Cheap flights from Sydney to Nairobi from $894

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China Southern Logo
14:10 - 06:30
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NBO
23h 20m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
15:50 - 12:25
NBO
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SYD
37h 35m
2 stops
$1,826China Southern
Fri, 29 May - Fri, 5 Jun
China Southern Logo
14:10 - 06:40
SYD
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NBO
47h 30m
2 stops
China Southern Logo
13:15 - 12:25
NBO
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SYD
40h 10m
1 stop
$1,831China Southern
Mon, 8 Jun - Mon, 15 Jun
China Southern Logo
21:45 - 06:30
SYD
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NBO
39h 45m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
13:15 - 19:25
NBO
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SYD
23h 10m
1 stop
$1,839China Southern
Tue, 26 May - Thu, 11 Jun
IndiGo Logo
13:05 - 05:40
SYD
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NBO
47h 35m
2 stops
IndiGo Logo
06:40 - 06:45
NBO
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SYD
41h 05m
2 stops
$1,875IndiGo
Mon, 15 Jun - Mon, 22 Jun
Qatar Airways Logo
14:50 - 06:40
SYD
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NBO
22h 50m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
08:45 - 18:50
NBO
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SYD
26h 05m
1 stop
$1,911Qatar Airways
Thu, 1 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct
Etihad Airways Logo
15:40 - 06:55
SYD
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NBO
22h 15m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
13:35 - 16:50
NBO
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SYD
20h 15m
1 stop
$1,913Etihad Airways
Wed, 27 May - Mon, 8 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:30 - 06:10
SYD
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NBO
40h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:40 - 06:45
NBO
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SYD
41h 05m
2 stops
$1,923Multiple Airlines
Wed, 5 Aug - Wed, 19 Aug
IndiGo Logo
14:45 - 05:40
SYD
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NBO
45h 55m
2 stops
IndiGo Logo
06:40 - 06:45
NBO
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SYD
41h 05m
2 stops
$1,928IndiGo
Tue, 1 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep
Etihad Airways Logo
15:40 - 06:55
SYD
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NBO
22h 15m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
13:35 - 16:50
NBO
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SYD
20h 15m
1 stop
$1,938Etihad Airways
Sun, 24 May - Thu, 11 Jun
Qatar Airways Logo
20:45 - 14:55
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NBO
25h 10m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
08:50 - 17:30
NBO
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SYD
25h 40m
1 stop
$1,939Qatar Airways
Fri, 29 May - Fri, 5 Jun

Qatar Airways flights from Sydney to Nairobi

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Sydney to Nairobi flight tickets
Qatar Airways
1 Oct
SYD14:50Sydney Kingsford Smith
22h 50m
1 stop
NBO06:40Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
31 Oct
NBO08:45Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
26h 05m
1 stop
SYD18:50Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,911
Qatar Airways
29 May
SYD20:45Sydney Kingsford Smith
25h 10m
1 stop
NBO14:55Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
5 June
NBO08:50Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
25h 40m
1 stop
SYD17:30Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,939
Qatar Airways
8 May
SYD20:45Sydney Kingsford Smith
34h 05m
1 stop
NBO23:50Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
12 June
NBO08:50Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
25h 40m
1 stop
SYD17:30Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,966

China Eastern flights from Sydney to Nairobi

Our best China Eastern deals on Sydney to Nairobi flight tickets
China Eastern
21 Aug
SYD20:30Sydney Kingsford Smith
40h 40m
2 stops
NBO06:10Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
10 Sept
NBO13:35Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
35h 25m
3 stops
SYD08:00Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,991
China Eastern
22 Aug
SYD11:00Sydney Kingsford Smith
56h 30m
2 stops
NBO12:30Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
10 Sept
NBO13:35Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
35h 25m
3 stops
SYD08:00Sydney Kingsford Smith
$2,019
China Eastern
21 Aug
SYD20:30Sydney Kingsford Smith
40h 40m
2 stops
NBO06:10Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
5 Sept
NBO13:35Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
35h 25m
3 stops
SYD08:00Sydney Kingsford Smith
$2,023

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SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 29/5

14:10-06:30

1 stop23h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 5/6

15:50-12:25

2 stops37h 35m

$1,826

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/6

14:10-06:40

2 stops47h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 15/6

13:15-12:25

1 stop40h 10m

$1,830

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 26/5

21:45-06:30

1 stop39h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 11/6

13:15-19:25

1 stop23h 10m

$1,839

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 15/6

13:05-05:40

2 stops47h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 22/6

06:40-06:45

2 stops41h 05m

$1,875

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/10

14:50-06:40

1 stop22h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 31/10

08:45-18:50

1 stop26h 05m

$1,911
Fastest return journey

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 27/5

15:40-06:55

1 stop22h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 8/6

13:35-16:50

1 stop20h 15m

$1,913

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 5/8

20:30-06:10

2 stops40h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 19/8

06:40-06:45

2 stops41h 05m

$1,923

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/9

14:45-05:40

2 stops45h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 21/9

06:40-06:45

2 stops41h 05m

$1,928

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 24/5

15:40-06:55

1 stop22h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 11/6

13:35-16:50

1 stop20h 15m

$1,938

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 29/5

20:45-14:55

1 stop25h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 5/6

08:50-17:30

1 stop25h 40m

$1,939

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The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Nairobi from Sydney, with most prices found around $731. The month of May is another great option to travel to Nairobi, with average flight prices from Sydney averaging around $1,060.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Nairobi from Sydney when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Nairobi for around $2,106 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 Sydney for as low as $1,864 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

22h 15m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Sydney to Nairobi takes 22h 15m
There are no direct flights from Sydney to Nairobi. There are no popular flight routes from Sydney to Nairobi.

Frequently asked questions about flying from Sydney to Nairobi

  • How far is Sydney Kingsford Smith to Nairobi by plane?

    There are 12142.5 km between Sydney Kingsford Smith and Nairobi. Flights usually cover this in 22h 15m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Sydney Kingsford Smith 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 Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Nairobi.

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

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Nairobi can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Nairobi. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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IndiGoPriceFrom $836Free cancellationRating
6.8
560 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom $1,270Free cancellationRating
5.5
2,955 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $1,383Free cancellationRating
7.2
1,000 reviews
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AirAsia XPriceFrom $1,390Free cancellationRating
6.4
47 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom $1,446Free cancellationRating
7.4
151 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom $1,453Free cancellationRating
7.3
1,433 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,790Free cancellationRating
7.4
3,727 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $1,885Free cancellationRating
8.1
3,571 reviews
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Virgin AustraliaPriceFrom $1,948Free cancellationRating
7.6
451 reviews
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RwandAirPriceFrom $2,038Free cancellationRating
7.8
42 reviews
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