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Qatar Airways Logo
15:50 - 13:45SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
29h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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17:00 - 06:50NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
29h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$1,673Qatar Airways
Fri, 13 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
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15:50 - 07:15SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
23h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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08:45 - 19:20NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
26h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$1,688Qatar Airways
Wed, 4 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov
China Southern Logo
22:10 - 07:05SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
40h 55m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
16:30 - 13:35NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
37h 05m2 stops Changsha Huanghua Intl Guangzhou Baiyun
$1,716China Southern
Wed, 4 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov
China Southern Logo
23:30 - 07:05MEL  Melbourne-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
39h 35m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
16:30 - 21:30NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MEL Melbourne
45h 00m2 stops Changsha Huanghua Intl Guangzhou Baiyun
$1,719China Southern
Wed, 28 Oct - Wed, 25 Nov
IndiGo Logo
13:00 - 05:40MEL  Melbourne-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
24h 40m2 stops Singapore Changi Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
IndiGo Logo
06:40 - 09:50NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MEL Melbourne
43h 10m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Singapore Changi
$1,723IndiGo
Mon, 12 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:35 - 12:30SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
34h 55m3 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:40 - 20:00NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
29h 20m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Kuala Lumpur Intl
$1,724Multiple Airlines
Sat, 3 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct
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12:15 - 18:05PER  Perth-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
34h 50m3 stops Singapore Changi Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:35 - 01:55NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-PER Perth
31h 20m3 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Singapore Changi
$1,743Multiple Airlines
Wed, 7 Oct - Fri, 23 Oct
IndiGo Logo
13:00 - 05:40MEL  Melbourne-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
24h 40m2 stops Singapore Changi Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
IndiGo Logo
06:40 - 10:35NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-MEL Melbourne
43h 55m2 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
$1,745IndiGo
Wed, 14 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct
Etihad Airways Logo
21:30 - 18:20SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
28h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
19:15 - 06:30NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
27h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
$1,776Etihad Airways
Thu, 19 Nov - Fri, 22 Jan
Etihad Airways Logo
21:30 - 06:20SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
40h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
07:15 - 06:30NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
39h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
$1,776Etihad Airways
Fri, 20 Nov - Fri, 22 Jan

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SydneyNairobi

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/11

15:50-13:45

1 stop29h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 17/11

17:00-06:50

1 stop29h 50m

$1,673
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SydneyNairobi

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/11

15:50-07:15

1 stop23h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 11/11

08:45-19:20

1 stop26h 35m

$1,688

SydneyNairobi

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/11

22:10-07:05

1 stop40h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 11/11

16:30-13:35

2 stops37h 05m

$1,716

MelbourneNairobi

MEL Melbourne - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

MELNBO

Melbourne

Wed 28/10

23:30-07:05

1 stop39h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 25/11

16:30-21:30

2 stops45h 00m

$1,719

MelbourneNairobi

MEL Melbourne - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

MELNBO

Melbourne

Mon 12/10

13:00-05:40

2 stops24h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 19/10

06:40-09:50

2 stops43h 10m

$1,723

SydneyNairobi

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 3/10

08:35-12:30

3 stops34h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 19/10

06:40-20:00

2 stops29h 20m

$1,724

PerthNairobi

PER Perth - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

PERNBO

Perth

Wed 7/10

12:15-18:05

3 stops34h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 23/10

13:35-01:55

3 stops31h 20m

$1,743

MelbourneNairobi

MEL Melbourne - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

MELNBO

Melbourne

Wed 14/10

13:00-05:40

2 stops24h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 21/10

06:40-10:35

2 stops43h 55m

$1,745

SydneyNairobi

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/11

21:30-18:20

1 stop28h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 22/1

19:15-06:30

1 stop27h 15m

$1,776

SydneyNairobi

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 20/11

21:30-06:20

1 stop40h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 22/1

07:15-06:30

1 stop39h 15m

$1,776

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Nairobi?

The month of May is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Nairobi from Australia, with most prices found around $1,925. The month of February is another great option to travel to Nairobi, with average flight prices from Australia averaging around $1,982.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Nairobi from Australia when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Nairobi for around $2,219 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 Australia for as low as $1,999 on momondo.

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO NAIROBI FROM SYDNEYMay14% cheaperFlying from Sydney to Nairobi costs on average just $1,925 in May
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO NAIROBI FROM SYDNEYDecember27% more expensiveIt costs about $2,838 for flights to Nairobi from Sydney in December
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO NAIROBI FROM SYDNEYDecember574% more users visitedMore momondo users searched in flights to Nairobi from Sydney in December than any other month

Cheap Nairobi flight deals and tips

Summary info about Nairobi flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

$790

Best Round-Trip Price

$1,673

Fastest flight time

30h 20m

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The best one-way flight price to Nairobi from Australia in the last 5 days is $790 (Perth to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl).
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The best return flight price to Nairobi from Australia in the last 5 days is $1,673 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl).
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The fastest flight to Nairobi from Australia takes 30h 20m (Adelaide to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl).
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December has the highest demand for flights to Nairobi, with a 2% price increase on average.
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Frequently asked questions about flying to Nairobi

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

Most flyers found that booking tickets 47 days in advance of their planned departure date is the best time to get cheap flights to Nairobi. During this timeframe, flight prices are around $2,219.

Is there an alternative airport near Nairobi?

Those flying to Nairobi could potentially find better pricing at Nairobi Wilson Airport (3 km from Nairobi city centre), Nanyuki Airport (138 km from Nairobi city centre) or Amboseli Airport (158 km from Nairobi city centre) depending on the month and departure airport.

Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into Nairobi?

The cheapest airport near Nairobi is typically Nairobi Wilson Airport, with an average price of $269/person. These prices vary based on where travellers are coming from. It is suggested that travellers looking to save money try momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Nairobi?

Prices for flights to Nairobi were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Nairobi?

As of September 2026, there are 14 operators available to choose from for flights to Nairobi.

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

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel 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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