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Flights from San Francisco to Nairobi - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Nairobi to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport is February, where tickets cost £837 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of tickets is £1,504 and £1,431 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 63 days before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Francisco to Nairobi

Low season

February

High season

June
Best time to beat the crowds (22% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (40% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from San Francisco to Nairobi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Nairobi based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking San Francisco to Nairobi flights

  • Where can I sleep while at Jomo Kenyatta Airport?

    If you are looking for somewhere you can spend the night while at the airport, there are some available, free sleeping spots close to the restaurants and cafes. However, if you want comfort and are willing to pay for accommodation, there are a number of hotels that are close to the airport. You can head over to the Hilton Garden Inn Nairobi Airport, Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport or the Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport. All these hotels are under a 10 minute drive from the airport, which is a convenient distance if you do not want to miss your flight.

  • What are my transportation options while at Jomo Kenyatta?

    One of the most important things to consider once you arrive at the airport is how you will head to the city center. You have a variety of transportation choices at your disposal. The first choice is a taxi, which you can find in the section designated for ground transportation. A taxis is a practical choice because you can agree on a price for transportation into the city. The alternative is to use a hotel shuttle, which is available at places like the Hilton Garden Inn and Crown Plaza to pick you up and drop you off. The alternative choice is to take one of the "matatus" minibuses, which are less expensive than taxis and will deliver you downtown.

  • Are there places I can eat at when at SFO?

    The airport is full of coffee and dining options. You can head over to the Briggo Coffee Haus located at Gate F3 in Terminal 3, the Green Beans Coffee close to Gate G entrances, the International Terminal and the boarding area at landside in Terminal 3. There is the Roasting Plant Coffee at Boarding Area A, the food court, landside and the International Terminal. Additionally, all the terminals have vending machines with snacks and drinks.

  • Where can I take my pet to relax and play at SFO?

    If you are looking for a place to take your furry friend in the airport, there are some pet relief areas you can take advantage of. Head over to one of the following locations: airside in the International Terminal A, close to Gate F11 airside in Terminal 3, in Courtyard 3 landside in Terminal 2, and close to gate C5-C7 airside in Terminal 1C.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Nairobi?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Nairobi?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Nairobi.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Nairobi?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Nairobi from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Nairobi?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Nairobi with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Nairobi?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Nairobi from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Nairobi

  • There are facilities in Terminal 1A at the Sheri Palm Spa and in the Turkish Airline Lounge that you may use if you're searching for a place to take a shower while at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).
  • Utilize NBO's luggage wrapping services to guarantee that your belongings are safe and undamaged.
  • You can ask at the information desks about bag storage and lockers if you need a place to put your luggage while visiting Jomo Kenyatta.
  • There are notary services provided by the Airport Travel Agency located landside in the main hall of Terminal C at San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
  • If you want to carry out some work while at SFO, there are available work stations all over the airport which offer free phone and laptop charging.
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