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Cheap flights from Sydney to Nairobi from $881

SYD — NBO
15 Oct — 22 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Nairobi

Fri 13/1115:50 -
1 stop29h 55m
Tue 17/1117:00 -
1 stop29h 50m
Deal found 13/9$1,673
Wed 4/1115:50 -
1 stop23h 25m
Wed 11/1108:45 -
1 stop26h 35m
Deal found 12/9$1,688
Wed 4/1122:10 -
1 stop40h 55m
Wed 11/1116:30 -
2 stops37h 05m
Deal found 12/9$1,716
Sat 3/1008:35 -
3 stops34h 55m
Mon 19/1006:40 -
2 stops29h 20m
Deal found 13/9$1,724
Sat 24/1015:45 -
2 stops45h 55m
Sat 31/1006:40 -
2 stops40h 55m
Deal found 10/9$1,750
Thu 19/1121:30 -
1 stop28h 50m
Fri 22/119:15 -
1 stop27h 15m
Deal found 13/9$1,776
Sat 3/1020:50 -
1 stop22h 40m
Mon 19/1019:00 -
1 stop27h 35m
Deal found 13/9$1,794
Sat 24/1015:50 -
1 stop29h 55m
Wed 9/1201:35 -
1 stop21h 15m
Deal found 12/9$1,818
Thu 8/1015:45 -
2 stops45h 55m
Thu 15/1006:40 -
2 stops41h 05m
Deal found 10/9$1,827
Mon 30/1121:30 -
1 stop40h 50m
Wed 10/207:15 -
1 stop39h 15m
Deal found 11/9$1,855

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Round-trip from

$1,673

One-way from

$881

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,380
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 13/11-17/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 59h 45m total
  • Sydney to Nairobi
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8/11-31/12
  • 8/11-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 55m total
  • Sydney to Nairobi
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($182 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($80 potential savings vs. average return price).
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SydneyNairobi

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/11

13:25-13:20

3 stops55h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$881

SydneyNairobi

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 30/11

17:35-05:40

3 stops44h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,032
Fastest return journey

SydneyNairobi

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/11

15:15-07:05

1 stop23h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,114

SydneyNairobi

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 30/11

16:50-12:30

1 stop27h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 10/2

19:15-06:30

1 stop27h 15m

$1,919

SydneyNairobi

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 27/10

15:50-13:45

1 stop29h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 8/12

01:35-06:50

1 stop21h 15m

$1,988

SydneyNairobi

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 28/10

15:50-07:15

1 stop23h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 1/11

17:00-06:50

1 stop29h 50m

$2,098

SydneyNairobi

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 4/12

07:55-03:05

3 stops51h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$2,150

SydneyNairobi

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 30/11

16:50-12:30

1 stop27h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 10/2

07:15-20:20

2 stops29h 05m

$2,167

SydneyNairobi

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 28/10

21:45-14:40

1 stop24h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 1/11

16:45-06:35

2 stops29h 50m

$2,188

SydneyNairobi

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 20/11

11:40-19:35

2 stops39h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 26/1

16:45-18:35

1 stop41h 50m

$2,303

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Nairobi

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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 $1,925). Flying from Sydney to Nairobi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,838). 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 Sydney to Nairobi?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Sydney to Nairobi flights typically cost between $2,107 and $2,657 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,673 on Qatar Airways (13 Nov–17 Nov).

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

Booking 46 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Nairobi

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,Qantas Airways, andQatar Airways 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
3,660 reviews
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Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,660 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,660 reviews
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Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,094 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,660 reviews
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Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,733 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,660 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
1,533 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,660 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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
7.3
Good
172 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,660 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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

  • 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. 7 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 23h 25m. 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 $840. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $1,719 and $1,785, respectively. These flights start at 62% 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 Etihad Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $609. Users have also found prices from $750 and $798 on Qatar Airways and IndiGo, 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 $1,925). Flying from Sydney to Nairobi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,838). 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 7 airlines flying from Sydney to Nairobi

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IndiGoCheapest$840Average$2,046FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,719Average$2,155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,785Average$2,203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,845Average$2,440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,894Average$2,659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$2,045Average$2,381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$2,181Average$2,913FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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