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 $ 1002 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 811 (in april) and $ 1319 (in december), which is a saving of $ 192 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 $699 to $753 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Kenya (Nairobi) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Los Angeles -Kenya (Nairobi) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 38020 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Kenya (Nairobi) from Los Angeles and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in april, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 811, saving $ 192 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1002). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1319).
Flight Los Angeles -Kenya (Nairobi): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 766 | $ 948 | good price |
| February | $ 705 | $ 878 | good price |
| March | $ 696 | $ 838 | good price |
| April | $ 701 | $ 811 the cheapest | very good price |
| May | $ 685 | $ 827 | good price |
| June | $ 863 | $ 1168 | fair price |
| July | $ 1040 | $ 1318 | high price |
| August | $ 980 | $ 1219 | high price |
| September | $ 762 | $ 931 | good price |
| October | $ 741 | $ 899 | good price |
| November | $ 717 | $ 859 | good price |
| December | $ 997 | $ 1319 the most expensive | 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)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Los Angeles to Kenya (Nairobi) range from $537 to $1666. 6% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $538 to $591), 1% at the maximum price (from $1612 to $1666). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $699 to $753 (10% 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, Swiss, Delta, Lufthansa, Ita Airways, Saudia, Alaska Airlines and United.
Data analysis:
Of the 38020 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 $39. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $45.
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 $77.
Top prices Los Angeles -Kenya (Nairobi)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles → Nairobi | 12-05 to 27-05-2024 | $ 917 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Los Angeles → Nairobi | 22-05 to 29-05-2024 | $ 1004 | layover flight with Delta |
| Los Angeles → Nairobi | 19-08 to 29-08-2024 | $ 889 | layover flight with Saudia |
| Los Angeles → Nairobi | 02-10 to 13-10-2024 | $ 956 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Los Angeles → Nairobi | 14-11 to 22-11-2024 | $ 928 | layover flight with British Airways |
| Los Angeles → Nairobi | 01-12 to 08-12-2024 | $ 1019 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Nairobi | 07-01 to 21-01-2025 | $ 912 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Nairobi | 07-02 to 12-02-2025 | $ 1004 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Nairobi | 10-02 to 17-02-2025 | $ 912 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Nairobi | 20-03 to 27-03-2025 | $ 942 | layover flight with Turkish Airlines |
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?
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 885 $, which is a saving of 117 $ 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 (174 $ 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: 746 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 919), 4 to 5 months ($ 853), 5 to 6 months ($ 807), 6 to 7 months ($ 819), 8 to 9 months ($ 774), 9 to 10 months ($ 891) |
| February | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 735 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 842), 5 to 6 months ($ 748), 6 to 7 months ($ 805), 7 to 8 months ($ 787), 8 to 9 months ($ 784), 9 to 10 months ($ 797) |
| March | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 678 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 819), 3 to 4 months ($ 752), 4 to 5 months ($ 744), 5 to 6 months ($ 747), 6 to 7 months ($ 702), 7 to 8 months ($ 771), 8 to 9 months ($ 717), 10 to 11 months ($ 728) |
| April | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 709 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 790), 3 to 4 months ($ 771), 4 to 5 months ($ 763), 5 to 6 months ($ 763), 7 to 8 months ($ 740), 8 to 9 months ($ 777) |
| May | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 713 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 784), 3 to 4 months ($ 796), 4 to 5 months ($ 783), 5 to 6 months ($ 760), 6 to 7 months ($ 742), 7 to 8 months ($ 742), 9 to 10 months ($ 789), 10 to 11 months ($ 796) |
| June | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 878 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1092), 3 to 4 months ($ 1090), 4 to 5 months ($ 1086), 5 to 6 months ($ 1071), 6 to 7 months ($ 1023), 7 to 8 months ($ 1147), 8 to 9 months ($ 1001), 10 to 11 months ($ 1149) |
| July | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1005 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1293), 3 to 4 months ($ 1197), 4 to 5 months ($ 1236), 5 to 6 months ($ 1236), 6 to 7 months ($ 1146), 7 to 8 months ($ 1152), 8 to 9 months ($ 1317), 9 to 10 months ($ 1110) |
| August | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 928 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1214), 3 to 4 months ($ 1136), 4 to 5 months ($ 1159), 5 to 6 months ($ 1062), 6 to 7 months ($ 1062), 7 to 8 months ($ 1005), 8 to 9 months ($ 999), 9 to 10 months ($ 951) |
| September | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 802 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 931), 3 to 4 months ($ 855), 4 to 5 months ($ 883), 5 to 6 months ($ 871), 6 to 7 months ($ 930), 7 to 8 months ($ 821), 8 to 9 months ($ 803), 10 to 11 months ($ 922) |
| October | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 778 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 853), 3 to 4 months ($ 891), 4 to 5 months ($ 802), 5 to 6 months ($ 884), 6 to 7 months ($ 813), 7 to 8 months ($ 842), 8 to 9 months ($ 797), 10 to 11 months ($ 804) |
| November | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 718 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 826), 3 to 4 months ($ 819), 4 to 5 months ($ 750), 5 to 6 months ($ 782), 6 to 7 months ($ 778), 7 to 8 months ($ 775), 9 to 10 months ($ 784), 10 to 11 months ($ 804) |
| December | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1053 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1264), 3 to 4 months ($ 1246), 4 to 5 months ($ 1147), 5 to 6 months ($ 1159), 6 to 7 months ($ 1222), 7 to 8 months ($ 1163), 9 to 10 months ($ 1080), 10 to 11 months ($ 1207), 11 to 12 months ($ 1196) |
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 $22. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $38 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 968 $917 to $1004 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1318 $987 to $1485 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1382 $1361 to $1424 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1190 $889 to $1305 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 1114 $1062 to $1188 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 998 $956 to $1029 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 928 $928 to $928 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1346 $1019 to $1507 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 912 $912 to $912 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 958 $912 to $1004 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 942 $942 to $942 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, august and january are cheaper to travel to Kenya (Nairobi). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!