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August 23 - August 30

Cheapest

Best

MEL - Nairobi

$1,376

$1,250

Round trip

September 6 - September 19

Best

MEL - Nairobi

$1,388

$1,251

Round trip

September 7 - September 13

Best

MEL - Nairobi

$1,391

$1,254

Round trip

September 5 - September 19

MEL - Nairobi

$1,388

$1,280

Round trip

September 4 - September 20

MEL - Nairobi

$1,386

$1,283

Round trip

October 10 - October 25

MEL - Nairobi

$1,321

$1,294

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August 5 - August 23

MEL - Nairobi

$1,346

$1,295

Round trip

August 4 - August 9

Best

Earliest

MEL - Nairobi

$1,442

$1,316

Round trip

August 6 - August 24

MEL - Nairobi

$1,342

$1,321

Round trip

August 7 - August 22

MEL - Nairobi

$1,352

$1,322

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Melbourne to Nairobi

For those seeking cheap flights from Melbourne to Nairobi, the data indicates that April is typically the most affordable month to fly, with a median fare of $892. Other cost-effective options include March, with a median fare of $1353, and July, where the median fare is $1527. Planning your trip around these months could result in significant savings.

Fares for flights from Melbourne to Nairobi typically range from $1458–$2661, with a median price of $2044. Right now, current fares are below the typical level for this route. However, it's worth noting that 0% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that finding exceptionally low prices can be challenging. New deals for this route show up several times a week, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

When flying from Melbourne to Nairobi, most itineraries connect at least once, as 0% of recent fares were for direct flights from Melbourne to Nairobi. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 3. This means you should expect to make multiple stops on your journey.

A typical journey from Melbourne to Nairobi, including connections, takes approximately 43h 0m. This duration reflects the long-haul nature of the route and the necessity of multiple stopovers.

The distance between Melbourne and Nairobi is approximately 11482 kilometers. This classifies the route as a long-haul journey, which typically involves extended flight times and often requires connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from Melbourne to Nairobi

Regular price: $1,222 - $1,991

Prices for flights from Melbourne to Nairobi are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Melbourne to Nairobi is typically between $1222 and $1991. The current lowest deal is $1250 with IndiGo, for travel from August 23 to August 30.

now $1,250

Low $1,222

High $1,991

The cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Nairobi

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Nairobi is April, with a median price of $892. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $15158. Prices are generally lower from March to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $892

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $15,158

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Mar

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Dec

Direct flights from Melbourne to Nairobi

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Last-minute flights going from Melbourne to Nairobi

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Nairobi

Melbourne (MEL) - Nairobi (NBO)

Qatar Airways

$1,440

$1,596

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Nairobi

Melbourne (MEL) - Nairobi (NBO)

Qatar Airways

$1,409

$1,607

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Nairobi

Melbourne (MEL) - Nairobi (NBO)

Qatar Airways

$1,412

$1,628

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Nairobi

Melbourne (MEL) - Nairobi (NBO)

Qatar Airways

$1,436

$1,657

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Nairobi

Melbourne (MEL) - Nairobi (NBO)

Qatar Airways

$1,537

$1,575

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

MEL - Nairobi

Melbourne (MEL) - Nairobi (NBO)

Qatar Airways

$1,410

$1,582

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Melbourne to Nairobi

30 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 31

$1,954 → $1,682

14%

14 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 15

$1,883 → $1,614

14%

9 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 10

$1,836 → $1,591

13%

19 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 21

$1,908 → $1,673

12%

Popular Airports to fly from Melbourne to Nairobi

Melbourne - Nairobi route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Melbourne to Nairobi are below the typical level for the route.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically cheapest at $892

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Nairobi, with a median price of $892.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 43h 0m

The median flight duration for connecting flights from Melbourne to Nairobi is 43h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with a median of 3 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

IndiGo offers connecting flights

IndiGo offers connecting flights from Melbourne to Nairobi, with 76 deals historically.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route

Deals for flights from Melbourne to Nairobi appear regularly, with 0.37 deals per day historically.

Melbourne main airports to depart from

Melbourne (MEL)

Cheapest

Melbourne Airport offers flights to Nairobi, providing a convenient departure point for your journey.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$1250

Avalon (AVV)

Avalon Airport is an alternative departure option for flights to Nairobi from the Melbourne area.

📍 ~50 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$1357

Nairobi main airports to arrive at

Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)

Cheapest

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is a primary gateway for flights from Melbourne to Nairobi, offering a convenient arrival point.

📍 ~10 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1250

Wilson (WIL)

Wilson Airport offers an alternative arrival option for travelers flying from Melbourne to Nairobi.

📍 ~3 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$4698

Airports nearby Nairobi used as alternative

Kilimanjaro International (JRO)

Cheapest

Kilimanjaro International (JRO) is a robust alternative for international travel, though it requires a border crossing into Tanzania.

📍 ~300 km from Nairobi (cross-border travel required)

💸 Flights from ~$1513

Arusha (ARK)

Arusha Airport (ARK) serves as a regional hub for northern Tanzania, offering connections despite cross-border travel.

📍 ~300 km from Nairobi (cross-border travel required)

💸 Flights from ~$1663

Nanyuki (NYK)

Nanyuki Airport (NYK) is located within Kenya, avoiding international border complexities, but has limited flights.

📍 ~140 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$5432

Amboseli (ASV)

Amboseli Airport (ASV) is useful for specific regional transit within southern Kenya, primarily serving safari tourism.

📍 ~190 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$5467

Mara Serena (MRE)

Mara Serena Airport (MRE) is an active airstrip in the Maasai Mara, mainly for safari schedules, not standard travel.

📍 ~200 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$4255

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Oct 11

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$15,954

$14,291

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Nairobi, Kenya

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$16,400

$14,346

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Nairobi, Kenya

82% AI deal score

$16,278

$14,346

Save $1,932

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Nairobi, Kenya

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$16,107

$14,346

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Nairobi, Kenya

82% AI deal score

$16,186

$14,346

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Nairobi, Kenya

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$16,327

$14,346

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Oct 31

Nairobi, Kenya

81% AI deal score

$15,752

$14,291

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Nairobi, Kenya

81% AI deal score

$15,776

$14,291

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Nairobi, Kenya

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$14,971

$14,291

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Nairobi, Kenya

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$15,000

$14,291

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Aug 12

Nairobi, Kenya

80% AI deal score

$15,679

$14,911

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Aug 28

Nairobi, Kenya

79% AI deal score

$14,781

$14,345

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Nairobi, Kenya

79% AI deal score

$14,753

$14,346

Save $407

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Nairobi, Kenya

79% AI deal score

$15,354

$14,911

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Nairobi, Kenya

79% AI deal score

$15,488

$14,911

Save $577

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Aug 06

Nairobi, Kenya

79% AI deal score

$16,002

$15,477

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Nairobi, Kenya

78% AI deal score

$7,255

$7,017

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Nairobi, Kenya

78% AI deal score

$15,087

$14,911

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Nairobi, Kenya

78% AI deal score

$15,075

$14,912

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Aug 22

Nairobi, Kenya

76% AI deal score

$14,912

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Nov 09

Nairobi, Kenya

75% AI deal score

$7,491

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Nov 12

Nairobi, Kenya

75% AI deal score

$8,069

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75% AI deal score

$8,069

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75% AI deal score

$8,069

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75% AI deal score

$8,069

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75% AI deal score

$8,069

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Nairobi, Kenya

75% AI deal score

$8,078

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75% AI deal score

$3,780

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75% AI deal score

$3,880

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75% AI deal score

$3,881

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Nairobi, Kenya

75% AI deal score

$3,957

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Nairobi, Kenya

74% AI deal score

$8,241

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Aug 30

Nairobi, Kenya

74% AI deal score

$3,780

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Nairobi, Kenya

74% AI deal score

$3,880

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Nairobi, Kenya

74% AI deal score

$3,880

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Nairobi, Kenya

74% AI deal score

$3,916

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Aug 31

Nairobi, Kenya

74% AI deal score

$4,016

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Nairobi, Kenya

74% AI deal score

$4,017

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Nairobi, Kenya

74% AI deal score

$4,051

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Nairobi, Kenya

74% AI deal score

$4,087

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Nairobi, Kenya

73% AI deal score

$15,477

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Nairobi, Kenya

73% AI deal score

$15,477

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Nairobi, Kenya

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$15,477

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Aug 12

Nairobi, Kenya

72% AI deal score

$8,067

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Nairobi, Kenya

72% AI deal score

$8,069

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Nov 10

Nairobi, Kenya

72% AI deal score

$8,717

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Aug 27

Nairobi, Kenya

72% AI deal score

$9,180

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Nairobi, Kenya

72% AI deal score

$15,477

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Jul 08

Nairobi, Kenya

71% AI deal score

$7,017

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Nairobi, Kenya

71% AI deal score

$7,601

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Nairobi, Kenya

71% AI deal score

$7,759

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Nairobi, Kenya

71% AI deal score

$7,759

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Nairobi, Kenya

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$7,759

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Nairobi, Kenya

71% AI deal score

$7,798

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Nairobi, Kenya

71% AI deal score

$7,805

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$7,805

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$7,805

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Nairobi, Kenya

71% AI deal score

$8,245

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Nairobi, Kenya

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$8,245

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Nairobi, Kenya

71% AI deal score

$8,251

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71% AI deal score

$8,251

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71% AI deal score

$8,430

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Nairobi, Kenya

71% AI deal score

$8,970

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Nairobi, Kenya

71% AI deal score

$9,279

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Nairobi, Kenya

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$9,373

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$7,688

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70% AI deal score

$7,695

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$7,766

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$7,808

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$8,228

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$9,900

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$11,462

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$8,644

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$9,769

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$9,904

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$11,902

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$11,958

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$11,990

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$12,375

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$9,775

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$9,872

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$9,918

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$11,307

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$11,818

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$11,839

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Nairobi, Kenya

69% AI deal score

$12,079

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nairobi

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking platforms can also help you identify better deals. Sometimes, flying on weekdays or during off-peak seasons may offer lower fares.

Booking flights in advance often provides more competitive prices, though the ideal booking window can vary. Generally, purchasing tickets several weeks to a few months before your intended departure may result in better deals. Last-minute bookings can sometimes be more expensive.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes uncover additional flight options or potentially lower fares. While not always necessary, checking alternative departure or arrival points might offer more flexibility. This strategy can be useful for travelers willing to adjust their ground transportation.

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