What is the cheapest airline that flies from Australia to Nairobi?

IndiGo, Etihad Airways, and RwandAir are the most popular carriers operating from Australia to Nairobi

How long does it take to fly to Nairobi?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in Australia, such as Sydney or Adelaide, and flying into Nairobi, then you can expect flight times to average 21h 30m and 23h 30m, respectively.

Which airlines fly to Nairobi?

Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and China Southern are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Nairobi from Australia according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 49% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Nairobi. Keep in mind that there are 12 different airlines that fly to Nairobi on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Australia to Nairobi?

Prices for flights from Australia to Nairobi are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Australia to Nairobi?

As of November 2026, there are 12 operators available to choose from for flights from Australia to Nairobi.

How old do you have to be to fly from Australia to Nairobi?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Australia to Nairobi.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Nairobi?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Nairobi can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Nairobi. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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16:50 - 06:50SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

22h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

08:15 - 17:05NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

25h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,873Qatar Airways

Wed, 31 Mar - Fri, 28 May

16:50 - 06:50SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

22h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

08:15 - 17:05NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

25h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,878Qatar Airways

Wed, 31 Mar - Fri, 28 May

16:40 - 12:20SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

27h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

07:05 - 16:50NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,878Etihad Airways

Wed, 31 Mar - Fri, 28 May

16:40 - 12:20SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

27h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

07:05 - 16:50NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,879Etihad Airways

Wed, 31 Mar - Fri, 28 May

16:30 - 05:40SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

45h 10m2 stops Singapore Changi Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

06:40 - 07:25NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

40h 45m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Chennai Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

$1,901IndiGo

Tue, 9 Feb - Tue, 16 Feb

16:30 - 05:40SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

45h 10m2 stops Singapore Changi Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

06:40 - 07:10NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

40h 30m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Singapore Changi

$1,922IndiGo

Tue, 23 Mar - Tue, 30 Mar

15:00 - 06:20SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

23h 20m2 stops Melbourne Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

07:15 - 17:45NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$1,952Multiple Airlines

Thu, 14 Jan - Mon, 8 Feb

16:25 - 18:20SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

33h 55m3 stops Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Kuala Lumpur Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

13:35 - 06:30NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

32h 55m3 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Kuala Lumpur Intl Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

$1,965Multiple Airlines

Tue, 1 Dec - Mon, 14 Dec

14:10 - 06:40SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

47h 30m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Changsha Huanghua Intl

15:50 - 12:25NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

37h 35m2 stops Changsha Huanghua Intl Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,991China Southern

Wed, 5 May - Wed, 19 May

15:10 - 07:05SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

23h 55m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

13:35 - 09:25NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

35h 50m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$2,006China Southern

Sun, 6 Dec - Mon, 21 Dec

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15:10 - 18:20SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

35h 10m3 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

06:40 - 20:00NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

29h 20m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Kuala Lumpur Intl

$1,933Multiple Airlines

Thu, 12 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

15:50 - 13:45SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

29h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

19:15 - 12:10NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

32h 55m3 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Kuala Lumpur Intl Singapore Changi

$1,972Multiple Airlines

Thu, 12 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

18:05 - 06:20MEL Melbourne-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

20h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

07:15 - 16:45NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MEL Melbourne

25h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

$2,015Etihad Airways

Sun, 15 Nov - Fri, 5 Mar

14:35 - 05:40MEL Melbourne-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

47h 05m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

09:00 - 07:25NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MEL Melbourne

38h 25m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Singapore Changi

$2,034IndiGo

Thu, 12 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

22:30 - 14:40MEL Melbourne-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

24h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

22:45 - 10:15NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MEL Melbourne

27h 30m2 stops Dubai Intl Singapore Changi

$2,048Emirates

Tue, 10 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov

10:10 - 07:30BNE Brisbane-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

28h 20m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Changsha Huanghua Intl

13:35 - 21:10NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-BNE Brisbane

24h 35m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$2,198China Southern

Tue, 10 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

22:30 - 19:35MEL Melbourne-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

29h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

22:45 - 10:15NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MEL Melbourne

27h 30m2 stops Dubai Intl Singapore Changi

$2,202Emirates

Thu, 12 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

10:35 - 05:40BNE Brisbane-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

26h 05m2 stops Singapore Changi Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

06:40 - 05:55NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-BNE Brisbane

40h 15m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Singapore Changi

$2,232IndiGo

Mon, 9 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

10:10 - 07:30BNE Brisbane-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

52h 20m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Changsha Huanghua Intl

13:35 - 21:10NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-BNE Brisbane

24h 35m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$2,277China Southern

Mon, 9 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

22:45 - 20:10PER Perth-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

26h 25m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Kigali Intl

05:30 - 18:45NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-PER Perth

56h 15m2 stops Kigali Intl Doha Hamad Intl

$2,702RwandAir

Fri, 13 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

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China Southern flights from Australia to Nairobi

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China Southern

23 Nov

SYD15:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

48h 20m

2 stops

NBO07:30Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

20 Dec

NBO16:30Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

30h 05m

2 stops

SYD06:35Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,936

China Southern

5 May

SYD14:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

47h 30m

2 stops

NBO06:40Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

19 May

NBO15:50Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

37h 35m

2 stops

SYD12:25Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,991

China Southern

6 Dec

SYD15:10Sydney Kingsford Smith

23h 55m

1 stop

NBO07:05Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

21 Dec

NBO13:35Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

35h 50m

1 stop

SYD09:25Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,006

Emirates flights from Australia to Nairobi

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Emirates

10 Nov

MEL22:30Melbourne

24h 10m

1 stop

NBO14:40Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

17 Nov

NBO22:45Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

27h 30m

2 stops

MEL10:15Melbourne

$2,048

Emirates

23 Nov

SYD06:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

31h 35m

1 stop

NBO05:35Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

20 Dec

NBO16:45Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

21h 45m

1 stop

SYD22:30Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,076

Emirates

23 Nov

SYD06:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

31h 35m

1 stop

NBO05:35Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

20 Dec

NBO07:15Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

39h 20m

2 stops

SYD06:35Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,157

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

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Wed 31/3

16:50-06:50

1 stop22h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 28/5

08:15-17:05

1 stop25h 50m

$1,873

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16:50-06:50

1 stop22h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 28/5

08:15-17:05

1 stop25h 50m

$1,878

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

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16:40-12:20

1 stop27h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 28/5

07:05-16:50

1 stop26h 45m

$1,878

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/3

16:40-12:20

1 stop27h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 28/5

07:05-16:50

1 stop26h 45m

$1,879

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/2

16:30-05:40

2 stops45h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 16/2

06:40-07:25

3 stops40h 45m

$1,901

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 23/3

16:30-05:40

2 stops45h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 30/3

06:40-07:10

2 stops40h 30m

$1,922

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 14/1

15:00-06:20

2 stops23h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 8/2

07:15-17:45

1 stop26h 30m

$1,952

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/12

16:25-18:20

3 stops33h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 14/12

13:35-06:30

3 stops32h 55m

$1,965

SydneyNairobi

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 5/5

14:10-06:40

2 stops47h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 19/5

15:50-12:25

2 stops37h 35m

$1,991

SydneyNairobi

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 6/12

15:10-07:05

1 stop23h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 21/12

13:35-09:25

1 stop35h 50m

$2,006

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Nairobi?

The month of March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Nairobi from Australia, with most prices found around $2,166. The month of February is another great option to travel to Nairobi, with average flight prices from Australia averaging around $2,191.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Nairobi?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Nairobi from Australia when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Nairobi for around $2,249 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Nairobi from Australia for as low as $2,140 on momondo.

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Best price found	$834
Fastest flight time	20h 15m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Nairobi from Australia in the past 72 hours is $834. The best return flight deal from Australia to Nairobi found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,873.

The fastest flight from Australia to Nairobi takes 20h 15m

There are no direct flights from Australia to Nairobi. There are no popular flight routes from Australia to Nairobi.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Australia to Nairobi?
Prices for flights from Australia to Nairobi are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Australia to Nairobi?
As of November 2026, there are 12 operators available to choose from for flights from Australia to Nairobi.
How old do you have to be to fly from Australia to Nairobi?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Australia to Nairobi.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Nairobi?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Nairobi can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Nairobi. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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IndiGo	PriceFrom $873	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 580 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $1,155	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 484 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
RwandAir	PriceFrom $1,193	Free cancellation	Rating 7.9 43 reviews	Search RwandAir flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,550	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,555 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,582	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,694 reviews	Search Emirates flights
China Southern	PriceFrom $1,675	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 188 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $1,718	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,046 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,754	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,707 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
South African	PriceFrom $1,905	Free cancellation	Rating 7.7 66 reviews	Search South African flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $2,035	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,123 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights

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