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1:10 pm - 3:05 am
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$787Turkish Airlines
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$830Turkish Airlines
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$892Turkish Airlines
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Turkish Airlines flights from San Francisco to Nairobi

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Turkish Airlines
Mar 1
SFO1:10 pmSan Francisco
26h 55m
1 stop
NBO3:05 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Mar 4
NBO4:50 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
22h 55m
1 stop
SFO4:45 pmSan Francisco
$787
Turkish Airlines
Mar 2
SFO6:50 pmSan Francisco
21h 15m
1 stop
NBO3:05 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Mar 9
NBO4:25 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
23h 20m
1 stop
SFO5:45 pmSan Francisco
$798
Turkish Airlines
Mar 3
SFO6:50 pmSan Francisco
21h 15m
1 stop
NBO3:05 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Mar 18
NBO4:50 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
22h 55m
1 stop
SFO5:45 pmSan Francisco
$830

Qatar Airways flights from San Francisco to Nairobi

Our best Qatar Airways deals on San Francisco to Nairobi flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Mar 4
SFO3:00 pmSan Francisco
22h 05m
1 stop
NBO12:05 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Mar 19
NBO5:00 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
30h 40m
1 stop
SFO1:40 pmSan Francisco
$896
Qatar Airways
Apr 6
SFO3:55 pmSan Francisco
21h 55m
1 stop
NBO11:50 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Apr 13
NBO4:10 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
31h 25m
1 stop
SFO1:35 pmSan Francisco
$921
Qatar Airways
Feb 22
SFO3:00 pmSan Francisco
29h 15m
1 stop
NBO7:15 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Mar 8
NBO5:00 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
30h 40m
1 stop
SFO1:40 pmSan Francisco
$942

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San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

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San Francisco

Sun 3/1

1:10 pm-3:05 am

1 stop26h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 3/4

4:50 am-4:45 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$787

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

6:50 pm-3:05 am

1 stop21h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 3/9

4:25 am-5:45 pm

1 stop23h 20m

$798

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

1:10 pm-3:05 am

1 stop26h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 3/18

4:50 am-5:45 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$830

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Mon 4/6

6:45 pm-1:25 am

1 stop20h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 4/22

3:10 am-4:40 pm

1 stop23h 30m

$839

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Wed 2/18

6:50 pm-3:05 am

1 stop21h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 3/4

4:50 am-4:45 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$843

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Mon 2/16

6:50 pm-3:05 am

1 stop21h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 3/3

4:50 am-4:45 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$852

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Fri 2/20

6:50 pm-3:05 am

1 stop21h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 3/4

4:50 am-4:45 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$863

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Tue 4/7

6:45 pm-1:25 am

1 stop20h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 4/13

3:10 am-4:40 pm

1 stop23h 30m

$892

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Wed 3/4

3:00 pm-12:05 am

1 stop22h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 3/19

5:00 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop30h 40m

$896

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Wed 3/11

7:50 pm-3:05 am

1 stop21h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 3/26

4:50 am-5:45 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$901

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Nairobi?

The cheapest month to fly to Nairobi from San Francisco is in March. Flight prices, which tend to average around $949, 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 March, then flying in January is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $951.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Nairobi from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Nairobi for around $1,192 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Nairobi from San Francisco for as low as $1,121 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

19h 55m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from San Francisco to Nairobi takes 19h 55m
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Nairobi. There are no popular flight routes from San Francisco to Nairobi.
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  • How far is San Francisco to Nairobi by plane?

    The straight-line distance from San Francisco to Nairobi is 9584.3 mi. Flights usually cover this in 19h 55m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Nairobi?

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

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco 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 Francisco Airport to Nairobi.

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

    The required travel and health documents for your Nairobi 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 Nairobi. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Nairobi

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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $828Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,210 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $894Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,729 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $907Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,138 reviews
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Brussels AirlinesPriceFrom $922Free CancellationRating
7.2
381 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $944Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,759 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $949Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,236 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $1,029Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,500 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,072Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,712 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom $1,616Free CancellationRating
6.8
292 reviews
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