Skyscanner home

Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta

Return selected
Return selected
origin
Enter the city you're flying from, or choose from the options below
Include nearby airports
    selected
    destination
    . Enter your destination, or choose from the options below
    Include nearby airports
      selected
      Travellers and cabin class, 1 Adult, Economy

      Compare Melbourne to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta flight deals

      Find the cheapest month or even day of the year to fly to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta

      Book the best Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta fare with no extra fees

      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 R 19,297. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Nairobi.R 9,613 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Nov.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,613, select.
      Nairobi.R 10,002 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 Jan.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,002, select.
      Nairobi.R 10,430 per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 Oct.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,430, select.
      Nairobi.R 11,076 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Apr.One-way flight with Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 15 Apr, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,076, select.
      Nairobi.R 11,083 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,083, select.
      Nairobi.R 11,122 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Jun.One-way flight with AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 14 Jun, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,122, select.
      Nairobi.R 11,292 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Feb.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 27 Feb, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,292, select.
      Nairobi.R 11,432 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Mar.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sat, 6 Mar, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,432, select.
      Nairobi.R 11,468 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 May.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 31 May, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,468, select.
      Nairobi.R 11,561 per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 Jul.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 16 Jul, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,561, select.
      Nairobi.R 11,757 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Dec.One-way flight with BatikAir Malaysia.Outbound indirect flight with BatikAir Malaysia, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,757, select.
      Nairobi.R 13,211 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Aug.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 3 Aug, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 13,211, select.
      Nairobi.R 16,227 per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Sep.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 2 Sep, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 16,227, select.
      How did we find these deals? The deals you see here are the lowest prices for flight tickets from Melbourne to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta found in the last 4 days, and are subject to change and availability.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Melbourne to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta flights are currently cheapest in November.
      Sep
      from R 11,083
      Oct
      from R 10,430
      Nov
      from R 9,613
      Dec
      from R 11,757
      Jan
      from R 10,002
      Feb
      from R 11,292
      Mar
      from R 11,432
      Apr
      from R 11,076
      May
      from R 11,468
      Jun
      from R 11,122
      Jul
      from R 11,561
      Aug
      from R 13,211

      Melbourne to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from Melbourne to Nairobi below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.

      Nairobi Wilson

      3km from central Nairobi
      Closest
      from R 14,211
      Search flights

      Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta

      13km from central Nairobi
      Cheapest
      from R 9,613
      Search flights

      Melbourne to Nairobi: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight foundR 9,613
      Cheapest month to flyNovember

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

      The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta is R 18,866. 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 Melbourne to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta. But we found flights with one stop from R 18,866.
      As of September 2026, there are no flights flying from Melbourne to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.
      The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta is usually October.
      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 Monday, 19 October 2026.
      No airlines currently offer direct flights between Melbourne and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport. 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 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.

      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.

      The cheapest airline that flies to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta is Scoot .

      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)

      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)

      • R 9,613 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. A return flight starts from R 18,866. 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.

      Plan the rest of your trip from Melbourne to Nairobi

      Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.