How long is the flight from Melbourne to Nairobi?

Qatar Airways, Emirates, and China Southern can get you from Melbourne to Nairobi in just under 22h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 18h 35m. There are 11473 km between Melbourne and Nairobi. This flight may include one or multiple stops. Find deals

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

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne to Nairobi round-trip from $794. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air India, from $1,005, and IndiGo, from $1,246. AirAsia X is priced at 63% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now. Find deals

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 ($553), Etihad Airways ($623), and IndiGo ($633). Find deals

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.

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).

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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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 $2,389 and $1,777 in July. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,911 on Multiple Airlines (30 July-28 Aug). Find deals

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Thu 30/707:45

MEL

NBO

3 stops47h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 28/802:25

NBO

MEL

3 stops57h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 19/5$1,911

Thu 30/723:30

MEL

NBO

3 stops36h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 10/907:10

NBO

MEL

3 stops40h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 18/5$1,926

Tue 19/522:45

MEL

NBO

2 stops54h 30m

Qatar Airways

Sat 23/508:50

NBO

MEL

1 stop25h 25m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 17/5$2,019

Mon 13/712:00

MEL

NBO

2 stops24h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 27/706:40

NBO

MEL

2 stops40h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 19/5$2,038

Thu 20/813:25

MEL

NBO

2 stops47h 15m

IndiGo

Sat 29/806:40

NBO

MEL

2 stops40h 35m

IndiGo

Deal found 19/5$2,049

Sun 17/522:45

MEL

NBO

1 stop23h 10m

Qatar Airways

Sat 23/507:20

NBO

MEL

2 stops50h 55m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 16/5$2,054

Tue 19/522:45

MEL

NBO

1 stop23h 15m

Virgin Australia

Sat 23/518:00

NBO

MEL

1 stop40h 15m

Virgin Australia

Deal found 17/5$2,059

Sun 17/522:45

MEL

NBO

1 stop32h 05m

Virgin Australia

Fri 22/508:50

NBO

MEL

1 stop25h 25m

Virgin Australia

Deal found 16/5$2,063

Sun 17/517:20

MEL

NBO

1 stop20h 35m

Etihad Airways

Sat 23/513:35

NBO

MEL

1 stop19h 15m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 16/5$2,065

Tue 26/522:45

MEL

NBO

1 stop23h 10m

Qatar Airways

Wed 3/607:20

NBO

MEL

2 stops50h 55m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 17/5$2,078

Wed 19/815:55

MEL

NBO

2 stops44h 45m

IndiGo

Sat 29/806:40

NBO

MEL

2 stops40h 35m

IndiGo

Deal found 19/5$2,087

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Round-trip from	$1,911
One-way from	$947
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$2,229

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105h 40m total
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MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Sun 1/11

23:40-13:45

1 stop22h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/3

18:00-23:05

1 stop21h 05m

$2,181

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Sun 1/11

11:05-13:10

2 stops34h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/3

17:30-08:20

2 stops30h 50m

$2,319

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Wed 10/6

21:15-14:30

1 stop24h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 14/6

16:35-05:35

2 stops30h 00m

$2,550

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Mon 15/6

21:00-06:40

2 stops40h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 22/6

13:15-08:40

1 stop36h 25m

$2,570

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Thu 3/9

10:20-06:40

2 stops27h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 9/9

15:50-23:35

3 stops48h 45m

$2,863

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Sun 28/6

22:45-20:10

2 stops28h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 15/7

17:30-06:15

3 stops29h 45m

$3,347

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Thu 3/9

11:05-21:00

3 stops40h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 9/9

09:35-10:15

3 stops41h 40m

$3,625

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MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Tue 14/7

12:00-05:40

2 stops24h 40m

$947

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Tue 14/7

12:00-05:40

2 stops24h 40m

$950

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Fri 6/11

18:20-12:45

1 stop26h 25m

$1,084

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Nairobi (average of $541). Flying from Melbourne to Nairobi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,678). 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?

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 9 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,Qantas Airways, andChina Southern 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

3,574 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,574 reviews

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Very Good

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

1,038 reviews

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Very Good

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

China Southern

7.5

Good

152 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,574 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,729 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,574 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Etihad Airways

7.3

Good

1,438 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,574 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

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How long is the flight from Melbourne to Nairobi?
Qatar Airways, Emirates, and China Southern can get you from Melbourne to Nairobi in just under 22h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 18h 35m. 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 $794. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Air India, from $1,005, and IndiGo, from $1,246. AirAsia X is priced at 63% 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 ($553), Etihad Airways ($623), and IndiGo ($633).
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne to Nairobi?
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.
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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Nairobi (average of $541). Flying from Melbourne to Nairobi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,678). 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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AirAsia X	Cheapest$794	Average$1,509	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	Search AirAsia X flights
Air India	Cheapest$1,005	Average$1,544	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air India flights
IndiGo	Cheapest$1,246	Average$1,777	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search IndiGo flights
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$1,502	Average$1,790	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$1,533	Average$2,154	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
China Southern	Cheapest$1,613	Average$2,051	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,617	Average$2,606	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,919	Average$2,306	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,943	Average$2,499	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$2,070	Average$2,454	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights

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