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$1,388+ 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 19/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— NBO
27 Jun — 4 Jul1
1 adult
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 28 May 2026.

Sat 29/821:20
AKL
-
NBO
1 stop42h 10m
China Southern
Thu 10/913:15
NBO
-
AKL
1 stop32h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 25/5$2,136
Sat 29/821:20
AKL
-
NBO
1 stop42h 10m
China Southern
Fri 11/915:50
NBO
-
AKL
2 stops38h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 25/5$2,160
Fri 28/821:20
AKL
-
NBO
1 stop42h 10m
China Southern
Thu 10/913:15
NBO
-
AKL
1 stop32h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 27/5$2,301
Wed 9/921:20
AKL
-
NBO
1 stop42h 10m
China Southern
Wed 16/915:50
NBO
-
AKL
2 stops38h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 27/5$2,320
Fri 28/821:20
AKL
-
NBO
1 stop42h 10m
China Southern
Sat 12/913:15
NBO
-
AKL
1 stop32h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 26/5$2,333
Mon 31/809:00
AKL
-
NBO
1 stop30h 30m
China Southern
Wed 16/915:50
NBO
-
AKL
2 stops38h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 27/5$2,381
Sat 29/809:00
AKL
-
NBO
1 stop30h 30m
China Southern
Mon 7/913:15
NBO
-
AKL
1 stop41h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 23/5$2,389
Sat 29/806:15
AKL
-
NBO
3 stops33h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 11/915:50
NBO
-
AKL
2 stops38h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/5$2,510

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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 28 May 2026.

Return from

$2,136

One-way from

$1,388

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$2,631
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 29/8-10/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 74h 25m total
  • Auckland to Nairobi
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RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 19/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 35h 25m total
  • Auckland to Nairobi
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($135 potential increase over avg. return price).
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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

Sat 29/8

09:00-06:30

1 stop30h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 7/9

13:15-15:30

1 stop41h 15m

$2,389
Fastest return journey

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Sat 29/8

17:45-13:40

2 stops28h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 7/9

08:15-23:30

2 stops30h 15m

$2,697

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Fri 28/8

17:45-20:10

3 stops59h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 12/9

13:00-23:30

3 stops49h 30m

$3,389

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Sat 29/8

07:00-12:30

2 stops38h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 2/9

13:35-15:05

2 stops40h 30m

$3,422

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Fri 28/8

20:35-06:40

3 stops43h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 12/9

07:05-11:25

2 stops43h 20m

$3,662

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Sat 29/8

15:55-14:30

2 stops31h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 2/9

16:35-09:55

1 stop32h 20m

$3,710
Cheapest one-way

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Tue 16/6

12:40-06:30

2 stops50h 50m

$1,662

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Wed 24/6

17:45-23:50

2 stops39h 05m

$1,783

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Tue 9/6

06:10-06:40

3 stops33h 30m

$1,851
Fastest single journey

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Tue 9/6

06:45-06:40

3 stops32h 55m

$2,007

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Nairobi

How long is the flight to Nairobi?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Nairobi takes 30 hours 55 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 $1,829
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From $2,694
Emirates
Emirates
From $3,131
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From $2,245

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Nairobi?

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

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).

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

Booking 86 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.

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 28 May 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Kenya, such as Emirates,China Southern, 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
3,572 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,572 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,572 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
China Southern
7.5
Good
152 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,572 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,726 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,572 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,445 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,572 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

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, Christchurch offers the quickest one-way flight (30 hours 10 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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