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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta to Melbourne? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Melbourne.$1,148 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Jun, returning Sat, 19 Jul.Return flight with IndiGo and Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Tue, 3 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 19 Jul, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,148, select.
Melbourne.$1,203 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 Aug, returning Thu, 4 Sep.Return flight with Air Arabia and Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Fri, 15 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 4 Sep, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,203, select.
Melbourne.$1,267 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Jun, returning Thu, 25 Sep.Return flight with IndiGo and Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Fri, 13 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 25 Sep, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,267, select.
Melbourne.$1,357 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Jun, returning Wed, 11 Jun.Return flight with IndiGo and AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Wed, 4 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 11 Jun, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,357, select.
Melbourne.$1,440 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Jul, returning Tue, 22 Jul.Return flight with AirAsia X and Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Tue, 15 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Melbourne Avalon on Tue, 22 Jul, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,440, select.
Melbourne.$1,467 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Jul, returning Tue, 12 Aug.Return flight with AirAsia X and Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Tue, 15 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 12 Aug, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,467, select.
Melbourne.$1,472 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Jul, returning Mon, 13 Oct.Return flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Tue, 15 Jul, arriving in Melbourne Avalon.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 13 Oct, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,472, select.
Melbourne.$1,546 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Aug, returning Sun, 31 Aug.Return flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Thu, 28 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 31 Aug, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,546, select.

The cheapest month to fly from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Melbourne

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Cheapest month:June
Most expensive month:October

Alternative Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta to Melbourne routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta to Melbourne? You could fly into the following airports instead.

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Cheapest flight found$1,148
Cheapest month to flyJune

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

There are 3 airports in Melbourne: Melbourne Essendon, Melbourne Tullamarine and Melbourne Avalon.
The best price we found for a return flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta to Melbourne is $1,148. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta to Melbourne. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,148.
As of May 2025, there are no flights flying from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta to Melbourne.
The cheapest month to fly from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta to Melbourne is usually May 2025.
If you're flying from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport, the cheapest airport near Melbourne is Melbourne Tullamarine – which is 18.8 km away from the centre of Melbourne. We've found flights into this airport from $1,148.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport to Melbourne on Tuesday, 3 June 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport and Melbourne. Most routes have one or more stops.
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 Melbourne 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.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Melbourne is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 12°C. February is typically the warmest month in Melbourne, when it usually averages around 26°C. You can expect the least rain in March. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 5°C. The rainiest month is September.
Currently, IndiGo offers the cheapest flight tickets to Melbourne.

Travelling from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Melbourne: what you need to know

  • Melbourne is eight hours ahead of Nairobi, where Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is located. Melbourne runs on the UTC+11 timezone.

  • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your NBO to Melbourne flight.

  • If you're travelling during a major holiday or another peak period, allow extra time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.

  • We make it simple to book flight tickets from NBO to Melbourne with a stopover. To see all the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:

    • Dubai Airport (DXB)

    • Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)

    • Hamad International Airport (DOH)

  • Located around 11 kilometres from the centre of Nairobi, NBO can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Have an early flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Melbourne? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near NBO:

  • Of all flights leaving Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, 67.1% land on schedule at their destination.

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

  • $584 is currently the best price for a one-way Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Melbourne flight. Return flight tickets start from $1,148. These prices can change based on demand and availability.

  • To pick up cheap flights from NBO to Melbourne, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.

  • Finding cheap tickets from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Melbourne is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to get the lowest fares across every month and bag an awesome deal.

  • Snapping up a cheap flight from NBO to Melbourne is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic notifications and we'll notify you when a deal gets even better.

  • Find an affordable flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Melbourne with the help of our filters. Choose your ideal duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Airports in Melbourne

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

  • The distance from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne is roughly 24 kilometres. It'll take you about 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • Getting there by public transport takes around 40 minutes.

  • The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Melbourne. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:

  • Get your adventure underway by picking up a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and explore beyond Melbourne's usual tourist stops.

  • Reserving your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks in advance of your flight from NBO to Melbourne can help you lock in the best possible rate.

Avalon Airport (AVV)

  • Once your flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Melbourne has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city centre in around 50 minutes by car. Central Melbourne is roughly 56 kilometres from Avalon Airport (AVV).

  • The trip will take about 2 hours 5 minutes on public transport.

  • You'll find a few fantastic places to stay just a quick drive from AVV. Shift into relaxation gear at Corio Bay Motel after your NBO to Melbourne flight.

  • The fastest way to reach your destination is with an Avalon Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Sixt, Kangaroo Rental or yesaway car hire and be on your way in a flash.

  • Don't pay more than you need to. Booking your ride three weeks ahead of your arrival at AVV will save you money.

Essendon Airport (MEB)

  • Make tracks for the city centre after your flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Melbourne has landed. Central Melbourne is around 19 kilometres from Essendon Airport (MEB) and takes roughly 25 minutes to get to by car.

  • The journey takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes if you use public transport.

  • Check in to a hotel close to MEB and go from the runway to resting in a snap. Whether you have a late NBO to Melbourne flight or just want to simplify your travel plans, these stays bring comfort closer to you:

  • Take the guesswork out of the next chapter of your journey with an Essendon Airport rental car. East Coast, Ace Rental Cars and Goldcar are some companies you can book with.

  • Rental companies sometimes offer discounts on early bookings, so reserve your vehicle from MEB a few weeks in advance of your flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Melbourne. A little planning can save you money.

Best time to go to Melbourne

  • Carefully consider your trip dates before securing your flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Melbourne. The city comes alive in high season, but prices are typically higher and attractions can be busy. Plan your trip to Melbourne in the low season if you prefer a more relaxed vibe.

  • The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Melbourne flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.

  • July sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from NBO to Melbourne around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

More about Melbourne

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Melbourne right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Melbourne:

  • There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. National Gallery of Victoria, Federation Square and Eureka Skydeck 88 are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Melbourne itinerary.

Explore more of Australia

  • Melbourne is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Australia you'll want to see. Around 467 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, a trip to Canberra will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.

  • Around 451 kilometres south-east of Melbourne, Launceston is another favourite stop in Australia. Experience major highlights starting with City Park, Tamar Island Wetlands and James Boag Brewery Experience.

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