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Flight deals from Melbourne to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Melbourne to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,607. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Nairobi.$1,561 per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 Jan, returning Fri, 26 Feb.Return flight with Singapore Airlines and Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 30 Jan, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Fri, 26 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,561, select.

Nairobi.$1,563 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb, returning Fri, 26 Feb.Return flight with Singapore Airlines and Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Fri, 26 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,563, select.

Nairobi.$1,567 per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 Oct, returning Wed, 2 Dec.Return flight with Vietnam Airlines and Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,567, select.

Nairobi.$1,569 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct, returning Sun, 29 Nov.Return flight with Vietnam Airlines and Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,569, select.

Nairobi.$1,587 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov, returning Sun, 22 Nov.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,587, select.

Nairobi.$1,594 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Nov, returning Fri, 11 Dec.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Fri, 11 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,594, select.

Nairobi.$1,607 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct, returning Sun, 25 Oct.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,607, select.

Nairobi.$1,649 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov, returning Wed, 10 Feb.Return flight with Scoot and Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Wed, 10 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,649, select.

Nairobi.$1,682 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Feb, returning Wed, 3 Mar.Return flight with Singapore Airlines and IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,682, select.

Nairobi.$1,690 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Nov, returning Sun, 3 Jan.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sun, 3 Jan, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,690, select.

Nairobi.$1,691 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Mar, returning Fri, 19 Mar.Return flight with Scoot and IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 5 Mar, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Fri, 19 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,691, select.

Nairobi.$1,695 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Sep, returning Mon, 12 Oct.Return flight with Scoot and Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,695, select.

Nairobi.$1,696 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct, returning Sat, 6 Feb.Return flight with Vietnam Airlines and Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sat, 6 Feb, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,696, select.

Nairobi.$1,717 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov, returning Sat, 20 Mar.Return flight with Scoot and Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sat, 20 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,717, select.

Nairobi.$1,767 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with Scoot and Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,767, select.

Nairobi.$1,780 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Jun, returning Mon, 28 Jun.Return flight with AirAsia X and IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 12 Jun, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Mon, 28 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,780, select.

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Melbourne to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta: Alternative routes

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Melbourne to Nairobi: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$1,561
Cheapest month to fly	January

Finding cheap flights from Melbourne to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Melbourne to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta?

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta is $1,561. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which airlines fly direct from Melbourne to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Melbourne to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta. But we found flights with one stop from $1,561.

How many flights are there a week from Melbourne to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta?

As of September 2026, there are no flights flying from Melbourne to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta?

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta is usually January.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport on Saturday, 30 January 2027.

Can I get a direct flight from Melbourne to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Melbourne and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I find the best flight deal to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Nairobi?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Nairobi is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta with?

The cheapest airline that flies to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta is Singapore Airlines .

Flying from Melbourne to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO): What you need to know

Nairobi is eight hours behind Melbourne. Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is located in Nairobi, which is in the UTC+3 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Melbourne to NBO.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like December. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for international flights. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.

Airports in Melbourne

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to NBO departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
- Dubai International Airport (DXB)
- Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
- Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
68% of flights that leave from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.

Avalon Airport (AVV)

You can reach AVV from the centre of Melbourne in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
Relax before your Melbourne to NBO flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can jump out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.
Flights from Avalon Airport are known for their punctuality, with 80% of them landing as planned.

About Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

Have a late flight from Melbourne to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near NBO and shut your eyes sooner:
Grab a Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport rental car and explore Nairobi and beyond with your own wheels. Auto-Union, Green Motion and Hertz are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride around three weeks before your Melbourne to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport flight.

Getting from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to central Nairobi

Central Nairobi is around 18 kilometres from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It'll take around 1 hour 5 minutes when travelling by public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

$776 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. A return flight starts from $1,561. These fares can change based on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Melbourne to NBO, book in advance. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
Affordable Melbourne to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
Save time searching for cheap plane tickets from Melbourne to NBO by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Uncover a great deal on a flight from Melbourne to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'

The best time to fly from Melbourne to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

July is the most popular month for flights from Melbourne to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Plan your visit to Nairobi in October for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Nairobi is March, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your Melbourne to NBO plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).

More about Nairobi

When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Nairobi right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport:
Your Nairobi visit wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Highlights you can't miss include Masai Mara National Reserve, The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Giraffe manor.

Explore more of Kenya

Nakuru is just one of the many cities in Kenya waiting to be explored after you've experienced Nairobi. Around 153 kilometres away to the northwest, check out popular attractions including Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru and Lake Nakuru View.
Eldoret is another well-known destination in Kenya and is around 274 kilometres northwest of Nairobi. No trip is complete without visiting BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Eldoret, Eldoret Nature & Culture Centre and Kapsoya hill.