Find Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Nairobi (LAX - NBO)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Los Angeles to Nairobi and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$1,300	British Airways 1 stop 38 hr Fri, May 22 — Thu, Jun 4	The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Nairobi is currently $1,300
Cheapest one-way flight	$520	American, Etihad 2 stops 36 hr Sun, May 3	The cheapest one-way flight from Los Angeles to Nairobi is currently $520
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,177	American, Etihad 2 stops 36 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Los Angeles to Nairobi is currently $1,177
Cheapest business class flights	$5,467	Lufthansa, United 2 stops 27 hr Sun, May 3 — Tue, May 19	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Nairobi is currently $5,467

Fastest flight	20 hr 10 min	The fastest flight with stops from Los Angeles to Nairobi takes 20 hr 10 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Nairobi is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $920–1,450
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,400–1,700

Popular airlines from Los Angeles to Nairobi

Turkish Airlines

from $1,689

Typical price: $1,000–2,400

21 weekly connecting flights

LAX - NBO Every day
Air France

from $1,509

Typical price: $990–2,200

8 weekly connecting flights

LAX - NBO Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
KLM

from $1,336

Typical price: $1,100–2,500

7 weekly connecting flights

LAX - NBO Every day
China Southern

from $5,166

Typical price: $4,550–6,100

4 weekly connecting flights

LAX - NBO Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
Emirates

from $1,300

Typical price: $1,250–2,550

3 weekly connecting flights

LAX - NBO Every Wed, Fri, Sun
Lufthansa

from $1,473

Typical price: $1,250–3,150

2 weekly connecting flights

LAX - NBO Every Sat

Popular airports near Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 30 min 12 mi
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)

Burbank United States 26 min 12 mi
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

Tijuana Mexico 2 hr 25 min 127 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)

Ontario United States 47 min 37 mi

Popular airports near Nairobi

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

Nairobi Kenya 20 min 7 mi
Wilson Airport (WIL)

Nairobi Kenya 12 min 2 mi
Nanyuki Airstrip (NYK)

Nanyuki Kenya 3 hr 34 min 93 mi
Amboseli Airstrip (ASV)

Amboseli National Park Kenya 3 hr 59 min 98 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Los Angeles to Nairobi

The cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Nairobi are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $920 to $1,450.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Nairobi recently found on Google Flights was with British Airways from $1,300. The cheapest one-way flight was with American, Etihad from $520.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Nairobi is $1,689, flying from May 3 to May 19.
The cheapest Air France flight from Los Angeles to Nairobi is $1,509, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.
The cheapest KLM flight from Los Angeles to Nairobi is $1,336, flying from May 4 to May 20.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Los Angeles to Nairobi is $5,166, flying from Jul 5 to Jul 21.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Los Angeles to Nairobi is $1,300, flying from May 8 to May 22.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Los Angeles to Nairobi is $1,473, flying from May 3 to May 19.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Nairobi starts at $1,300 from Fri, May 22 to Thu, Jun 4. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $520 and departs on Sun, May 3.

20 hr 10 min is the shortest flight time from Los Angeles to Nairobi.

Nairobi has a warm, temperate climate year-round. Weather is dry during peak travel season (Jul–Sep), and there is a large migration of wildebeests and zebras into the Masai Mara Jul–Oct. Some hotels may close during the main rainy season (Apr–May), and there is also a shorter rainy season in Nov. Migratory birds may be present Sep–Apr. Popular events are the East African Arts Festival (Mar), with displays of art and architecture; the Kenya Open Golf Championship (Apr); and the Rhino Charge 4x4 vehicle race (May/Jun).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Los Angeles to Nairobi.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Los Angeles to Nairobi really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Los Angeles to Nairobi.

In terms of flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 21 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) .

Other popular airlines flying from Los Angeles to Nairobi are:

Air France offers 8 connecting flights per week. Air France flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) .
KLM offers 7 connecting flights per week. KLM flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) .
China Southern offers 4 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) .
Emirates offers 3 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) .
Lufthansa offers 2 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Los Angeles and Nairobi.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Nairobi recently found on Google Flights was with British Airways from $1,300. The cheapest one-way flight was with American, Etihad from $520.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Nairobi is $1,689, flying from May 3 to May 19.
The cheapest Air France flight from Los Angeles to Nairobi is $1,509, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.
The cheapest KLM flight from Los Angeles to Nairobi is $1,336, flying from May 4 to May 20.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Los Angeles to Nairobi is $5,166, flying from Jul 5 to Jul 21.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Los Angeles to Nairobi is $1,300, flying from May 8 to May 22.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Los Angeles to Nairobi is $1,473, flying from May 3 to May 19.

No airline flies direct from Los Angeles to Nairobi.

There are 21 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Los Angeles to Nairobi per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 8 Air France connecting flights from Los Angeles to Nairobi per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
There are 7 KLM connecting flights from Los Angeles to Nairobi per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 4 China Southern connecting flights from Los Angeles to Nairobi per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
There are 3 Emirates connecting flights from Los Angeles to Nairobi per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
There are 2 Lufthansa connecting flights from Los Angeles to Nairobi per week. Flights are available on Saturday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Los Angeles and Nairobi at price $1,177 is offered by American, Etihad from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

No airline flies direct from Los Angeles to Nairobi.

There are 21 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Los Angeles to Nairobi per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 8 Air France connecting flights from Los Angeles to Nairobi per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
There are 7 KLM connecting flights from Los Angeles to Nairobi per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 4 China Southern connecting flights from Los Angeles to Nairobi per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
There are 3 Emirates connecting flights from Los Angeles to Nairobi per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
There are 2 Lufthansa connecting flights from Los Angeles to Nairobi per week. Flights are available on Saturday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Los Angeles to Nairobi.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Los Angeles to Nairobi, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Los Angeles and Nairobi start at $5,467 from Sun, May 3 to Tue, May 19 with Lufthansa, United.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Los Angeles and Nairobi start at $1,300 from Fri, May 22 to Thu, Jun 4.

To book business class trips from Los Angeles to Nairobi, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Los Angeles and Nairobi starts at $1,177 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with American, Etihad.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Los Angeles and Nairobi at price $1,177 is offered by American, Etihad from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Los Angeles to Nairobi, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.