How long is the flight from Sydney to Nairobi?

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

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 $827. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air India and Ethiopian Air, with the lowest prices starting at $1,257 and $1,369, respectively. These flights start at 60% lower than the current average price 3 months from now. Find deals

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 $531. Users have also found prices from $600 and $716 on Etihad Airways and IndiGo, respectively. 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 Sydney to Nairobi?

When booking a flight from Sydney to Nairobi, you may want to consider flying on Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways or China Southern as they are the most popular for this route.

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.

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

When flying from Sydney to Nairobi, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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.

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

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Q: 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 $2,376 and $1,818 in August. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,800 on Multiple Airlines (23 Aug-9 Sept). Find deals

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Deal found 13/5$1,800

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NBO

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Sat 19/906:40

NBO

SYD

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Deal found 9/5$1,817

Thu 4/621:45

SYD

NBO

1 stop39h 45m

China Southern

Thu 18/613:15

NBO

SYD

1 stop23h 10m

China Southern

Deal found 9/5$1,828

Thu 4/621:45

SYD

NBO

1 stop39h 45m

China Southern

Fri 19/615:50

NBO

SYD

2 stops44h 35m

China Southern

Deal found 11/5$1,831

Fri 5/610:05

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NBO

1 stop27h 25m

China Southern

Sat 13/613:15

NBO

SYD

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China Southern

Deal found 10/5$1,832

Wed 10/613:05

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NBO

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IndiGo

Thu 25/606:40

NBO

SYD

2 stops41h 05m

IndiGo

Deal found 12/5$1,835

Mon 8/621:45

SYD

NBO

2 stops39h 55m

China Southern

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NBO

SYD

1 stop23h 10m

China Southern

Deal found 11/5$1,871

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NBO

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IndiGo

Mon 22/606:40

NBO

SYD

2 stops41h 05m

IndiGo

Deal found 9/5$1,889

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SYD

NBO

1 stop39h 40m

Etihad Airways

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NBO

SYD

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Etihad Airways

Deal found 13/5$1,890

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SYD

NBO

2 stops45h 55m

IndiGo

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NBO

SYD

2 stops39h 30m

IndiGo

Deal found 9/5$1,922

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Mon 15/6

21:30-12:30

1 stop22h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 21/6

13:35-16:50

1 stop20h 15m

$2,085

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SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 14/7

15:40-12:30

1 stop27h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 26/7

13:35-06:10

1 stop33h 35m

$2,138

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/6

19:00-14:55

2 stops26h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 10/6

08:50-21:50

2 stops30h 00m

$2,574

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/6

06:00-05:25

1 stop30h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 10/6

16:35-06:25

2 stops30h 50m

$2,577

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/6

07:20-01:25

3 stops49h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 15/6

03:10-20:30

2 stops34h 20m

$2,814

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SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 16/6

07:20-01:25

3 stops49h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 29/6

03:10-19:10

2 stops33h 00m

$2,868

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 15/6

07:20-01:25

3 stops49h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 20/6

03:10-06:05

3 stops43h 55m

$2,911

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/11

16:20-21:40

2 stops37h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 21/11

23:55-06:55

2 stops47h 00m

$2,956

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/11

16:20-21:40

2 stops37h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 23/11

23:35-06:55

2 stops47h 20m

$2,956

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SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/11

16:20-21:40

2 stops37h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 18/11

23:35-06:55

2 stops47h 20m

$2,956

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

Booking 79 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Nairobi (average of $723). Flying from Sydney to Nairobi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,923). 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

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,Qantas 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

3,571 reviews

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2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,571 reviews

Emirates

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Very Good

3,571 reviews

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2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

1,037 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,571 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

China Southern

7.5

Good

151 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,571 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,728 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,571 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

Etihad Airways

7.3

Good

1,437 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,571 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

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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. 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 $827. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air India and Ethiopian Air, with the lowest prices starting at $1,257 and $1,369, respectively. These flights start at 60% 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 $531. Users have also found prices from $600 and $716 on Etihad 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Nairobi (average of $723). Flying from Sydney to Nairobi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,923). 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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IndiGo	Cheapest$827	Average$1,656	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search IndiGo flights
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Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$1,369	Average$1,787	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
AirAsia X	Cheapest$1,375	Average$1,632	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time66%	Search AirAsia X flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$1,439	Average$2,097	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
China Southern	Cheapest$1,443	Average$2,141	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,773	Average$2,182	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,866	Average$2,614	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$1,928	Average$2,334	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
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