Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Mombasa from £483

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Tue, Feb 17
Los Angeles LAXMombasa MBA
£483
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Wed, Feb 18
Los Angeles LAXMombasa MBA
£496
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Thu, Feb 19
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£499
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Fri, Feb 20 – Wed, Feb 25
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£880
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Thu, Feb 19 – Wed, Feb 25
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£897
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2 stops
Thu, Feb 19 – Tue, Feb 24
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£906
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2 stops
Tue, Feb 17 – Tue, Feb 24
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£918
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Fri, Feb 20 – Fri, Feb 27
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How much do flights to Mombasa cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£483

Cheapest round-trip

£880

Average round-trip

£1,131

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Kenya Airways

Getting from Mombasa airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: matatu minibuses and local buses.

Mombasa, Kenya's second-largest city and a major coastal destination, is served by Moi International Airport (MBA), located approximately 10 km west of the city center. The airport offers various airport transfers to city center options including taxis, ride-hailing services, matatus (shared minibuses), and private transfers. Journey times typically range from 20 to 45 minutes depending on traffic conditions, which can be heavy during peak hours. The coastal city's transport infrastructure provides travelers with affordable and convenient options to reach hotels, beaches, and the historic Old Town.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

20-40 min

KES 1,500-KES 2,500 (KES 1,500–2,500 (USD 10–17); fixed rates to city center)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

20-40 min

KES 800-KES 1,500 (KES 800–1,500 (USD 5–10); varies with demand)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

budget-conscious travelers

30-50 min

KES 50-KES 100 (KES 50–100 (USD 0.35–0.70); from main road)

every 10–20 min (traffic dependent)

local experience on budget

25-45 min

KES 0-KES 2,000 (KES 0–2,000 (USD 0–14); often complimentary at resorts)

pre-arranged (traffic dependent)

resort guests

20-35 min

KES 3,000-KES 5,000 (KES 3,000–5,000 (USD 20–35); pre-booked)

pre-arranged (traffic dependent)

comfort and reliability

20-40 min

KES 4,000-KES 10,000 (KES 4,000–10,000 (USD 28–70) per day)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

exploring the coast

Notes:

  • Prices in KES; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Matatus depart from the main road outside the airport; a short walk from the terminal is required.
  • Ride-hailing apps (Uber, Bolt) are widely available but may have limited drivers during off-peak hours.
  • Traffic congestion is common during morning and evening rush hours; allow extra time.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Mombasa

Depart from
Los Angeles International
Arrive to
Moi International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Los Angeles to Mombasa

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Kenya AirwaysKQAKQNo
JambojetJMAJMYes
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Mombasa

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January31°C24°C
February32°C24°C
March32°C25°C
April30°C25°C
May29°C24°C
June28°C23°C
July27°C22°C
August28°C22°C
September28°C22°C
October29°C23°C
November30°C24°C
December31°C24°C
Hottest Month
32°C
March
Coldest month
22°C
August
Sunny days
301
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
14 Feb
30°C24°C
21 Feb
31°C25°C
Sunday
15 Feb
87%
31°C25°C
22 Feb
88%
32°C26°C
Monday
16 Feb
30°C23°C
23 Feb
75%
31°C25°C
Tuesday
17 Feb
31°C25°C
24 Feb
86%
28°C25°C
Wednesday
18 Feb
86%
31°C25°C
25 Feb
30°C26°C
Thursday
19 Feb
31°C25°C
26 Feb
29°C26°C
Friday
20 Feb
31°C25°C
27 Feb
30°C26°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Kenya Airways, Jambojet, Fly Dubai, JetBlue Airways, and Turkish Airlines. Los Angeles and Mombasa have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Los Angeles?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Los Angeles and London, Mexico City, Guadalajara, Calgary, Vancouver, New York, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Toronto, Guatemala City, Edmonton, Cancún, San Jose, Honolulu, Barcelona, Tokyo, Dallas, Seattle, Oaxaca, Puerto Vallarta.
What are the most popular routes to and from Mombasa?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Mombasa and London, Nairobi, Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham, Zanzibar, Kisumu, Frankfurt, Entebbe, Dubai, Harare, Lamu, Sydney, Riyadh, Berlin, Ho Chi Minh City, Vienna, Jeddah, Kigali, Bujumbura.
What airports are near Los Angeles?
The main airport in Los Angeles is Los Angeles International. It is also served by Tijuana International, San Diego International, John Wayne, Ontario International, Hollywood Burbank, Palm Springs International, Long Beach, Santa Maria Public, Santa Barbara Municipal, McClellan–Palomar.
What airports are near Mombasa?
The main airport in Mombasa is Moi International. It is also served by Moi International, Ukunda, Malindi, Tanga, Vipingo.
Which airlines fly between Los Angeles and Mombasa?
Currently, you can fly between Los Angeles and Mombasa with Kenya Airways, Jambojet, Fly Dubai, JetBlue Airways, Turkish Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Los Angeles and Mombasa?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Los Angeles and Mombasa, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Los Angeles and Mombasa?
Traveling between Los Angeles and Mombasa, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Los Angeles?
There are a number of airports in and around Los Angeles. The main one is Los Angeles International and other nearby airports include Tijuana International, San Diego International, John Wayne, Ontario International, Hollywood Burbank, Palm Springs International, Long Beach, Santa Maria Public, Santa Barbara Municipal, McClellan–Palomar
How many airports are there near Mombasa?
There are a number of airports in and around Mombasa. The main one is Moi International and other nearby airports include Moi International, Ukunda, Malindi, Tanga, Vipingo.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Los Angeles and Mombasa depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Los Angeles and Mombasa arrive?
What time do flights between Los Angeles and Mombasa depart?
What time do flights between Los Angeles and Mombasa arrive?

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