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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Nairobi from $582

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Qatar Airways Logo
3:55 pm - 11:50 pmSFO  San Francisco-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
21h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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8:15 am - 1:35 pmNBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-SFO San Francisco
39h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$1,048Qatar Airways
Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 16
Delta Logo
1:50 pm - 10:00 pmSFO  San Francisco-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
21h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
Delta Logo
11:59 pm - 11:45 amNBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-SFO San Francisco
22h 46m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
$1,052Delta
Thu, Jan 28 - Sun, Feb 14
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 10:00 pmSFO  San Francisco-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
29h 00m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Amsterdam Schiphol
Delta Logo
11:59 pm - 11:45 amNBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-SFO San Francisco
22h 46m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
$1,056Delta
Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Dec 8
American Airlines Logo
10:32 am - 12:05 amSFO  San Francisco-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
26h 33m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Doha Hamad Intl
American Airlines Logo
1:35 am - 8:00 pmNBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-SFO San Francisco
29h 25m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$1,060American Airlines
Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 8
Qatar Airways Logo
6:00 am - 12:05 amSFO  San Francisco-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
31h 05m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
1:35 am - 12:40 pmNBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-SFO San Francisco
22h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$1,062Qatar Airways
Sun, Jan 17 - Wed, Feb 3
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:10 pm - 6:05 pmSFO  San Francisco-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
33h 55m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 pm - 8:13 pmNBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-SFO San Francisco
35h 13m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Boston Logan Intl
$1,073Multiple Airlines
Sat, Oct 17 - Thu, Oct 22
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:35 pm - 3:25 amSFO  San Francisco-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
20h 50m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:50 am - 4:30 pmNBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-SFO San Francisco
22h 40m1 stop Istanbul
$1,080Turkish Airlines
Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 8
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 1:25 amSFO  San Francisco-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
20h 40m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
3:10 am - 4:40 pmNBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-SFO San Francisco
23h 30m1 stop Istanbul
$1,080Turkish Airlines
Sat, Oct 17 - Wed, Oct 21
Emirates Logo
4:40 pm - 2:30 pmSFO  San Francisco-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
35h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
7:15 am - 1:50 pmNBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-SFO San Francisco
40h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl
$1,080Emirates
Wed, Sep 16 - Sat, Oct 31
Emirates Logo
5:00 pm - 8:00 pmSFO  San Francisco-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
41h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
4:35 pm - 2:00 pmNBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-SFO San Francisco
31h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl
$1,080Emirates
Thu, Aug 20 - Fri, Sep 4

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Qatar Airways flights from San Francisco to Nairobi

Our best Qatar Airways deals on San Francisco to Nairobi flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Oct 15
SFO3:55 pmSan Francisco
28h 50m
1 stop
NBO6:45 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Oct 21
NBO1:20 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
22h 15m
1 stop
SFO1:35 pmSan Francisco
$1,036
Qatar Airways
Aug 31
SFO3:55 pmSan Francisco
21h 55m
1 stop
NBO11:50 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Sep 16
NBO8:15 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
39h 20m
1 stop
SFO1:35 pmSan Francisco
$1,048
Qatar Airways
Sep 29
SFO8:23 amSan Francisco
36h 22m
2 stops
NBO6:45 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Oct 12
NBO6:00 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
29h 35m
1 stop
SFO1:35 pmSan Francisco
$1,062

Air France flights from San Francisco to Nairobi

Our best Air France deals on San Francisco to Nairobi flight tickets
Air France
Aug 19
SFO8:10 pmSan Francisco
38h 35m
1 stop
NBO8:45 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Nov 1
NBO11:55 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
24h 00m
1 stop
SFO12:55 pmSan Francisco
$1,129
Air France
Aug 20
SFO7:00 amSan Francisco
27h 45m
2 stops
NBO8:45 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Sep 4
NBO11:05 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
28h 55m
1 stop
SFO6:00 pmSan Francisco
$1,277

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San FranciscoNairobi

SFO San Francisco - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SFONBO

San Francisco

Mon 8/31

3:55 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop21h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 9/16

8:15 am-1:35 pm

1 stop39h 20m

$1,048

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO San Francisco - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SFONBO

San Francisco

Thu 1/28

1:50 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop21h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 2/14

11:59 pm-11:45 am

1 stop22h 46m

$1,052

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO San Francisco - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SFONBO

San Francisco

Tue 11/10

6:00 am-10:00 pm

2 stops29h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 12/8

11:59 pm-11:45 am

1 stop22h 46m

$1,056

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO San Francisco - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SFONBO

San Francisco

Sun 11/1

10:32 am-12:05 am

2 stops26h 33m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 11/8

1:35 am-8:00 pm

2 stops29h 25m

$1,060

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO San Francisco - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SFONBO

San Francisco

Sun 1/17

6:00 am-12:05 am

2 stops31h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 2/3

1:35 am-12:40 pm

1 stop22h 05m

$1,062

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO San Francisco - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SFONBO

San Francisco

Sat 10/17

10:10 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops33h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 10/22

7:00 pm-8:13 pm

2 stops35h 13m

$1,073
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO San Francisco - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SFONBO

San Francisco

Sun 11/1

7:35 pm-3:25 am

1 stop20h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 11/8

4:50 am-4:30 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$1,080

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO San Francisco - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SFONBO

San Francisco

Sat 10/17

6:45 pm-1:25 am

1 stop20h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 10/21

3:10 am-4:40 pm

1 stop23h 30m

$1,080

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO San Francisco - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SFONBO

San Francisco

Wed 9/16

4:40 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop35h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 10/31

7:15 am-1:50 pm

1 stop40h 35m

$1,080

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO San Francisco - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SFONBO

San Francisco

Thu 8/20

5:00 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop41h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 9/4

4:35 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop31h 25m

$1,080

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Francisco and Nairobi?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $1,159 to $1,996.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,036.

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 $969, 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 October is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $979.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco 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 $1,220 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 $1,170 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

19h 55m

Direct flights

None
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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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Nairobi

  • How far is San Francisco to Nairobi by plane?

    The straight-line distance from San Francisco to Nairobi is 9584.6 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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SAUDIAPriceFrom $731Free CancellationRating
7.3
691 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $838Free CancellationRating
7.4
4,468 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $894Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,740 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $907Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,496 reviews
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Brussels AirlinesPriceFrom $927Free CancellationRating
7.3
430 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $943Free CancellationRating
6.8
8,178 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $949Free CancellationRating
7.4
10,075 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $1,038Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,646 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,154Free CancellationRating
6.7
8,150 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom $1,187Free CancellationRating
6.7
317 reviews
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