Cheap flights from Sydney to Nairobi from $673

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 7/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — NBO
21 Apr — 28 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Nairobi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Nairobi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 March 2026.

Mon 20/414:45
SYD
-
NBO
2 stops45h 55m
IndiGo
Sun 17/506:40
NBO
-
SYD
2 stops39h 30m
IndiGo
Deal found 19/3$1,515
Sat 2/509:15
SYD
-
NBO
2 stops27h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/506:40
NBO
-
SYD
2 stops29h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,556
Mon 4/514:45
SYD
-
NBO
2 stops45h 55m
IndiGo
Mon 11/506:40
NBO
-
SYD
2 stops39h 30m
IndiGo
Deal found 20/3$1,569
Fri 17/414:45
SYD
-
NBO
2 stops45h 55m
IndiGo
Sun 17/506:40
NBO
-
SYD
2 stops41h 05m
IndiGo
Deal found 18/3$1,572
Fri 17/409:15
SYD
-
NBO
2 stops31h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/506:40
NBO
-
SYD
2 stops29h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,576
Wed 15/414:45
SYD
-
NBO
2 stops45h 55m
IndiGo
Thu 30/406:40
NBO
-
SYD
2 stops41h 05m
IndiGo
Deal found 17/3$1,587
Wed 15/414:45
SYD
-
NBO
2 stops45h 55m
IndiGo
Wed 22/406:40
NBO
-
SYD
2 stops41h 05m
IndiGo
Deal found 18/3$1,617
Mon 1/609:15
SYD
-
NBO
2 stops27h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 26/606:40
NBO
-
SYD
2 stops29h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,667
Fri 17/414:10
SYD
-
NBO
1 stop23h 20m
China Southern
Sun 17/515:50
NBO
-
SYD
2 stops44h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 18/3$1,668
Tue 5/509:15
SYD
-
NBO
2 stops27h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/506:40
NBO
-
SYD
2 stops29h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3$1,684
Fri 29/510:20
SYD
-
NBO
2 stops26h 20m
IndiGo
Mon 8/606:40
NBO
-
SYD
2 stops41h 05m
IndiGo
Deal found 18/3$1,687
Wed 15/414:10
SYD
-
NBO
2 stops47h 30m
China Southern
Thu 30/413:15
NBO
-
SYD
1 stop23h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 17/3$1,715

Find flight deals from Sydney to Nairobi

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) 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 22 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,515

One-way from

$673

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,053
IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 20/4-17/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 85h 25m total
  • Sydney to Nairobi
7/5
  • 7/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 00m total
  • Sydney to Nairobi
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($184 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($51 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/4

14:45-05:40

2 stops45h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 30/4

06:40-06:45

2 stops41h 05m

$1,587
Fastest return journey

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 17/4

20:50-12:30

1 stop22h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 16/5

01:30-06:10

1 stop21h 40m

$1,796

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 21/5

20:50-00:35

1 stop34h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 25/5

13:35-06:10

1 stop33h 35m

$1,906

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 8/4

15:40-06:55

1 stop22h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 17/4

07:05-16:50

1 stop26h 45m

$1,913

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 17/4

14:10-06:40

2 stops47h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 9/5

13:15-08:25

1 stop36h 10m

$1,984

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 6/4

20:45-20:10

2 stops30h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 25/4

13:00-17:10

2 stops45h 10m

$1,989

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 12/5

20:45-20:10

2 stops30h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 21/5

13:00-17:10

2 stops45h 10m

$1,992

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 24/5

20:45-20:10

2 stops30h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 4/6

13:00-17:10

2 stops45h 10m

$1,992

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 28/5

20:45-14:40

1 stop24h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 10/6

10:25-17:10

1 stop23h 45m

$2,004

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 21/5

14:50-08:55

1 stop25h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 25/5

10:25-22:20

2 stops28h 55m

$2,101

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Nairobi

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Nairobi. Price data was last updated on 13 March 2026.

Booking 80 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sydney to Nairobi. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Nairobi (average of $1,086). Flying from Sydney to Nairobi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,623). 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 22 March 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andChina Southern from Sydney to Nairobi have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to Nairobi?

    Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD), located 7.5 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Sydney to Nairobi. 11 airlines have flights from Kingsford Smith to Nairobi on a regular basis. Booking flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Nairobi should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Nairobi per day.

  • How long is the flight from Sydney to Nairobi?

    Departing from Sydney to Nairobi will take you 22h 40m. Airlines will cover a distance of 12126 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on IndiGo is currently your cheapest option to Nairobi, with prices starting at $860. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by AirAsia X and Air India, with the lowest prices starting at $1,076 and $1,235, respectively. These flights start at 59% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for AirAsia X. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $511. Users have also found prices from $626 and $739 on Etihad Airways and IndiGo, respectively.

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Nairobi (average of $1,086). Flying from Sydney to Nairobi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,623). 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 Sydney to Nairobi

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IndiGoCheapest$860Average$1,708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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AirAsia XCheapest$1,076Average$1,477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,235Average$1,389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,413Average$1,844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,455Average$1,870FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,487Average$2,172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,882Average$2,297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,924Average$2,691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,990Average$2,420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$2,269Average$2,684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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