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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Diego to Nairobi? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 1.098 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Nairobi.1.044 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Aug, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.044 €, select.
Nairobi.1.048 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 Jan, returning Wed, 3 Feb.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Wed, 3 Feb, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.048 €, select.
Nairobi.1.053 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.053 €, select.
Nairobi.1.054 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Nov, returning Fri, 20 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.054 €, select.
Nairobi.1.058 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Sep, returning Sun, 20 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.058 €, select.
Nairobi.1.059 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Mon, 14 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.059 €, select.
Nairobi.1.066 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Oct, returning Sat, 24 Oct.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.066 €, select.
Nairobi.1.098 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Aug, returning Mon, 31 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.098 €, select.
Nairobi.1.120 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Dec, returning Sun, 13 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sun, 13 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.120 €, select.
Nairobi.1.166 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 May, returning Mon, 31 May.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 20 May, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Mon, 31 May, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.166 €, select.
Nairobi.1.172 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep, returning Sat, 3 Oct.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.172 €, select.
Nairobi.1.248 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Jul, returning Tue, 28 Jul.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 21 Jul, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.248 €, select.
Nairobi.1.429 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Mar, returning Wed, 16 Jun.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Wed, 16 Jun, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.429 €, select.
Nairobi.1.557 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Nov, returning Mon, 4 Jan.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Mon, 4 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.557 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Nairobi

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Diego to Nairobi flights are currently cheapest in November.
Jul
from 1.248 €
Aug
from 1.098 €
Sep
from 1.058 €
Oct
from 1.066 €
Nov
from 1.054 €
Dec
from 1.120 €
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from 1.166 €
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Alternative San Diego to Nairobi routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from San Diego to Nairobi? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Nairobi Wilson

3km from central Nairobi
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Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta

13km from central Nairobi
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San Diego to Nairobi: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found1.044 €
Cheapest month to flyAugust

Finding cheap flights from San Diego to Nairobi: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Nairobi: Nairobi Wilson and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.
The best price we found for a return flight from San Diego to Nairobi is 1.044 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from San Diego to Nairobi. But we found flights with one or more stops from 1.044 €.
As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from San Diego to Nairobi.
The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Nairobi is usually August.
If you're flying from San Diego, the cheapest airport near Nairobi is Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta – which is 13.2 km away from the centre of Nairobi. We've found flights into this airport from 1.044 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from San Diego to Nairobi on Tuesday, 11 August 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Diego and Nairobi. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Nairobi but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Nairobi is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

In July, the average temperature is usually around 19°C. April is typically the warmest month in Nairobi, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is June, with temperatures averaging 13°C. The rainiest month is April.
The cheapest airline that flies to Nairobi is Delta .

Flying from San Diego to Nairobi: what you need to know

  • San Diego International Airport (SAN) is San Diego's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from San Diego to Nairobi departing from here.

  • When working out where to arrive in Nairobi, Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO) and Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) are the primary gateways.

  • Nairobi's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Nairobi 11 hours ahead of San Diego.

  • Give yourself enough time to make your San Diego to Nairobi flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.

How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego to Nairobi

  • To find cheap San Diego to Nairobi flights, book in advance. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.

  • If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when looking for your plane ticket from San Diego to Nairobi.

  • There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal is available on cheap flights from San Diego to Nairobi.

  • Save on your San Diego to Nairobi flight with the help of our filters. Select your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Flying from San Diego

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • Whether you want to discover another city along the way or just take a break, we make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To compare your options taking off from San Diego International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is a stop you can make on your San Diego to Nairobi flight.

  • The journey from central San Diego to SAN takes around 25 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 5 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Catching an early flight from San Diego to Nairobi? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near San Diego International Airport:

  • 74% of flights that take off from San Diego International Airport touch down at their destination on time.

  • SAN is located at N Harbour Dr.

Arriving in Nairobi

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO)

  • Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO) to central Nairobi takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 13 kilometres away.

  • It usually takes 1 hour 5 minutes to get there on public transport.

  • If you're coming in on a late flight from San Diego to Nairobi, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near NBO:

  • Grab a Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport rental car and discover Nairobi and beyond with your own wheels. Auto-Union, Green Motion and Hertz are well-known companies to choose from here.

  • To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport about three weeks ahead of your San Diego to Nairobi flight.

Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)

  • Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) is about 3 kilometres from the centre of Nairobi. Following your flight from San Diego to Nairobi, it'll take you approximately 20 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.

  • If you travel by public transport, the journey will take you 35 minutes or so.

  • After your flight from San Diego to Nairobi, tuck yourself in at a hotel near WIL. These are some comfortable options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:

  • Why waste time waiting for a taxi? A Nairobi Wilson Airport rental car lets you get moving right away. Crank up the music and hit the highway with a set of wheels from Auto-Union or Unicorn rent a car.

  • Avoid the slow-moving lines and paperwork at the rental desk by completing your booking beforehand. Secure your ride from WIL in advance so you can just grab the keys and get going.

Best time to go to Nairobi

  • August is the most popular month for flights from San Diego to Nairobi. To avoid the crowds, head to Nairobi in March.

  • Lock in a San Diego to Nairobi ticket departing in February if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Nairobi to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from San Diego to Nairobi in July when temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).

More about Nairobi

  • Once you've booked your flight from San Diego to Nairobi, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Nairobi:

  • Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Nursery and Giraffe manor are just two of the top-rated attractions to add to your Nairobi travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Mara Conservancy.

Explore more of Kenya

  • You've seen Nairobi, now it's time to explore more of Kenya. Travel around 434 kilometres southeast to Mombasa to tick off its leading attractions. From Mombasa Marine Park & Reserve to Fort Jesus Museum and Mombasa Beach, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • Around 137 kilometres northwest of Nairobi, Nakuru is another essential stop in Kenya. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru and Rhino Point.

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