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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Nairobi from $1,235

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 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — NBO
3 May — 10 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Nairobi

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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 April 2026.

Wed 2/921:20
AKL
-
NBO
2 stops42h 20m
China Southern
Wed 16/915:50
NBO
-
AKL
2 stops38h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 30/3$2,165
Thu 14/509:00
AKL
-
NBO
2 stops30h 40m
China Southern
Thu 21/513:15
NBO
-
AKL
1 stop41h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 30/3$2,224
Fri 1/521:20
AKL
-
NBO
2 stops42h 20m
China Southern
Sat 16/513:15
NBO
-
AKL
1 stop41h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 30/3$2,305
Wed 13/508:20
CHC
-
NBO
2 stops37h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 20/507:05
NBO
-
CHC
2 stops31h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/3$2,457
Thu 14/506:15
AKL
-
NBO
3 stops33h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 21/513:15
NBO
-
AKL
1 stop32h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3$2,483
Fri 1/515:40
AKL
-
NBO
2 stops29h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 16/513:35
NBO
-
AKL
2 stops30h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3$2,490
Thu 21/507:00
AKL
-
NBO
2 stops50h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 29/601:30
NBO
-
AKL
2 stops27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4$2,544
Wed 6/506:30
CHC
-
NBO
2 stops51h 05m
Etihad Airways
Sat 9/501:30
NBO
-
CHC
2 stops36h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/3$2,693
Sat 20/606:30
CHC
-
NBO
3 stops33h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 1/813:15
NBO
-
CHC
2 stops48h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3$2,718
Fri 3/418:20
CHC
-
NBO
2 stops30h 10m
Emirates
Sun 3/507:10
NBO
-
CHC
2 stops48h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 1/4$3,422
Fri 3/418:20
CHC
-
NBO
1 stop30h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/507:10
NBO
-
CHC
2 stops32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4$3,480

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 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,165

One-way from

$1,235

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$3,001
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 2/9-16/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 81h 00m total
  • New Zealand to Nairobi
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 3/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 10m total
  • New Zealand to Nairobi
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($239 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($50 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 April 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Thu 14/5

09:00-06:40

2 stops30h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 21/5

13:15-15:30

1 stop41h 15m

$2,224

ChristchurchNairobi

CHC - NBO

CHCNBO

Christchurch

Wed 13/5

08:20-12:30

2 stops37h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 20/5

07:05-23:55

2 stops31h 50m

$2,457

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Thu 21/5

07:00-00:35

2 stops50h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 29/6

01:30-14:10

2 stops27h 40m

$2,544

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Fri 1/5

06:05-06:30

2 stops33h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 16/5

13:15-15:30

1 stop41h 15m

$2,674

ChristchurchNairobi

CHC - NBO

CHCNBO

Christchurch

Wed 6/5

06:30-00:35

2 stops51h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 9/5

01:30-23:05

2 stops36h 35m

$2,693

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Thu 2/7

21:20-06:30

1 stop42h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 23/7

13:15-15:30

1 stop41h 15m

$2,705

ChristchurchNairobi

CHC - NBO

CHCNBO

Christchurch

Tue 19/5

16:05-12:30

2 stops29h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 21/5

13:35-23:35

2 stops25h 00m

$2,817

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Wed 17/6

21:00-06:10

2 stops42h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 25/6

13:35-15:45

2 stops41h 10m

$2,878

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Fri 1/5

21:20-06:40

1 stop42h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 16/5

13:15-06:30

1 stop32h 15m

$2,957
Fastest return journey

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Wed 17/6

22:15-13:40

1 stop24h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 25/6

08:15-19:35

1 stop26h 20m

$3,059

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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 $1,735). Flying from New Zealand to Nairobi in October is currently the most expensive (average of $2,609). 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 April 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
3,554 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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
3,554 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,554 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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
7.8
Good
42 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,554 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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
3,730 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,554 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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
146 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,554 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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
1,431 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,554 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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, Etihad Airways, 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 20h 25m. 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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to Nairobi one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $1,161 on China Southern. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include RwandAir from $1,244 and Qatar Airways from $1,372 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Nairobi?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand 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 New Zealand to Nairobi?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Nairobi (average of $1,735). Flying from New Zealand to Nairobi in October is currently the most expensive (average of $2,609). 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 New Zealand to Nairobi

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from New Zealand 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 3 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$1,883Average$2,197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$2,311Average$2,640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$2,499Average$2,671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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RwandAirCheapest$2,535Average$3,031FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,621Average$3,060FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$3,208Average$3,453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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