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Cheap flights from Sydney to Nairobi from $580

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 31/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — NBO
31 Mar — 7 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 1 March 2026.

Sun 29/321:30
SYD
-
NBO
2 stops40h 40m
China Eastern
Thu 2/413:35
NBO
-
SYD
3 stops35h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 26/2$1,572
Fri 24/421:45
SYD
-
NBO
2 stops39h 55m
China Southern
Fri 1/515:50
NBO
-
SYD
2 stops37h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 28/2$1,610
Tue 14/409:15
SYD
-
NBO
2 stops31h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 21/410:25
NBO
-
SYD
2 stops37h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2$1,620
Sun 29/321:30
SYD
-
NBO
2 stops40h 40m
China Eastern
Fri 3/407:00
NBO
-
SYD
2 stops43h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 28/2$1,649
Fri 13/321:30
SYD
-
NBO
2 stops40h 50m
China Eastern
Sat 11/413:35
NBO
-
SYD
3 stops35h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 28/2$1,693
Sat 25/709:15
SYD
-
NBO
2 stops31h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/810:25
NBO
-
SYD
2 stops26h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3$1,711
Wed 21/1021:30
SYD
-
NBO
2 stops40h 40m
China Eastern
Tue 3/1107:15
NBO
-
SYD
2 stops42h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 26/2$1,752
Thu 5/321:45
SYD
-
NBO
1 stop35h 05m
Etihad Airways
Wed 18/313:40
NBO
-
SYD
1 stop20h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 28/2$1,777
Wed 15/421:45
SYD
-
NBO
2 stops39h 55m
China Southern
Wed 22/415:50
NBO
-
SYD
2 stops37h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 1/3$1,781

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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 1 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,572

One-way from

$580

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,011
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 29/3-2/4
  • 5 total stops
  • 76h 05m total
  • Sydney to Nairobi
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31/3
  • 31/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 43h 35m total
  • Sydney to Nairobi
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($49 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 21/5

10:00-12:30

3 stops57h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 7/6

13:35-09:00

2 stops36h 25m

$1,816

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 25/7

10:00-12:30

3 stops57h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 10/8

13:35-12:35

2 stops40h 00m

$2,077

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 19/4

20:45-14:40

1 stop24h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 25/4

10:30-17:10

1 stop23h 40m

$2,141

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 31/3

12:00-12:30

2 stops56h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 7/4

07:00-09:00

2 stops43h 00m

$2,177

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 31/3

19:30-13:40

2 stops26h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 6/4

01:20-17:10

1 stop32h 50m

$2,215

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 30/3

09:15-13:40

2 stops36h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 4/4

18:00-07:10

1 stop29h 10m

$2,343

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 1/4

12:00-06:50

2 stops26h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 5/5

01:20-10:05

3 stops25h 45m

$2,667

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 14/7

14:50-13:40

1 stop29h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 26/7

18:00-06:10

1 stop29h 10m

$2,809

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/3

16:35-06:20

1 stop21h 45m

$784

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 25/6

10:15-13:05

3 stops33h 50m

$803

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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 27 February 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 $1,079). Flying from Sydney to Nairobi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,601). 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.

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 1 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,536 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,536 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,536 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,745 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,536 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
China Southern
7.4
Good
138 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,536 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,420 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,536 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
AirAsia X
6.4
Okay
45 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,536 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

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 24h 55m. 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 $848. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by AirAsia X and Air India, with the lowest prices starting at $1,062 and $1,215, 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 $504. Users have also found prices from $618 and $673 on Etihad Airways and Air India, respectively.

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

    Sydney to Nairobi flights have a stopover in Abu Dhabi most often. Doha sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Sydney to Nairobi.

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

    Of the flights from Sydney to Nairobi that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Kuala Lumpur. Dubai sees the next fewest stopovers on Sydney to Nairobi flights.

  • 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.

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Nairobi.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney 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 Sydney to Nairobi?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Nairobi (average of $1,079). Flying from Sydney to Nairobi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,601). 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
IndiGoCheapest$848Average$1,686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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AirAsia XCheapest$1,062Average$1,445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,215Average$1,351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,394Average$1,819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,434Average$1,860FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,468Average$2,152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,881Average$2,261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,899Average$2,600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,963Average$2,388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$2,258Average$2,644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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