Statistics on Los Angeles -Kenya (Nairobi) flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?

Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Kenya (Nairobi) (from: Los Angeles )

The average price to go to Kenya (Nairobi) from Los Angeles airport is $ 1031 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 828 (in april) and $ 1364 (in december), which is a saving of $ 203 or a surplus of $ 333 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $705 to $759 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.

Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Kenya (Nairobi) before booking your flight.

If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Los Angeles -Kenya (Nairobi) plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 43519 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Kenya (Nairobi) from Los Angeles and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.

Average price depending on the departure month

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Data analysis:

By leaving in april, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 828, saving $ 203 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1031). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1364).

Flight Los Angeles -Kenya (Nairobi): when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 784 $ 980 good price
February$ 739 $ 897 good price
March$ 731 $ 857 good price
April$ 708 $ 828 very good price
May$ 719 $ 846 good price
June$ 939 $ 1209 high price
July$ 1108 $ 1349 high price
August$ 1028 $ 1258 high price
September$ 814 $ 962 good price
October$ 789 $ 930 good price
November$ 733 $ 892 good price
December$ 1039 $ 1364 very high price

*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!

Price breakdown to travel from Los Angeles to Kenya (Nairobi)

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Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Los Angeles to Kenya (Nairobi) range from $542 to $1680. 5% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $542 to $597), 1% at the maximum price (from $1626 to $1680). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $705 to $759 (8% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Los Angeles ->Kenya flight

There are 14 companies that serve Los Angeles from Kenya (Nairobi) airport: Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, KLM, Air France, British Airways, Emirates, Delta, Swiss, Lufthansa, Ita Airways, Saudia, Alaska Airlines, United and Brussels Airlines.

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Data analysis:

Of the 43519 flights analyzed in previous years, Qatar Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (25% of the time) on the Los Angeles ->Kenya route.

Which day of the week to leave?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, Los Angeles -Kenya (Nairobi) flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $40. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $40.

Which day of the week to come back?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Kenya (Nairobi) to Los Angeles departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $45. Conversely, departing from Kenya (Nairobi) on a saturday may cost you an additional $74.

Top prices Los Angeles -Kenya (Nairobi)

Round tripDatesPrice
Los Angeles → Nairobi14-04 to 18-04-2025$ 848 
Los Angeles → Nairobi09-05 to 16-05-2025$ 941 
Los Angeles → Nairobi13-05 to 28-05-2025$ 933 
Los Angeles → Nairobi19-05 to 24-05-2025$ 710 
Los Angeles → Nairobi21-06 to 26-06-2025$ 671 
Los Angeles → Nairobi13-09 to 22-09-2025$ 947 
Los Angeles → Nairobi01-10 to 14-10-2025$ 952 
Los Angeles → Nairobi14-11 to 25-11-2025$ 947 
Los Angeles → Nairobi01-02 to 08-02-2026$ 942 
Los Angeles → Nairobi11-02 to 19-02-2026$ 942 

When to book your flight Los Angeles - Kenya (Nairobi) to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 9 to 10 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.

Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Los Angeles -Kenya flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a thursday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

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Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Los Angeles to Kenya (Nairobi), it is recommended to buy it 9 to 10 months before departure (it is then on average 909 $, which is a saving of 122 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (181 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Los Angeles to Kenya (Nairobi) flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.

Departure on... How far in advance should I book?
January

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 772 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 940), 4 to 5 months ($ 867), 5 to 6 months ($ 820), 6 to 7 months ($ 834), 8 to 9 months ($ 781), 9 to 10 months ($ 899)
February

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 757 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 854), 5 to 6 months ($ 760), 6 to 7 months ($ 820), 7 to 8 months ($ 796), 8 to 9 months ($ 799), 9 to 10 months ($ 804)
March

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 695 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 839), 3 to 4 months ($ 768), 4 to 5 months ($ 758), 5 to 6 months ($ 761), 6 to 7 months ($ 714), 7 to 8 months ($ 798), 8 to 9 months ($ 741), 10 to 11 months ($ 737)
April

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 741 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 819), 3 to 4 months ($ 794), 4 to 5 months ($ 792), 5 to 6 months ($ 792), 6 to 7 months ($ 743), 7 to 8 months ($ 763), 8 to 9 months ($ 795), 9 to 10 months ($ 743)
May

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 737 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 802), 3 to 4 months ($ 823), 4 to 5 months ($ 821), 5 to 6 months ($ 775), 6 to 7 months ($ 756), 7 to 8 months ($ 760), 9 to 10 months ($ 804), 10 to 11 months ($ 808)
June

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 903 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1102), 3 to 4 months ($ 1117), 4 to 5 months ($ 1124), 5 to 6 months ($ 1150), 6 to 7 months ($ 1083), 7 to 8 months ($ 1168), 8 to 9 months ($ 1033), 10 to 11 months ($ 1190)
July

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1029 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1310), 3 to 4 months ($ 1208), 4 to 5 months ($ 1258), 5 to 6 months ($ 1250), 6 to 7 months ($ 1232), 7 to 8 months ($ 1180), 8 to 9 months ($ 1325), 9 to 10 months ($ 1133)
August

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 953 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1226), 3 to 4 months ($ 1153), 4 to 5 months ($ 1170), 5 to 6 months ($ 1106), 6 to 7 months ($ 1112), 7 to 8 months ($ 1068), 8 to 9 months ($ 1034), 9 to 10 months ($ 981)
September

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 831 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 906), 4 to 5 months ($ 922), 5 to 6 months ($ 878), 6 to 7 months ($ 956), 7 to 8 months ($ 875), 8 to 9 months ($ 851), 10 to 11 months ($ 936)
October

Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 820 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 885), 3 to 4 months ($ 926), 4 to 5 months ($ 874), 5 to 6 months ($ 897), 7 to 8 months ($ 858), 8 to 9 months ($ 841), 9 to 10 months ($ 827), 10 to 11 months ($ 899)
November

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 731 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 846), 3 to 4 months ($ 840), 4 to 5 months ($ 776), 5 to 6 months ($ 814), 6 to 7 months ($ 797), 7 to 8 months ($ 782), 9 to 10 months ($ 820), 10 to 11 months ($ 869)
December

Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1063 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1315), 3 to 4 months ($ 1271), 4 to 5 months ($ 1183), 5 to 6 months ($ 1186), 6 to 7 months ($ 1245), 7 to 8 months ($ 1196), 9 to 10 months ($ 1097), 10 to 11 months ($ 1299), 11 to 12 months ($ 1231)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Los Angeles ->Kenya are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $21. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $35 more.

Los Angeles to Kenya (Nairobi): flight price when booking today

Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.

Month Current price
April 2025$ 1068
$848 to $1388		Find a flight
May 2025$ 966
$710 to $1084		Find a flight
June 2025$ 1153
$671 to $1630		Find a flight
July 2025$ 1274
$1145 to $1402		Find a flight
August 2025$ 1194
$1081 to $1391		Find a flight
September 2025$ 987
$947 to $1053		Find a flight
October 2025$ 974
$952 to $1005		Find a flight
November 2025$ 996
$947 to $1090		Find a flight
December 2025$ 1374
$977 to $2316		Find a flight
February 2026$ 942
$942 to $942		Find a flight

Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, june, july and august are cheaper to travel to Kenya (Nairobi). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!

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