How long is the flight from Sydney to Nairobi?

Departing from Sydney to Nairobi will take you 28h 50m. 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 $844. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by China Southern and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $1,492 and $1,736, 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 $613. Users have also found prices from $738 and $802 on Qatar Airways and IndiGo, respectively.

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. 9 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.

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

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Cheapest in	May
Average price	$2,214

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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 $1,935). Flying from Sydney to Nairobi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,779). 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 $2,082 and $2,544 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,894 on IndiGo (24 Oct–31 Oct).

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

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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.

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Qantas Airways

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Qatar Airways

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Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

China Southern

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Jodie,Aug 2026

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Etihad Airways

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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. 9 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 28h 50m. 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 $844. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by China Southern and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $1,492 and $1,736, 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 $613. Users have also found prices from $738 and $802 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 $1,935). Flying from Sydney to Nairobi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,779). 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$844	Average$1,931	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search IndiGo flights
China Southern	Cheapest$1,492	Average$2,413	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,736	Average$2,178	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$1,752	Average$1,859	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$1,808	Average$2,222	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,905	Average$2,701	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$2,056	Average$2,377	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
RwandAir	Cheapest$2,059	Average$2,532	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$2,193	Average$2,837	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Sydney to Nairobi flights typically cost between $2,082 and $2,544 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,894 on IndiGo (24 Oct–31 Oct).

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

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Sydney to Nairobi flights typically cost between $2,082 and $2,544 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,894 on IndiGo (24 Oct–31 Oct).