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Cheap flights from South Island to Nairobi from $3,048

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 19/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — NBO
20 Dec — 27 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Best flights from South Island to Nairobi
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Island to Nairobi that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 20 November 2025.

Thu 19/306:05CHC - NBO
3 stops49h 35mBritish Airways
Mon 23/323:35NBO - CHC
3 stops62h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 18/11$3,048
Thu 19/315:15CHC - NBO
2 stops43h 35mEtihad Airways
Mon 23/313:40NBO - CHC
2 stops47h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 18/11$3,064

Cheap flight deals from South Island to Nairobi

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Island to Nairobi flight deals. Data was last updated 20 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$3,048
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 19/3-23/3
  • 6 total stops
  • 111h 55m total
  • South Island to Nairobi
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Island to Nairobi that are best for you.

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South Island

Fly to

Nairobi

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchNairobi

CHC - NBO

CHCNBO

Christchurch

Thu 19/3

06:05-21:40

3 stops49h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 23/3

23:35-23:55

3 stops62h 20m

$3,048

ChristchurchNairobi

CHC - NBO

CHCNBO

Christchurch

Thu 19/3

15:15-00:50

2 stops43h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 23/3

13:40-23:05

2 stops47h 25m

$3,064

ChristchurchNairobi

CHC - NBO

CHCNBO

Christchurch

Tue 9/12

12:00-01:40

2 stops47h 40m

$6,305

ChristchurchNairobi

CHC - NBO

CHCNBO

Christchurch

Tue 9/12

06:05-06:20

2 stops34h 15m

$7,888

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Deals found on 19/11

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

Find hourly flight availability from South Island 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 20 November 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from South Island to Nairobi at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 17% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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 20 November 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates and Qantas Airways from South Island to Nairobi to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,419 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,419 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,419 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
942 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,419 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

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  • How long is the flight from South Island to Nairobi?

    Departing from South Island to Nairobi will take you 43h 35m. The distance between South Island and Nairobi is about 13351 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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Top 2 airlines flying from South Island to Nairobi

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from South Island 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 20 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$3,136Average$3,426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$3,161Average$3,391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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