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 $ 988 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 793 (in april) and $ 1305 (in july), which is a saving of $ 196 or a surplus of $ 317 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $682 to $735 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Kenya (Nairobi) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Los Angeles -Kenya (Nairobi) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 41006 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Kenya (Nairobi) from Los Angeles and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in april, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 793, saving $ 196 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 988). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 1305).
Flight Los Angeles -Kenya (Nairobi): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 750 | $ 927 | good price |
| February | $ 689 | $ 858 | good price |
| March | $ 679 | $ 819 | good price |
| April | $ 684 | $ 793 the cheapest | very good price |
| May | $ 668 | $ 812 | good price |
| June | $ 872 | $ 1163 | high price |
| July | $ 1060 | $ 1305 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 990 | $ 1215 | high price |
| September | $ 749 | $ 926 | good price |
| October | $ 762 | $ 895 | good price |
| November | $ 706 | $ 846 | good price |
| December | $ 975 | $ 1290 | 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)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Los Angeles to Kenya (Nairobi) range from $524 to $1626. 5% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $525 to $577), 1% at the maximum price (from $1573 to $1626). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $682 to $735 (9% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Los Angeles ->Kenya flight
There are 13 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 and United.
Data analysis:
Of the 41006 flights analyzed in previous years, Qatar Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (26% of the time) on the Los Angeles ->Kenya route.
Which day of the week to leave?
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 $37. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $38.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Kenya (Nairobi) to Los Angeles departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $50. Conversely, departing from Kenya (Nairobi) on a saturday may cost you an additional $79.
Top prices Los Angeles -Kenya (Nairobi)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles → Nairobi | 09-12 to 16-12-2024 | $ 911 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Nairobi | 10-01 to 26-01-2025 | $ 916 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Los Angeles → Nairobi | 14-01 to 21-01-2025 | $ 903 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Nairobi | 19-01 to 30-01-2025 | $ 865 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Nairobi | 06-02 to 15-02-2025 | $ 931 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Nairobi | 09-02 to 22-02-2025 | $ 910 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Nairobi | 10-02 to 21-02-2025 | $ 893 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Nairobi | 15-03 to 29-03-2025 | $ 940 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Nairobi | 01-09 to 20-09-2025 | $ 920 | layover flight with Air France |
| Los Angeles → Nairobi | 14-09 to 21-09-2025 | $ 945 | layover flight with British Airways |
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 6 to 7 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?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Los Angeles to Kenya (Nairobi), it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 870 $, which is a saving of 118 $ 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 (180 $ 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: 747 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 910), 4 to 5 months ($ 839), 5 to 6 months ($ 793), 6 to 7 months ($ 807), 8 to 9 months ($ 755), 9 to 10 months ($ 870) |
| February | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 731 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 822), 5 to 6 months ($ 736), 6 to 7 months ($ 793), 7 to 8 months ($ 770), 8 to 9 months ($ 773), 9 to 10 months ($ 778) |
| March | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 673 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 800), 3 to 4 months ($ 733), 4 to 5 months ($ 726), 5 to 6 months ($ 736), 6 to 7 months ($ 690), 7 to 8 months ($ 772), 8 to 9 months ($ 717), 10 to 11 months ($ 714) |
| April | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 706 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 792), 2 to 3 months ($ 771), 3 to 4 months ($ 752), 4 to 5 months ($ 745), 5 to 6 months ($ 745), 7 to 8 months ($ 739), 8 to 9 months ($ 769), 9 to 10 months ($ 719), 10 to 11 months ($ 717) |
| May | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 714 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 765), 3 to 4 months ($ 776), 4 to 5 months ($ 764), 5 to 6 months ($ 742), 6 to 7 months ($ 725), 7 to 8 months ($ 735), 9 to 10 months ($ 778), 10 to 11 months ($ 782) |
| June | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 874 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1066), 3 to 4 months ($ 1064), 4 to 5 months ($ 1060), 5 to 6 months ($ 1045), 6 to 7 months ($ 999), 7 to 8 months ($ 1119), 8 to 9 months ($ 990), 10 to 11 months ($ 1152) |
| July | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 996 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1267), 3 to 4 months ($ 1169), 4 to 5 months ($ 1206), 5 to 6 months ($ 1206), 6 to 7 months ($ 1118), 7 to 8 months ($ 1125), 8 to 9 months ($ 1285), 9 to 10 months ($ 1095) |
| August | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 919 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1186), 3 to 4 months ($ 1115), 4 to 5 months ($ 1131), 5 to 6 months ($ 1037), 6 to 7 months ($ 1037), 7 to 8 months ($ 981), 8 to 9 months ($ 975), 9 to 10 months ($ 929) |
| September | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 783 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 877), 4 to 5 months ($ 892), 5 to 6 months ($ 850), 6 to 7 months ($ 908), 7 to 8 months ($ 802), 8 to 9 months ($ 784), 10 to 11 months ($ 900) |
| October | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 760 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 856), 4 to 5 months ($ 846), 5 to 6 months ($ 868), 6 to 7 months ($ 793), 7 to 8 months ($ 822), 8 to 9 months ($ 778), 10 to 11 months ($ 785) |
| November | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 701 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 818), 3 to 4 months ($ 813), 4 to 5 months ($ 751), 5 to 6 months ($ 788), 6 to 7 months ($ 771), 7 to 8 months ($ 757), 9 to 10 months ($ 765), 10 to 11 months ($ 785) |
| December | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1028 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1249), 3 to 4 months ($ 1229), 4 to 5 months ($ 1145), 5 to 6 months ($ 1148), 6 to 7 months ($ 1204), 7 to 8 months ($ 1157), 9 to 10 months ($ 1054), 10 to 11 months ($ 1178), 11 to 12 months ($ 1168) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
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 friday, 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 | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | $ 1670 $875 to $2570 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1332 $865 to $2101 | very high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 924 $891 to $995 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 967 $940 to $1002 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1045 $1045 to $1045 | very high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1020 $1020 to $1020 | very high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1057 $1044 to $1066 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1126 $1126 to $1126 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1068 $981 to $1111 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 959 $920 to $1009 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 995 $954 to $1035 | high price | 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!