Award flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Nairobi (NBO)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 14 programs for SFO→NBO. Lowest economy: 27,000 points + $243.55 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 75,000 miles + $47.75 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 255,000 points + $67.75 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
San Francisco (SFO) to Nairobi (NBO) at a glance
- From
- San Francisco International, San Francisco, California, United States (SFO)
- To
- Jomo Kenyatta International, Nairobi, Kenya (NBO)
- Programs with award space seen
- 14 of 14 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE), Delta Air Lines (DL), Aer Lingus (EI) and 21 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Most dates with space
- 149 of 159 departure dates checked (United MileagePlus, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Nairobi (NBO)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 27,000 pts + $243.55 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Kenya Airways (KQ), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 1 | 105 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 35,000 pts + $303.95 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 9+ | 122 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $279.75 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Kenya Airways (KQ) +1 more | 6 | 147 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $25.55 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Etihad Airways (EY) +1 more | — | 140 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 42,500 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 3 | 51 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 49,500 pts + $13.55 | 2 stops | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ) +13 more | 1 | 149 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 50,500 pts + $297.95 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), JetBlue (B6), Condor (DE) +3 more | 7 | 134 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $67.75 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Qatar Airways (QR) | 2 | 146 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 2 | 124 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 66,200 pts + $40.25 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 9+ | 80 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 69,900 pts + $303.95 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) +2 more | 1 | 90 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 70,000 pts + $36.50 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), Lufthansa (LH), Egyptair (MS), Singapore Airlines (SQ) +2 more | 9+ | 55 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 75,000 pts + $88.04 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), Air Dolomiti (EN), Lufthansa (LH) +7 more | 4 | 71 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 90,600 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS) +5 more | 1 | 90 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 60,500 pts + $35.55 | 3 stops | Aegean Airlines (A3), ITA Airways (AZ), Emirates (EK), Ethiopian Airlines (ET) +4 more | 9+ | 142 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 65,000 pts + $462.95 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 1 | 134 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + $352.25 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) | — | 19 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 72,500 pts + $463.15 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) | 2 | 14 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 97,950 pts + $129.06 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), Lufthansa (LH), Brussels Airlines (SN) +1 more | 7 | 50 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 98,000 pts + $303.95 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 1 | 24 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 133,500 pts + $40.25 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 1 | 103 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 135,500 pts + $1,267.25 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA) +2 more | 1 | 32 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 273,800 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), British Airways (BA) | 1 | 9 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Turkish Miles & Smiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 75,000 pts + $47.75 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Qatar Airways (QR) | — | 9 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $13.55Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), JetBlue (B6) +7 more | 3 | 138 | See dates | |
| Emirates Skywards | 109,000 pts + $1,229.95 | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 2 | 84 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 110,000 pts + $67.75Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Qatar Airways (QR) | 1 | 41 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 110,000 pts + $124.46Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Emirates (EK), Lufthansa (LH), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 18 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 115,000 pts + $703.15 | 1 stop | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL), Kenya Airways (KQ) +1 more | 1 | 140 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 120,000 pts + $264.45Mixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), JetBlue (B6), Etihad Airways (EY), WestJet (WS) | 3 | 62 | See dates | |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 125,000 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Turkish Airlines (TK) | 1 | 123 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 152,500 pts + $1,258.15 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL), Kenya Airways (KQ), Virgin Atlantic (VS) | 1 | 63 | See dates | |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 160,000 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | 1 stop | Qatar Airways (QR) | 3 | 2 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 182,900 pts + $1,229.95 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA), Emirates (EK) | 2 | 2 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 823,800 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | Air France (AF) | 1 | 3 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Avianca LifeMiles and Delta SkyMiles.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 255,000 pts + $67.75 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), Qatar Airways (QR) | 5 | 40 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 257,300 pts + $935.95Mixed cabin | 1 stop | Emirates (EK) | 1 | 8 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 392,600 pts + $40.65 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), KLM (KL) | 8 | 9 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Turkish Miles & Smiles, United MileagePlus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 32,500 pts + $487.55 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 60,500 pts + $35.55 | 9+ | 3 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 75,000 pts + $512.15 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 110,000 pts + $166.76Mixed cabin | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 115,000 pts + $703.15 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 255,000 pts + $67.75 | 5 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 257,300 pts + $935.95Mixed cabin | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 397,700 pts + $40.35 | 5 | 2 stops | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Best months to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Nairobi (NBO) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (12 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (10 dates) | 75,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | — | |
| 32,500 · Virgin Atlantic (30 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (29 dates) | 75,000 · AAdvantage (4 dates) | 255,000 · Atmos (2 dates) | |
| 34,500 · Virgin Atlantic (5 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (10 dates) | 157,000 · Virgin Atlantic (4 dates) | 392,600 · SkyMiles (1 date) | |
| 34,500 · Virgin Atlantic (9 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (12 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (11 dates)Mixed cabin | 255,000 · Atmos (1 date) | |
| 34,500 · Virgin Atlantic (4 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (10 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (9 dates)Mixed cabin | 255,000 · Atmos (6 dates) | |
| 27,000 · Virgin Atlantic (5 dates) | 60,500 · MileagePlus (6 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (6 dates)Mixed cabin | 255,000 · Atmos (4 dates) | |
| 34,500 · Virgin Atlantic (9 dates) | 65,000 · Flying Blue (9 dates) | 75,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 255,000 · Atmos (9 dates) | |
| 34,500 · Virgin Atlantic (12 dates) | 65,000 · Flying Blue (12 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (15 dates)Mixed cabin | 255,000 · Atmos (9 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (15 dates) | 65,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (14 dates)Mixed cabin | — | |
| 35,000 · Skywards (11 dates) | 98,000 · Skywards (2 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (15 dates)Mixed cabin | — | |
| 35,000 · Skywards (8 dates) | 98,000 · Skywards (1 date) | 75,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 255,000 · Atmos (7 dates) | |
| 40,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 150,000 · MileagePlus (3 dates) | 88,000 · MileagePlus (3 dates)Mixed cabin | 255,000 · Atmos (2 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:0.75 · Instant | — | 1:0.8 · Instant | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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Search San Francisco (SFO) to Nairobi (NBO)How many miles or points you need from San Francisco (SFO) to Nairobi (NBO)
- In economy, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club had the lowest observed award, 27,000 points + $243.55; see how many points you need with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
- In premium economy, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 60,500 miles + $35.55; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
- In business class, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 75,000 miles + $47.75; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In first class, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 255,000 points + $67.75; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Questions about award flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Nairobi (NBO)
What's the lowest San Francisco (SFO) to Nairobi (NBO) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 27,000 points + $243.55 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 105 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 01:29 UTC). In business class, 75,000 miles + $47.75 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 14, 2026, 02:42 UTC for an Oct 26, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 9 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 18:33 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from San Francisco (SFO) to Nairobi (NBO)?
14 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 140 dates, premium economy 19 dates, business class 9 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 71 dates, premium economy 50 dates, business class 18 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 146 dates, premium economy 14 dates, business class 41 dates, first class 40 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 55 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 80 dates, premium economy 103 dates, first class 9 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 122 dates, premium economy 24 dates, business class 84 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 134 dates, business class 62 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 90 dates, premium economy 9 dates, business class 3 dates) and 6 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from San Francisco (SFO) to Nairobi (NBO)?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 3 stops on itineraries including Eurowings Discover, Aegean Airlines, American Airlines and Air Canada. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from San Francisco (SFO) to Nairobi (NBO)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (5:4), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.75), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from San Francisco (SFO) to Nairobi (NBO)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Mar 2027 departures, 27,000 points with Virgin Atlantic (5 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 75,000 miles with AAdvantage (4 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.