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Cheap flights from Auckland to Nairobi from $981

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 30/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — NBO
10 Apr — 17 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Auckland to Nairobi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Auckland to Nairobi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 March 2026.

Sat 25/421:20
AKL
-
NBO
1 stop42h 10m
China Southern
Sat 2/513:15
NBO
-
AKL
1 stop32h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 10/3$1,938
Tue 28/421:20
AKL
-
NBO
1 stop42h 10m
China Southern
Wed 6/515:50
NBO
-
AKL
2 stops38h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 9/3$1,969
Wed 2/921:20
AKL
-
NBO
2 stops42h 20m
China Southern
Fri 11/915:50
NBO
-
AKL
2 stops38h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 10/3$1,982
Sat 2/521:20
AKL
-
NBO
1 stop42h 10m
China Southern
Sun 28/615:50
NBO
-
AKL
2 stops38h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 6/3$2,085
Wed 22/421:20
AKL
-
NBO
2 stops42h 20m
China Southern
Wed 29/415:50
NBO
-
AKL
2 stops38h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 7/3$2,158
Tue 28/406:10
AKL
-
NBO
3 stops33h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/515:50
NBO
-
AKL
2 stops38h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3$2,190
Sat 25/417:20
AKL
-
NBO
2 stops28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 1/503:10
NBO
-
AKL
2 stops44h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3$2,223
Wed 2/921:20
AKL
-
NBO
2 stops42h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 11/915:50
NBO
-
AKL
3 stops38h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3$2,291
Fri 1/521:20
AKL
-
NBO
2 stops42h 20m
China Southern
Sat 16/513:15
NBO
-
AKL
1 stop32h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 10/3$2,393

Find flight deals from Auckland to Nairobi

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Auckland (AKL) to Nairobi (NB0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 11 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,938

One-way from

$981

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,296
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 25/4-2/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 74h 25m total
  • Auckland to Nairobi
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30/4
  • 30/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 10m total
  • Auckland to Nairobi
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($191 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($43 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Auckland to Nairobi that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 11 March 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Sat 2/5

21:20-06:30

1 stop42h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 28/6

15:50-15:40

2 stops38h 50m

$2,085

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Wed 22/4

21:20-06:40

2 stops42h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 29/4

15:50-15:40

2 stops38h 50m

$2,158

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Sat 25/4

09:00-06:40

2 stops30h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 2/5

13:15-06:30

1 stop32h 15m

$2,184

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Tue 28/4

06:10-06:40

3 stops33h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 6/5

15:50-15:40

2 stops38h 50m

$2,190

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Sat 25/4

17:20-12:30

2 stops28h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 1/5

03:10-14:10

3 stops50h 00m

$2,510

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Sat 2/5

06:15-06:40

3 stops33h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 28/6

15:50-15:40

2 stops38h 50m

$2,527

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Wed 22/4

06:10-05:40

3 stops32h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 28/4

01:30-16:10

3 stops29h 40m

$2,629

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Wed 8/4

21:20-06:40

2 stops42h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 15/4

15:50-15:40

2 stops38h 50m

$2,705
Fastest return journey

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Tue 28/4

22:05-14:40

1 stop25h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 6/5

10:25-19:35

1 stop24h 10m

$2,776
Cheapest one-way

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Tue 21/4

16:05-12:30

2 stops29h 25m

$993

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Best time to book a flight from Auckland to Nairobi

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Auckland to Nairobi

How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland 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 6 March 2026.

Booking 29 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Auckland to Nairobi. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Nairobi?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Nairobi (average of $1,753). Flying from Auckland to Nairobi in October is currently the most expensive (average of $2,515). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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 11 March 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,RwandAir, andQatar Airways from Auckland to Nairobi have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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
3,540 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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
3,744 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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
7.4
Good
1,425 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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
7.4
Good
142 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Auckland to Nairobi. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Auckland to Nairobi?

    Located just 17.9 km from the city centre, Auckland Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Nairobi from Auckland. Booking flights from Auckland Intl (AKL) to Nairobi should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Nairobi from 6 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Auckland to Nairobi?

    Departing from Auckland to Nairobi will take you 42h 10m. The distance from Auckland to Nairobi is about 13924 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Nairobi round-trip?

    China Southern, at $1,787, was found to be the cheapest airline from Auckland to Nairobi.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines. China Southern is currently priced 34% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to Nairobi that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to Nairobi flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Nairobi?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to Nairobi.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to Nairobi?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland to Nairobi by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Nairobi?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Nairobi (average of $1,753). Flying from Auckland to Nairobi in October is currently the most expensive (average of $2,515). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Auckland to Nairobi

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Auckland to Nairobi. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 11 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$1,787Average$2,111FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$2,052Average$2,545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$2,408Average$2,575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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RwandAirCheapest$2,444Average$2,921FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,526Average$2,937FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$3,105Average$3,369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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