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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Nairobi from $978

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 15/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — NBO
19 Jun — 26 Jun1
1 adult

Cheap 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 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,078

One-way from

$978

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$2,800
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 26/7-25/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 84h 25m total
  • New Zealand to Nairobi
15/7
  • 15/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 20m total
  • New Zealand to Nairobi
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($17 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($65 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

Find flight deals from New Zealand to Nairobi

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 June 2025.

Sat 26/721:25AKL - NBO
1 stop42h 15mChina Southern
Mon 25/812:25NBO - AKL
1 stop42h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 14/6$2,078
Mon 28/700:25AKL - NBO
2 stops43h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 23/816:45NBO - AKL
2 stops45h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/6$2,425
Thu 13/1109:00AKL - NBO
2 stops55h 15mEtihad Airways
Thu 4/1213:50NBO - AKL
2 stops41h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 13/6$2,616
Thu 21/813:15AKL - NBO
2 stops32h 05mRwandAir
Wed 27/813:00NBO - AKL
2 stops28h 45mRwandAir
Deal found 11/6$2,618
Mon 4/813:15AKL - NBO
1 stop26h 25mQatar Airways
Sat 23/801:20NBO - AKL
1 stop40h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/6$2,661
Mon 4/810:00AKL - NBO
2 stops48h 50mTurkish Airlines
Sat 23/803:35NBO - AKL
2 stops43h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/6$2,666
Thu 13/1114:30AKL - NBO
3 stops34h 10mEmirates
Thu 4/1222:45NBO - AKL
2 stops29h 55mEmirates
Deal found 13/6$3,397

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New Zealand

Fly to

Nairobi

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Sat 26/7

21:25-06:40

1 stop42h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 25/8

12:25-15:35

1 stop42h 10m

$2,078

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Mon 28/7

00:25-10:30

2 stops43h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 23/8

16:45-22:50

2 stops45h 05m

$2,425

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Thu 13/11

09:00-06:15

2 stops55h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 4/12

13:50-16:50

2 stops41h 00m

$2,616

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Thu 21/8

13:15-12:20

2 stops32h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 27/8

13:00-02:45

2 stops28h 45m

$2,618

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Mon 4/8

13:15-06:40

1 stop26h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 23/8

01:20-02:45

1 stop40h 25m

$2,661

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Mon 4/8

10:00-01:50

2 stops48h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 23/8

03:35-08:25

2 stops43h 50m

$2,666

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Thu 13/11

14:30-14:40

3 stops34h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 4/12

22:45-14:40

2 stops29h 55m

$3,397

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Tue 15/7

20:40-23:00

2 stops35h 20m

$978

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/11

11:10-03:05

2 stops49h 55m

$1,517

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Tue 15/7

13:15-06:40

1 stop26h 25m

$1,764

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 12/6

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand to Nairobi. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 14 June 2025.

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.

Rainfall in Nairobi by month

Plan your trip to Nairobi by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Nairobi by month

Plan your trip to Nairobi by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 June 2025.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

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  • 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 $1,517 on Turkish Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from $1,764 and Emirates from $2,203 one-way.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$1,684Average$2,079FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,994Average$2,422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapest$2,234Average$2,757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$2,373Average$2,511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,511Average$2,912FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$2,929Average$3,200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,952Average$3,314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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