How long is the flight from California to Kenya?

The flight from California to Kenya depends on which airports you’re departing and arriving from and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from San Francisco (a popular airport in California) to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport (the most popular airport in Kenya), then the flight time is 19h 55m on average. If you fly from Los Angeles (another popular airport in California) to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, then the average flight time is 21h 15m.

What airlines fly to Kenya?

Qatar Airways, Delta and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Kenya from California according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 30% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Kenya. Keep in mind that there are 17 different airlines that fly to Kenya on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Kenya?

American Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Air France are the most popular carriers operating from California to Kenya

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Kenya?

Prices for flights from California to Kenya refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Kenya?

The number of operators available for flights from California to Kenya is 16 as of December 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to Kenya?

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 Kenya.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Kenya?

The required travel and health documents for your Kenya trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Kenya. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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9:21 am - 12:05 am

SAN

NBO

27h 44m2 stops

1:35 am - 8:23 pm

NBO

SAN

29h 48m2 stops

$728American Airlines

Tue, Feb 3 - Sun, Mar 1

6:15 am - 12:05 am

SAN

NBO

30h 50m2 stops

1:35 am - 8:35 pm

NBO

SAN

29h 00m2 stops

$738Qatar Airways

Wed, Feb 18 - Tue, Mar 10

4:39 pm - 1:45 pm

SAN

NBO

34h 06m2 stops

5:00 pm - 8:20 pm

NBO

SAN

38h 20m2 stops

$743Qatar Airways

Sat, Feb 21 - Sun, Mar 1

6:15 am - 9:55 pm

SAN

NBO

29h 40m2 stops

11:35 pm - 8:48 pm

NBO

SAN

31h 13m1 stop

$790Delta

Fri, May 1 - Tue, May 12

1:40 pm - 9:55 pm

SAN

NBO

22h 15m1 stop

11:15 pm - 2:55 pm

NBO

SAN

25h 40m2 stops

$813Multiple Airlines

Tue, Apr 21 - Mon, May 4

7:00 am - 9:10 pm

SNA

NBO

27h 10m2 stops

11:20 pm - 10:15 pm

NBO

SNA

33h 55m2 stops

$923Delta

Tue, Jan 27 - Wed, Feb 4

7:30 am - 10:45 pm

LAX

NBO

28h 15m3 stops

11:40 pm - 1:09 am

NBO

LAX

36h 29m2 stops

$935United Airlines

Sat, Jan 31 - Fri, Mar 6

10:51 am - 10:45 pm

SNA

NBO

24h 54m3 stops

11:55 pm - 10:24 pm

NBO

SNA

33h 29m2 stops

$935United Airlines

Tue, Jan 27 - Wed, Feb 4

2:40 pm - 10:00 pm

SFO

NBO

20h 20m1 stop

11:40 pm - 9:35 pm

NBO

SFO

32h 55m2 stops

$939Lufthansa

Mon, Jan 19 - Mon, Jan 26

8:33 am - 10:45 pm

LAX

NBO

27h 12m3 stops

11:55 pm - 1:05 pm

NBO

LAX

24h 10m1 stop

$943Lufthansa

Tue, Jan 13 - Wed, Jan 28

Qatar Airways flights from California to Kenya

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Qatar Airways

Feb 18

SAN6:15 amSan Diego

30h 50m

2 stops

NBO12:05 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mar 10

NBO1:35 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

29h 00m

2 stops

SAN8:35 pmSan Diego

$738

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Qatar Airways

Feb 21

SAN4:39 pmSan Diego

34h 06m

2 stops

NBO1:45 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mar 1

NBO5:00 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

38h 20m

2 stops

SAN8:20 pmSan Diego

$743

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Qatar Airways

Jan 19

SFO3:00 pmSan Francisco

22h 05m

1 stop

NBO12:05 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Feb 1

NBO5:00 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

30h 40m

1 stop

SFO12:40 pmSan Francisco

$938

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SWISS flights from California to Kenya

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SWISS

Jan 11

SFO7:25 pmSan Francisco

64h 20m

3 stops

NBO10:45 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Jan 26

NBO11:40 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

51h 50m

2 stops

SFO4:30 pmSan Francisco

$975

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SWISS

Mar 8

SFO8:25 pmSan Francisco

39h 15m

2 stops

NBO9:40 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mar 15

NBO11:55 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

51h 35m

2 stops

SFO5:30 pmSan Francisco

$985

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Apr 19

LAX7:35 pmLos Angeles

64h 50m

3 stops

NBO10:25 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

May 7

NBO10:50 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

27h 40m

2 stops

LAX4:30 pmLos Angeles

$989

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San DiegoNairobi

SAN - NBO

SANNBO

San Diego

Tue 2/3

9:21 am-12:05 am

2 stops27h 44m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 3/1

1:35 am-8:23 pm

2 stops29h 48m

$728

San DiegoNairobi

SAN - NBO

SANNBO

San Diego

Wed 2/18

6:15 am-12:05 am

2 stops30h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 3/10

1:35 am-8:35 pm

2 stops29h 00m

$738

San DiegoNairobi

SAN - NBO

SANNBO

San Diego

Sat 2/21

4:39 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops34h 06m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 3/1

5:00 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops38h 20m

$743

San DiegoNairobi

SAN - NBO

SANNBO

San Diego

Fri 5/1

6:15 am-9:55 pm

2 stops29h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 5/12

11:35 pm-8:48 pm

1 stop31h 13m

$790

San DiegoNairobi

SAN - NBO

SANNBO

San Diego

Tue 4/21

1:40 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 5/4

11:15 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops25h 40m

$813

Santa AnaNairobi

SNA - NBO

SNANBO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 1/27

7:00 am-9:10 pm

2 stops27h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 2/4

11:20 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops33h 55m

$923

Los AngelesNairobi

LAX - NBO

LAXNBO

Los Angeles

Sat 1/31

7:30 am-10:45 pm

3 stops28h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 3/6

11:40 pm-1:09 am

2 stops36h 29m

$935

Santa AnaNairobi

SNA - NBO

SNANBO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 1/27

10:51 am-10:45 pm

3 stops24h 54m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 2/4

11:55 pm-10:24 pm

2 stops33h 29m

$935

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Mon 1/19

2:40 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 1/26

11:40 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops32h 55m

$939

Los AngelesNairobi

LAX - NBO

LAXNBO

Los Angeles

Tue 1/13

8:33 am-10:45 pm

3 stops27h 12m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 1/28

11:55 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop24h 10m

$943

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Kenya?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from California to Kenya. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $966. The month of October is another great option to travel to Kenya, with average flight prices from California averaging around $992.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Kenya?

In the evening is the cheapest time of day to fly from California to Kenya when you can find flight prices for as low as $1,122. Flying to Kenya in the evening is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights in the morning are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,419.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Kenya?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Kenya from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Kenya for around $1,177 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Kenya from California for as low as $1,074 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on California to Kenya flights?

You could potentially save up to 9% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Kenya flight.

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Fastest flight time	20h 40m
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The fastest flight from California to Kenya takes 20h 40m

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Kenya?
Prices for flights from California to Kenya refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Kenya?
The number of operators available for flights from California to Kenya is 16 as of December 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Kenya?
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 Kenya.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Kenya?
The required travel and health documents for your Kenya trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Kenya. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from California to Kenya

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SAUDIA	PriceFrom $716	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 653 reviews	Search SAUDIA flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $815	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,125 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $894	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,697 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Delta	PriceFrom $910	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,020 reviews	Search Delta flights
Brussels Airlines	PriceFrom $922	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 377 reviews	Search Brussels Airlines flights
Air France	PriceFrom $942	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,515 reviews	Search Air France flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $949	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,116 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom $951	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,435 reviews	Search KLM flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $951	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,658 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Alaska Airlines	PriceFrom $979	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 11,549 reviews	Search Alaska Airlines flights

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