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.

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

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

What airlines fly to Kenya?

Delta, Qatar Airways and Turkish 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 31% 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.

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

Prices for flights from California to Kenya refresh daily.

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The number of operators available for flights from California to Kenya is 15 as of May 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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5:05 pm - 12:35 am

SFO

NBO

45h 30m

2 stops

6:55 am - 7:43 pm

NBO

SFO

46h 48m

2 stops

$984SAUDIA

Thu, Aug 6 - Fri, Aug 28

5:05 pm - 12:35 am

SFO

NBO

45h 30m

2 stops

6:55 am - 7:43 pm

NBO

SFO

46h 48m

2 stops

$993SAUDIA

Mon, Aug 10 - Fri, Aug 21

5:05 pm - 12:35 am

SFO

NBO

45h 30m

2 stops

2:25 am - 9:17 pm

NBO

SFO

28h 52m

2 stops

$1,018SAUDIA

Mon, Aug 10 - Wed, Aug 19

5:05 pm - 8:00 pm

SFO

NBO

40h 55m

1 stop

7:10 am - 2:00 pm

NBO

SFO

40h 50m

1 stop

$1,028Emirates

Wed, Sep 9 - Sun, Sep 20

5:05 pm - 8:00 pm

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NBO

40h 55m

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10:45 pm - 2:00 pm

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SFO

25h 15m

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$1,031Emirates

Mon, Sep 7 - Fri, Oct 2

6:45 pm - 1:25 am

SFO

NBO

20h 40m

1 stop

3:10 am - 10:50 am

NBO

SFO

41h 40m

1 stop

$1,048Turkish Airlines

Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 1

12:55 pm - 1:25 am

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NBO

26h 30m

1 stop

3:10 am - 4:40 pm

NBO

SFO

23h 30m

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$1,049Turkish Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Sep 23

6:00 am - 7:20 am

ONT

NBO

39h 20m

2 stops

1:20 am - 11:11 pm

NBO

ONT

31h 51m

2 stops

$1,085Qatar Airways

Wed, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 9

8:15 am - 12:05 am

SAN

NBO

29h 50m

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5:00 pm - 9:08 pm

NBO

SAN

39h 08m

2 stops

$1,111Qatar Airways

Sun, Oct 25 - Tue, Nov 10

11:00 am - 8:45 pm

LAX

NBO

23h 45m

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11:05 pm - 4:05 pm

NBO

LAX

27h 00m

1 stop

$1,121Air France

Wed, Oct 7 - Thu, Oct 22

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Jun 3

ONT6:00 amOntario

39h 20m

2 stops

NBO7:20 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Jun 9

NBO1:20 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

31h 51m

2 stops

ONT11:11 pmOntario

$1,085

Qatar Airways

Oct 25

SAN8:15 amSan Diego

29h 50m

2 stops

NBO12:05 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Nov 10

NBO5:00 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

39h 08m

2 stops

SAN9:08 pmSan Diego

$1,111

Qatar Airways

Sep 1

LAX4:20 pmLos Angeles

21h 30m

1 stop

NBO11:50 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sep 15

NBO1:20 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

22h 40m

1 stop

LAX2:00 pmLos Angeles

$1,117

Delta flights from California to Kenya

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Delta

Sep 29

LAX6:00 pmLos Angeles

40h 45m

1 stop

NBO8:45 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Oct 11

NBO11:05 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

23h 50m

1 stop

LAX12:55 pmLos Angeles

$1,130

Delta

May 13

SJC9:53 amSan Jose

26h 02m

2 stops

NBO9:55 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

May 20

NBO11:50 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

25h 42m

2 stops

SJC3:32 pmSan Jose

$1,162

Delta

Oct 31

LAX1:15 pmLos Angeles

29h 45m

2 stops

NBO5:00 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Nov 23

NBO11:59 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

22h 46m

1 stop

LAX11:45 amLos Angeles

$1,163

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Thu 8/6

5:05 pm-12:35 am

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Fri 8/28

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2 stops46h 48m

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Mon 8/10

5:05 pm-12:35 am

2 stops45h 30m

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Fri 8/21

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San Francisco

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5:05 pm-12:35 am

2 stops45h 30m

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2:25 am-9:17 pm

2 stops28h 52m

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SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

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5:05 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop40h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 9/20

7:10 am-2:00 pm

1 stop40h 50m

$1,028

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SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Mon 9/7

5:05 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop40h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 10/2

10:45 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop25h 15m

$1,031

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SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Tue 8/25

6:45 pm-1:25 am

1 stop20h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 9/1

3:10 am-10:50 am

1 stop41h 40m

$1,048

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SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Mon 9/7

12:55 pm-1:25 am

1 stop26h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 9/23

3:10 am-4:40 pm

1 stop23h 30m

$1,049

OntarioNairobi

ONT - NBO

ONTNBO

Ontario

Wed 6/3

6:00 am-7:20 am

2 stops39h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 6/9

1:20 am-11:11 pm

2 stops31h 51m

$1,085

San DiegoNairobi

SAN - NBO

SANNBO

San Diego

Sun 10/25

8:15 am-12:05 am

2 stops29h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 11/10

5:00 pm-9:08 pm

2 stops39h 08m

$1,111

Los AngelesNairobi

LAX - NBO

LAXNBO

Los Angeles

Wed 10/7

11:00 am-8:45 pm

2 stops23h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 10/22

11:05 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop27h 00m

$1,121

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Kenya?

In general, September 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 $464. The month of April is another great option to travel to Kenya, with average flight prices from California averaging around $553.

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 $1,214 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 $1,086 on momondo.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Kenya?
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How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Kenya?
The number of operators available for flights from California to Kenya is 15 as of May 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 $769	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,459 reviews	Search Delta flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $795	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,724 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $838	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,346 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Brussels Airlines	PriceFrom $927	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 405 reviews	Search Brussels Airlines flights
SAUDIA	PriceFrom $930	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 685 reviews	Search SAUDIA flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $936	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,682 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $943	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,972 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	PriceFrom $944	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,585 reviews	Search Air France flights
KLM	PriceFrom $951	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,511 reviews	Search KLM flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom $1,004	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 305 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights

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