Cheap flights from Cairns to Nairobi from $2,652

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Qatar Airways Logo
19:15 - 07:10
CNS
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NBO
66h 55m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
16:25 - 11:25
NBO
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CNS
60h 00m
2 stops
$2,652Qatar Airways
Sun, 3 May - Thu, 7 May
Qatar Airways Logo
19:15 - 23:50
CNS
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NBO
59h 35m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
16:25 - 11:25
NBO
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CNS
60h 00m
2 stops
$2,659Qatar Airways
Sun, 3 May - Thu, 7 May
Qatar Airways Logo
19:15 - 07:10
CNS
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NBO
66h 55m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
16:25 - 18:25
NBO
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CNS
67h 00m
2 stops
$2,668Qatar Airways
Sun, 3 May - Thu, 7 May
Emirates Logo
12:35 - 05:25
CNS
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NBO
47h 50m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
22:45 - 11:50
NBO
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CNS
30h 05m
2 stops
$2,763Emirates
Sun, 3 May - Thu, 7 May
Emirates Logo
12:35 - 05:25
CNS
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NBO
47h 50m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
22:45 - 11:50
NBO
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CNS
30h 05m
2 stops
$2,824Emirates
Sun, 3 May - Thu, 7 May

Qatar Airways flights from Cairns to Nairobi

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Cairns to Nairobi flight tickets
Qatar Airways
3 May
CNS19:15Cairns
66h 55m
2 stops
NBO07:10Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
7 May
NBO16:25Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
60h 00m
2 stops
CNS11:25Cairns
$2,652
Qatar Airways
3 May
CNS19:15Cairns
59h 35m
2 stops
NBO23:50Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
7 May
NBO16:25Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
60h 00m
2 stops
CNS11:25Cairns
$2,659
Qatar Airways
3 May
CNS19:15Cairns
66h 55m
2 stops
NBO07:10Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
7 May
NBO16:25Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
67h 00m
2 stops
CNS18:25Cairns
$2,668

Emirates flights from Cairns to Nairobi

Our best Emirates deals on Cairns to Nairobi flight tickets
Emirates
3 May
CNS12:35Cairns
47h 50m
2 stops
NBO05:25Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
7 May
NBO22:45Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
30h 05m
2 stops
CNS11:50Cairns
$2,763
Emirates
3 May
CNS12:35Cairns
47h 50m
2 stops
NBO05:25Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
7 May
NBO22:45Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
30h 05m
2 stops
CNS11:50Cairns
$2,824

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CairnsNairobi

CNS - NBO

CNSNBO

Cairns

Sun 3/5

19:15-07:10

2 stops66h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 7/5

16:25-11:25

2 stops60h 00m

$2,652

CairnsNairobi

CNS - NBO

CNSNBO

Cairns

Sun 3/5

19:15-23:50

2 stops59h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 7/5

16:25-11:25

2 stops60h 00m

$2,659

CairnsNairobi

CNS - NBO

CNSNBO

Cairns

Sun 3/5

19:15-07:10

2 stops66h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 7/5

16:25-18:25

2 stops67h 00m

$2,668
Fastest return journey

CairnsNairobi

CNS - NBO

CNSNBO

Cairns

Sun 3/5

12:35-05:25

2 stops47h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 7/5

22:45-11:50

2 stops30h 05m

$2,763

CairnsNairobi

CNS - NBO

CNSNBO

Cairns

Sun 3/5

12:35-05:25

2 stops47h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 7/5

22:45-11:50

2 stops30h 05m

$2,824

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Fastest flight time

47h 50m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cairns to Nairobi takes 47h 50m
There are no direct flights from Cairns to Nairobi. There are no popular flight routes from Cairns to Nairobi.

Frequently asked questions about flying from Cairns to Nairobi

  • How far is Cairns to Nairobi by plane?

    Nairobi is 11967.5 km away from Cairns. Typically, this will take 47h 50m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cairns Airport to Nairobi?

    Prices for flights from Cairns Airport to Nairobi were last updated today.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Cairns Airport to Nairobi?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cairns Airport to Nairobi.

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

    The required travel and health documents for your Nairobi trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Nairobi. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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