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Cheap flights from Cairns to Nairobi from $2,864

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 22/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CNS — NBO
24 Apr — 1 May1
1 adult
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Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Nairobi

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to Nairobi (NB0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 19 April 2024.

Round-trip from

$2,449
From Cairns to Nairobi
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What is the cheapest day to fly return from Cairns to Nairobi?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Tuesday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cairns to Nairobi (CNS - NBO)?

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 11% on flights from Cairns to Nairobi by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Cheap Qantas Airways flights from Cairns to Nairobi

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qantas Airways for the route between Cairns and Nairobi. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 595,970 searches. Data last updated 19 April 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced Qantas Airways flights heading from Cairns to Nairobi. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Mon 29/409:10CNS - NBO
2 stops41h 50mQantas Airways
Fri 3/522:45NBO - CNS
2 stops31h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/4$2,866
Mon 29/409:10CNS - NBO
2 stops41h 50mQantas Airways
Fri 3/516:35NBO - CNS
2 stops37h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/4$2,871

Cheap Emirates flights from Cairns to Nairobi

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Emirates for the route between Cairns and Nairobi. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 595,970 searches. Data last updated 19 April 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on Emirates flights from Cairns to Nairobi. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Mon 29/413:45CNS - NBO
3 stops37h 15mEmirates
Fri 3/516:35NBO - CNS
2 stops37h 30mEmirates
Deal found 17/4$2,906
Mon 29/413:45CNS - NBO
3 stops37h 15mEmirates
Fri 3/516:35NBO - CNS
2 stops37h 30mEmirates
Deal found 18/4$2,911

Cheap Cairns to Nairobi flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Cairns to Nairobi specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 595,970 searches. Prices were last updated on 19 April 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights travelling from Cairns to Nairobi in April and May 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Mon 29/409:10CNS - NBO
2 stops41h 50mQantas Airways
Fri 3/522:45NBO - CNS
2 stops31h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/4$2,866
Mon 29/409:10CNS - NBO
2 stops41h 50mQantas Airways
Fri 3/516:35NBO - CNS
2 stops37h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/4$2,871
Mon 29/413:45CNS - NBO
3 stops37h 15mEmirates
Fri 3/516:35NBO - CNS
2 stops37h 30mEmirates
Deal found 17/4$2,906
Mon 29/413:45CNS - NBO
3 stops37h 15mEmirates
Fri 3/516:35NBO - CNS
2 stops37h 30mEmirates
Deal found 18/4$2,911
Mon 29/416:50CNS - NBO
2 stops37h 55mQatar Airways
Thu 2/501:05NBO - CNS
2 stops51h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/4$3,138
Mon 29/419:40CNS - NBO
3 stops65h 30mKLM
Fri 3/523:59NBO - CNS
3 stops47h 01mKLM
Deal found 17/4$4,348
Mon 29/419:40CNS - NBO
3 stops65h 30mKLM
Fri 3/523:59NBO - CNS
3 stops47h 01mKLM
Deal found 18/4$4,356

Cairns to Nairobi 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Cairns and Nairobi in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 595,970 searches. Data last updated 19 April 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights travelling from Cairns to Nairobi in April and May 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Thu 22/807:00CNS - NBO
2 stops37h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/918:00NBO - CNS
2 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$2,864
Mon 29/409:10CNS - NBO
2 stops41h 50mQantas Airways
Fri 3/522:45NBO - CNS
2 stops31h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/4$2,866
Mon 29/409:10CNS - NBO
2 stops41h 50mQantas Airways
Fri 3/516:35NBO - CNS
2 stops37h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/4$2,871
Thu 22/813:45CNS - NBO
3 stops37h 15mEmirates
Sat 7/916:35NBO - CNS
2 stops37h 30mEmirates
Deal found 18/4$2,896
Mon 29/413:45CNS - NBO
3 stops37h 15mEmirates
Fri 3/516:35NBO - CNS
2 stops37h 30mEmirates
Deal found 17/4$2,906
Mon 29/413:45CNS - NBO
3 stops37h 15mEmirates
Fri 3/516:35NBO - CNS
2 stops37h 30mEmirates
Deal found 18/4$2,911
Mon 29/416:50CNS - NBO
2 stops37h 55mQatar Airways
Thu 2/501:05NBO - CNS
2 stops51h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/4$3,138
Thu 22/807:00CNS - NBO
2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/901:20NBO - CNS
2 stops39h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$3,299
Thu 22/815:40CNS - NBO
3 stops46h 15mQatar Airways
Fri 6/901:20NBO - CNS
2 stops39h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/4$3,674

Cairns to Nairobi flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Cairns to Nairobi for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 595,970 searches. Data last updated 19 April 2024.
Book one of these great deals on flights from Cairns to Nairobi. Users should be sure to double check the price, date, and time of their last-minute flight.
Mon 29/409:10CNS - NBO
2 stops41h 50mQantas Airways
Fri 3/522:45NBO - CNS
2 stops31h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/4$2,866
Mon 29/409:10CNS - NBO
2 stops41h 50mQantas Airways
Fri 3/516:35NBO - CNS
2 stops37h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/4$2,871
Mon 29/413:45CNS - NBO
3 stops37h 15mEmirates
Fri 3/516:35NBO - CNS
2 stops37h 30mEmirates
Deal found 17/4$2,906
Mon 29/413:45CNS - NBO
3 stops37h 15mEmirates
Fri 3/516:35NBO - CNS
2 stops37h 30mEmirates
Deal found 18/4$2,911
Mon 29/416:50CNS - NBO
2 stops37h 55mQatar Airways
Thu 2/501:05NBO - CNS
2 stops51h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/4$3,138
Mon 29/419:40CNS - NBO
3 stops65h 30mKLM
Fri 3/523:59NBO - CNS
3 stops47h 01mKLM
Deal found 17/4$4,348
Mon 29/419:40CNS - NBO
3 stops65h 30mKLM
Fri 3/523:59NBO - CNS
3 stops47h 01mKLM
Deal found 18/4$4,356

Find flights from Cairns to Nairobi within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to Nairobi that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 595,970 searches. Data last updated 19 April 2024.

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CairnsNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

CNS - NBO

CNSNBO

Cairns

Mon 29/4

2 stops41h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 3/5

2 stops31h 20m

$2,866

CairnsNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

CNS - NBO

CNSNBO

Cairns

Mon 29/4

2 stops41h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 3/5

2 stops37h 30m

$2,871

CairnsNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

CNS - NBO

CNSNBO

Cairns

Mon 29/4

3 stops37h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 3/5

2 stops37h 30m

$2,906

CairnsNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

CNS - NBO

CNSNBO

Cairns

Mon 29/4

3 stops37h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 3/5

2 stops37h 30m

$2,911

CairnsNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

CNS - NBO

CNSNBO

Cairns

Mon 29/4

2 stops37h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 2/5

2 stops51h 05m

$3,138

CairnsNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

CNS - NBO

CNSNBO

Cairns

Mon 29/4

3 stops65h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 3/5

3 stops47h 01m

$4,348

CairnsNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

CNS - NBO

CNSNBO

Cairns

Mon 29/4

3 stops65h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 3/5

3 stops47h 01m

$4,356

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Deals found on 17/4

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cairns to Nairobi?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cairns to Nairobi. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2024.
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Midday
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cairns to Nairobi flight should consider departing on Wednesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Nairobi by month

Plan your trip from Cairns to Nairobi by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Cairns to Nairobi is currently $0 while a return flight costs $3,342. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2024.

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Nairobi (average of $1,577). Flying from Cairns to Nairobi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,964). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$2,548

February

$2,450

March

$2,450

April

$2,574

May

$2,512

June

$2,498

July

$2,726

August

$2,686

September

$2,672

October

$2,540

November

$2,572

December

$3,051

Temperature and rainfall in Nairobi by month

Plan your trip to Nairobi by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

NBO

Temperature

17 - 21 °C

Reviews of airlines servicing Nairobi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Nairobi. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Nairobi. Reviews last updated 19 April 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cairns to Nairobi, such as Qantas Airways, Emirates and KLM. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
4,085 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
4,085 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
4,085 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

KLM
7.9
Good
1,641 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
4,085 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,499 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
4,085 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

Qantas Airways
7.7
Good
1,017 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
4,085 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cairns to Nairobi?

    Located just 4.4 km from the city centre, Cairns is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Nairobi from Cairns. Booking flights from Cairns (CNS) to Nairobi should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Nairobi from 2 different airlines.

  • Can I find flights from Cairns to Nairobi for under $2,900 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Cairns to Nairobi for under $2,900. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Qantas Airways for just $2,866, but on average you can expect to pay $3,341.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Cairns to Nairobi for under $2,900?

    There are currently 7+ open flights from Cairns to Nairobi within the next 7 days for less than $2,900.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cairns to Nairobi round-trip?

    Qantas Airways, at $2,866, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cairns to Nairobi.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Emirates and Qatar Airways.

  • What does CNS to NBO mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Cairns Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a CNS to NBO flight. Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL), Nanyuki Airport (NYK), Amboseli Airport (ASV) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Nairobi that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Cairns to Nairobi flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Cairns to Nairobi with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Cairns to Nairobi flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Nairobi that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cairns to Nairobi flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Nairobi?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cairns to Nairobi.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairns to Nairobi?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to Nairobi by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Nairobi that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Cairns to Nairobi offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Cairns to Nairobi?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Cairns to Nairobi flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Cairns to Nairobi flight deals updated?

    The Cairns to Nairobi flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 18/4.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Cairns to Nairobi

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