Cheap flights from Cairns to Nairobi from $1,983

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18:15 - 09:25
CNS
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NBO
46h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:25 - 17:00
NBO
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CNS
23h 35m
2 stops
$1,983Multiple Airlines
Mon, 18 May - Tue, 26 May
Qatar Airways Logo
16:35 - 08:55
CNS
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NBO
47h 20m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
01:20 - 11:25
NBO
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CNS
27h 05m
2 stops
$2,518Qatar Airways
Fri, 15 May - Sun, 24 May
Qatar Airways Logo
15:45 - 13:45
CNS
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NBO
29h 00m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
01:35 - 16:45
NBO
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CNS
32h 10m
2 stops
$2,578Qatar Airways
Wed, 4 Mar - Sat, 7 Mar
Qatar Airways Logo
15:45 - 13:45
CNS
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NBO
29h 00m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
01:35 - 16:45
NBO
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CNS
32h 10m
2 stops
$2,579Qatar Airways
Wed, 4 Mar - Sat, 7 Mar
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21:40 - 05:25
CNS
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NBO
38h 45m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:35 - 22:45
NBO
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CNS
27h 10m
3 stops
$2,639Multiple Airlines
Fri, 15 May - Mon, 25 May
Qantas Airways Logo
11:45 - 19:35
CNS
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NBO
38h 50m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
16:45 - 10:45
NBO
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CNS
59h 00m
2 stops
$2,693Qantas Airways
Wed, 4 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar
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14:50 - 14:40
CNS
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NBO
54h 50m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
22:45 - 10:45
NBO
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CNS
53h 00m
2 stops
$2,727Qantas Airways
Thu, 5 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar
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16:35 - 08:55
CNS
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NBO
47h 20m
2 stops
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03:10 - 11:50
NBO
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CNS
49h 40m
3 stops
$2,758Multiple Airlines
Mon, 18 May - Mon, 25 May
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18:20 - 06:50
CNS
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NBO
43h 30m
3 stops
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03:10 - 11:50
NBO
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CNS
49h 40m
3 stops
$2,810Multiple Airlines
Mon, 18 May - Mon, 25 May
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21:40 - 06:50
CNS
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NBO
40h 10m
3 stops
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03:10 - 09:20
NBO
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CNS
47h 10m
3 stops
$3,109Multiple Airlines
Fri, 15 May - Sun, 24 May

Qantas Airways flights from Cairns to Nairobi

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Cairns to Nairobi flight tickets
Qantas Airways
4 Mar
CNS11:45Cairns
38h 50m
2 stops
NBO19:35Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
8 Mar
NBO16:45Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
59h 00m
2 stops
CNS10:45Cairns
$2,693
Qantas Airways
5 Mar
CNS14:50Cairns
54h 50m
2 stops
NBO14:40Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
8 Mar
NBO22:45Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
53h 00m
2 stops
CNS10:45Cairns
$2,727

Qatar Airways flights from Cairns to Nairobi

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Cairns to Nairobi flight tickets
Qatar Airways
15 May
CNS16:35Cairns
47h 20m
2 stops
NBO08:55Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
24 May
NBO01:20Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
27h 05m
2 stops
CNS11:25Cairns
$2,518
Qatar Airways
4 Mar
CNS15:45Cairns
29h 00m
2 stops
NBO13:45Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
7 Mar
NBO01:35Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
32h 10m
2 stops
CNS16:45Cairns
$2,578
Qatar Airways
4 Mar
CNS15:45Cairns
29h 00m
2 stops
NBO13:45Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
7 Mar
NBO01:35Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
32h 10m
2 stops
CNS16:45Cairns
$2,579

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CairnsNairobi

CNS - NBO

CNSNBO

Cairns

Mon 18/5

18:15-09:25

2 stops46h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 26/5

10:25-17:00

2 stops23h 35m

$1,983

CairnsNairobi

CNS - NBO

CNSNBO

Cairns

Fri 15/5

16:35-08:55

2 stops47h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 24/5

01:20-11:25

2 stops27h 05m

$2,518

CairnsNairobi

CNS - NBO

CNSNBO

Cairns

Wed 4/3

15:45-13:45

2 stops29h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 7/3

01:35-16:45

2 stops32h 10m

$2,578

CairnsNairobi

CNS - NBO

CNSNBO

Cairns

Wed 4/3

15:45-13:45

2 stops29h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 7/3

01:35-16:45

2 stops32h 10m

$2,579

CairnsNairobi

CNS - NBO

CNSNBO

Cairns

Fri 15/5

21:40-05:25

2 stops38h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 25/5

12:35-22:45

3 stops27h 10m

$2,639

CairnsNairobi

CNS - NBO

CNSNBO

Cairns

Wed 4/3

11:45-19:35

2 stops38h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 8/3

16:45-10:45

2 stops59h 00m

$2,693

CairnsNairobi

CNS - NBO

CNSNBO

Cairns

Thu 5/3

14:50-14:40

2 stops54h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 8/3

22:45-10:45

2 stops53h 00m

$2,727

CairnsNairobi

CNS - NBO

CNSNBO

Cairns

Mon 18/5

16:35-08:55

2 stops47h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 25/5

03:10-11:50

3 stops49h 40m

$2,758

CairnsNairobi

CNS - NBO

CNSNBO

Cairns

Mon 18/5

18:20-06:50

3 stops43h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 25/5

03:10-11:50

3 stops49h 40m

$2,810

CairnsNairobi

CNS - NBO

CNSNBO

Cairns

Fri 15/5

21:40-06:50

3 stops40h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 24/5

03:10-09:20

3 stops47h 10m

$3,109

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Fastest flight time

54h 50m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cairns to Nairobi takes 54h 50m
There are no direct flights from Cairns to Nairobi. There are no popular flight routes from Cairns to Nairobi.
  • How far is Cairns to Nairobi by plane?

    Nairobi is 11967.5 km away from Cairns. Typically, this will take 54h 50m by plane in normal conditions.

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  • 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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