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$1,431+ 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 15/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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3 Jun — 10 Jun1
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Nairobi in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Nairobi
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Nairobi. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 4 May 2026.

Wed 5/821:20
AKL
-
NBO
1 stop42h 10m
China Southern
Wed 19/813:15
NBO
-
AKL
1 stop41h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 1/5$2,143
Mon 15/621:20
AKL
-
NBO
2 stops42h 20m
China Southern
Mon 22/613:15
NBO
-
AKL
1 stop41h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 30/4$2,275
Sat 30/509:00
AKL
-
NBO
2 stops30h 40m
China Southern
Sat 6/613:15
NBO
-
AKL
1 stop41h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 2/5$2,370
Sat 30/509:00
AKL
-
NBO
2 stops30h 40m
China Southern
Thu 4/613:15
NBO
-
AKL
1 stop32h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 30/4$2,377
Sat 30/506:10
AKL
-
NBO
3 stops33h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/613:15
NBO
-
AKL
1 stop32h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4$2,581
Mon 15/621:00
AKL
-
NBO
2 stops42h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 21/603:10
NBO
-
AKL
2 stops47h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4$2,627
Thu 3/921:20
AKL
-
NBO
1 stop42h 10m
China Southern
Sun 4/1015:50
NBO
-
AKL
2 stops38h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 30/4$2,641
Sat 30/509:00
AKL
-
NBO
2 stops30h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 6/613:15
NBO
-
AKL
2 stops31h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5$2,688
Wed 5/821:20
AKL
-
NBO
2 stops42h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 19/815:50
NBO
-
AKL
3 stops38h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$2,692
Fri 18/922:15
AKL
-
NBO
1 stop24h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sat 26/918:00
NBO
-
AKL
1 stop40h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/5$2,729

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Find the latest flights to Nairobi in 2026, 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 4 May 2026.

Return from

$2,143

One-way from

$1,431

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$2,615
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 5/8-19/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 83h 25m total
  • Auckland to Nairobi
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  • 15/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 15m total
  • Auckland to Nairobi
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Mon 15/6

21:20-06:40

2 stops42h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 22/6

13:15-15:30

1 stop41h 15m

$2,275

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Mon 15/6

21:00-06:10

2 stops42h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 21/6

03:10-11:25

2 stops47h 15m

$2,627

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Thu 3/9

21:20-06:30

1 stop42h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 4/10

15:50-16:30

2 stops38h 40m

$2,641

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Sat 30/5

09:00-06:40

2 stops30h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 6/6

13:15-05:30

2 stops31h 15m

$2,688

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Fri 18/9

22:15-13:40

1 stop24h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 26/9

18:00-20:35

1 stop40h 35m

$2,729

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Fri 18/9

10:10-00:35

3 stops47h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 25/9

02:25-08:25

3 stops69h 00m

$3,103

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Thu 3/9

20:40-06:30

2 stops42h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 4/10

15:50-16:30

2 stops38h 40m

$3,230
Fastest return journey

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Mon 7/9

17:45-13:40

2 stops28h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 9/9

08:15-23:30

2 stops30h 15m

$3,616

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Mon 7/9

20:30-05:25

1 stop41h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 9/9

22:45-09:55

1 stop26h 10m

$3,667
Cheapest one-way

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Tue 9/6

21:20-06:30

1 stop42h 10m

$1,447

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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?

Booking 26 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 24 hours 25 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.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Nairobi?

The most popular airlines flying from Auckland to Nairobi are China Southern, Qatar Airways and Emirates.

China Southern
China Southern
From $1,824
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From $2,640
Emirates
Emirates
From $3,121
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From $2,238

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Nairobi?

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

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 4 May 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Kenya, such as Emirates,RwandAir, andQatar Airways. 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,568 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,568 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,568 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
RwandAir
7.8
Good
42 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,568 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,723 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,568 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
China Southern
7.4
Good
151 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,568 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,432 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,568 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

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 (24 hours 25 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 - best home in nairobi kenya welcome is the closest property to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (0.0 km away from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl).

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