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

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

What airlines fly to Kenya?

Delta, Qatar Airways and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Kenya from California according to our data. Delta 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 15 different airlines that fly to Kenya on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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 Los Angeles (a popular airport in California) to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport (the most popular airport in Kenya), then the flight time is 20h 45m on average. If you fly from San Francisco (another popular airport in California) to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, then the average flight time is 21h 55m.

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 June 2026.

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.

$508 Cheap Flights from California to Kenya in 2026

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10:00 am - 9:55 pm

SJC

NBO

25h 55m

2 stops

11:55 pm - 6:58 pm

NBO

SJC

29h 03m

2 stops

$1,091Delta

Sun, Sep 13 - Thu, Oct 22

5:55 am - 9:35 pm

OAK

NBO

28h 40m

2 stops

11:59 pm - 4:32 pm

NBO

OAK

27h 33m

2 stops

$1,092Delta

Wed, Nov 18 - Sun, Dec 6

9:05 am - 9:55 pm

SJC

NBO

26h 50m

2 stops

11:50 pm - 3:47 pm

NBO

SJC

25h 57m

2 stops

$1,092Delta

Sun, Sep 13 - Mon, Oct 19

6:00 am - 8:45 pm

OAK

NBO

28h 45m

2 stops

11:05 pm - 11:56 pm

NBO

OAK

34h 51m

2 stops

$1,093Delta

Sat, Sep 12 - Thu, Oct 22

8:15 am - 10:25 pm

LAX

NBO

28h 10m

3 stops

10:20 pm - 4:30 pm

NBO

LAX

28h 10m

2 stops

$1,153Brussels Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22

6:46 am - 10:45 pm

ONT

NBO

28h 59m

3 stops

11:55 pm - 6:29 pm

NBO

ONT

29h 34m

2 stops

$1,154United Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 22

6:26 pm - 9:15 pm

SNA

NBO

39h 49m

3 stops

11:40 pm - 6:20 pm

NBO

SNA

29h 40m

2 stops

$1,154United Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 25

11:00 am - 8:45 pm

LAX

NBO

23h 45m

2 stops

11:05 pm - 12:55 pm

NBO

LAX

23h 50m

1 stop

$1,154Air France

Sun, Sep 13 - Thu, Sep 24

12:25 pm - 8:40 pm

LAX

NBO

46h 15m

2 stops

10:20 pm - 4:30 pm

NBO

LAX

28h 10m

2 stops

$1,163Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22

11:47 pm - 12:30 pm

SMF

NBO

50h 43m

2 stops

7:00 pm - 2:23 pm

NBO

SMF

29h 23m

2 stops

$1,168Multiple Airlines

Sat, Aug 1 - Sun, Aug 16

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British Airways flights from California to Kenya

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British Airways

Nov 15

LAX3:30 pmLos Angeles

43h 15m

1 stop

NBO9:45 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Nov 23

NBO11:30 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

30h 00m

1 stop

LAX6:30 pmLos Angeles

$1,155

British Airways

Aug 5

LAX8:55 pmLos Angeles

23h 55m

1 stop

NBO6:50 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Dec 1

NBO11:50 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

24h 40m

1 stop

LAX1:30 pmLos Angeles

$1,171

British Airways

Nov 18

LAX6:00 pmLos Angeles

40h 45m

1 stop

NBO9:45 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Nov 29

NBO11:50 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

24h 40m

1 stop

LAX1:30 pmLos Angeles

$1,180

United Airlines flights from California to Kenya

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United Airlines

Nov 6

ONT6:46 amOntario

28h 59m

3 stops

NBO10:45 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Nov 22

NBO11:55 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

29h 34m

2 stops

ONT6:29 pmOntario

$1,154

United Airlines

Sep 18

LAX9:39 pmLos Angeles

38h 46m

3 stops

NBO10:25 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sep 29

NBO10:20 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

36h 25m

2 stops

LAX12:45 amLos Angeles

$1,160

United Airlines

Sep 29

ONT11:10 amOntario

23h 25m

2 stops

NBO8:35 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Oct 20

NBO10:50 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

33h 09m

2 stops

ONT9:59 pmOntario

$1,191

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San JoseNairobi

SJC - NBO

SJCNBO

San Jose

Sun 9/13

10:00 am-9:55 pm

2 stops25h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 10/22

11:55 pm-6:58 pm

2 stops29h 03m

$1,091

OaklandNairobi

OAK - NBO

OAKNBO

Oakland

Wed 11/18

5:55 am-9:35 pm

2 stops28h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 12/6

11:59 pm-4:32 pm

2 stops27h 33m

$1,092

San JoseNairobi

SJC - NBO

SJCNBO

San Jose

Sun 9/13

9:05 am-9:55 pm

2 stops26h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 10/19

11:50 pm-3:47 pm

2 stops25h 57m

$1,092

OaklandNairobi

OAK - NBO

OAKNBO

Oakland

Sat 9/12

6:00 am-8:45 pm

2 stops28h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 10/22

11:05 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops34h 51m

$1,093

Los AngelesNairobi

LAX - NBO

LAXNBO

Los Angeles

Tue 9/15

8:15 am-10:25 pm

3 stops28h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 9/22

10:20 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops28h 10m

$1,153

OntarioNairobi

ONT - NBO

ONTNBO

Ontario

Fri 11/6

6:46 am-10:45 pm

3 stops28h 59m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 11/22

11:55 pm-6:29 pm

2 stops29h 34m

$1,154

Santa AnaNairobi

SNA - NBO

SNANBO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 11/7

6:26 pm-9:15 pm

3 stops39h 49m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 11/25

11:40 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops29h 40m

$1,154

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Los AngelesNairobi

LAX - NBO

LAXNBO

Los Angeles

Sun 9/13

11:00 am-8:45 pm

2 stops23h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 9/24

11:05 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop23h 50m

$1,154

Los AngelesNairobi

LAX - NBO

LAXNBO

Los Angeles

Tue 9/15

12:25 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops46h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 9/22

10:20 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops28h 10m

$1,163

SacramentoNairobi

SMF - NBO

SMFNBO

Sacramento Intl

Sat 8/1

11:47 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops50h 43m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 8/16

7:00 pm-2:23 pm

2 stops29h 23m

$1,168

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Kenya?

In general, March 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 $584. The month of April is another great option to travel to Kenya, with average flight prices from California averaging around $614.

How far in advance should I book a flight from California 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 $1,236 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 $1,087 on momondo.

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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 June 2026.
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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Delta	PriceFrom $725	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,423 reviews	Search Delta flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $795	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,727 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $835	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,409 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $920	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,086 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Brussels Airlines	PriceFrom $927	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 412 reviews	Search Brussels Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $936	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,868 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom $951	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,530 reviews	Search KLM flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom $1,004	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 306 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
SAUDIA	PriceFrom $1,039	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 689 reviews	Search SAUDIA flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,043	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,591 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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