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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Nairobi from $508

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3:39 pm - 1:40 pm
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36h 01m
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8:15 am - 1:18 pm
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39h 03m
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$1,207Qatar Airways
Sun, Aug 23 - Mon, Sep 7
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11:45 am - 11:50 pm
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26h 05m
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8:15 am - 1:35 pm
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39h 20m
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$1,208Qatar Airways
Thu, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 9
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5:37 pm - 11:50 pm
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NBO
44h 13m
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Qatar Airways Logo
8:15 am - 1:35 pm
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39h 20m
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$1,210Qatar Airways
Mon, Sep 7 - Sun, Sep 13
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10:45 pm - 5:15 am
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44h 30m
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6:55 am - 11:09 pm
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50h 14m
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$1,212SAUDIA
Fri, Oct 9 - Fri, Oct 16
Qatar Airways Logo
12:23 pm - 6:45 am
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32h 22m
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6:00 pm - 1:35 pm
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29h 35m
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$1,214Qatar Airways
Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 11
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5:00 am - 10:25 pm
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31h 25m
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10:20 pm - 9:10 pm
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32h 50m
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$1,219United Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 8
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8:15 am - 1:35 pm
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$1,220Qatar Airways
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26h 05m
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8:15 am - 6:23 pm
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44h 08m
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$1,229Qatar Airways
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Qatar Airways flights from San Francisco to Nairobi

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Qatar Airways
Oct 2
SFO12:23 pmSan Francisco
32h 22m
2 stops
NBO6:45 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Oct 11
NBO6:00 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
29h 35m
1 stop
SFO1:35 pmSan Francisco
$1,214
Qatar Airways
Sep 9
SFO5:37 pmSan Francisco
44h 13m
2 stops
NBO11:50 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Sep 18
NBO1:20 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
22h 15m
1 stop
SFO1:35 pmSan Francisco
$1,261
Qatar Airways
Aug 2
SFO3:38 pmSan Francisco
29h 07m
2 stops
NBO6:45 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Sep 16
NBO6:00 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
29h 10m
2 stops
SFO1:10 pmSan Francisco
$1,269

Lufthansa flights from San Francisco to Nairobi

Our best Lufthansa deals on San Francisco to Nairobi flight tickets
Lufthansa
Nov 20
SFO9:40 pmSan Francisco
37h 05m
2 stops
NBO9:45 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Dec 1
NBO11:50 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
23h 45m
1 stop
SFO12:35 pmSan Francisco
$1,250
Lufthansa
Oct 9
SFO3:00 pmSan Francisco
45h 25m
3 stops
NBO10:25 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Oct 16
NBO10:20 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
54h 40m
2 stops
SFO7:00 pmSan Francisco
$1,344

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San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Sun 8/23

3:39 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops36h 01m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 9/7

8:15 am-1:18 pm

2 stops39h 03m

$1,207

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Thu 9/3

11:45 am-11:50 pm

2 stops26h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 9/9

8:15 am-1:35 pm

1 stop39h 20m

$1,208

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Mon 9/7

5:37 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops44h 13m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 9/13

8:15 am-1:35 pm

1 stop39h 20m

$1,210

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Fri 10/9

10:45 pm-5:15 am

2 stops44h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 10/16

6:55 am-11:09 pm

2 stops50h 14m

$1,212

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Fri 10/2

12:23 pm-6:45 am

2 stops32h 22m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 10/11

6:00 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop29h 35m

$1,214

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Tue 9/1

5:00 am-10:25 pm

3 stops31h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 9/8

10:20 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops32h 50m

$1,219

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Wed 9/2

3:51 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops45h 59m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 9/11

8:15 am-1:35 pm

1 stop39h 20m

$1,220

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Tue 9/1

11:45 am-11:50 pm

2 stops26h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 9/11

8:15 am-6:23 pm

2 stops44h 08m

$1,229
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San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Tue 9/1

3:55 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop21h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 9/7

1:00 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops34h 35m

$1,236

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Sat 8/15

5:05 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop40h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 8/29

7:10 am-2:00 pm

1 stop40h 50m

$1,239

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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 $786, 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 $797.

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 $1,190 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 $1,196 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

21h 55m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Nairobi takes 21h 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 21h 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.

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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $835Free CancellationRating
7.4
4,409 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $891Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,727 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $907Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,423 reviews
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Brussels AirlinesPriceFrom $927Free CancellationRating
7.2
412 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $943Free CancellationRating
6.8
8,086 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $949Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,868 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $1,043Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,591 reviews
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SAUDIAPriceFrom $1,112Free CancellationRating
7.3
689 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom $1,187Free CancellationRating
6.7
306 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,370Free CancellationRating
6.7
8,062 reviews
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