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Cheap flights from Cairns to Nairobi from $2,778

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Multiple Airlines Logo
11:35 - 06:10
CNS
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NBO
25h 35m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:35 - 05:30
NBO
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CNS
29h 55m
2 stops
$2,778Multiple Airlines
Sat, 10 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct
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20:10 - 20:00
CNS
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NBO
30h 50m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:10 - 22:40
NBO
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CNS
32h 30m
2 stops
$2,836Multiple Airlines
Sat, 5 Sep - Sat, 12 Sep
Virgin Australia Logo
09:15 - 07:15
CNS
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NBO
29h 00m
2 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
08:45 - 23:05
NBO
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CNS
31h 20m
2 stops
$2,843Virgin Australia
Mon, 2 Nov - Wed, 4 Nov
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09:15 - 07:15
CNS
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NBO
29h 00m
2 stops
Virgin Australia Logo
08:45 - 23:05
NBO
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CNS
31h 20m
2 stops
$2,848Virgin Australia
Mon, 2 Nov - Wed, 4 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:00 - 12:30
CNS
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NBO
32h 30m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:35 - 09:45
NBO
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CNS
34h 10m
3 stops
$2,989Multiple Airlines
Sat, 5 Sep - Sat, 12 Sep
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17:25 - 14:30
CNS
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NBO
28h 05m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
16:35 - 15:00
NBO
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CNS
39h 25m
2 stops
$3,000Emirates
Mon, 7 Sep - Wed, 9 Sep
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17:25 - 20:00
CNS
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NBO
33h 35m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
22:45 - 22:45
NBO
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CNS
41h 00m
2 stops
$3,003Emirates
Mon, 7 Sep - Wed, 9 Sep
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12:10 - 13:40
CNS
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NBO
32h 30m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:15 - 18:25
NBO
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CNS
51h 10m
3 stops
$3,228Multiple Airlines
Sat, 5 Sep - Sat, 12 Sep
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06:00 - 06:40
CNS
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NBO
31h 40m
3 stops
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16:35 - 08:45
NBO
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CNS
33h 10m
3 stops
$3,453Multiple Airlines
Sat, 10 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct

Virgin Australia flights from Cairns to Nairobi

Our best Virgin Australia deals on Cairns to Nairobi flight tickets
Virgin Australia
2 Nov
CNS09:15Cairns
29h 00m
2 stops
NBO07:15Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
4 Nov
NBO08:45Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
31h 20m
2 stops
CNS23:05Cairns
$2,843
Virgin Australia
2 Nov
CNS09:15Cairns
29h 00m
2 stops
NBO07:15Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
4 Nov
NBO08:45Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
31h 20m
2 stops
CNS23:05Cairns
$2,848

Emirates flights from Cairns to Nairobi

Our best Emirates deals on Cairns to Nairobi flight tickets
Emirates
7 Sept
CNS17:25Cairns
28h 05m
2 stops
NBO14:30Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
9 Sept
NBO16:35Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
39h 25m
2 stops
CNS15:00Cairns
$3,000
Emirates
7 Sept
CNS17:25Cairns
33h 35m
2 stops
NBO20:00Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
9 Sept
NBO22:45Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
41h 00m
2 stops
CNS22:45Cairns
$3,003

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CairnsNairobi

CNS - NBO

CNSNBO

Cairns

Sat 10/10

11:35-06:10

2 stops25h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 17/10

16:35-05:30

2 stops29h 55m

$2,778

CairnsNairobi

CNS - NBO

CNSNBO

Cairns

Sat 5/9

20:10-20:00

2 stops30h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 12/9

07:10-22:40

2 stops32h 30m

$2,836

CairnsNairobi

CNS - NBO

CNSNBO

Cairns

Mon 2/11

09:15-07:15

2 stops29h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 4/11

08:45-23:05

2 stops31h 20m

$2,843

CairnsNairobi

CNS - NBO

CNSNBO

Cairns

Mon 2/11

09:15-07:15

2 stops29h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 4/11

08:45-23:05

2 stops31h 20m

$2,848

CairnsNairobi

CNS - NBO

CNSNBO

Cairns

Sat 5/9

11:00-12:30

2 stops32h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 12/9

16:35-09:45

3 stops34h 10m

$2,989

CairnsNairobi

CNS - NBO

CNSNBO

Cairns

Mon 7/9

17:25-14:30

2 stops28h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 9/9

16:35-15:00

2 stops39h 25m

$3,000

CairnsNairobi

CNS - NBO

CNSNBO

Cairns

Mon 7/9

17:25-20:00

2 stops33h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 9/9

22:45-22:45

2 stops41h 00m

$3,003

CairnsNairobi

CNS - NBO

CNSNBO

Cairns

Sat 5/9

12:10-13:40

3 stops32h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 12/9

08:15-18:25

3 stops51h 10m

$3,228

CairnsNairobi

CNS - NBO

CNSNBO

Cairns

Sat 10/10

06:00-06:40

3 stops31h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 17/10

16:35-08:45

3 stops33h 10m

$3,453

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Fastest flight time

25h 35m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cairns to Nairobi takes 25h 35m
There are no direct flights from Cairns to Nairobi. There are no popular flight routes from Cairns to Nairobi.
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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 25h 35m 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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