Cheap flights from Sydney to Nairobi from $939

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09:15 - 05:40
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NBO
27h 25m
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06:40 - 19:35
NBO
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SYD
29h 55m
2 stops
$1,817Multiple Airlines
Fri, 11 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep
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21:45 - 06:30
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NBO
39h 45m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
13:15 - 19:25
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23h 10m
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$1,828China Southern
Thu, 4 Jun - Thu, 18 Jun
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21:45 - 06:30
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NBO
39h 45m
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China Southern Logo
13:15 - 19:25
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23h 10m
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$1,829China Southern
Thu, 4 Jun - Thu, 18 Jun
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10:05 - 06:30
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NBO
27h 25m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
13:15 - 19:25
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23h 10m
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$1,832China Southern
Fri, 5 Jun - Sat, 13 Jun
China Southern Logo
21:45 - 06:40
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NBO
39h 55m
2 stops
China Southern Logo
13:15 - 19:25
NBO
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23h 10m
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$1,871China Southern
Mon, 8 Jun - Mon, 15 Jun
IndiGo Logo
13:05 - 05:40
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NBO
47h 35m
2 stops
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06:40 - 06:45
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41h 05m
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$1,888IndiGo
Mon, 15 Jun - Mon, 22 Jun
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14:45 - 05:40
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NBO
45h 55m
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06:40 - 05:10
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SYD
39h 30m
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$1,922IndiGo
Wed, 9 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep
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21:30 - 12:30
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NBO
22h 00m
1 stop
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07:00 - 06:10
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40h 10m
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$1,926Etihad Airways
Sat, 25 Jul - Fri, 7 Aug
Qatar Airways Logo
20:45 - 14:55
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25h 10m
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01:20 - 06:10
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21h 50m
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$1,937Qatar Airways
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16:35 - 12:45
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06:40 - 06:35
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39h 55m
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$1,938Multiple Airlines
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Etihad Airways flights from Sydney to Nairobi

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Etihad Airways
25 July
SYD21:30Sydney Kingsford Smith
22h 00m
1 stop
NBO12:30Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
7 Aug
NBO13:35Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
33h 35m
1 stop
SYD06:10Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,960
Etihad Airways
16 July
SYD21:30Sydney Kingsford Smith
22h 00m
1 stop
NBO12:30Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
27 July
NBO07:05Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
40h 05m
1 stop
SYD06:10Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,996
Etihad Airways
7 June
SYD15:40Sydney Kingsford Smith
22h 15m
1 stop
NBO06:55Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
11 June
NBO13:35Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
20h 15m
1 stop
SYD16:50Sydney Kingsford Smith
$2,048

IndiGo flights from Sydney to Nairobi

Our best IndiGo deals on Sydney to Nairobi flight tickets
IndiGo
15 June
SYD13:05Sydney Kingsford Smith
47h 35m
2 stops
NBO05:40Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
22 June
NBO06:40Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
41h 05m
2 stops
SYD06:45Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,888
IndiGo
9 Sept
SYD14:45Sydney Kingsford Smith
45h 55m
2 stops
NBO05:40Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
14 Sept
NBO06:40Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
39h 30m
2 stops
SYD05:10Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,922
IndiGo
20 June
SYD13:05Sydney Kingsford Smith
47h 35m
2 stops
NBO05:40Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
27 June
NBO06:40Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
41h 05m
2 stops
SYD06:45Sydney Kingsford Smith
$2,026

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SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 11/9

09:15-05:40

2 stops27h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 19/9

06:40-19:35

2 stops29h 55m

$1,817

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/6

21:45-06:30

1 stop39h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 18/6

13:15-19:25

1 stop23h 10m

$1,828

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/6

21:45-06:30

1 stop39h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 18/6

13:15-19:25

1 stop23h 10m

$1,829

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 5/6

10:05-06:30

1 stop27h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 13/6

13:15-19:25

1 stop23h 10m

$1,832

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/6

21:45-06:40

2 stops39h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 15/6

13:15-19:25

1 stop23h 10m

$1,871

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

$1,888

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/9

14:45-05:40

2 stops45h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 14/9

06:40-05:10

2 stops39h 30m

$1,922

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 25/7

21:30-12:30

1 stop22h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 7/8

07:00-06:10

1 stop40h 10m

$1,926
Fastest return journey

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/6

20:45-14:55

1 stop25h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 14/6

01:20-06:10

1 stop21h 50m

$1,937

SydneyNairobi

SYD - NBO

SYDNBO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/11

16:35-12:45

1 stop28h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 23/11

06:40-06:35

2 stops39h 55m

$1,938

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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 $723. The month of May is another great option to travel to Nairobi, with average flight prices from Sydney averaging around $1,048.

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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 $2,095 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 $1,762 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

22h 00m

Direct flights

Thu

Airports in Nairobi

2 airports
The fastest flight from Sydney to Nairobi takes 22h 00m
Direct flights go from Sydney to Nairobi on Thursday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..
There are 2 airports in Nairobi. From Sydney there are direct flights to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO).

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 00m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Nairobi?

    Prices for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Nairobi refresh daily.

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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 $827Free cancellationRating
6.8
559 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom $1,257Free cancellationRating
5.5
2,957 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $1,369Free cancellationRating
7.2
999 reviews
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AirAsia XPriceFrom $1,375Free cancellationRating
6.4
47 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom $1,439Free cancellationRating
7.3
1,435 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom $1,443Free cancellationRating
7.4
151 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,773Free cancellationRating
7.4
3,728 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $1,865Free cancellationRating
8.1
3,571 reviews
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Virgin AustraliaPriceFrom $1,928Free cancellationRating
7.6
451 reviews
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RwandAirPriceFrom $2,016Free cancellationRating
7.8
42 reviews
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