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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

Tue, 26 Aug - Wed, 3 Sep
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00:30 - 23:00MEL-NBO
29h 30m2 stops
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06:40 - 05:30NBO-MEL
39h 50m3 stops
$1,512
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Wed, 27 Aug - Wed, 3 Sep
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07:00 - 23:00MEL-NBO
23h 00m1 stop
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06:40 - 05:30NBO-MEL
39h 50m3 stops
$1,526
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Fri, 15 Aug - Mon, 15 Sep
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07:00 - 23:00MEL-NBO
23h 00m1 stop
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06:40 - 06:15NBO-MEL
40h 35m2 stops
$1,534
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Thu, 11 Sep - Thu, 18 Sep
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12:05 - 05:40MEL-NBO
24h 35m2 stops
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06:40 - 06:00NBO-MEL
40h 20m3 stops
$1,535
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Thu, 11 Sep - Wed, 17 Sep
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12:05 - 05:40MEL-NBO
24h 35m2 stops
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06:40 - 22:25NBO-MEL
32h 45m3 stops
$1,539
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Tue, 26 Aug - Wed, 3 Sep
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00:30 - 23:00MEL-NBO
29h 30m3 stops
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06:40 - 05:30NBO-MEL
39h 50m3 stops
$1,565
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Thu, 11 Sep - Wed, 17 Sep
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10:20 - 06:50MEL-NBO
27h 30m2 stops
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15:40 - 08:40NBO-MEL
34h 00m2 stops
$1,637China Southern
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Wed, 20 Aug - Mon, 25 Aug
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07:00 - 23:00MEL-NBO
23h 00m1 stop
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00:30 - 05:30NBO-MEL
22h 00m1 stop
$1,662AirAsia X
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Fri, 31 Oct - Wed, 12 Nov
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18:20 - 06:20MEL-NBO
20h 00m1 stop
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07:15 - 17:00NBO-MEL
25h 45m1 stop
$1,776Etihad Airways
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Sun, 5 Oct - Mon, 20 Oct
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16:55 - 05:40MEL-NBO
44h 45m2 stops
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06:40 - 07:15NBO-MEL
40h 35m2 stops
$1,798IndiGo
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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 $1,909 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,714 and $2,710 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 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.


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Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$719
Best time to beat the crowds (3% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (17% 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 $466 for a one-way ticket and $980 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, China Southern or Etihad Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Melbourne to Nairobi are China Southern and Etihad Airways. With an average price for the route of $2,127 and an overall rating of 7.6, China Southern is the most popular choice. Etihad Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $2,182 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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 3299 reviews
8.3Crew
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
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They should resume the fast track for business / first class passengers

10.0 ExcellentAli, May 2025DXB - MAN
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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 🤬

Overall I was quite pleased with the experience; the cleanliness; the polite and attentiveness of the cabin crew; and the delicious food options.

Good flight overall. Good options of food on NY-Dubai-Mumbai leg. Not that good reversing back. The flight crew is courteous and professional as always. The seating was much more comfortable going into Mumbai than coming back. Cheers!

Comfort good. Service as usual poor. Cabin temperature as usual too cold, about 15 degrees

Flight was delayed by and hour but were informed beforehand

Good food, real silverware, polite staff, smooth landing, charging plugs, good entertainment options.

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.

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

We were upgraded and after just a short delay in attending to a safety check we were on our way. Would definately fly Qantas International on their Dreamliner again.

Five hour flight instead of four hours due to westerly headwinds which wasn’t the fault of Qantas !

I tried to check in online but was unable to do so. I stood in line for nearly two hours to check in. American Airlines was understaffed. When I finally got to the kiosk to check in, I was still unable to check in. No AA staff was available to help. Finally one of the airport security agents who was helping passengers became of lack of AA Staff told me: “I think the reason you can’t check in is that you are starting your name with an upper case letter when you write it. Just write it with all lower case letters.” That did allow me to check in. HOW COULD ANYONE POSSIBLY KNOW THAT IF THEY USE AN INITIAL UPPER CASE LETTER TO SPELL THEIR OWN NAME, AA WOULD NOT ALLOW THEM TO CHECK IN?????? Then I had to wait in line over half an hour again to drop off my baggage. Although I arrived at the airport 3 hours early, by the time I got to the gate, they had already started boarding.

One of the oldest most uncomfortable "lay down" seats I've ever experienced. Old plane and old seats that don't lay flat. The seat back does not even recline - at all. Instead the legrest awkwardly extends to fill the gap between a small cubby into which you must insert your feet/legs. I am 5' 11" and could not lay straight but had to tuck my knees. Ticket was also very expensive. Would not recommend flying business/first on Finair from Melbourne to Bangkok and will not do so again myself.

The wifi was out. Otherwise it was great flight. Richard, as CSM, was excellent.

Traditional economy class. Not a full flight so spare seats. Food and drinks were good

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

Inflight entertainment, poor that there are no headrest screens on aircraft used for an international 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.

They didn't board by zones and it was a free for all. The 16 hour flight was the most excruciating experience of my life and the seats were TINY... with no leg space and my feet were swollen immediately. The food was so bad it was inedible.

Qatar Airways did a very good job. Flights were slightly delayed with boarding but pilots made up time by arrival. The food was OK, no better or worse than other airlines. Although it would be nice to have three meals during 16 hours flight instead of two.

I recently travelled with Qatar Airways from Doha to Dulles in the QSuite, and the experience was nothing short of exceptional. The QSuite truly feels like a First-Class experience, with its luxurious design, privacy, and comfort. The cabin crew, especially the lady in charge of the cabin, was remarkable—professional, attentive, and genuinely kind. The food was excellent, and the comfort of the seat was absolutely first-class, making the journey smooth and enjoyable. While the in-flight experience was outstanding, I have a few points of feedback. Firstly, the content available in the in-flight entertainment system could be expanded and upgraded to include a more diverse and updated collection. This would elevate the entertainment experience to match the premium standards of the QSuite. Secondly, regarding the Wi-Fi service: while QSuite passengers receive one hour of complimentary Wi-Fi, any additional usage requires a fee of USD 10. Considering the premium pricing of QSuite, it would be more fitting to include unlimited Wi-Fi as part of the experience, further enhancing the luxury offered to passengers. Lastly, I must highlight an issue with luggage handling. Unfortunately, my luggage did not make it through the transit, which was disappointing. While the ground crew assured me that it would be delivered to my home on the same day as it was arriving on the next flight, this promise was not fulfilled, and the delay added unnecessary inconvenience to an otherwise excellent experience. Overall, the QSuite experience was exceptional, but addressing these areas would further solidify Qatar Airways’ position as a leader in luxury air travel.

Well organized boarding, efficient and on time. Nice crew on the plane. Thank you!

I purchased Qatar airways after seeing ads about its service. To my surprise Qatar is marketing gimmick and horrible airlines which I don’t recommend to anyone Flight was dirty including flight from Miami to Doha And Doha airport restrooms are dirty On top of this they use this pathetic cheap indigo From Doha to Hyderabad which I will never fly Also they lost one of my baggage in Indigo and still waiting to receive it. I will never travel Qatar and will never recommend

A380 First Class Apartments were phenomenal. Comfortable bed and matress cover, superior vegetarian five course meal, shower, small business lounge and plenty of exercise walking around the aircraft.

The food could be better. Toilets were smelly all along

Crew Check-In – Kolkata (CCU) The crew handling check-in in Kolkata was outstanding—efficient, courteous, and highly organized. Flight Segment – CCU to Abu Dhabi (AUH) A standard flight overall. Notably, only one in-flight meal option—a vegetarian curry—was available, which seemed unsuitable for a red-eye journey. The crew offered no alternatives, which was unexpected. Flight Segment – Abu Dhabi to Rome (AUH-FCO) Comfort improved on this leg, but service quality was average, falling short of Etihad’s premium standards. Crew attention was heavily absorbed by a difficult couple in Row 15 (port side), resulting in disproportionate focus. It was concerning that a steward had to personally return to apologize, a task better suited for supervisory staff. This highlights a development opportunity for supervisors Anna and Quashim in managing guest escalation professionally.

Horrible. After paying for my seats, I was cramped, had no overhead bin space, freezing as the flight had no temperature controls, the food was awful and served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and then never received any. I booked this flight as a partner through American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

Took a long time for boarding. The flight was comfortable.

Flight was delayed due to slow boarding process by etihad. Update food options and movies as well.

Should have had business class line in immigration. Food quality suboptimal

The staff were wonderful but the seats weren't very comfortable for a bigger guy like me.

we were delayed from Athens to Abu Dhabi by an hour and a half, so I had trouble connecting the flight from there to Bali. It could have been done had they waited even 15 mins. There was another lady who was in the same boat. By the time we were half way across the terminal, they have actually already issued different flights for us to go Jakarta then to Bali. Not to mention the inconvenience of waiting over 4 hrs at the airport and the subsequent inconvenience, we did not arrive to Bali till after 800pm the next day, which means I paid for the hotel for nothing when I could have been there before noon the next day! There was little explanation. It was just as well I needed some assistance getting around, otherwise the 2 of us would have been completely lost! Not going to fly with them again!

This flight was a dreamliner so I think the space was ok for the legs, but the option for food was again limited and the crew was same.

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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