Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to Nairobi?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Melbourne to Nairobi flights typically cost between $1,960 and $2,196 in July. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,583 on IndiGo (14 July-29 July). Find deals

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How much does it cost for a return flight from Melbourne to Nairobi?

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Melbourne to Nairobi flights typically cost between $1,960 and $2,196 in July.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,583 on IndiGo (14 July-29 July). Find deals

Question 2

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Nairobi?

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China Eastern and Qatar Airways can get you from Melbourne to Nairobi in just under 21h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 34h 35m. There are 11473 km between Melbourne and Nairobi. This flight may include one or multiple stops. Find deals

Question 3

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

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Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne to Nairobi round-trip from $943. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air India, from $1,041, and IndiGo, from $1,319. AirAsia X is priced at 56% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now. Find deals

Question 4

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

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The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Melbourne to Nairobi are AirAsia X ($490), Etihad Airways ($628), and Air India ($628). Find deals

Question 5

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

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The price you pay for your flight from Melbourne to Nairobi may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 57 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

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Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Nairobi (average of $1,141). Flying from Melbourne to Nairobi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,880). 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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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nairobi ranges from 10.0 - 160.0 inches per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 160.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Nairobi when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Nairobi, 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).

Question 9

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Melbourne to Nairobi?

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When booking a flight from Melbourne to Nairobi, you may want to consider flying on Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways or Emirates as they are the most popular for this route.

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Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne to Nairobi?

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Flights departing from Melbourne and landing in Nairobi stopover in Abu Dhabi most frequently. Doha sees the next most stopovers on Melbourne to Nairobi flights. Doha is followed by Dubai in terms of the most popular stopover location for Melbourne to Nairobi flights.

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Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne to Nairobi flights?

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Melbourne to Nairobi flights have a stopover in Kuala Lumpur the least frequently. Melbourne to Nairobi flights stopping in Singapore are the next rarest.

Question 12

What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Dubai?

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If you're on a stopover in Dubai and looking for things to do, consider visiting Dubai Mall, Gold Souq, or Burj Khalifa. Travelers on a layover in Dubai can visit Dubai Mall, Gold Souq, and Burj Khalifa, by traveling 10.5 km, 6.8 km, and 11.0 km, respectively after landing at Dubai Intl. Travellers can book a car hire at Dubai Intl for about $45 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

Question 13

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to NBO?

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Melbourne to Nairobi as you normally would.

Question 14

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

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

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How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Nairobi?

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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 Melbourne to Nairobi.

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne 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.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Melbourne to Nairobi?

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Cheapflights makes it easy to find Melbourne to Nairobi flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Melbourne to Nairobi?

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Melbourne to Nairobi for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

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Can Cheapflights find flights from Melbourne to Nairobi with no change fees?

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Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Melbourne to Nairobi flexibly with Cheapflights today.

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Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Melbourne to Nairobi become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Melbourne to Nairobi flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Round-trip from	$1,583
One-way from	$566
Popular in	December
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AirAsia X	Cheapest$943	Average$1,440	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	Search AirAsia X flights
Air India	Cheapest$1,041	Average$1,586	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air India flights
IndiGo	Cheapest$1,319	Average$1,766	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search IndiGo flights
China Southern	Cheapest$1,494	Average$1,958	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$1,514	Average$1,775	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$1,620	Average$2,151	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,892	Average$2,309	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,904	Average$2,525	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,970	Average$2,464	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
RwandAir	Cheapest$2,012	Average$2,498	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights

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