Cheap flights from Australia to Nairobi from $834

SYD — NBO
9 Dec — 16 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Australia to Nairobi

Sat 21/1122:10 -
1 stop41h 05m
Mon 21/1208:45 -
1 stop26h 35m
Deal found 9/11$1,888
Sun 8/1115:50 -
1 stop29h 55m
Sun 22/1108:45 -
1 stop38h 05m
Deal found 5/11$1,891
Tue 24/1116:50 -
1 stop33h 30m
Mon 21/1219:15 -
1 stop27h 15m
Deal found 9/11$1,907
Mon 9/1111:40 -
2 stops26h 00m
Mon 23/1106:40 -
2 stops39h 55m
Deal found 7/11$1,929
Thu 12/1115:10 -
3 stops35h 10m
Mon 30/1106:40 -
2 stops29h 20m
Deal found 7/11$1,933
Mon 9/1109:50 -
2 stops35h 30m
Mon 23/1114:10 -
3 stops35h 50m
Deal found 7/11$1,936
Fri 6/1115:50 -
1 stop29h 55m
Wed 30/1208:45 -
2 stops29h 40m
Deal found 4/11$1,942
Fri 20/1116:50 -
1 stop27h 40m
Fri 22/119:15 -
1 stop27h 15m
Deal found 8/11$1,956
Tue 1/1216:25 -
3 stops33h 55m
Mon 14/1213:35 -
3 stops32h 55m
Deal found 7/11$1,965
Tue 17/1115:50 -
1 stop23h 25m
Sat 28/1117:00 -
2 stops29h 10m
Deal found 8/11$1,987
Mon 9/1118:15 -
2 stops27h 30m
Sun 22/1100:40 -
1 stop22h 10m
Deal found 7/11$1,994
Sun 8/1123:40 -
1 stop22h 05m
Mon 8/208:45 -
1 stop25h 05m
Deal found 8/11$2,019

Find flight deals from Australia to Nairobi

Round-trip from

$1,873

One-way from

$834

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$2,019
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 31/3-28/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 50m total
  • Australia to Nairobi
IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 15/3-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 30m total
  • Australia to Nairobi
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($131 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($77 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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MelbourneNairobi

MEL Melbourne - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

MELNBO

Melbourne

Sat 20/2

12:05-05:40

2 stops25h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$853

MelbourneNairobi

MEL Melbourne - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

MELNBO

Melbourne

Sat 20/2

13:25-13:20

3 stops31h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$959

PerthNairobi

PER Perth - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

PERNBO

Perth

Sat 28/11

20:50-18:20

2 stops26h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-05:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$969

MelbourneNairobi

MEL Melbourne - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

MELNBO

Melbourne

Fri 15/1

16:55-05:40

2 stops44h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$984

MelbourneNairobi

MEL Melbourne - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

MELNBO

Melbourne

Fri 20/11

16:00-18:20

3 stops34h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,004

MelbourneNairobi

MEL Melbourne - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

MELNBO

Melbourne

Mon 15/3

13:10-13:20

3 stops32h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,038

MelbourneNairobi

MEL Melbourne - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

MELNBO

Melbourne

Sun 15/11

07:45-18:20

3 stops42h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,047

SydneyNairobi

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 2/12

07:55-06:20

3 stops30h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,167

MelbourneNairobi

MEL Melbourne - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

MELNBO

Melbourne

Sun 15/11

17:10-23:10

1 stop38h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,221

BrisbaneNairobi

BNE Brisbane - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

BNENBO

Brisbane

Thu 7/1

07:15-07:20

3 stops31h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,223

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Australia to Nairobi

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to Nairobi?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Nairobi (average of $2,166). Flying from Australia to Nairobi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,961). 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Australia to Nairobi?

The price you pay for your flight from Australia to Nairobi may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 49 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Nairobi

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Australia to Nairobi, such as Emirates,China Southern, andQatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Australia to Nairobi?

    A quick flight from Australia to Nairobi can take about 26h 25m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,082. Airlines will cover a distance of 11473 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Australia to Nairobi one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $608 on IndiGo. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from $633 and Qatar Airways from $717 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Australia to Nairobi?

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to Nairobi?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to Nairobi (average of $2,166). Flying from Australia to Nairobi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,961). 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.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Australia to Nairobi

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IndiGoCheapest$873Average$1,938FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,155Average$2,663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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RwandAirCheapest$1,193Average$2,577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,550Average$2,297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,615Average$2,755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,675Average$2,451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,718Average$2,071FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,754Average$2,740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,905Average$2,149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$2,035Average$2,774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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