Cheap flights from Nairobi to Tokyo

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Cheapest round-trip flights $963
Etihad 1 stop 24 hr Thu, Jun 18 — Wed, Jul 1
The cheapest round-trip flight from Nairobi to Tokyo is currently $963
Cheapest one-way flight $591
Etihad 1 stop 24 hr Wed, Jun 17
The cheapest one-way flight from Nairobi to Tokyo is currently $591
Last-minute weekend getaway $994
Etihad 1 stop 17 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Nairobi to Tokyo is currently $994
Cheapest business class flights $4,810
Qatar Airways 1 stop 20 hr Thu, Jul 9 — Wed, Jul 22
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Nairobi to Tokyo is currently $4,810
Fastest flight 16 hr 55 min The fastest flight with stops from Nairobi to Tokyo takes 16 hr 55 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 Tokyo is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $920–1,200
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $1,100–1,350

Popular airlines from Nairobi to Tokyo

  • China Southern
    from $1,315
    Typical price: $1,450–3,500
    29 weekly connecting flights
    NBO - HND, NRT Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
  • Ethiopian
    from $1,353
    Typical price: $1,100–1,750
    18 weekly connecting flights
    NBO - NRT Every day
  • Emirates
    from $1,362
    Typical price: $1,350–2,350
    17 weekly connecting flights
    NBO - HND, NRT Every day
  • Turkish Airlines
    from $1,821
    Typical price: $1,800–3,050
    17 weekly connecting flights
    NBO - HND, NRT Every day
  • Air France
    from $1,874
    Typical price: $2,050–4,250
    15 weekly connecting flights
    NBO - HND Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
  • Qatar Airways
    from $1,358
    Typical price: $1,250–1,950
    14 weekly connecting flights
    NBO - NRT Every day

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 Tokyo

  • Haneda Airport (HND)
    Tokyo Japan 32 min 11 mi
  • Narita International Airport (NRT)
    Tokyo Japan 1 hr 12 min 42 mi
  • Sendai Airport (SDJ)
    Sendai Japan 4 hr 16 min 183 mi
  • Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
    Nagoya Japan 4 hr 19 min 170 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Nairobi to Tokyo

The cheapest flights from Nairobi to Tokyo are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $920 to $1,200.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Nairobi to Tokyo recently found on Google Flights was with Etihad from $963. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad from $591.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Nairobi to Tokyo is $1,315, flying from Jun 13 to Jun 26.
  • The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Nairobi to Tokyo is $1,353, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 29.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from Nairobi to Tokyo is $1,362, flying from May 4 to May 18.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Nairobi to Tokyo is $1,821, flying from Jun 15 to Jun 28.
  • The cheapest Air France flight from Nairobi to Tokyo is $1,874, flying from May 4 to May 19.
  • The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Nairobi to Tokyo is $1,358, flying from May 28 to Jun 10.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Nairobi to Tokyo starts at $963 from Thu, Jun 18 to Wed, Jul 1. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $591 and departs on Wed, Jun 17.
16 hr 55 min is the shortest flight time from Nairobi to Tokyo.
Tokyo is busy year-round. The climate is humid subtropical, with hot summers and mild winters. Popular events are New Year's Day, when shrines are quite crowded; cherry blossom festivals (Apr) throughout the city; the Sanja Matsuri (May), with parades of portable shrines; the Sumida River Fireworks Festival (Jul); the festivals of Obon (Aug), a Buddhist holiday that celebrates ancestors; and Awa Odori (Aug), with parades around Koenji Station.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Nairobi to Tokyo.
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 Tokyo 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 Tokyo.

In terms of flights, China Southern is the most popular. China Southern offers 29 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Haneda Airport (HND) , Narita International Airport (NRT) .

Other popular airlines flying from Nairobi to Tokyo are:
  • Ethiopian offers 18 connecting flights per week. Ethiopian flies from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Narita International Airport (NRT) .
  • Emirates offers 17 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Haneda Airport (HND) , Narita International Airport (NRT) .
  • Turkish Airlines offers 17 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Haneda Airport (HND) , Narita International Airport (NRT) .
  • Air France offers 15 connecting flights per week. Air France flies from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Haneda Airport (HND) .
  • Qatar Airways offers 14 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Narita International Airport (NRT) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Nairobi and Tokyo.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Nairobi to Tokyo recently found on Google Flights was with Etihad from $963. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad from $591.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from Nairobi to Tokyo is $1,315, flying from Jun 13 to Jun 26.
  • The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Nairobi to Tokyo is $1,353, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 29.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from Nairobi to Tokyo is $1,362, flying from May 4 to May 18.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Nairobi to Tokyo is $1,821, flying from Jun 15 to Jun 28.
  • The cheapest Air France flight from Nairobi to Tokyo is $1,874, flying from May 4 to May 19.
  • The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Nairobi to Tokyo is $1,358, flying from May 28 to Jun 10.
No airline flies direct from Nairobi to Tokyo.
  • There are 29 China Southern connecting flights from Nairobi to Tokyo per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
  • There are 18 Ethiopian connecting flights from Nairobi to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 17 Emirates connecting flights from Nairobi to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 17 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Nairobi to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 15 Air France connecting flights from Nairobi to Tokyo per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
  • There are 14 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Nairobi to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Nairobi and Tokyo at price $994 is offered by Etihad from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
No airline flies direct from Nairobi to Tokyo.
  • There are 29 China Southern connecting flights from Nairobi to Tokyo per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
  • There are 18 Ethiopian connecting flights from Nairobi to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 17 Emirates connecting flights from Nairobi to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 17 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Nairobi to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 15 Air France connecting flights from Nairobi to Tokyo per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
  • There are 14 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Nairobi to Tokyo per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are no direct flights from Nairobi to Tokyo.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Nairobi to Tokyo, 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 Nairobi and Tokyo start at $4,810 from Thu, Jul 9 to Wed, Jul 22 with Qatar Airways.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Nairobi and Tokyo start at $963 from Thu, Jun 18 to Wed, Jul 1.
To book business class trips from Nairobi to Tokyo, 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 Tokyo starts at $994 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Etihad.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Nairobi and Tokyo at price $994 is offered by Etihad from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from Nairobi to Tokyo, 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.

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