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$1,400+ 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 9/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— NBO
4 Mar — 11 Mar1
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 2 February 2026.

Thu 5/222:00
AKL
-
NBO
2 stops55h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/322:45
NBO
-
AKL
2 stops57h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1$1,976
Mon 2/222:00
AKL
-
NBO
2 stops42h 10m
China Eastern
Sun 15/307:15
NBO
-
AKL
2 stops47h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 31/1$2,431
Tue 17/306:10
AKL
-
NBO
3 stops33h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/301:45
NBO
-
AKL
3 stops29h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1$2,438
Mon 2/222:00
AKL
-
NBO
2 stops42h 10m
China Eastern
Mon 9/313:40
NBO
-
AKL
2 stops40h 55m
China Eastern
Deal found 31/1$2,454
Sun 8/222:00
AKL
-
NBO
2 stops42h 10m
China Eastern
Tue 10/307:05
NBO
-
AKL
2 stops49h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 31/1$2,464
Mon 2/222:00
AKL
-
NBO
2 stops42h 10m
China Eastern
Sat 14/313:40
NBO
-
AKL
2 stops40h 55m
China Eastern
Deal found 31/1$2,489
Sun 8/222:00
AKL
-
NBO
2 stops42h 10m
China Eastern
Sat 14/313:40
NBO
-
AKL
2 stops42h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 31/1$2,521
Thu 5/223:45
AKL
-
NBO
1 stop24h 00m
Qatar Airways
Thu 12/308:45
NBO
-
AKL
1 stop26h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 31/1$2,546
Tue 3/222:00
AKL
-
NBO
2 stops48h 45m
China Eastern
Fri 13/307:15
NBO
-
AKL
2 stops47h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 31/1$2,567

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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 2 February 2026.

Return from

$2,438

One-way from

$1,400

Popular in

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Cheapest in

July

Average price

$2,737
17/3-23/3
  • 17/3-23/3
  • 6 total stops
  • 63h 20m total
  • Auckland to Nairobi
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RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 9/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 55m total
  • Auckland to Nairobi
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($25 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Departure

Return

Price

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Tue 17/3

06:10-05:40

3 stops33h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 23/3

01:45-17:35

3 stops29h 50m

$2,438

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Fri 1/5

15:40-00:35

2 stops41h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 16/5

13:35-00:35

2 stops26h 00m

$2,650

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/3

23:45-00:05

1 stop34h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 8/3

08:45-21:10

1 stop26h 25m

$3,067

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Tue 17/3

23:45-13:45

1 stop24h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 24/3

08:45-21:10

1 stop26h 25m

$3,135

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/3

16:20-00:50

2 stops42h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 7/3

01:45-00:30

2 stops36h 45m

$3,218

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/3

06:50-14:40

2 stops41h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 8/3

22:45-11:15

1 stop26h 30m

$3,461

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Tue 9/6

22:15-20:10

2 stops30h 55m

$1,400

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Tue 9/6

22:05-14:40

1 stop25h 35m

$1,803

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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 30 January 2026.

Booking 50 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 34 hours 20 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 Qatar Airways, China Southern and Emirates.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From $2,489
China Southern
China Southern
From $1,737
Emirates
Emirates
From $3,001
RwandAir
RwandAir
From $2,408

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 2 February 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
3,494 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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
3,494 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,494 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane
RwandAir
7.7
Good
40 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,494 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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
3,729 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,494 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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
1,379 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,494 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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
7.3
Good
136 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,494 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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, Christchurch offers the quickest one-way flight (30 hours 20 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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