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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Nairobi from $835

MEL — NBO
12 Dec — 19 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Nairobi

Sun 8/1123:40 -
1 stop22h 05m
Mon 8/208:45 -
1 stop25h 05m
Deal found 8/11$2,021
Wed 18/1109:15 -
3 stops35h 15m
Mon 30/1117:00 -
1 stop22h 20m
Deal found 11/11$2,024
Mon 9/1109:15 -
3 stops35h 15m
Wed 9/1207:15 -
3 stops30h 05m
Deal found 7/11$2,027
Fri 4/1216:00 -
3 stops34h 20m
Mon 7/1217:00 -
1 stop28h 45m
Deal found 8/11$2,031
Thu 12/1114:35 -
2 stops47h 05m
Thu 19/1109:00 -
2 stops38h 25m
Deal found 6/11$2,036
Tue 1/1221:45 -
2 stops28h 35m
Mon 14/1213:35 -
2 stops32h 05m
Deal found 7/11$2,040
Tue 1/1208:40 -
2 stops30h 50m
Mon 14/1213:35 -
1 stop23h 55m
Deal found 7/11$2,043
Tue 1/1218:05 -
1 stop32h 15m
Mon 14/1207:15 -
1 stop25h 30m
Deal found 7/11$2,046
Mon 30/1109:15 -
3 stops35h 15m
Sat 12/1213:35 -
3 stops30h 55m
Deal found 7/11$2,047
Tue 10/1122:30 -
1 stop24h 10m
Tue 17/1122:45 -
2 stops27h 30m
Deal found 9/11$2,050
Sat 5/1207:45 -
3 stops30h 35m
Wed 23/1219:15 -
1 stop37h 30m
Deal found 8/11$2,052
Thu 3/1205:30 -
3 stops32h 50m
Tue 15/1206:40 -
3 stops33h 05m
Deal found 10/11$2,056

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Nairobi

Round-trip from

$1,974

One-way from

$944

Popular in

December

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March

Average price

$2,347
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  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 10m total
  • Melbourne to Nairobi
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24/11-31/12
  • 24/11-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 30h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Nairobi
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($172 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($70 potential savings vs. average return price).
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MelbourneNairobi

MEL Melbourne - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

MELNBO

Melbourne

Mon 15/3

13:10-05:40

2 stops24h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$835

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

$854

MelbourneNairobi

MEL Melbourne - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

MELNBO

Melbourne

Sun 28/2

12:05-05:40

2 stops25h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$864

MelbourneNairobi

MEL Melbourne - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

MELNBO

Melbourne

Tue 24/11

07:45-06:20

3 stops30h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$944

MelbourneNairobi

MEL Melbourne - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

MELNBO

Melbourne

Sun 28/2

13:25-13:20

3 stops31h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,023

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

$1,039

MelbourneNairobi

MEL Melbourne - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

MELNBO

Melbourne

Tue 24/11

18:05-18:20

1 stop32h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,179
Fastest return journey

MelbourneNairobi

MEL Melbourne - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

MELNBO

Melbourne

Sun 28/2

18:05-06:20

1 stop20h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,206

MelbourneNairobi

MEL Melbourne - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

MELNBO

Melbourne

Tue 24/11

23:40-23:10

1 stop31h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,218

MelbourneNairobi

MEL Melbourne - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

MELNBO

Melbourne

Tue 17/11

10:00-05:40

3 stops27h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,304

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Nairobi (average of $2,193). Flying from Melbourne to Nairobi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,906). 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 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 $2,142 and $2,486 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,974 on Qatar Airways (1 Feb–15 Feb).

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

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 76 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 reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,China Southern, 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,693 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

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
3,693 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,693 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

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
7.5
Good
190 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,693 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

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
7.4
Good
3,700 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,693 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

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
1,555 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,693 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

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.
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
581 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,693 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

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 Melbourne to Nairobi?

    IndiGo and Virgin Australia can get you from Melbourne to Nairobi in just under 24h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 15m. There are 11473 km between Melbourne and Nairobi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne to Nairobi round-trip from $1,177. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Virgin Australia, from $1,321, and Etihad Airways, from $1,551. IndiGo is priced at 50% 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 IndiGo ($628), Etihad Airways ($698), and Virgin Australia ($768).

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

    Flights departing from Melbourne and landing in Nairobi stopover in Doha most frequently. Abu Dhabi sees the next most stopovers on Melbourne to Nairobi flights.

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

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

  • 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.

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

    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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Nairobi (average of $2,193). Flying from Melbourne to Nairobi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,906). 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 9 airlines flying from Melbourne to Nairobi

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IndiGoCheapest$1,177Average$2,035FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,321Average$2,562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,551Average$2,384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,617Average$2,647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,701Average$2,278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,953Average$2,423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,979Average$2,366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$2,037Average$2,693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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RwandAirCheapest$2,104Average$2,510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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