How long is the flight from New Zealand to Nairobi?

Airlines like Etihad Airways and Qantas Airways fly from New Zealand to Nairobi in about 30h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 13351 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops. Find deals

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 $1,126 on China Southern. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include RwandAir from $1,207 and Qatar Airways from $1,332 one-way. Find deals

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nairobi ranges from 10.0 - 160.0 inches 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. Find deals

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from New Zealand to Nairobi?

The most popular airlines flying from New Zealand to Nairobi are China Southern, Qatar Airways and Emirates. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NZ to NBO?

When flying from New Zealand to Nairobi, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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.

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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.

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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.

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Wed 2/921:20

AKL

NBO

2 stops42h 20m

China Southern

Wed 16/915:50

NBO

AKL

2 stops38h 40m

China Southern

Deal found 12/4$2,133

Thu 28/521:20

AKL

NBO

1 stop42h 10m

China Southern

Thu 4/613:15

NBO

AKL

1 stop32h 15m

China Southern

Deal found 13/4$2,153

Sat 30/509:00

AKL

NBO

2 stops30h 40m

China Southern

Sat 6/613:15

NBO

AKL

1 stop41h 15m

China Southern

Deal found 14/4$2,235

Sat 16/521:20

AKL

NBO

1 stop42h 10m

China Southern

Wed 20/515:50

NBO

AKL

2 stops38h 40m

China Southern

Deal found 13/4$2,321

Wed 29/421:20

AKL

NBO

2 stops42h 20m

China Southern

Sun 31/515:50

NBO

AKL

2 stops38h 40m

China Southern

Deal found 11/4$2,340

Thu 28/506:15

AKL

NBO

3 stops33h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 4/613:15

NBO

AKL

1 stop32h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 13/4$2,394

Wed 29/406:45

AKL

NBO

2 stops33h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Sat 30/503:10

NBO

AKL

3 stops41h 20m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 11/4$2,518

Sat 16/506:15

AKL

NBO

3 stops33h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 20/515:50

NBO

AKL

2 stops38h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 13/4$2,583

Wed 2/921:20

AKL

NBO

2 stops42h 20m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 16/915:50

NBO

AKL

3 stops38h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 12/4$2,586

Wed 2/906:30

CHC

NBO

2 stops33h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 9/915:50

NBO

CHC

3 stops46h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4$2,669

Wed 9/908:20

CHC

NBO

2 stops37h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 15/901:30

NBO

CHC

2 stops37h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4$2,878

Wed 2/906:30

CHC

NBO

2 stops51h 05m

Etihad Airways

Wed 9/913:35

NBO

CHC

2 stops48h 30m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 14/4$2,900

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Round-trip from	$2,131
One-way from	$1,191
Popular in	October
Cheapest in	July
Average price	$2,932

China Southern
2/9-16/9
4 total stops
81h 00m total
New Zealand to Nairobi

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Etihad Airways
3/6
2 total stops
33h 25m total
New Zealand to Nairobi

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($58 potential savings vs. average return price).

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AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Thu 28/5

06:15-06:40

3 stops33h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 4/6

13:15-06:30

1 stop32h 15m

$2,394

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Fri 17/7

11:45-12:30

2 stops33h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 16/8

07:00-13:00

2 stops45h 00m

$2,656

ChristchurchNairobi

CHC - NBO

CHCNBO

Christchurch

Wed 2/9

06:30-06:30

2 stops33h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 9/9

15:50-23:05

3 stops46h 15m

$2,669

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Wed 2/9

21:20-06:40

2 stops42h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 16/9

15:50-14:50

3 stops38h 00m

$2,719

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Sat 23/5

20:05-06:55

2 stops43h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 22/6

03:10-05:30

3 stops41h 20m

$2,732

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AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Fri 1/5

06:10-06:55

2 stops33h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 16/5

13:35-00:35

2 stops26h 00m

$2,887

ChristchurchNairobi

CHC - NBO

CHCNBO

Christchurch

Wed 2/9

06:30-00:35

2 stops51h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 9/9

13:35-23:05

2 stops48h 30m

$2,900

ChristchurchNairobi

CHC - NBO

CHCNBO

Christchurch

Mon 15/6

18:10-06:40

3 stops45h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 22/6

13:15-20:25

2 stops46h 10m

$3,106

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Thu 10/9

07:00-00:35

2 stops50h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 14/9

13:35-00:30

2 stops25h 55m

$3,126

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Wed 13/5

13:00-01:25

2 stops45h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 16/5

03:10-11:25

2 stops47h 15m

$3,297

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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 $1,683). Flying from New Zealand to Nairobi in October is currently the most expensive (average of $2,530). 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

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

3,559 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,559 reviews

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8.1

Very Good

3,559 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

RwandAir

7.8

Good

42 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,559 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,728 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,559 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

China Southern

7.4

Good

148 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,559 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Etihad Airways

7.3

Good

1,430 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,559 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

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How long is the flight from New Zealand to Nairobi?
Airlines like Etihad Airways and Qantas Airways fly from New Zealand to Nairobi in about 30h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 13351 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 $1,126 on China Southern. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include RwandAir from $1,207 and Qatar Airways from $1,332 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 $1,683). Flying from New Zealand to Nairobi in October is currently the most expensive (average of $2,530). 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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China Southern	Cheapest$1,828	Average$2,128	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$2,242	Average$2,562	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
RwandAir	Cheapest$2,460	Average$2,890	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$2,496	Average$2,592	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$2,583	Average$2,981	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest$3,126	Average$3,407	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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