and Los Angeles Airport - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport.
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    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport.

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    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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