Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Nairobi (MEL - NBO)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Melbourne to Nairobi and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$1,589	Ethiopian, Jetstar 2 stops 31 hr Thu, May 14 — Wed, May 27	The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Nairobi is currently $1,589
Cheapest one-way flight	$918	Etihad 1 stop 27 hr Wed, Jul 8	The cheapest one-way flight from Melbourne to Nairobi is currently $918
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,743	Qatar Airways 1 stop 40 hr Fri, May 8 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Melbourne to Nairobi is currently $1,743
Cheapest business class flights	$5,882	Gulf Air, THAI 2 stops 39 hr Fri, Jul 24 — Fri, Aug 7	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Melbourne to Nairobi is currently $5,882

Fastest flight	19 hr 50 min	The fastest flight with stops from Melbourne to Nairobi takes 19 hr 50 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Nairobi is typically July. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

July Cheapest	Typical prices: $1,200–1,950
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,850–2,650

Popular airlines from Melbourne to Nairobi

Qatar Airways

from $1,709

Typical price: $1,750–2,900

14 weekly connecting flights

MEL - NBO Every day
China Southern

from $1,784

Typical price: $1,500–2,650

12 weekly connecting flights

MEL - NBO Every day
Emirates

from $2,109

Typical price: $1,950–2,800

7 weekly connecting flights

MEL - NBO Every day
Etihad

from $1,808

Typical price: $1,600–2,500

5 weekly connecting flights

MEL - NBO Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
Turkish Airlines

from $2,665

Typical price: $2,200–5,600

3 weekly connecting flights

MEL - NBO Every Mon, Wed, Sat

Popular airports near Melbourne

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

Melbourne Australia 27 min 11 mi
Avalon Airport (AVV)

Melbourne Australia 47 min 31 mi
Albury Airport (ABX)

Albury Australia 3 hr 27 min 163 mi
Bendigo Airport (BXG)

Bendigo Australia 1 hr 53 min 81 mi

Popular airports near Nairobi

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

Nairobi Kenya 20 min 7 mi
Wilson Airport (WIL)

Nairobi Kenya 12 min 2 mi
Nanyuki Airstrip (NYK)

Nanyuki Kenya 3 hr 34 min 93 mi
Amboseli Airstrip (ASV)

Amboseli National Park Kenya 3 hr 59 min 98 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Melbourne to Nairobi

The cheapest flights from Melbourne to Nairobi are usually in July. Typical ticket prices in July range from $1,200 to $1,950.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Nairobi recently found on Google Flights was with Ethiopian, Jetstar from $1,589. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad from $918.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Melbourne to Nairobi is $1,709, flying from May 4 to May 17.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Melbourne to Nairobi is $1,784, flying from Jun 8 to Jun 21.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Melbourne to Nairobi is $2,109, flying from May 4 to May 17.
The cheapest Etihad flight from Melbourne to Nairobi is $1,808, flying from Jul 24 to Aug 6.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Melbourne to Nairobi is $2,665, flying from May 4 to May 19.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Nairobi starts at $1,589 from Thu, May 14 to Wed, May 27. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $918 and departs on Wed, Jul 8.

19 hr 50 min is the shortest flight time from Melbourne to Nairobi.

Nairobi has a warm, temperate climate year-round. Weather is dry during peak travel season (Jul–Sep), and there is a large migration of wildebeests and zebras into the Masai Mara Jul–Oct. Some hotels may close during the main rainy season (Apr–May), and there is also a shorter rainy season in Nov. Migratory birds may be present Sep–Apr. Popular events are the East African Arts Festival (Mar), with displays of art and architecture; the Kenya Open Golf Championship (Apr); and the Rhino Charge 4x4 vehicle race (May/Jun).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Melbourne to Nairobi.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Melbourne to Nairobi really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Melbourne to Nairobi.

In terms of flights, Qatar Airways is the most popular. Qatar Airways offers 14 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) .

Other popular airlines flying from Melbourne to Nairobi are:

China Southern offers 12 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) .
Emirates offers 7 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) .
Etihad offers 5 connecting flights per week. Etihad flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) .
Turkish Airlines offers 3 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Melbourne and Nairobi.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Melbourne to Nairobi recently found on Google Flights was with Ethiopian, Jetstar from $1,589. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad from $918.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Melbourne to Nairobi is $1,709, flying from May 4 to May 17.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Melbourne to Nairobi is $1,784, flying from Jun 8 to Jun 21.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Melbourne to Nairobi is $2,109, flying from May 4 to May 17.
The cheapest Etihad flight from Melbourne to Nairobi is $1,808, flying from Jul 24 to Aug 6.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Melbourne to Nairobi is $2,665, flying from May 4 to May 19.

No airline flies direct from Melbourne to Nairobi.

There are 14 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Melbourne to Nairobi per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 12 China Southern connecting flights from Melbourne to Nairobi per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Emirates connecting flights from Melbourne to Nairobi per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 5 Etihad connecting flights from Melbourne to Nairobi per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
There are 3 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Melbourne to Nairobi per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Melbourne and Nairobi at price $1,743 is offered by Qatar Airways from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.

No airline flies direct from Melbourne to Nairobi.

There are 14 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Melbourne to Nairobi per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 12 China Southern connecting flights from Melbourne to Nairobi per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Emirates connecting flights from Melbourne to Nairobi per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 5 Etihad connecting flights from Melbourne to Nairobi per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
There are 3 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Melbourne to Nairobi per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Melbourne to Nairobi.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Melbourne to Nairobi, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Melbourne and Nairobi start at $5,882 from Fri, Jul 24 to Fri, Aug 7 with Gulf Air, THAI.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Melbourne and Nairobi start at $1,589 from Thu, May 14 to Wed, May 27.

To book business class trips from Melbourne to Nairobi, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Melbourne and Nairobi starts at $1,743 from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10 with Qatar Airways.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Melbourne and Nairobi at price $1,743 is offered by Qatar Airways from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Melbourne to Nairobi, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.