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12:55 pm - 1:25 am
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3:10 am - 4:40 pm
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23h 30m
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$852Turkish Airlines
Thu, Apr 16 - Tue, Apr 21
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3:10 am - 4:40 pm
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$878Turkish Airlines
Mon, Aug 24 - Mon, Oct 19
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3:10 am - 10:50 am
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$890Turkish Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Sun, May 3
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6:45 pm - 1:25 am
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20h 40m
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3:10 am - 10:50 am
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$892Turkish Airlines
Wed, May 6 - Sat, May 9
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6:45 pm - 1:25 am
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3:10 am - 10:50 am
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$905Turkish Airlines
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3:10 am - 4:40 pm
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$908Turkish Airlines
Thu, May 7 - Sat, Jun 6
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7:05 am - 9:55 pm
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28h 50m
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11:50 pm - 11:45 am
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21h 55m
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$911Delta
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22h 10m
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11:50 pm - 11:45 am
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$912Delta
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3:55 pm - 8:55 am
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$913Qatar Airways
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$914Turkish Airlines
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Delta flights from San Francisco to Nairobi

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Delta
May 2
SFO7:05 amSan Francisco
28h 50m
2 stops
NBO9:55 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
May 17
NBO11:50 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
21h 55m
1 stop
SFO11:45 amSan Francisco
$911
Delta
May 2
SFO1:45 pmSan Francisco
22h 10m
1 stop
NBO9:55 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
May 17
NBO11:50 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
21h 55m
1 stop
SFO11:45 amSan Francisco
$912
Delta
May 2
SFO10:32 amSan Francisco
25h 23m
2 stops
NBO9:55 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
May 17
NBO11:50 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
26h 06m
2 stops
SFO3:56 pmSan Francisco
$921

Qatar Airways flights from San Francisco to Nairobi

Our best Qatar Airways deals on San Francisco to Nairobi flight tickets
Qatar Airways
May 5
SFO3:55 pmSan Francisco
31h 00m
1 stop
NBO8:55 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Jun 18
NBO1:20 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
22h 15m
1 stop
SFO1:35 pmSan Francisco
$913
Qatar Airways
May 12
SFO3:55 pmSan Francisco
31h 00m
1 stop
NBO8:55 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
May 21
NBO4:10 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
31h 25m
1 stop
SFO1:35 pmSan Francisco
$951
Qatar Airways
Aug 23
SFO8:00 amSan Francisco
29h 50m
2 stops
NBO11:50 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Sep 7
NBO6:00 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
29h 35m
1 stop
SFO1:35 pmSan Francisco
$976

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San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Thu 4/16

12:55 pm-1:25 am

1 stop26h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 4/21

3:10 am-4:40 pm

1 stop23h 30m

$852

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Mon 8/24

12:55 pm-1:25 am

1 stop26h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 10/19

3:10 am-4:40 pm

1 stop23h 30m

$878

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Mon 4/13

12:55 pm-1:25 am

1 stop26h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 5/3

3:10 am-10:50 am

1 stop41h 40m

$890

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Wed 5/6

6:45 pm-1:25 am

1 stop20h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 5/9

3:10 am-10:50 am

1 stop41h 40m

$892

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Wed 5/6

6:45 pm-1:25 am

1 stop20h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 6/19

3:10 am-10:50 am

1 stop41h 40m

$905

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Thu 5/7

12:55 pm-1:25 am

1 stop26h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 6/6

3:10 am-4:40 pm

1 stop23h 30m

$908

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Sat 5/2

7:05 am-9:55 pm

2 stops28h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 5/17

11:50 pm-11:45 am

1 stop21h 55m

$911
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Sat 5/2

1:45 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 5/17

11:50 pm-11:45 am

1 stop21h 55m

$912

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

3:55 pm-8:55 am

1 stop31h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 6/18

1:20 am-1:35 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$913

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Mon 4/13

12:55 pm-1:25 am

1 stop26h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 4/28

3:10 am-4:40 pm

1 stop23h 30m

$914

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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 January. Flight prices, which tend to average around $953, 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 January, then flying in November is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $955.

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 $1,194 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 $1,162 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

20h 40m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from San Francisco to Nairobi takes 20h 40m
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 20h 40m, 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 $831Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,273 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $892Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,732 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $907Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,319 reviews
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Brussels AirlinesPriceFrom $907Free CancellationRating
7.2
393 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $944Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,862 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $949Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,460 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $1,055Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,541 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,115Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,813 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom $1,283Free CancellationRating
6.8
300 reviews
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