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

IndiGo and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Australia to Nairobi

Which airlines fly to Nairobi?

Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Emirates 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 48% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Nairobi. Keep in mind that there are 13 different airlines that fly to Nairobi on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long does it take to fly to Nairobi?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in Australia, such as Perth or Brisbane, and flying into Nairobi, then you can expect flight times to average 20h and 21h 30m, respectively.

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 July 2026, there are 13 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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00:45 - 14:25

PER

NBO

42h 40m

3 stops

15:15 - 05:50

NBO

PER

33h 35m

3 stops

$1,823Multiple Airlines

Wed, 16 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep

09:20 - 05:40

PER

NBO

25h 20m

2 stops

06:40 - 15:05

NBO

PER

27h 25m

2 stops

$1,840Multiple Airlines

Thu, 6 Aug - Thu, 27 Aug

14:50 - 12:30

PER

NBO

26h 40m

2 stops

01:45 - 04:30

NBO

PER

21h 45m

2 stops

$1,856Multiple Airlines

Mon, 21 Sep - Thu, 29 Oct

10:20 - 06:30

MEL

NBO

27h 10m

1 stop

13:15 - 08:40

NBO

MEL

36h 25m

1 stop

$2,062China Southern

Wed, 5 Aug - Tue, 1 Sep

21:10 - 06:30

MEL

NBO

40h 20m

1 stop

13:15 - 08:40

NBO

MEL

36h 25m

1 stop

$2,064China Southern

Sun, 2 Aug - Mon, 17 Aug

20:50 - 12:30

SYD

NBO

22h 40m

1 stop

19:00 - 06:10

NBO

SYD

28h 10m

1 stop

$2,104Etihad Airways

Tue, 1 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep

21:40 - 13:45

SYD

NBO

24h 05m

1 stop

01:35 - 11:20

NBO

SYD

25h 45m

3 stops

$2,106Qatar Airways

Wed, 2 Dec - Sun, 14 Feb

14:50 - 06:45

SYD

NBO

22h 55m

1 stop

17:00 - 06:50

NBO

SYD

29h 50m

1 stop

$2,110Qatar Airways

Mon, 28 Sep - Thu, 26 Nov

15:45 - 20:00

CNS

NBO

35h 15m

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22:45 - 16:55

NBO

CNS

35h 10m

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$3,146Qantas Airways

Fri, 4 Sep - Sun, 6 Sep

15:45 - 20:00

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NBO

35h 15m

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22:45 - 16:55

NBO

CNS

35h 10m

2 stops

$3,147Qantas Airways

Fri, 4 Sep - Sun, 6 Sep

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IndiGo flights from Australia to Nairobi

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IndiGo

5 Aug

PER12:15Perth

22h 25m

2 stops

NBO05:40Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

26 Aug

NBO06:40Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

34h 05m

2 stops

PER21:45Perth

$1,912

IndiGo

26 July

PER12:15Perth

46h 25m

2 stops

NBO05:40Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

2 Aug

NBO06:40Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

37h 00m

2 stops

PER00:40Perth

$1,915

IndiGo

6 Aug

PER12:15Perth

22h 25m

2 stops

NBO05:40Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

26 Aug

NBO06:40Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

34h 05m

2 stops

PER21:45Perth

$1,963

China Southern flights from Australia to Nairobi

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China Southern

5 Aug

MEL10:20Melbourne

27h 10m

1 stop

NBO06:30Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

1 Sept

NBO13:15Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

36h 25m

1 stop

MEL08:40Melbourne

$2,062

China Southern

2 Aug

MEL21:10Melbourne

40h 20m

1 stop

NBO06:30Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

17 Aug

NBO13:15Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

36h 25m

1 stop

MEL08:40Melbourne

$2,064

China Southern

10 Aug

MEL10:20Melbourne

27h 10m

1 stop

NBO06:30Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

10 Sept

NBO13:15Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

23h 05m

1 stop

MEL19:20Melbourne

$2,089

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PER - NBO

PERNBO

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Wed 16/9

00:45-14:25

3 stops42h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 25/9

15:15-05:50

3 stops33h 35m

$1,823

PerthNairobi

PER - NBO

PERNBO

Perth

Thu 6/8

09:20-05:40

2 stops25h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 27/8

06:40-15:05

2 stops27h 25m

$1,840

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PER - NBO

PERNBO

Perth

Mon 21/9

14:50-12:30

2 stops26h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 29/10

01:45-04:30

2 stops21h 45m

$1,856

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

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Wed 5/8

10:20-06:30

1 stop27h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 1/9

13:15-08:40

1 stop36h 25m

$2,062

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Sun 2/8

21:10-06:30

1 stop40h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 17/8

13:15-08:40

1 stop36h 25m

$2,064

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/9

20:50-12:30

1 stop22h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 27/9

19:00-06:10

1 stop28h 10m

$2,104

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 2/12

21:40-13:45

1 stop24h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 14/2

01:35-11:20

3 stops25h 45m

$2,106

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 28/9

14:50-06:45

1 stop22h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 26/11

17:00-06:50

1 stop29h 50m

$2,110

CairnsNairobi

CNS - NBO

CNSNBO

Cairns

Fri 4/9

15:45-20:00

2 stops35h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 6/9

22:45-16:55

2 stops35h 10m

$3,146

CairnsNairobi

CNS - NBO

CNSNBO

Cairns

Fri 4/9

15:45-20:00

2 stops35h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 6/9

22:45-16:55

2 stops35h 10m

$3,147

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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 $2,121. The month of February is another great option to travel to Nairobi, with average flight prices from Australia averaging around $2,134.

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 $2,254 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 $2,141 on momondo.

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The fastest flight from Australia to Nairobi takes 20h 00m

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There are 2 airports in Nairobi. From Australia there are direct flights to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO).

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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 July 2026, there are 13 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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AirAsia X	PriceFrom $736	Free cancellation	Rating 6.4 48 reviews	Search AirAsia X flights
IndiGo	PriceFrom $855	Free cancellation	Rating 6.8 578 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
RwandAir	PriceFrom $1,174	Free cancellation	Rating 7.8 42 reviews	Search RwandAir flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $1,293	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 464 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
China Southern	PriceFrom $1,503	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 164 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,543	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,484 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,644	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,632 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $1,653	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,010 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,781	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,746 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
South African	PriceFrom $1,867	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 63 reviews	Search South African flights

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