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5:05 pm - 12:35 am
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6:55 am - 7:43 pm
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46h 48m
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$984SAUDIA
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$993SAUDIA
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2:25 am - 9:17 pm
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28h 52m
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$1,018SAUDIA
Mon, Aug 10 - Wed, Aug 19
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5:05 pm - 8:00 pm
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40h 55m
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7:10 am - 2:00 pm
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40h 50m
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$1,028Emirates
Wed, Sep 9 - Sun, Sep 20
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26h 20m
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4:35 pm - 2:00 pm
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$1,031Emirates
Wed, Sep 9 - Fri, Sep 18
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$1,043Emirates
Mon, Aug 10 - Fri, Aug 21
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12:55 pm - 1:25 am
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$1,048Turkish Airlines
Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Sep 23
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$1,059Emirates
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Turkish Airlines flights from San Francisco to Nairobi

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Turkish Airlines
Sep 7
SFO12:55 pmSan Francisco
26h 30m
1 stop
NBO1:25 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Sep 23
NBO3:10 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
23h 30m
1 stop
SFO4:40 pmSan Francisco
$1,048
Turkish Airlines
May 11
SFO12:55 pmSan Francisco
26h 30m
1 stop
NBO1:25 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
May 19
NBO3:10 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
41h 40m
1 stop
SFO10:50 amSan Francisco
$1,061
Turkish Airlines
Aug 23
SFO6:45 pmSan Francisco
20h 40m
1 stop
NBO1:25 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Sep 6
NBO3:10 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
41h 40m
1 stop
SFO10:50 amSan Francisco
$1,085

Emirates flights from San Francisco to Nairobi

Our best Emirates deals on San Francisco to Nairobi flight tickets
Emirates
Sep 9
SFO5:05 pmSan Francisco
40h 55m
1 stop
NBO8:00 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Sep 20
NBO7:10 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
40h 50m
1 stop
SFO2:00 pmSan Francisco
$1,028
Emirates
Sep 9
SFO5:05 pmSan Francisco
26h 20m
1 stop
NBO5:25 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Sep 18
NBO4:35 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
31h 25m
1 stop
SFO2:00 pmSan Francisco
$1,031
Emirates
Aug 10
SFO5:05 pmSan Francisco
26h 20m
1 stop
NBO5:25 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Aug 25
NBO7:10 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
40h 50m
1 stop
SFO2:00 pmSan Francisco
$1,043

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San Francisco

Thu 8/6

5:05 pm-12:35 am

2 stops45h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 8/28

6:55 am-7:43 pm

2 stops46h 48m

$984

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Mon 8/10

5:05 pm-12:35 am

2 stops45h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 8/21

6:55 am-7:43 pm

2 stops46h 48m

$993

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Mon 8/10

5:05 pm-12:35 am

2 stops45h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 8/19

2:25 am-9:17 pm

2 stops28h 52m

$1,018

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Wed 9/9

5:05 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop40h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 9/20

7:10 am-2:00 pm

1 stop40h 50m

$1,028

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Wed 9/9

5:05 pm-5:25 am

1 stop26h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 9/18

4:35 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop31h 25m

$1,031

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Mon 8/10

5:05 pm-5:25 am

1 stop26h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 8/21

7:10 am-2:00 pm

1 stop40h 50m

$1,043
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San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Mon 9/7

12:55 pm-1:25 am

1 stop26h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 9/23

3:10 am-4:40 pm

1 stop23h 30m

$1,048

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Sun 8/23

5:05 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop35h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 9/7

4:35 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop31h 25m

$1,059

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Wed 9/9

5:05 pm-5:25 am

1 stop26h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 9/19

7:10 am-2:00 pm

1 stop40h 50m

$1,081

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Mon 8/3

5:05 pm-5:25 am

1 stop26h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 8/24

7:10 am-2:00 pm

1 stop40h 50m

$1,082

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Nairobi?

The cheapest month to fly to Nairobi from San Francisco is in September. Flight prices, which tend to average around $464, 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 September, then flying in June is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $732.

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 $1,195 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 $1,218 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 $838Free CancellationRating
7.4
4,346 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $891Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,724 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $897Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,459 reviews
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Brussels AirlinesPriceFrom $927Free CancellationRating
7.3
405 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $943Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,972 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $949Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,682 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $1,055Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,571 reviews
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SAUDIAPriceFrom $1,076Free CancellationRating
7.4
685 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom $1,269Free CancellationRating
6.7
305 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,311Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,946 reviews
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