Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Nairobi from $1,423

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SMF — NBO
Jun 9 — Jun 161

The best prices from Sacramento Intl to Nairobi are usually found in November or March, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Nairobi

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to Nairobi (NB0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 4, 2024.

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July

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November

Average price

$1,525

Round-trip from

$1,032
High demand for flights, 28% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 11% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in June 2024
From Sacramento Intl to Nairobi

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Nairobi?

Users have found that flying from Sacramento to Nairobi on a Wednesday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sacramento to Nairobi?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 39 days in advance to save up to 38% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 39 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Sacramento to Nairobi 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $984, or $1,226 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Nairobi?

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to Nairobi from Sacramento. Prices for February average $1,248 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $747. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a February flight can save you 49% on your journey compared to booking in June

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SMF to NBO?

It’s typically best to fly out from Sacramento to Nairobi at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 27% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap Qatar Airways flights from Sacramento to Nairobi

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qatar Airways for the route between Sacramento and Nairobi. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,009,960 searches. Data last updated June 4, 2024.
Take a peek at the cheapest Qatar Airways flights we've detected traveling from Sacramento to Nairobi. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Mon 8/1910:00 amSMF - NBO
2 stops34h 55mQatar Airways
Tue 8/276:10 pmNBO - SMF
2 stops26h 56mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/4$1,423
Mon 8/1911:36 amSMF - NBO
2 stops33h 19mQatar Airways
Mon 8/261:20 amNBO - SMF
2 stops43h 46mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/4$1,444
Sun 8/46:00 amSMF - NBO
2 stops31h 50mQatar Airways
Tue 9/31:20 amNBO - SMF
2 stops43h 59mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/2$1,572
Sun 7/143:00 pmSMF - NBO
2 stops46h 50mQatar Airways
Sun 4/271:20 amNBO - SMF
2 stops30h 37mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/3$1,665
Thu 8/16:21 pmSMF - NBO
2 stops43h 29mQatar Airways
Wed 8/216:10 pmNBO - SMF
2 stops31h 28mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/3$1,731
Thu 8/111:30 amSMF - NBO
2 stops33h 25mQatar Airways
Fri 8/236:10 pmNBO - SMF
2 stops26h 56mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/3$1,772
Fri 8/211:30 amSMF - NBO
2 stops26h 20mQatar Airways
Thu 8/226:10 pmNBO - SMF
2 stops26h 56mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/3$1,792
Thu 8/111:30 amSMF - NBO
2 stops33h 25mQatar Airways
Tue 8/206:10 pmNBO - SMF
2 stops31h 28mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/3$1,800
Fri 8/211:30 amSMF - NBO
2 stops26h 20mQatar Airways
Tue 8/206:10 pmNBO - SMF
2 stops26h 56mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/3$1,821

Cheap Ethiopian Air flights from Sacramento to Nairobi

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Ethiopian Air for the route between Sacramento and Nairobi. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,009,960 searches. Data last updated June 4, 2024.
Have a look at some of the cheapest available Ethiopian Air flights departing from Sacramento and landing in Nairobi. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Sun 7/1411:55 pmSMF - NBO
2 stops27h 15mEthiopian Air
Mon 4/286:00 pmNBO - SMF
3 stops35h 52mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/3$1,913
Sun 8/411:55 pmSMF - NBO
2 stops27h 15mEthiopian Air
Wed 9/46:00 pmNBO - SMF
3 stops31h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/2$1,976
Mon 8/198:10 amSMF - NBO
3 stops31h 10mEthiopian Air
Tue 8/276:00 pmNBO - SMF
3 stops36h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/4$2,044
Thu 8/111:55 pmSMF - NBO
2 stops27h 15mEthiopian Air
Wed 8/216:00 pmNBO - SMF
3 stops31h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/3$2,206

Cheap Sacramento to Nairobi flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Sacramento to Nairobi specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,009,960 searches. Prices were last updated on June 4, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Sacramento to Nairobi in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Sun 7/143:00 pmSMF - NBO
2 stops46h 50mQatar Airways
Sun 4/271:20 amNBO - SMF
2 stops30h 37mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/3$1,665
Sun 7/1411:55 pmSMF - NBO
2 stops27h 15mEthiopian Air
Mon 4/286:00 pmNBO - SMF
3 stops35h 52mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/3$1,913
Sun 7/1411:55 pmSMF - NBO
3 stops35h 20mAir Canada
Mon 4/2811:10 pmNBO - SMF
3 stops33h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 6/3$5,111

Sacramento to Nairobi 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Sacramento and Nairobi in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,009,960 searches. Data last updated June 4, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Sacramento to Nairobi in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Mon 8/1910:00 amSMF - NBO
2 stops34h 55mQatar Airways
Tue 8/276:10 pmNBO - SMF
2 stops26h 56mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/4$1,423
Mon 8/1911:36 amSMF - NBO
2 stops33h 19mQatar Airways
Mon 8/261:20 amNBO - SMF
2 stops43h 46mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/4$1,444
Tue 10/152:10 pmSMF - NBO
2 stops29h 50mDelta
Wed 10/2311:50 pmNBO - SMF
2 stops26h 15mDelta
Deal found 6/3$1,481
Mon 10/1410:59 pmSMF - NBO
2 stops35h 41mDelta
Wed 10/2311:50 pmNBO - SMF
2 stops26h 15mDelta
Deal found 6/3$1,482
Mon 10/146:30 amSMF - NBO
2 stops29h 25mDelta
Mon 10/2111:50 pmNBO - SMF
2 stops26h 15mDelta
Deal found 6/3$1,488
Sun 10/2010:59 pmSMF - NBO
2 stops35h 41mDelta
Mon 10/289:35 amNBO - SMF
2 stops44h 48mDelta
Deal found 6/3$1,493
Fri 10/1810:40 amSMF - NBO
2 stops25h 15mDelta
Sat 10/2611:59 pmNBO - SMF
2 stops26h 28mDelta
Deal found 6/3$1,494
Sat 10/57:00 amSMF - NBO
3 stops29h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/1210:30 pmNBO - SMF
2 stops34h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/3$1,498
Sat 10/1911:00 amSMF - NBO
2 stops24h 55mDelta
Mon 10/289:35 amNBO - SMF
2 stops44h 48mDelta
Deal found 6/3$1,499

Find flights from Sacramento to Nairobi within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento to Nairobi that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,009,960 searches. Data last updated June 4, 2024.

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Sacramento IntlNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SMF - NBO

SMFNBO

Sacramento Intl

Mon 8/19

2 stops34h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 8/27

2 stops26h 56m

$1,423

Sacramento IntlNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SMF - NBO

SMFNBO

Sacramento Intl

Mon 8/19

2 stops33h 19m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 8/26

2 stops43h 46m

$1,444

Sacramento IntlNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SMF - NBO

SMFNBO

Sacramento Intl

Tue 10/15

2 stops29h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 10/23

2 stops26h 15m

$1,481

Sacramento IntlNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SMF - NBO

SMFNBO

Sacramento Intl

Mon 10/14

2 stops35h 41m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 10/22

2 stops34h 36m

$1,482

Sacramento IntlNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SMF - NBO

SMFNBO

Sacramento Intl

Sat 10/5

3 stops29h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 10/12

2 stops34h 04m

$1,498

Sacramento IntlNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SMF - NBO

SMFNBO

Sacramento Intl

Fri 10/4

3 stops36h 31m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 10/12

2 stops34h 04m

$1,508

Sacramento IntlNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SMF - NBO

SMFNBO

Sacramento Intl

Wed 10/9

2 stops25h 22m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 10/18

2 stops39h 40m

$1,551

Sacramento IntlNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SMF - NBO

SMFNBO

Sacramento Intl

Sun 7/14

2 stops27h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 4/28

3 stops35h 52m

$1,913

Sacramento IntlNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SMF - NBO

SMFNBO

Sacramento Intl

Fri 8/2

3 stops43h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 8/20

2 stops38h 44m

$2,380

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Deals found on 6/4

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sacramento to Nairobi?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sacramento to Nairobi. Price data was last updated on May 31, 2024.
Booking 86 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sacramento to Nairobi. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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What is the cheapest day to fly from Sacramento to Nairobi?

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Temperature and rainfall in Nairobi by month

Plan your trip to Nairobi by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

NBO

Temperature

62.6 - 69.8 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Nairobi, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 62.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Nairobi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Nairobi. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Nairobi. Reviews last updated June 4, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air and American Airlines from Sacramento to Nairobi to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good
10,392 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

8.0
Very good
10,392 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,392 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

7.7
Good
4,320 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,392 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

7.4
Good
10,732 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,392 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

7.4
Good
787 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,392 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

7.3
Good
14,237 reviews
8.0
Very good
10,392 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sacramento to Nairobi?

    Most people fly from Sacramento Intl (SMF) if they book a flight from Sacramento to Nairobi. On average, Sacramento Intl has 0 outbound flights to Nairobi per day from 7 airlines. Sacramento Intl is conveniently located just 9.4 mi from Sacramento’s city center.

  • Can I find flights from Sacramento to Nairobi for under $1,500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Sacramento to Nairobi for under $1,500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Qatar Airways for just $1,423, but on average you can expect to pay $1,500.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to Nairobi round-trip?

    According to our current data, Qatar Airways ($1,423), Delta ($1,481), and United Airlines ($1,498) offers the cheapest pricing from Sacramento to Nairobi. These flights start at 3% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What does SMF to NBO mean?

    Sacramento Intl Airport is SMF and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport is NBO. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL), Nanyuki Airport (NYK), Amboseli Airport (ASV).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to Nairobi that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Sacramento to Nairobi flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Sacramento to Nairobi with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Sacramento to Nairobi flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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    Yes. In addition to deals on Sacramento to Nairobi flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sacramento to Nairobi.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sacramento to Nairobi?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento to Nairobi by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to Nairobi that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Sacramento to Nairobi offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Sacramento to Nairobi?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Sacramento to Nairobi flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Sacramento to Nairobi flight deals updated?

    The Sacramento to Nairobi flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/4.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sacramento to Nairobi?

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to Nairobi?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Nairobi (average of $1,033). Flying from Sacramento to Nairobi in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,647). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Sacramento to Nairobi

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LufthansaCheapest$1,011Average$1,388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,132Average$1,419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air FranceCheapest$1,274Average$1,307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,369Average$1,554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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DeltaCheapest$1,398Average$1,587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,418Average$1,530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapest$1,440Average$1,658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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