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

Flights overview

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$1,355	Emirates 1 stop 32 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 10	The cheapest round-trip flight from Nairobi to Los Angeles is currently $1,355
Cheapest one-way flight	$889	American, Etihad 2 stops 35 hr Tue, May 12	The cheapest one-way flight from Nairobi to Los Angeles is currently $889
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,404	KLM 1 stop 25 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Nairobi to Los Angeles is currently $1,404
Cheapest business class flights	$5,821	Lufthansa 1 stop 25 hr Mon, May 4 — Mon, May 18	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Nairobi to Los Angeles is currently $5,821

Fastest flight	21 hr 55 min	The fastest flight with stops from Nairobi to Los Angeles takes 21 hr 55 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 Nairobi to Los Angeles is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically August.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $1,000–1,200
August Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,350–1,700

Popular airlines from Nairobi to Los Angeles

Lufthansa

from $1,609

Typical price: $1,450–2,600

30 weekly connecting flights

NBO - LAX Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
British Airways

from $1,443

Typical price: $1,500–3,100

21 weekly connecting flights

NBO - LAX Every day
Air France

from $1,626

Typical price: $1,100–2,150

19 weekly connecting flights

NBO - LAX Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
KLM

from $1,507

Typical price: $1,150–2,150

14 weekly connecting flights

NBO - LAX Every day
Turkish Airlines

from $1,431

Typical price: $1,100–2,300

14 weekly connecting flights

NBO - LAX Every day
China Southern

from $5,764

Typical price: $5,200–7,400

4 weekly connecting flights

NBO - LAX Every Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Nairobi to Los Angeles

The cheapest flights from Nairobi to Los Angeles are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $1,000 to $1,200.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Nairobi to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Emirates from $1,355. The cheapest one-way flight was with American, Etihad from $889.

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

The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Nairobi to Los Angeles is $1,609, flying from May 4 to May 18.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Nairobi to Los Angeles is $1,443, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Air France flight from Nairobi to Los Angeles is $1,626, flying from May 4 to May 17.
The cheapest KLM flight from Nairobi to Los Angeles is $1,507, flying from May 8 to May 21.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Nairobi to Los Angeles is $1,431, flying from May 4 to May 17.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Nairobi to Los Angeles is $5,764, flying from May 8 to May 22.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Nairobi to Los Angeles starts at $1,355 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 10. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $889 and departs on Tue, May 12.

21 hr 55 min is the shortest flight time from Nairobi to Los Angeles.

Los Angeles is a year-round destination. The weather's mostly warm and mild, with hotter temperatures Jul–Oct. Arts and cultural events happen regularly, including film festivals such as LA Film Fest (Jun) and AFI Fest (Nov). In summer, there are free outdoor concerts and film screenings at venues across the city. Other major annual events include the Academy Awards (Feb/Mar) and the LA Marathon (Feb/Mar).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Nairobi to Los Angeles.
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 Nairobi to Los Angeles 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 Nairobi to Los Angeles.

In terms of flights, Lufthansa is the most popular. Lufthansa offers 30 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

Other popular airlines flying from Nairobi to Los Angeles are:

British Airways offers 21 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Air France offers 19 connecting flights per week. Air France flies from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
KLM offers 14 connecting flights per week. KLM flies from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Turkish Airlines offers 14 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
China Southern offers 4 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Nairobi to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Emirates from $1,355. The cheapest one-way flight was with American, Etihad from $889.

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

The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Nairobi to Los Angeles is $1,609, flying from May 4 to May 18.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Nairobi to Los Angeles is $1,443, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Air France flight from Nairobi to Los Angeles is $1,626, flying from May 4 to May 17.
The cheapest KLM flight from Nairobi to Los Angeles is $1,507, flying from May 8 to May 21.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Nairobi to Los Angeles is $1,431, flying from May 4 to May 17.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Nairobi to Los Angeles is $5,764, flying from May 8 to May 22.

No airline flies direct from Nairobi to Los Angeles.

There are 30 Lufthansa connecting flights from Nairobi to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
There are 21 British Airways connecting flights from Nairobi to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 19 Air France connecting flights from Nairobi to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 14 KLM connecting flights from Nairobi to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Nairobi to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 4 China Southern connecting flights from Nairobi to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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

The cheapest last-minute deal between Nairobi and Los Angeles at price $1,404 is offered by KLM from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

No airline flies direct from Nairobi to Los Angeles.

There are 30 Lufthansa connecting flights from Nairobi to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
There are 21 British Airways connecting flights from Nairobi to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 19 Air France connecting flights from Nairobi to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 14 KLM connecting flights from Nairobi to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Nairobi to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 4 China Southern connecting flights from Nairobi to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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

There are no direct flights from Nairobi to Los Angeles.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Nairobi to Los Angeles, 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 Nairobi and Los Angeles start at $5,821 from Mon, May 4 to Mon, May 18 with Lufthansa.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Nairobi and Los Angeles start at $1,355 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 10.

To book business class trips from Nairobi to Los Angeles, 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 Nairobi and Los Angeles starts at $1,404 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with KLM.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Nairobi and Los Angeles at price $1,404 is offered by KLM from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Nairobi to Los Angeles, 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.