$1,116+ Cheap flights to Nairobi

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Flights to Nairobi in 2025

Find the latest flights to Nairobi in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 2 September 2025.

Return from

$1,872

One-way from

$1,116

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,749
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 17/10-24/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 81h 20m total
  • Auckland to Nairobi
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 5/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 10m total
  • Auckland to Nairobi
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($369 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($104 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in September 2025

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Cheapest flights to Nairobi
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Fri 17/1022:25AKL - NBO
2 stops42h 25mChina Southern
Fri 24/1015:40NBO - AKL
2 stops38h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 1/9$1,872
Tue 9/1210:00AKL - NBO
2 stops31h 30mChina Southern
Wed 24/1216:30NBO - AKL
2 stops28h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 31/8$2,161
Mon 10/1106:00AKL - NBO
3 stops49h 40mBritish Airways
Sat 29/1123:55NBO - AKL
2 stops51h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/9$2,173
Tue 9/1210:00AKL - NBO
2 stops31h 30mChina Southern
Sun 21/1216:30NBO - AKL
2 stops28h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 31/8$2,233
Fri 17/1022:25AKL - NBO
2 stops42h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 24/1015:40NBO - AKL
3 stops39h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/9$2,275
Mon 15/1222:10AKL - NBO
2 stops43h 20mChina Southern
Wed 24/1216:30NBO - AKL
2 stops28h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 31/8$2,282
Mon 15/1210:00AKL - NBO
2 stops55h 30mChina Southern
Sun 21/1216:30NBO - AKL
2 stops28h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 31/8$2,355
Mon 10/1106:15AKL - NBO
2 stops40h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/1104:50NBO - AKL
2 stops45h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/9$2,415
Fri 12/1222:10AKL - NBO
2 stops43h 20mChina Southern
Wed 24/1216:30NBO - AKL
2 stops28h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 31/8$2,421
Fri 12/1222:10AKL - NBO
2 stops43h 20mChina Southern
Sun 28/1216:30NBO - AKL
2 stops28h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 31/8$2,492

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Fly from

Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Fri 17/10

22:25-06:50

2 stops42h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 24/10

15:40-16:35

2 stops38h 55m

$1,872

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Mon 10/11

06:00-21:40

3 stops49h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 29/11

23:55-13:25

2 stops51h 30m

$2,173

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Fri 17/10

22:25-06:50

2 stops42h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 24/10

15:40-16:50

3 stops39h 10m

$2,275

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Mon 10/11

06:15-12:45

2 stops40h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 28/11

04:50-12:15

2 stops45h 25m

$2,415

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/11

13:35-12:45

2 stops33h 10m

$1,116

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Tue 9/9

13:15-13:05

2 stops32h 50m

$1,282

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Mon 8/9

13:25-14:10

3 stops57h 45m

$1,318

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Thu 11/9

13:15-13:10

3 stops56h 55m

$1,338

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Wed 10/9

13:25-11:10

3 stops54h 45m

$1,348

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Sat 6/9

13:25-11:10

3 stops54h 45m

$1,357

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 31/8

Best time to book a flight to Nairobi

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Nairobi

When is the best time to book a flight to Nairobi?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Auckland to Nairobi. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

Booking 28 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Nairobi. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Nairobi?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Nairobi takes 32 hours 5 minutes. Flights to Nairobi from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Nairobi?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Auckland to Nairobi. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Nairobi should consider flying on Tuesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Nairobi?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Nairobi are China Southern, Etihad Airways and RwandAir.

Rainfall in Nairobi by month

Plan your trip to Nairobi by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nairobi ranges from 10.0 - 160.0 mm per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 160.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Nairobi when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Nairobi by month

Plan your trip to Nairobi by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Nairobi, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 17.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Nairobi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Nairobi. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Nairobi. Reviews last updated 2 September 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Kenya, such as Emirates, RwandAir, andChina Southern. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

FAQs about flying to Nairobi

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Nairobi if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Nairobi on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Nairobi?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, China Southern is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Nairobi.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Nairobi depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Nairobi, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (32 hours 5 minutes).

  • Does Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl?

    Yes. Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Homestay in Nairobi near Military Church Interdenomination is the closest property to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (0.0 km away from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl).

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