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12:45 pm - 2:40 pmSAN-NBO
38h 55m2 stops
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4:45 pm - 5:24 pmNBO-SAN
35h 39m2 stops
$1,037
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Sat, Jan 17 - Tue, Jan 27
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9:53 pm - 11:50 pmSAN-NBO
39h 57m2 stops
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1:35 am - 8:03 pmNBO-SAN
29h 28m2 stops
$1,057Qatar Airways
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Thu, Oct 23 - Tue, Nov 4
Lufthansa Logo
6:48 am - 8:20 pmSAN-NBO
27h 32m2 stops
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10:45 pm - 10:14 pmNBO-SAN
33h 29m2 stops
$1,081Lufthansa
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Sun, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 20
Delta Logo
1:55 pm - 10:00 pmSAN-NBO
22h 05m1 stop
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11:30 pm - 7:08 pmNBO-SAN
30h 38m2 stops
$1,083Delta
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Thu, Oct 23 - Wed, Nov 5
Delta Logo
6:25 am - 10:00 pmSAN-NBO
29h 35m2 stops
Delta Logo
11:30 pm - 11:14 pmNBO-SAN
34h 44m2 stops
$1,087Delta
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Fri, Oct 24 - Wed, Nov 5
United Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 9:15 pmSAN-NBO
36h 15m2 stops
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11:55 pm - 8:49 pmNBO-SAN
31h 54m3 stops
$1,099United Airlines
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Wed, Jan 7 - Wed, Jan 21
United Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 10:45 pmSAN-NBO
37h 15m3 stops
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11:40 pm - 8:33 pmNBO-SAN
31h 53m2 stops
$1,106United Airlines
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Mon, Nov 24 - Mon, Dec 1
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10:15 pm - 1:10 pmSAN-NBO
28h 55m2 stops
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5:30 pm - 3:28 pmNBO-SAN
32h 58m3 stops
$1,153Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Oct 22 - Mon, Nov 3
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 pm - 1:10 pmSAN-NBO
28h 55m2 stops
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6:00 pm - 3:01 pmNBO-SAN
31h 01m3 stops
$1,161Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Oct 6 - Fri, Oct 17
Lufthansa Logo
10:51 am - 10:45 pmSAN-NBO
24h 54m3 stops
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11:55 pm - 5:24 pmNBO-SAN
28h 29m2 stops
$1,170Lufthansa
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Sat, Feb 21 - Sun, Mar 1

Lufthansa flights from San Diego to Nairobi

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Lufthansa
Oct 5
SAN6:48 amSan Diego
27h 32m
2 stops
NBO8:20 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Oct 20
NBO10:45 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
33h 29m
2 stops
SAN10:14 pmSan Diego
Lufthansa
Sep 18
SAN6:40 amSan Diego
29h 50m
3 stops
NBO10:30 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Sep 20
NBO11:45 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
28h 35m
2 stops
SAN6:20 pmSan Diego
Lufthansa
Sep 18
SAN10:38 amSan Diego
24h 17m
2 stops
NBO8:55 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Sep 20
NBO11:45 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
28h 35m
2 stops
SAN6:20 pmSan Diego

United Airlines flights from San Diego to Nairobi

Our best United Airlines deals on San Diego to Nairobi flight tickets
United Airlines
Jan 7
SAN10:00 pmSan Diego
36h 15m
2 stops
NBO9:15 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Jan 21
NBO11:55 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
31h 54m
3 stops
SAN8:49 pmSan Diego
United Airlines
Nov 24
SAN10:30 pmSan Diego
37h 15m
3 stops
NBO10:45 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Dec 1
NBO11:40 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
31h 53m
2 stops
SAN8:33 pmSan Diego
United Airlines
Feb 21
SAN7:00 amSan Diego
28h 45m
3 stops
NBO10:45 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Mar 1
NBO11:55 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
46h 13m
2 stops
SAN11:08 amSan Diego

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San DiegoNairobi

SAN - NBO

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San Diego

Sat 1/17

12:45 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops38h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 1/27

4:45 pm-5:24 pm

2 stops35h 39m

$1,037

San DiegoNairobi

SAN - NBO

SANNBO

San Diego

Thu 10/23

9:53 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops39h 57m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 11/4

1:35 am-8:03 pm

2 stops29h 28m

$1,057

San DiegoNairobi

SAN - NBO

SANNBO

San Diego

Sun 10/5

6:48 am-8:20 pm

2 stops27h 32m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 10/20

10:45 pm-10:14 pm

2 stops33h 29m

$1,081

San DiegoNairobi

SAN - NBO

SANNBO

San Diego

Thu 10/23

1:55 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop22h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 11/5

11:30 pm-7:08 pm

2 stops30h 38m

$1,083

San DiegoNairobi

SAN - NBO

SANNBO

San Diego

Fri 10/24

6:25 am-10:00 pm

2 stops29h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 11/5

11:30 pm-11:14 pm

2 stops34h 44m

$1,087

San DiegoNairobi

SAN - NBO

SANNBO

San Diego

Wed 1/7

10:00 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops36h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 1/21

11:55 pm-8:49 pm

3 stops31h 54m

$1,099

San DiegoNairobi

SAN - NBO

SANNBO

San Diego

Mon 11/24

10:30 pm-10:45 pm

3 stops37h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 12/1

11:40 pm-8:33 pm

2 stops31h 53m

$1,106

San DiegoNairobi

SAN - NBO

SANNBO

San Diego

Wed 10/22

10:15 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops28h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 11/3

5:30 pm-3:28 pm

3 stops32h 58m

$1,153

San DiegoNairobi

SAN - NBO

SANNBO

San Diego

Mon 10/6

10:15 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops28h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 10/17

6:00 pm-3:01 pm

3 stops31h 01m

$1,161

San DiegoNairobi

SAN - NBO

SANNBO

San Diego

Sat 2/21

10:51 am-10:45 pm

3 stops24h 54m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 3/1

11:55 pm-5:24 pm

2 stops28h 29m

$1,170

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Nairobi?

The cheapest month to fly to Nairobi from San Diego is in May. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,161, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel to Nairobi during the month of May, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,192.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Nairobi?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Nairobi from San Diego is on a Saturday. momondo users have found tickets for Saturday departures for as low as $1,501. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Nairobi on Sunday is $1,847.

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

The cheapest time of day to fly to Nairobi is at noon when flights can be purchased for as low as $1,588. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the afternoon when prices are $1,771 on average. Flights to Nairobi from San Diego in the afternoon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

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  • How far is San Diego to Nairobi by plane?

    There are 9678.9 mi between San Diego and Nairobi. Typically, this will take 22h 05m by plane in normal conditions.

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    Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Nairobi are refreshed on a daily basis.

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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 San Diego Airport to Nairobi.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Nairobi?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Nairobi 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. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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7.4
8,929 reviews
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7.9
7,954 reviews
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6.6
7,361 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,169Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,624 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $1,199Free CancellationRating
7.2
861 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,396Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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