MEL - NBO

$888 Find Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Nairobi

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Cheapest return fare
$2,008
Overall average: $2,459
Multiple Airlines
Sun 1/2Sat 28/2
MEL - NBO • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$888
Typical prices: $1,071-$1,675
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Wed 7/1
MEL - NBO • 3 stops
When to book
2 weeks
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 6% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 8% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Melbourne to Nairobi (MEL-NBO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Melbourne to Nairobi that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Melbourne to Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun, 1 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb
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21:40 - 19:35
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16:45 - 14:30
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61h 45m2 stops
$2,008Multiple Airlines
Fri, 16 Jan - Wed, 4 Mar
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23:30 - 07:30
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40h 00m2 stops
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16:30 - 09:45
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33h 15m2 stops
$2,019China Southern
Fri, 16 Jan - Wed, 4 Mar
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33h 15m2 stops
$2,022China Southern
Thu, 5 Feb - Fri, 5 Jun
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35h 10m3 stops
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17:30 - 08:50
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32h 20m2 stops
$2,028Multiple Airlines
Thu, 19 Feb - Wed, 11 Mar
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32h 50m2 stops
$2,029Multiple Airlines
Sun, 1 Feb - Tue, 14 Apr
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46h 40m2 stops
$2,031Multiple Airlines
Tue, 17 Feb - Tue, 3 Mar
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22:30 - 12:45
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07:15 - 10:00
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42h 45m2 stops
$2,041China Eastern
Tue, 20 Jan - Fri, 30 Jan
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01:45 - 05:40
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$2,091Multiple Airlines
Tue, 6 Jan - Wed, 14 Jan
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06:40 - 05:00
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38h 20m2 stops
$2,148Multiple Airlines
Thu, 5 Feb - Fri, 5 Jun
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24h 31m1 stop
$2,157Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Melbourne to Jomo Kenyatta Intl flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Melbourne to Jomo Kenyatta Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Melbourne to Nairobi?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Nairobi on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from Melbourne to Nairobi. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Saturday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Melbourne Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport is October, where tickets cost $2,095 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,750 and $2,459 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Melbourne Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Melbourne Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 6% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$888
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (21% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Melbourne to Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Melbourne to Jomo Kenyatta Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Melbourne to Nairobi flights

  • How do I get from Nairobi Airport into Nairobi?

    You have a couple of choices; you can either take a taxi, or take the bus. Bus Line 34 runs between Nairobi Airport and the centre of Nairobi; the duration of the journey is approx. 60min, but that depends on the traffic conditions. The bus leaves every 20min from the hours of 06:00 to 21:00. A ticket is 50 KES (approx. 0.60 AUD) and you can buy it from the driver on the bus, although prices can vary a little, for example if you travel at peak times. You can board the bus from the passenger bus stop between Terminal 1B and 1C. If you'd prefer not to get a bus, you can get a taxi; it costs 54 AUD and takes around 40min; it's always recommended to agree the price of the taxi fare with the driver before you get in.

  • Is there an airport lounge I can use while I wait in Melbourne Airport?

    Yes, there are three separate lounges that you can pay to use in Melbourne Airport (and multiple more lounges that are specific to airlines/ticket class): the House Lounge, Marhaba Lounge, and Plaza Premium Lounge. You can either pay at the door when you arrive, or book ahead of time. Prices start at approx. 45 AUD, and while each lounge has different features and facilities, you can at least expect a variety of comfortable seating choices, premium dining, and complimentary bar services.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Melbourne Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Melbourne Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport was $888 for a one-way ticket and $2,008 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Melbourne to Nairobi?

    When flying out of Melbourne you will be using Melbourne. You will be landing at Nairobi, also known as Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Melbourne to Nairobi?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Melbourne to Nairobi?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Melbourne and Nairobi, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Melbourne to Nairobi, Emirates or Virgin Australia?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Nairobi are Emirates and Virgin Australia. With an average price for the route of $2,681 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Virgin Australia is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $2,627 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Melbourne to Nairobi?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Melbourne to Nairobi.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Melbourne to Nairobi?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Nairobi from Melbourne is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Melbourne to Nairobi?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Nairobi with an airline and back to Melbourne with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Melbourne to Nairobi?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Nairobi from Melbourne up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Melbourne Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport

  • If you've arranged a driver to transfer you to your hotel once you land in Nairobi Airport (NBO), look for them outside the Arrivals Hall; drivers aren't allowed into Arrivals at this airport.
  • Nairobi Airport's Wi-Fi is only free for the first 15min, so make sure you've considered your internet needs before you land.
  • If you're leaving your car in Melbourne Airport (MEL) while you're away, you can leave it in the Value Car Park; it's cheaper but a little further away than Melbourne Airport's other car parks, and has a free shuttle, which transports you between your car and the airport.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Melbourne to Jomo Kenyatta Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Melbourne to Nairobi. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Melbourne to Jomo Kenyatta Intl? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3434 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.9Food
8.2Entertainment
8.3Crew
8.0Comfort
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It was delayed for 2 hrs. Flight attendants were not attentive.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Nov 2025
SYD - CHC
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It was delayed for 2 hrs. Flight attendants were not attentive.

Had to do shuttle bus both times during the transfer. It was waaay longer than acceptable. These 777s need a refurbishment really badly. Emirates and Dubai Airport used to be top notch. Now overcrowded and outdated.

We boarded but due to a technical issue we spent 4.5hrs on the ground waiting for the issue to be resolved

No kids provided. Instead we were told to have contacted the airline that we have kids and require kids meals. We were not the only ones who inquired about kids meals. It’s odd. Emirates and other airlines give kids meals as standard and before the adult food comes out. The rice in our meals was gluggy and under cooked. The chicken was also raw. Sadly not the best experience with Finn Air. The hostesses tried to compensate with the snacks and drinks but missed the mark by a long way. Especially when paying Emirates/Qantas prices

This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

They should resume the fast track for business / first class passengers

They cancelled our flight, rebooked, cancelled that one. We are now flying New Zealand Air and need a refund please. How do we get it?

Wifi was not operational for the whole trip. Other than this, flight was well received .

Over - amazing. The aircraft is somewhat old on this route.

Food no so good. Extra charge to much for front seats cost me £163 then other people sat near me for nothing 🤬

Flight was canceled. I was not alerted. It was only kayak that alerted me

Flight was 2.5 hours late leaving. We spent 50 minutes of that sitting on the plane with no explanation. They did reduce the time in the air so we arrived a little less late which was something. The cheese and crackers were okay but the wine was terrible.

Excellent as always, I won't fly to Australia, and back to the US on any other airline. The flight crew is always top notch, and have a way to make one feel extra special. Thank you for your service, I would rate Qantas Airways a 10+.

Basic airline, aircraft and service. AA gets you from point A to B. My flight was delayed by 2 hours too.

No internet on flight, which makes log travels really hard.

Not great. The inflight entertainment was all on an app, and I did not want to watch a film on my phone. Also, the range of options of films was limited.

by the time they got to our row, they were out of some of the food options. games and movies were great but maybe more game options like tetris or pac man would be great

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

Great as usual, some delays but well communicated and made up for in the air

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

Very efficient and professional staff. Food was good and so was entertainment selection.

Nothing to complain. The staff and flight was good especially the seats which was better compared than the cloth ones on Qatar airways

The check-in and crew staff were wonderful. The food was reasonable. The online side Qatar was very poor. Seats were very tight and not very comfortable for a 14 hour flight!

The flight was operated by IndiGo and not Qatar, which is a budget airline from India. Nevertheless, the flight was uneventful.

My flight was with American Airlines 120. The flight was delayed 3 hours and I missed my connection. When I arrived in Doha, the AA staff told me to call an 800 number to rebook a different flight, which was unacceptable. Eventually a Qatar Air staff member helped rebook me on a flight to Manila, that was 12 hours later. They offered me a hotel and meal voucher which I declined, because I didn’t want to leave the airport. Long story short, I spent 12 hours in the Doha airport waiting for my next flight.

I felt that when I was rerouted it should have been to business class.

The seats were uncomfortable. The service was poor. We bought internet for my family and myself and it didn’t work. The charger for our phone didn’t work. The service seemed like they were tired and exhausted and seemed a bit upset. It was not a good flight. Our flight from miami to Qatar was great but from Qatar to Tokyo was simply awful

The staff was the best I have experienced as a frequent traveller in a long time.

I had to stay in the airport 15 even with a hotel reservation..i was refused to inter to qatar cuz the hotel was outside the airport. They could have offered a solution. It was really exhausting for me and my family.

I was unable to pre purchase sear upgrades or internet. Their online site is not user friendly and poor. I felt singled out in customs. Seats are very small even for a small person.

It’s a business class ticket but they didn’t give a lounge access

Crew was amazing as usual. Very comfortable for a 13hour flight. Check in at ATL was terrible. Ticket counter charged me $200 for a small bag. Apparently Kayak sold me a zero luggage ticket. No carry on no checked. So the check in desk charged me a bullshit $200 dollar fee for a small gym bag weighing less than 20lbs. In true 3rd party ticket buying. This will turn into a finger pointing process between Kayak and Etihad. Now I'm going to have to ship my bag back in the mail a day ahead of my return flight.

The flight from Abu Dabhi to Bangalore was terrible. The plane was an order model with no onboard entertainment. The beverage selection were very limited.

Wish the flight attendants were more attentive in serving food

Very delayed and uncomfortable seats. Nothing written in Urdu for Pakistanis. Tons of Pakistanis use the airline they should ensure the airline is accommodating them properly.

We booked a business class ticket via Underpricer. Somehow they screwed up our ticket from Abu Dhabi to Ahmedabad. We will be hesitant to book again with them.

I was charged $604 for a bag that weighed 17 kg. I was given three different prices until they landed on the most expensive one and didn't budge a penny. It's ironic and a bit enraging because the total cost of my ticket was $468. I've traveled the world and never experienced these kind of prices for only one piece of checked luggage.

One of your male flight attendant was pushy and a bit of a martinette. Completely unnecessary.

Will never book any flight from Kayak and will never travel ithad airline

Same problem place in the middle so small Im 1,85 m so not good 👍

All fine - you get what you pay for ! and it is a bargain

AirAsia kept us waiting for hours due to a technical issue with the plane, then eventually cancelled the flight. Unfortunately there is no-one to call or speak with at AirAsia, no customer service department at all, so I flew with another airline instead. Now I am going through the fun process of trying to get a refund from AirAsia. I strongly recommend that no-one flies with them, it's just not worth it.

The best part was Tony Fernandes actually reinstated the Buttercake menu. It has gone missing after Covid & i made a complaint in one of my Tweets back in October 2022. Both flight D170 & D171 landed very smoothly- kudos to both pilots!

The worst experience in any flight I have ever had, delayed for more than 10 hours, lost my other flight so I lost one day during my trip. Didn’t gave me facilities with my luggage either. Never again

I was next to a quite large person. Soni essentially had 2/3 of my seat for myself and couldn't sit properly. Even though there were some other seat available, the staff refuse that I occupy another seat.

Pros: The staff was very friendly. Cons: Long delay. The food is terrible.

I’m a frequent Traveler on all types of airlines, including budget. This was the worst flight experience I’ve ever had. Something was wrong with AirAsia’s systems and we were the whole flight was rescheduled to the following day, the third flight it happened to. Apart from an email which gave the new date the web and app said the original flight date which meant that there were hundreds of people queueing at the airport to try and find out what was going on. People waited six hours to talk to customer service who gave advice that didn’t match the web or app. Nightmare. just advertising for spending the extra hundred dollars I’ve ever seen.

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