What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Diego to Nairobi?

Qatar Airways is the most popular carrier operating from San Diego to Nairobi

What airlines fly to Nairobi?

Delta, Qatar Airways and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Nairobi from San Diego according to our data. Delta is the first choice among our users, with 65% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Nairobi. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Nairobi on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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As of August 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from San Diego Airport to Nairobi.

How old do you have to be to fly from San Diego Airport to Nairobi?

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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11:40 am - 12:30 pmSAN San Diego-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

38h 50m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

7:15 am - 6:54 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-SAN San Diego

46h 39m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

$1,105Etihad Airways

Tue, Oct 27 - Fri, Nov 6

6:50 am - 9:15 pmSAN San Diego-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

27h 25m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National

11:40 pm - 8:33 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-SAN San Diego

31h 53m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,177Multiple Airlines

Sun, Jan 24 - Mon, Feb 1

8:27 pm - 6:05 pmSAN San Diego-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

35h 38m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

7:00 pm - 7:13 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-SAN San Diego

34h 13m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl

$1,179Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Thu, Oct 15

8:20 pm - 6:05 pmSAN San Diego-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

35h 45m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

1:35 pm - 8:01 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-SAN San Diego

40h 26m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,179Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Fri, Oct 2

2:05 pm - 10:00 pmSAN San Diego-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

20h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

11:59 pm - 12:10 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-SAN San Diego

23h 11m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,196Delta

Tue, Nov 10 - Mon, Nov 30

1:40 pm - 9:55 pmSAN San Diego-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

22h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

11:50 pm - 11:50 amNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-SAN San Diego

22h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,196Delta

Sat, Sep 12 - Mon, Oct 5

3:05 pm - 10:00 pmSAN San Diego-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

20h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

11:59 pm - 12:10 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-SAN San Diego

23h 11m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,196Delta

Tue, Oct 27 - Fri, Nov 6

10:55 am - 12:05 amSAN San Diego-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

26h 10m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Doha Hamad Intl

8:45 am - 7:04 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-SAN San Diego

45h 19m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,291Qatar Airways

Wed, Jan 20 - Fri, Feb 12

10:55 am - 12:05 amSAN San Diego-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

26h 10m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Doha Hamad Intl

8:45 am - 5:55 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-SAN San Diego

44h 10m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,291Qatar Airways

Tue, Jan 19 - Fri, Feb 12

4:31 pm - 7:15 amSAN San Diego-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

27h 44m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Doha Hamad Intl

8:45 am - 7:04 pmNBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-SAN San Diego

45h 19m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,291Qatar Airways

Sun, Jan 17 - Fri, Feb 12

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Etihad Airways flights from San Diego to Nairobi

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Etihad Airways

Oct 27

SAN11:40 amSan Diego

38h 50m

2 stops

NBO12:30 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Nov 6

NBO7:15 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

46h 39m

2 stops

SAN6:54 pmSan Diego

$1,105

Etihad Airways

Dec 31

SAN10:33 pmSan Diego

32h 47m

2 stops

NBO6:20 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Jan 15

NBO7:15 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

47h 40m

2 stops

SAN7:55 pmSan Diego

$1,224

Etihad Airways

Oct 28

SAN11:40 amSan Diego

44h 40m

2 stops

NBO6:20 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Nov 1

NBO7:15 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

34h 59m

2 stops

SAN7:14 pmSan Diego

$1,254

Lufthansa flights from San Diego to Nairobi

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Lufthansa

Nov 10

SAN6:50 amSan Diego

27h 25m

2 stops

NBO9:15 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Nov 30

NBO11:40 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

33h 53m

2 stops

SAN10:33 pmSan Diego

$1,188

Lufthansa

Oct 2

SAN2:07 pmSan Diego

46h 18m

3 stops

NBO10:25 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Oct 15

NBO10:20 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

30h 20m

2 stops

SAN6:40 pmSan Diego

$1,194

Lufthansa

Jan 16

SAN7:00 amSan Diego

28h 45m

3 stops

NBO10:45 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Feb 8

NBO11:40 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

33h 17m

2 stops

SAN9:57 pmSan Diego

$1,219

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SAN San Diego - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SANNBO

San Diego

Tue 10/27

11:40 am-12:30 pm

2 stops38h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 11/6

7:15 am-6:54 pm

2 stops46h 39m

$1,105

San DiegoNairobi

SAN San Diego - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SANNBO

San Diego

Sun 1/24

6:50 am-9:15 pm

2 stops27h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 2/1

11:40 pm-8:33 pm

2 stops31h 53m

$1,177

San DiegoNairobi

SAN San Diego - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SANNBO

San Diego

Fri 10/2

8:27 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops35h 38m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 10/15

7:00 pm-7:13 pm

2 stops34h 13m

$1,179

San DiegoNairobi

SAN San Diego - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SANNBO

San Diego

Fri 9/18

8:20 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops35h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 10/2

1:35 pm-8:01 pm

2 stops40h 26m

$1,179

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San DiegoNairobi

SAN San Diego - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SANNBO

San Diego

Tue 11/10

2:05 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop20h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 11/30

11:59 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop23h 11m

$1,196

San DiegoNairobi

SAN San Diego - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SANNBO

San Diego

Sat 9/12

1:40 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 10/5

11:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop22h 00m

$1,196

San DiegoNairobi

SAN San Diego - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SANNBO

San Diego

Tue 10/27

3:05 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop20h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 11/6

11:59 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop23h 11m

$1,196

San DiegoNairobi

SAN San Diego - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SANNBO

San Diego

Wed 1/20

10:55 am-12:05 am

2 stops26h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 2/12

8:45 am-7:04 pm

2 stops45h 19m

$1,291

San DiegoNairobi

SAN San Diego - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SANNBO

San Diego

Tue 1/19

10:55 am-12:05 am

2 stops26h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 2/12

8:45 am-5:55 pm

2 stops44h 10m

$1,291

San DiegoNairobi

SAN San Diego - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SANNBO

San Diego

Sun 1/17

4:31 pm-7:15 am

2 stops27h 44m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 2/12

8:45 am-7:04 pm

2 stops45h 19m

$1,291

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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 April. Flight prices, which tend to average around $797, 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 April, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,004.

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Best Price Found	$625
Fastest flight time	27h 25m
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The best one-way flight to Nairobi from San Diego in the past 72 hours is $625. The best round-trip flight deal from San Diego to Nairobi found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,105.

The fastest flight from San Diego to Nairobi takes 27h 25m

There are no direct flights from San Diego to Nairobi. There are no popular flight routes from San Diego to Nairobi.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Diego to Nairobi

How far is San Diego to Nairobi by plane?
There are 9678.9 mi between San Diego and Nairobi. Typically, this will take 27h 25m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Nairobi?
Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Nairobi are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Diego Airport to Nairobi?
As of August 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from San Diego Airport to Nairobi.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Diego Airport to Nairobi?
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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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $795	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,725 reviews		Search Qatar Airways flights
Delta	PriceFrom $827	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,537 reviews		Search Delta flights

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