Cheap flights from Australia to Nairobi from $716

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — NBO
2 May — 9 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Australia to Nairobi

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Cheapest flights from Australia to Nairobi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to Nairobi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 April 2026.

Tue 5/512:15
PER
-
NBO
2 stops46h 25m
IndiGo
Wed 20/506:40
NBO
-
PER
2 stops32h 00m
IndiGo
Deal found 28/3$1,273
Wed 13/512:15
PER
-
NBO
2 stops46h 25m
IndiGo
Wed 20/506:40
NBO
-
PER
2 stops32h 00m
IndiGo
Deal found 28/3$1,320
Tue 28/407:40
PER
-
NBO
2 stops27h 00m
IndiGo
Wed 13/506:40
NBO
-
PER
2 stops32h 00m
IndiGo
Deal found 30/3$1,454
Tue 28/407:40
PER
-
NBO
2 stops27h 00m
IndiGo
Fri 15/506:40
NBO
-
PER
2 stops32h 00m
IndiGo
Deal found 31/3$1,473
Sat 16/513:25
MEL
-
NBO
2 stops47h 15m
IndiGo
Sun 24/506:40
NBO
-
MEL
2 stops40h 35m
IndiGo
Deal found 31/3$1,485
Mon 27/409:55
PER
-
NBO
2 stops24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 13/506:40
NBO
-
PER
2 stops32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/3$1,490
Sat 16/513:25
MEL
-
NBO
2 stops47h 15m
IndiGo
Sat 23/506:40
NBO
-
MEL
2 stops40h 35m
IndiGo
Deal found 1/4$1,508
Tue 28/407:40
PER
-
NBO
2 stops27h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/502:25
NBO
-
PER
2 stops32h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3$1,509
Sun 3/517:20
MEL
-
NBO
1 stop26h 10m
Etihad Airways
Mon 25/501:30
NBO
-
MEL
1 stop31h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 31/3$1,514
Fri 17/417:10
MEL
-
NBO
1 stop20h 45m
Etihad Airways
Mon 25/513:35
NBO
-
MEL
1 stop19h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/4$1,519
Tue 19/517:20
MEL
-
NBO
1 stop26h 10m
Etihad Airways
Thu 28/513:35
NBO
-
MEL
1 stop19h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/4$1,522
Tue 28/407:40
PER
-
NBO
2 stops27h 00m
IndiGo
Tue 19/506:40
NBO
-
PER
2 stops37h 00m
IndiGo
Deal found 31/3$1,541

Find flight deals from Australia to Nairobi

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to Nairobi flight deals. Data was last updated 2 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,273

One-way from

$716

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,288
IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 5/5-20/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 78h 25m total
  • Australia to Nairobi
15/7
  • 15/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 29h 55m total
  • Australia to Nairobi
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($171 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($50 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Australia 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 2 April 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia to Nairobi that are best for you.

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SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 13/5

15:40-00:35

1 stop39h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 17/5

13:35-16:50

1 stop20h 15m

$1,799

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 14/7

15:40-12:30

1 stop27h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 25/7

01:30-06:10

1 stop21h 40m

$1,993

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 12/7

15:40-00:35

1 stop39h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 30/7

13:35-16:50

1 stop20h 15m

$2,043

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 13/5

18:00-14:40

2 stops27h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 17/5

10:25-17:10

1 stop23h 45m

$2,098

AdelaideNairobi

ADL - NBO

ADLNBO

Adelaide

Sun 10/5

10:10-12:30

2 stops32h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 25/5

13:35-19:00

2 stops22h 55m

$2,130

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Thu 30/7

17:20-06:10

1 stop19h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 7/8

01:30-15:50

1 stop31h 20m

$2,228

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 13/7

10:00-06:10

3 stops51h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 28/7

07:00-08:00

3 stops42h 00m

$2,245

AdelaideNairobi

ADL - NBO

ADLNBO

Adelaide

Fri 17/7

19:45-06:10

2 stops40h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 24/8

13:35-19:55

2 stops23h 50m

$2,398

PerthNairobi

PER - NBO

PERNBO

Perth

Sun 17/5

22:45-14:40

1 stop20h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 21/5

10:25-18:35

1 stop27h 10m

$2,421

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Thu 14/5

20:55-14:40

1 stop24h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 18/5

10:25-23:55

2 stops30h 30m

$2,450

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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 $843). Flying from Australia to Nairobi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,645). 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.

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 2 April 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Australia to Nairobi, such as Emirates,Qantas Airways, andQatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip

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  • How long is the flight from Australia to Nairobi?

    A quick flight from Australia to Nairobi can take about 20h 55m. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,421. Airlines will cover a distance of 8890 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 $501 on AirAsia X. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include AirAsia from $520 and IndiGo from $603 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?

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

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    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 $843). Flying from Australia to Nairobi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,645). 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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Australia to Nairobi. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 2 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsia XCheapest$838Average$1,484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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IndiGoCheapest$865Average$1,732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,063Average$1,539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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RwandAirCheapest$1,187Average$2,453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,432Average$1,830FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,479Average$2,098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,510Average$2,508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,842Average$2,616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,880Average$2,031FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,915Average$2,474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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