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

Flights overview

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

Cheapest one-way flight	$872	Etihad 1 stop 20 hr Thu, May 7	The cheapest one-way flight from Nairobi to Melbourne is currently $872
Fastest flight	19 hr 15 min	The fastest flight with stops from Nairobi to Melbourne takes 19 hr 15 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 Nairobi to Melbourne is typically May. The most expensive month to fly is typically January.

May Cheapest	Typical prices: $970–7,200
January Most expensive	Typical prices: $6,700–8,000

Popular airlines from Nairobi to Melbourne

China Southern

Typical price: $1,750–3,900

18 weekly connecting flights

NBO - MEL Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Qatar Airways

Typical price: $1,450–2,400

14 weekly connecting flights

NBO - MEL Every day
Emirates

Typical price: $1,850–2,650

14 weekly connecting flights

NBO - MEL Every day
Etihad

Typical price: $1,400–2,650

4 weekly connecting flights

NBO - MEL Every Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat
Turkish Airlines

Typical price: $1,800–4,700

3 weekly connecting flights

NBO - MEL Every Tue, Fri, Sun

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Nairobi to Melbourne

The cheapest flights from Nairobi to Melbourne are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $970 to $7,200.

The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad from $872.

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

The cheapest one-way flight starts at $872 and departs on Thu, May 7.

19 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from Nairobi to Melbourne.

Most visitors arrive during summer (Dec–Mar) when popular events include the Australian Open tennis finals (Jan) and the LBGT-focused Midsumma Festival (Jan–Feb). Also drawing crowds are the Moomba arts festival (Mar), known for its parade and carnival; the Royal Melbourne Show (Sep), an agricultural fair; and the Melbourne Festival (Oct), with many free performances. Melbourne's climate is temperate but quite variable, with cool temperatures during winter (Jun–Aug).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Nairobi to Melbourne.
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 Nairobi to Melbourne 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 Nairobi to Melbourne.

In terms of flights, China Southern is the most popular. China Southern offers 18 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .

Other popular airlines flying from Nairobi to Melbourne are:

Qatar Airways offers 14 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
Emirates offers 14 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
Etihad offers 4 connecting flights per week. Etihad flies from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .
Turkish Airlines offers 3 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) .

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

The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad from $872.

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

No airline flies direct from Nairobi to Melbourne.

There are 18 China Southern connecting flights from Nairobi to Melbourne per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 14 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Nairobi to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Emirates connecting flights from Nairobi to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 4 Etihad connecting flights from Nairobi to Melbourne per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
There are 3 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Nairobi to Melbourne per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday.

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

The cheapest last-minute deal between Nairobi and Melbourne at price $1,418 is offered by Qatar Airways from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

No airline flies direct from Nairobi to Melbourne.

There are 18 China Southern connecting flights from Nairobi to Melbourne per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 14 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Nairobi to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Emirates connecting flights from Nairobi to Melbourne per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 4 Etihad connecting flights from Nairobi to Melbourne per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
There are 3 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Nairobi to Melbourne per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday.

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

There are no direct flights from Nairobi to Melbourne.

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

To book business class trips from Nairobi to Melbourne, 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 Nairobi and Melbourne starts at $1,418 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Qatar Airways.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Nairobi and Melbourne at price $1,418 is offered by Qatar Airways from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Nairobi to Melbourne, 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.