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Cheap flights from Cairns to Nairobi from $2,601

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Qantas Airways Logo
11:35 - 14:40
CNS
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NBO
34h 05m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
16:45 - 14:05
NBO
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CNS
38h 20m2 stops
$2,601Qantas Airways
Wed, 4 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar
Qantas Airways Logo
11:35 - 14:40
CNS
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NBO
58h 05m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
16:45 - 14:05
NBO
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CNS
38h 20m2 stops
$2,603Qantas Airways
Wed, 4 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar
Qantas Airways Logo
11:35 - 19:35
CNS
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NBO
39h 00m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
22:45 - 14:05
NBO
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CNS
32h 20m2 stops
$2,612Qantas Airways
Wed, 4 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar
China Southern Logo
15:35 - 07:05
CNS
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NBO
46h 30m2 stops
China Southern Logo
16:30 - 11:50
NBO
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CNS
60h 20m3 stops
$2,697China Southern
Wed, 4 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar
China Southern Logo
15:35 - 07:05
CNS
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NBO
46h 30m2 stops
China Southern Logo
16:30 - 11:50
NBO
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CNS
60h 20m3 stops
$2,706China Southern
Wed, 4 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar

China Southern flights from Cairns to Nairobi

Our best China Southern deals on Cairns to Nairobi flight tickets
China Southern
4 Mar
CNS15:35Cairns
46h 30m
2 stops
NBO07:05Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
8 Mar
NBO16:30Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
60h 20m
3 stops
CNS11:50Cairns
$2,697
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China Southern
4 Mar
CNS15:35Cairns
46h 30m
2 stops
NBO07:05Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
8 Mar
NBO16:30Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
60h 20m
3 stops
CNS11:50Cairns
$2,706
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Qantas Airways flights from Cairns to Nairobi

Our best Qantas Airways deals on Cairns to Nairobi flight tickets
Qantas Airways
4 Mar
CNS11:35Cairns
34h 05m
2 stops
NBO14:40Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
8 Mar
NBO16:45Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
38h 20m
2 stops
CNS14:05Cairns
$2,601
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Qantas Airways
4 Mar
CNS11:35Cairns
58h 05m
2 stops
NBO14:40Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
8 Mar
NBO16:45Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
38h 20m
2 stops
CNS14:05Cairns
$2,603
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Qantas Airways
4 Mar
CNS11:35Cairns
39h 00m
2 stops
NBO19:35Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
8 Mar
NBO22:45Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
32h 20m
2 stops
CNS14:05Cairns
$2,612
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to Nairobi that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 78,305 searches. Data last updated 2 January 2026.
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CairnsNairobi

CNS - NBO

CNSNBO

Cairns

Wed 4/3

11:35-14:40

2 stops34h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 8/3

16:45-14:05

2 stops38h 20m

$2,601

CairnsNairobi

CNS - NBO

CNSNBO

Cairns

Wed 4/3

11:35-14:40

2 stops58h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 8/3

16:45-14:05

2 stops38h 20m

$2,603

CairnsNairobi

CNS - NBO

CNSNBO

Cairns

Wed 4/3

11:35-19:35

2 stops39h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 8/3

22:45-14:05

2 stops32h 20m

$2,612

CairnsNairobi

CNS - NBO

CNSNBO

Cairns

Wed 4/3

15:35-07:05

2 stops46h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 8/3

16:30-11:50

3 stops60h 20m

$2,697

CairnsNairobi

CNS - NBO

CNSNBO

Cairns

Wed 4/3

15:35-07:05

2 stops46h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 8/3

16:30-11:50

3 stops60h 20m

$2,706

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Fastest flight time

34h 05m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cairns to Nairobi takes 34h 05m
There are no direct flights from Cairns to Nairobi. There are no popular flight routes from Cairns to Nairobi.
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  • How far is Cairns to Nairobi by plane?

    Nairobi is 11967.5 km away from Cairns. Typically, this will take 34h 05m by plane in normal conditions.

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    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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