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

Etihad Airways and China Southern are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to Nairobi

Which airlines fly to Nairobi?

Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Nairobi from Melbourne according to our data. Etihad Airways is the first choice among our users, with 35% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Nairobi. Keep in mind that there are 11 different airlines that fly to Nairobi on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne to Nairobi?

Prices for flights from Melbourne to Nairobi are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne to Nairobi?

As of November 2025, there are 11 operators available to choose from for flights from Melbourne to Nairobi.

How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne to Nairobi?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Melbourne to Nairobi.

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

The necessary travel and health documents for your Nairobi trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

$1,092 Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Nairobi in 2025/26

Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Melbourne and Nairobi?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $2,246 to $2,988. The lowest price recently found on this route was $2,063.

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18:20 - 06:20MEL-NBO

20h 00m1 stop

14:10 - 23:45NBO-MEL

25h 35m2 stops

$2,063Multiple Airlines

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Sat, 24 Jan - Mon, 16 Feb

18:20 - 12:45MEL-NBO

26h 25m1 stop

14:10 - 05:00NBO-MEL

30h 50m2 stops

$2,064Multiple Airlines

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18:20 - 06:20MEL-NBO

20h 00m1 stop

14:10 - 05:00NBO-MEL

30h 50m2 stops

$2,067Multiple Airlines

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Sat, 24 Jan - Sun, 15 Feb

18:20 - 06:20MEL-NBO

20h 00m1 stop

14:10 - 05:00NBO-MEL

30h 50m2 stops

$2,086Multiple Airlines

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18:20 - 06:20MEL-NBO

20h 00m1 stop

14:10 - 05:00NBO-MEL

30h 50m2 stops

$2,095Multiple Airlines

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Sat, 24 Jan - Fri, 13 Feb

23:30 - 07:05MEL-NBO

39h 35m1 stop

06:40 - 07:25NBO-MEL

40h 45m2 stops

$2,101Multiple Airlines

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10:00 - 13:10MEL-NBO

35h 10m3 stops

17:30 - 10:20NBO-MEL

32h 50m2 stops

$2,103Multiple Airlines

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16:55 - 13:10MEL-NBO

28h 15m2 stops

17:30 - 07:55NBO-MEL

30h 25m3 stops

$2,109Multiple Airlines

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18:20 - 06:20MEL-NBO

20h 00m1 stop

06:40 - 10:05NBO-MEL

43h 25m2 stops

$2,114Multiple Airlines

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Sat, 24 Jan - Thu, 12 Feb

18:25 - 13:10MEL-NBO

25h 45m2 stops

03:45 - 09:20NBO-MEL

46h 35m2 stops

$2,139Multiple Airlines

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Etihad Airways flights from Melbourne to Nairobi

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Etihad Airways

2 Feb

MEL18:20Melbourne

19h 50m

1 stop

NBO06:10Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

21 Feb

NBO13:40Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

19h 20m

1 stop

MEL17:00Melbourne

$2,264

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Etihad Airways

28 Jan

MEL18:20Melbourne

26h 25m

1 stop

NBO12:45Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

10 Feb

NBO01:45Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

31h 15m

1 stop

MEL17:00Melbourne

$2,283

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Etihad Airways

1 Feb

MEL18:20Melbourne

26h 25m

1 stop

NBO12:45Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

27 Feb

NBO01:45Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

31h 15m

1 stop

MEL17:00Melbourne

$2,291

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Qatar Airways flights from Melbourne to Nairobi

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Qatar Airways

26 Nov

MEL16:55Melbourne

39h 10m

1 stop

NBO00:05Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

10 Dec

NBO08:45Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

25h 05m

1 stop

MEL17:50Melbourne

$2,359

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Qatar Airways

26 Nov

MEL23:40Melbourne

32h 25m

1 stop

NBO00:05Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

9 Dec

NBO01:35Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

32h 15m

1 stop

MEL17:50Melbourne

$2,371

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25 Nov

MEL16:55Melbourne

28h 50m

1 stop

NBO13:45Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

9 Dec

NBO08:45Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

25h 05m

1 stop

MEL17:50Melbourne

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18:20-06:20

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2 stops25h 35m

$2,063

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18:20-12:45

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Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

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14:10-05:00

2 stops30h 50m

$2,064

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18:20-06:20

1 stop20h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

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14:10-05:00

2 stops30h 50m

$2,067

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Thu 22/1

18:20-06:20

1 stop20h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 13/2

14:10-05:00

2 stops30h 50m

$2,086

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MELNBO

Melbourne

Sat 24/1

18:20-06:20

1 stop20h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 13/2

14:10-05:00

2 stops30h 50m

$2,095

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MELNBO

Melbourne

Wed 28/1

23:30-07:05

1 stop39h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 11/2

06:40-07:25

2 stops40h 45m

$2,101

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MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Thu 19/2

10:00-13:10

3 stops35h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

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17:30-10:20

2 stops32h 50m

$2,103

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MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Fri 23/1

16:55-13:10

2 stops28h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 13/2

17:30-07:55

3 stops30h 25m

$2,109

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Sat 24/1

18:20-06:20

1 stop20h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 12/2

06:40-10:05

2 stops43h 25m

$2,114

MelbourneNairobi

MEL - NBO

MELNBO

Melbourne

Thu 21/5

18:25-13:10

2 stops25h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 22/6

03:45-09:20

2 stops46h 35m

$2,139

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Melbourne and Nairobi?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Nairobi?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Nairobi from Melbourne, with most prices found around $2,111. The month of June is another great option to travel to Nairobi, with average flight prices from Melbourne averaging around $2,157.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Nairobi?

Our data shows that Monday is the least expensive day to fly to Nairobi. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $2,461. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to depart from Melbourne because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around $2,663.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Nairobi?

Our data shows that the cheapest Melbourne to Nairobi flights are usually those with departure times at midday. Our users have found flights to Nairobi at midday for as low as $1,633. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Nairobi is in the morning when prices are around $2,605.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Nairobi?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Nairobi from Melbourne when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Nairobi for around $2,337 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 Melbourne for as low as $2,095 on momondo.

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How far is Melbourne to Nairobi by plane?
Melbourne and Nairobi are 11492.1 km apart from one another. Flights usually cover this in 19h 50m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne to Nairobi?
Prices for flights from Melbourne to Nairobi are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne to Nairobi?
As of November 2025, there are 11 operators available to choose from for flights from Melbourne to Nairobi.
How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne to Nairobi?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Melbourne to Nairobi.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Nairobi?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Nairobi trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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AirAsia X	PriceFrom $1,034	Free cancellation	Rating 6.4 43 reviews	Search AirAsia X flights
Air India	PriceFrom $1,152	Free cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,946 reviews	Search Air India flights
IndiGo	PriceFrom $1,471	Free cancellation	Rating 6.9 497 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,595	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,664 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
China Southern	PriceFrom $1,604	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 119 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $1,660	Free cancellation	Rating 7.2 896 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $1,744	Free cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,310 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $1,915	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 424 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $2,079	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,422 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $2,163	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 943 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Nairobi

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Melbourne and Nairobi?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Nairobi?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Nairobi from Melbourne, with most prices found around $2,111. The month of June is another great option to travel to Nairobi, with average flight prices from Melbourne averaging around $2,157.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Nairobi?

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Nairobi?

Our data shows that the cheapest Melbourne to Nairobi flights are usually those with departure times at midday. Our users have found flights to Nairobi at midday for as low as $1,633. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Nairobi is in the morning when prices are around $2,605.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Nairobi?

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

Etihad Airways and China Southern are the most popular carriers operating from Melbourne to Nairobi

Which airlines fly to Nairobi?

Cheap Melbourne to Nairobi flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Melbourne to Nairobi

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How far is Melbourne to Nairobi by plane?

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Melbourne to Nairobi?

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Melbourne to Nairobi?

How old do you have to be to fly from Melbourne to Nairobi?

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

Best airlines flying from Melbourne to Nairobi

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Melbourne to Nairobi with momondo

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Melbourne to Nairobi?

Can I find flights from Melbourne to Nairobi with flexible booking policies on momondo?

How can momondo help me find flights from Melbourne to Nairobi?

I’m not ready to book a flight from Melbourne to Nairobi right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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