Cheap flights from Melbourne to Nairobi from $609

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 28/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — NBO
8 Feb — 15 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Nairobi

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) 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 9 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,021

One-way from

$609

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$2,330
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 19/2-11/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 72h 40m total
  • Melbourne to Nairobi
28/1
  • 28/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Nairobi
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($291 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($68 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Nairobi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Nairobi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 January 2026.

Thu 19/211:25MEL - NBO
1 stop27h 40mChina Southern
Wed 11/316:30NBO - MEL
2 stops45h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 7/1$2,021
Sun 1/218:20MEL - NBO
1 stop26h 25mEtihad Airways
Sat 28/213:40NBO - MEL
1 stop19h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/1$2,024
Sun 1/218:20MEL - NBO
1 stop38h 30mEtihad Airways
Wed 15/413:45NBO - MEL
1 stop19h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/1$2,034
Thu 15/113:10MEL - NBO
2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/106:40NBO - MEL
3 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$2,044
Thu 15/116:40MEL - NBO
2 stops28h 30mEthiopian Air
Thu 29/117:30NBO - MEL
2 stops30h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/1$2,058
Thu 5/218:20MEL - NBO
1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/510:25NBO - MEL
2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$2,059
Tue 10/218:20MEL - NBO
1 stop19h 50mEtihad Airways
Sun 15/207:15NBO - MEL
1 stop25h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/1$2,074
Sat 2/513:25MEL - NBO
1 stop23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 20/506:40NBO - MEL
2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$2,088
Sat 2/513:25MEL - NBO
1 stop23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 18/506:40NBO - MEL
2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$2,089
Sun 23/817:20MEL - NBO
1 stop26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/906:40NBO - MEL
2 stops40h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$2,092
Thu 15/113:10MEL - NBO
2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/106:40NBO - MEL
3 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$2,094

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MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Sun 1/2

18:20-12:45

1 stop26h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 15/4

13:45-15:50

1 stop19h 05m

$2,024

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Thu 5/2

18:20-00:50

1 stop38h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 5/5

07:00-15:50

1 stop25h 50m

$2,034

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Mon 2/2

18:20-06:10

1 stop19h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 23/2

13:40-17:00

1 stop19h 20m

$2,107

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Mon 13/4

17:20-06:00

1 stop19h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 19/4

07:00-15:50

1 stop25h 50m

$2,112

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Thu 19/2

13:10-13:10

2 stops32h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 11/3

17:30-10:20

2 stops32h 50m

$2,130

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Sun 1/2

13:10-13:10

2 stops32h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 15/4

17:30-07:25

2 stops30h 55m

$2,152

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Mon 2/2

11:05-13:10

3 stops34h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 20/2

03:45-10:20

2 stops46h 35m

$2,153

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Sun 1/2

10:00-13:10

3 stops35h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 28/2

17:30-10:20

2 stops32h 50m

$2,162

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Mon 13/4

12:00-05:40

2 stops24h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 19/4

13:45-15:50

1 stop19h 05m

$2,185

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Wed 1/4

18:20-00:30

1 stop38h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 14/5

01:30-15:50

1 stop31h 20m

$2,203

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Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Nairobi. Price data was last updated on 2 January 2026.

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.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Nairobi (average of $1,145). Flying from Melbourne to Nairobi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,982). 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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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 9 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Qantas Airways, andQatar Airways from Melbourne to Nairobi. 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.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

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  • How long is the flight from Melbourne to Nairobi?

    Etihad Airways can get you from Melbourne to Nairobi in just under 26h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 11473 km between Melbourne and Nairobi.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne to Nairobi round-trip from $997. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air India, from $1,109, and IndiGo, from $1,416. AirAsia X is priced at 55% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Melbourne to Nairobi are AirAsia X ($505), Etihad Airways ($663), and Air India ($663).

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

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

    If you're on a stopover in Dubai and looking for things to do, consider visiting Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, or Gold Souq. Travelers on a layover in Dubai can visit Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, and Gold Souq, by traveling 10.5 km, 11.0 km, and 6.8 km, respectively after landing at Dubai Intl. Travellers can book a car hire at Dubai Intl for about $44 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

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

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

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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.

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

    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.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Nairobi (average of $1,145). Flying from Melbourne to Nairobi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,982). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsia XCheapest$1,020Average$1,461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,109Average$1,651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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IndiGoCheapest$1,416Average$1,874FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,571Average$2,044FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,597Average$1,869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,696Average$2,275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,955Average$2,419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,992Average$2,652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$2,092Average$2,585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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RwandAirCheapest$2,123Average$2,631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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