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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Nairobi from $1,446

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.
AKL — NBO
16 Mar — 23 Mar1
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 14 February 2026.

Thu 2/410:00
AKL
-
NBO
2 stops30h 50m
China Southern
Fri 24/415:40
NBO
-
AKL
2 stops53h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 11/2$2,195
Sun 29/307:00
AKL
-
NBO
2 stops33h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/415:40
NBO
-
AKL
2 stops38h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$2,318
Thu 2/407:00
AKL
-
NBO
3 stops33h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 24/415:40
NBO
-
AKL
2 stops38h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$2,356
Fri 1/521:00
AKL
-
NBO
2 stops48h 30m
China Eastern
Sat 16/513:35
NBO
-
AKL
2 stops41h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 13/2$2,560
Sat 18/409:00
AKL
-
NBO
2 stops30h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/521:00
NBO
-
AKL
2 stops53h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2$2,625
Fri 1/512:40
AKL
-
NBO
2 stops32h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 15/501:30
NBO
-
AKL
2 stops26h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/2$2,734
Mon 23/222:30
CHC
-
NBO
2 stops43h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/413:25
NBO
-
CHC
2 stops41h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$2,774
Sat 28/306:00
CHC
-
NBO
2 stops34h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/408:10
NBO
-
CHC
2 stops31h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$2,870
Sat 28/322:10
AKL
-
NBO
1 stop42h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/410:25
NBO
-
AKL
3 stops34h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$2,875
Fri 2/1021:00
CHC
-
NBO
3 stops43h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 16/1015:40
NBO
-
CHC
3 stops47h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$2,886
Fri 13/309:15
CHC
-
NBO
3 stops30h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/307:15
NBO
-
CHC
3 stops29h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$3,036
Mon 2/320:35
CHC
-
NBO
3 stops44h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 19/415:40
NBO
-
CHC
3 stops42h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$3,253

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 14 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,195

One-way from

$1,446

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$2,911
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 2/4-24/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 84h 40m total
  • New Zealand to Nairobi
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RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 9/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 55m total
  • New Zealand to Nairobi
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($91 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($37 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 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 14 February 2026.
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Nairobi

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Departure

Return

Price

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Sun 29/3

07:00-06:30

2 stops33h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 5/4

15:40-15:35

2 stops38h 55m

$2,318

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Fri 1/5

21:00-12:30

2 stops48h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 16/5

13:35-15:45

2 stops41h 10m

$2,560

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Sat 18/4

09:00-06:50

2 stops30h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 9/5

21:00-11:50

2 stops53h 50m

$2,625

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Thu 2/4

07:00-06:50

3 stops33h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 24/4

15:40-15:05

3 stops38h 25m

$2,654

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Fri 1/5

12:40-12:30

2 stops32h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 15/5

01:30-13:00

2 stops26h 30m

$2,734

ChristchurchNairobi

CHC - NBO

CHCNBO

Christchurch

Sat 28/3

06:00-06:50

2 stops34h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 4/4

08:10-01:40

2 stops31h 30m

$2,870

ChristchurchNairobi

CHC - NBO

CHCNBO

Christchurch

Fri 13/3

09:15-05:40

3 stops30h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 20/3

07:15-23:05

3 stops29h 50m

$3,036

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Sat 28/3

06:15-07:30

3 stops35h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 3/4

03:10-14:00

3 stops48h 50m

$3,052

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/3

23:45-13:45

1 stop24h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 8/3

08:45-21:10

1 stop26h 25m

$3,067

ChristchurchNairobi

CHC - NBO

CHCNBO

Christchurch

Mon 2/3

20:35-07:30

3 stops44h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 19/4

15:40-18:55

3 stops42h 15m

$3,253

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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 $1,644). Flying from New Zealand to Nairobi in October is currently the most expensive (average of $2,472). 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 14 February 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
3,516 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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
3,516 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,516 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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
3,516 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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
3,734 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,516 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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
1,394 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,516 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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
7.3
Good
137 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,516 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

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 Eastern fly from New Zealand to Nairobi in about 48h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 13924 km.

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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 $1,644). Flying from New Zealand to Nairobi in October is currently the most expensive (average of $2,472). 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$1,733Average$2,051FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,989Average$2,420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$2,368Average$2,531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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RwandAirCheapest$2,402Average$2,872FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,492Average$2,835FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,994Average$3,253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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