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Cheap flights from Sydney to Nairobi from $732

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 16/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — NBO
23 May — 30 May1
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 23 April 2026.

Wed 3/614:10
SYD
-
NBO
1 stop23h 20m
China Southern
Wed 10/615:50
NBO
-
SYD
2 stops44h 35m
China Southern
Deal found 19/4$1,764
Sun 24/514:10
SYD
-
NBO
1 stop23h 20m
China Southern
Sat 13/613:15
NBO
-
SYD
1 stop23h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 18/4$1,826
Sat 6/621:45
SYD
-
NBO
1 stop39h 45m
China Southern
Sat 13/613:15
NBO
-
SYD
1 stop40h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 22/4$1,840
Tue 5/520:45
SYD
-
NBO
1 stop41h 35m
Qatar Airways
Thu 7/501:20
NBO
-
SYD
1 stop33h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 21/4$1,873
Tue 26/520:45
SYD
-
NBO
1 stop25h 10m
Qatar Airways
Sun 7/608:50
NBO
-
SYD
1 stop25h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/4$1,884
Mon 27/420:45
SYD
-
NBO
1 stop34h 05m
Qatar Airways
Sun 24/508:50
NBO
-
SYD
1 stop25h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/4$1,885
Sat 6/610:00
SYD
-
NBO
3 stops51h 55m
China Eastern
Sat 13/613:35
NBO
-
SYD
2 stops40h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 22/4$1,886
Sat 16/513:05
SYD
-
NBO
2 stops47h 35m
IndiGo
Tue 2/606:40
NBO
-
SYD
2 stops41h 05m
IndiGo
Deal found 18/4$1,913
Thu 20/810:20
SYD
-
NBO
2 stops26h 20m
IndiGo
Mon 31/806:40
NBO
-
SYD
2 stops41h 05m
IndiGo
Deal found 22/4$1,916
Sat 6/613:05
SYD
-
NBO
2 stops47h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 12/601:20
NBO
-
SYD
2 stops35h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4$1,923

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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 23 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,764

One-way from

$732

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$2,135
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 3/6-10/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 67h 55m total
  • Sydney to Nairobi
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16/9
  • 16/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 40h 20m total
  • Sydney to Nairobi
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SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 6/6

10:00-06:55

3 stops51h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 13/6

13:35-12:35

2 stops40h 00m

$1,906

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 4/5

20:45-23:50

1 stop34h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 29/5

08:50-17:30

1 stop25h 40m

$2,030

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 31/7

20:30-12:30

2 stops47h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 8/8

13:35-12:35

2 stops40h 00m

$2,032
Fastest return journey

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 25/5

20:45-14:55

1 stop25h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 28/5

08:50-17:30

1 stop25h 40m

$2,032

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 8/5

20:45-23:50

1 stop34h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 29/5

08:50-17:30

1 stop25h 40m

$2,040

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 25/5

20:45-14:55

1 stop25h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 28/5

08:50-20:40

2 stops28h 50m

$2,129

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 2/10

14:50-13:40

1 stop29h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 1/11

17:00-06:10

2 stops29h 10m

$2,332

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 2/7

10:20-05:40

2 stops26h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 24/7

06:40-06:45

2 stops41h 05m

$2,347
Cheapest one-way

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 24/5

10:15-13:05

3 stops33h 50m

$922

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 11/6

20:35-13:05

3 stops47h 30m

$991

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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 17 April 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Nairobi (average of $732). Flying from Sydney to Nairobi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,959). 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

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 23 April 2026.
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
3,560 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,560 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,560 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,025 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,560 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

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
3,560 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf
China Southern
7.4
Good
149 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,560 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

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
1,434 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,560 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DXB - MIA

Flight was cancelled due to the war in the Gulf

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 05m. 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 $837. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by AirAsia X and Air India, with the lowest prices starting at $1,179 and $1,272, 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 $505. Users have also found prices from $607 and $724 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.

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    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 $732). Flying from Sydney to Nairobi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,959). 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$837Average$1,676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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AirAsia XCheapest$1,179Average$1,543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Air IndiaCheapest$1,272Average$1,442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,386Average$1,808FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,448Average$2,148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,457Average$2,125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,866Average$2,261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,887Average$2,605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,952Average$2,365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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RwandAirCheapest$2,041Average$2,427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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