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Cheap flights from Sydney to Nairobi from $941

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 3/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — NBO
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
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 28 January 2026.

Thu 29/121:45
SYD
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NBO
2 stops34h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 27/201:45
NBO
-
SYD
3 stops34h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/1$1,824
Wed 24/610:15
SYD
-
NBO
3 stops33h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 31/710:25
NBO
-
SYD
2 stops37h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/1$1,851
Thu 29/121:45
SYD
-
NBO
1 stop35h 05m
Etihad Airways
Fri 27/201:45
NBO
-
SYD
1 stop20h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/1$1,873
Sat 31/121:45
SYD
-
NBO
1 stop23h 00m
Etihad Airways
Fri 27/201:45
NBO
-
SYD
1 stop20h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/1$1,878
Sun 15/316:35
SYD
-
NBO
1 stop28h 10m
Etihad Airways
Mon 30/301:30
NBO
-
SYD
1 stop21h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/1$1,888
Wed 11/216:35
SYD
-
NBO
1 stop28h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sat 7/301:45
NBO
-
SYD
1 stop20h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/1$1,890
Tue 3/221:45
SYD
-
NBO
1 stop23h 00m
Etihad Airways
Sun 1/307:15
NBO
-
SYD
1 stop26h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 26/1$1,920
Mon 2/221:45
SYD
-
NBO
1 stop35h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/204:50
NBO
-
SYD
2 stops41h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1$1,923

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 28 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,837

One-way from

$941

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,218
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 17/3-30/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 64h 50m total
  • Sydney to Nairobi
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3/7
  • 3/7
  • 3 total stops
  • 31h 10m total
  • Sydney to Nairobi
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($174 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($50 potential savings vs. average return price).
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SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 24/6

10:15-13:05

3 stops33h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 31/7

10:25-06:45

2 stops37h 20m

$1,851

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 30/4

21:30-00:30

1 stop34h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 8/5

01:30-06:10

1 stop21h 40m

$1,873

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/3

16:35-12:45

1 stop28h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 30/3

01:30-07:10

1 stop21h 40m

$1,888

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/2

16:35-12:45

1 stop28h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 7/3

01:45-06:35

1 stop20h 50m

$1,890

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 11/5

21:30-00:30

1 stop34h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 24/5

13:45-06:10

1 stop33h 25m

$1,983

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 14/2

21:45-12:45

1 stop23h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 21/2

13:40-06:35

1 stop32h 55m

$1,983

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/2

15:50-07:15

1 stop23h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 8/3

17:00-06:10

2 stops29h 10m

$1,988

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/3

15:50-07:15

1 stop23h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 31/3

08:10-21:20

2 stops29h 10m

$1,996

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/3

16:35-00:50

1 stop40h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 7/3

01:45-06:35

1 stop20h 50m

$2,008

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 3/7

13:00-13:10

3 stops31h 10m

$941

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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 23 January 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 $1,105). Flying from Sydney to Nairobi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,641). 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 28 January 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEtihad 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
3,488 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
3,488 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,488 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
3,731 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,488 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
1,376 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,488 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
7.3
Good
136 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,488 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
44 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,488 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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 34h. Airlines will cover a distance of 12126 km.

  • 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 $869. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by AirAsia X and Air India, with the lowest prices starting at $1,094 and $1,246, 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 $519. Users have also found prices from $675 and $689 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 $1,105). Flying from Sydney to Nairobi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,641). 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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Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Sydney to Nairobi. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 28 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IndiGoCheapest$869Average$1,767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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AirAsia XCheapest$1,094Average$1,419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,246Average$1,379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,428Average$1,864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,471Average$1,922FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,509Average$2,196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,905Average$2,322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,970Average$2,701FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$2,012Average$2,447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$2,295Average$2,663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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