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Flights to Kenya in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Kenya

Mon 19/1015:15 -
2 stops47h 25m
Mon 9/1113:35 -
1 stop22h 45m
Deal found 8/9$1,694
Sun 25/1016:30 -
2 stops45h 10m
Tue 3/1106:40 -
2 stops40h 55m
Deal found 3/9$1,723
Sat 24/1015:45 -
2 stops45h 55m
Sat 31/1006:40 -
2 stops39h 55m
Deal found 4/9$1,731
Fri 13/1115:50 -
1 stop29h 55m
Tue 17/1117:00 -
1 stop29h 50m
Deal found 4/9$1,760
Mon 19/1015:45 -
2 stops45h 55m
Mon 26/1006:40 -
2 stops39h 55m
Deal found 4/9$1,781
Sat 24/1015:45 -
2 stops45h 55m
Thu 10/1206:40 -
2 stops40h 55m
Deal found 5/9$1,788

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Return from

$1,705

One-way from

$794

Popular in

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Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,382
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 19/10-9/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 70h 10m total
  • Sydney to Nairobi
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19/10-31/12
  • 19/10-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 35m total
  • Sydney to Kenya
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($56 potential savings vs. average return price).
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SydneyNairobi

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 15/9

15:10-05:40

3 stops45h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$886

SydneyNairobi

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 19/10

15:15-06:40

2 stops47h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 9/11

13:35-20:20

1 stop22h 45m

$1,694
Fastest return journey

SydneyMombasa

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - MBA Mombasa Moi Intl

SYDMBA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 2/12

11:15-11:40

2 stops32h 25m

Mombasa Moi Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,745

SydneyNairobi

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 19/10

15:45-05:40

2 stops45h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 9/11

06:40-07:35

2 stops40h 55m

$1,802

SydneyNairobi

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 19/10

15:50-13:40

1 stop29h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 8/11

01:35-06:50

1 stop21h 15m

$1,802

SydneyNairobi

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 22/10

15:50-06:45

1 stop22h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 13/12

08:45-18:20

1 stop25h 35m

$1,963

SydneyNairobi

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 21/10

15:50-13:40

1 stop29h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 8/12

08:45-18:20

1 stop25h 35m

$1,963

SydneyNairobi

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 23/10

15:50-06:45

1 stop22h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 13/12

08:45-18:20

1 stop25h 35m

$2,003

SydneyNairobi

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 23/10

15:50-06:45

1 stop22h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 6/12

01:35-06:50

1 stop21h 15m

$2,005

SydneyNairobi

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 30/11

21:30-06:20

1 stop40h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 10/2

07:15-06:30

1 stop39h 15m

$2,068

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Best time to book a flight to Kenya

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Kenya

How long is the flight to Kenya?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Kenya takes 23 hours 0 minutes. Flights to Kenya from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Kenya?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Kenya are Qantas Airways, United Airlines and American Airlines.

Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $944
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $795
American Airlines
American Airlines
From $692
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $1,367

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Kenya?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Kenya are Virgin Australia, American Airlines and United Airlines.

Rainfall in Kenya by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kenya ranges from 10.0 - 160.0 mm per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 160.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Kenya when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Kenya by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kenya, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 17.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Kenya?

Booking 46 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Kenya. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What are the most popular places to fly to in Kenya?

The most popular places in Kenya to fly to are Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kenya

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,Qantas Airways, andQatar Airways to Kenya have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,653 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,653 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,653 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,090 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,653 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,734 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,653 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,533 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,653 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
China Southern
7.3
Good
172 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,653 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

FAQs about flying to Kenya

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Kenya if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Kenya on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Kenya?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, IndiGo is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Kenya.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Kenya?

    Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Kenya. One-way flights to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl typically cost $115, while return flights cost around $97.

  • How much is a return flight to Kenya?

    A return flight to Kenya will typically cost around $768, however they can be found for as little as $377.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Kenya depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Kenya, Perth offers the quickest one-way flight (21 hours 10 minutes).

  • Does Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl?

    Yes. Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Homestay - best home in nairobi kenya welcome is the closest property to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (0.0 km away from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl).

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