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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Nairobi from $994

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 2/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — NBO
2 Apr — 9 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Nairobi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Nairobi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 March 2026.

Sat 6/621:20
AKL
-
NBO
1 stop42h 10m
China Southern
Fri 12/615:50
NBO
-
AKL
2 stops38h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 1/3$1,941
Wed 1/422:20
AKL
-
NBO
2 stops42h 20m
China Southern
Wed 8/415:50
NBO
-
AKL
2 stops38h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 28/2$2,010
Sat 25/421:20
AKL
-
NBO
1 stop42h 10m
China Southern
Mon 4/513:15
NBO
-
AKL
1 stop41h 25m
China Southern
Deal found 1/3$2,034
Fri 21/821:20
AKL
-
NBO
2 stops42h 20m
China Southern
Fri 28/815:50
NBO
-
AKL
2 stops38h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 1/3$2,153
Mon 10/821:20
AKL
-
NBO
2 stops42h 20m
China Southern
Wed 19/815:50
NBO
-
AKL
2 stops53h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 3/3$2,171
Tue 14/406:45
AKL
-
NBO
2 stops32h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 20/403:10
NBO
-
AKL
2 stops44h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/2$2,239
Sat 25/417:20
AKL
-
NBO
2 stops28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/503:10
NBO
-
AKL
2 stops44h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3$2,329
Sat 6/609:00
AKL
-
NBO
2 stops30h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 12/615:50
NBO
-
AKL
3 stops38h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3$2,381
Sat 25/421:00
AKL
-
NBO
2 stops48h 30m
China Eastern
Mon 25/513:35
NBO
-
AKL
2 stops41h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 2/3$2,412
Mon 9/1114:55
AKL
-
NBO
3 stops49h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 27/1123:59
NBO
-
AKL
3 stops47h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/2$2,429
Sat 6/618:10
CHC
-
NBO
2 stops45h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 26/615:40
NBO
-
CHC
2 stops43h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2$2,459
Thu 16/408:20
CHC
-
NBO
2 stops30h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 23/413:35
NBO
-
CHC
2 stops25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3$2,942

Find flight deals from New Zealand to Nairobi

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to Nairobi flight deals. Data was last updated 3 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,941

One-way from

$994

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$2,715
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 6/6-12/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 81h 00m total
  • New Zealand to Nairobi
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 2/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 05m total
  • New Zealand to Nairobi
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($134 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($42 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 New Zealand 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 3 March 2026.
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Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Sat 6/6

09:00-06:40

2 stops30h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 12/6

15:50-15:40

2 stops38h 50m

$1,941

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Wed 1/4

22:20-06:40

2 stops42h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 8/4

15:50-15:40

2 stops38h 50m

$2,010

ChristchurchNairobi

CHC - NBO

CHCNBO

Christchurch

Sat 6/6

18:10-06:30

2 stops45h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 26/6

15:40-19:55

2 stops43h 15m

$2,459

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Sun 26/4

21:00-06:10

2 stops42h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 21/5

13:35-15:45

2 stops41h 10m

$2,478

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Tue 26/5

10:15-09:25

2 stops32h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 2/6

10:25-09:50

2 stops38h 25m

$2,571

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Tue 28/4

21:00-12:30

2 stops48h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 25/5

13:35-15:45

2 stops41h 10m

$2,647

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Fri 1/5

12:40-00:35

2 stops44h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 16/5

13:35-05:30

2 stops30h 55m

$2,720

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Thu 30/4

21:00-12:30

2 stops48h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 23/5

13:35-17:30

2 stops42h 55m

$2,781

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Fri 21/8

22:15-13:40

1 stop24h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 25/9

03:10-09:50

2 stops45h 40m

$2,962

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Fri 21/8

22:15-13:40

1 stop24h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 26/9

08:15-19:35

1 stop26h 20m

$3,062

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Nairobi

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Zealand to Nairobi

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Nairobi (average of $1,680). Flying from New Zealand to Nairobi in October is currently the most expensive (average of $2,527). 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 3 March 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, RwandAir, andQatar Airways from New Zealand to Nairobi. 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
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
RwandAir
7.7
Good
40 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,745 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
China Southern
7.4
Good
140 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,424 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from New Zealand to Nairobi?

    Airlines like China Southern and China Eastern fly from New Zealand to Nairobi in about 30h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 13924 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Nairobi (average of $1,680). Flying from New Zealand to Nairobi in October is currently the most expensive (average of $2,527). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$1,795Average$2,106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$2,044Average$2,495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$2,420Average$2,587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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RwandAirCheapest$2,456Average$2,935FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,539Average$2,936FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$3,090Average$3,328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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