Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Nairobi
Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Nairobi
Looking for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Nairobi? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Los Angeles to Nairobi vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 40,000–49,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Los Angeles to Nairobi for specific travel dates.
2026-12-02
LAX - NBO
Economy | 2 Stops
From 40,000 Pts + $102.8
2026-11-07
LAX - NBO
Economy | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 40,500 Pts + $489.9
2026-12-02
LAX - NBO
Economy | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 44,000 Pts + $279.8
2026-12-02
LAX - NBO
Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 45,000 Pts + $61.6
2027-01-04
LAX - NBO
Economy | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 49,500 Pts + $17.8
2026-11-07
LAX - NBO
Economy | 2 Stops | 8 left
From 49,500 Pts + $41.6
Los Angeles to Nairobi flight facts
Distance
9,676 mi
15,572 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 19h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+11h
Nairobi is 11 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Airports in Los Angeles
LAX · Los Angeles Intl
Airports in Nairobi
NBO · Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Premium cabin flights from Los Angeles to Nairobi
Premium cabin
2026-12-02
LAX - NBO
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 60,500 Pts + $55.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Los Angeles to Nairobi depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Los Angeles to Nairobi.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Los Angeles to Nairobi.
Los Angeles and Nairobi are about 9,676 miles (15,572 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 9,676-mile straight-line distance takes about 19h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Nairobi is 11 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Departures from Los Angeles: Los Angeles Intl (LAX). Arrivals in Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Nairobi, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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