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Find cheap flights from Nairobi to Melbourne from $695

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Melbourne departing on 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Melbourne (NBO-MEL)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Melbourne 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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06:40 - 08:50NBO-MEL
43h 10m2 stops
15:50 - 05:40MEL-NBO
44h 50m2 stops
$1,771IndiGo
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Sun, 2 Jun - Tue, 18 Jun
06:40 - 08:50NBO-MEL
43h 10m2 stops
12:00 - 05:40MEL-NBO
24h 40m2 stops
$1,818IndiGo
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Sun, 2 Jun - Sun, 30 Jun
06:40 - 08:50NBO-MEL
43h 10m2 stops
08:00 - 18:35MEL-NBO
41h 35m1 stop
$1,881
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Sun, 2 Jun - Tue, 18 Jun
18:10 - 23:30NBO-MEL
22h 20m1 stop
14:25 - 06:55MEL-NBO
47h 30m2 stops
$2,101Qatar Airways
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Sun, 12 May - Wed, 15 May
01:00 - 23:30NBO-MEL
39h 30m1 stop
14:25 - 06:55MEL-NBO
47h 30m2 stops
$2,106Qatar Airways
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Sat, 11 May - Wed, 15 May
06:40 - 08:50NBO-MEL
43h 10m2 stops
08:00 - 18:35MEL-NBO
41h 35m1 stop
$2,143
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Sun, 2 Jun - Sun, 30 Jun
22:45 - 21:50NBO-MEL
40h 05m1 stop
02:25 - 20:00MEL-NBO
48h 35m2 stops
$3,451Emirates
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Wed, 29 May - Sat, 29 Jun
22:45 - 05:30NBO-MEL
23h 45m1 stop
02:25 - 20:00MEL-NBO
24h 35m2 stops
$3,462Emirates
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Sun, 12 May - Tue, 14 May
15:30 - 19:20NBO-MEL
44h 50m2 stops
16:00 - 07:30MEL-NBO
46h 30m3 stops
$4,646China Southern
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Sun, 12 May - Wed, 15 May
15:30 - 19:20NBO-MEL
44h 50m2 stops
16:00 - 07:30MEL-NBO
46h 30m3 stops
$4,648China Southern
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Sun, 12 May - Wed, 15 May

Flights from Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Melbourne - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Melbourne 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 Nairobi to Melbourne?

The average price of all flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Nairobi to Melbourne, look for departures on Sundays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Melbourne, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Melbourne 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 Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport is November, where tickets cost $2,828 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and October, where the average cost of tickets is $3,774 and $3,619 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 5 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Melbourne?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Nairobi to Melbourne found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $1,771 on IndiGo, followed by Qatar Airways ($2,101). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $771 on IndiGo and from $1,278 on Cathay Pacific.

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When to book flights from Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Melbourne 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 Nairobi to Melbourne flights

  • Where can I stop on the way from Nairobi to Melbourne?

    Passengers travelling from Nairobi to Melbourne will have to change planes at least once along the way. Many flights travel via the Middle East, where passengers can spend a few days breaking up the long flight. Flights on Emirates layover in Dubai, while Qatar Airways flights have a layover in Doha. If you are looking for cheap flights, flights that have two layovers may be less expensive than those with one. KLM flights layover in Amsterdam and Kuala Lumpur, but your travel time will be much longer.

  • What facilities are available for passengers with limited mobility?

    If you require additional assistance at the airport or during the flight, contact the airline at least 48 hours before departure so they can organise the necessary equipment and support for you. A specialised team will greet you at Nairobi Airport and assist you through the terminal. You can also request assistance at the Customer Care desks throughout the airport. Wheelchairs can be arranged in advance for your arrival at Melbourne Airport, which is also equipped with accessible toilets and adult changing facilities.  

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport was $454 for a one-way ticket and $1,157 for a return.

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

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

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Nairobi to Melbourne?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Nairobi to Melbourne are Emirates and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of $3,582 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $2,672 and an overall rating of 7.7.

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

    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 Nairobi to Melbourne.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Melbourne from Nairobi 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 Nairobi to Melbourne?

    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 Melbourne with an airline and back to Nairobi with another airline.

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

    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 Melbourne from Nairobi up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Nairobi to Melbourne

  • Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), in Nairobi, is the gateway to and from East and Central Africa, one of the busiest hubs in the region and the flagship airport of Kenya Airports Authority. More than 40 passenger airlines fly in and out of Nairobi Airport.
  • Passengers travelling with young children to Melbourne Airport (MEL) can use the parents’ facilities in the Arrivals terminal. These include changing tables and a comfortable place to feed your baby or infant.
  • If you need to store your luggage at Melbourne Airport, Smartecarte offers secure storage solutions for long or short periods. Located on the ground floor, or T2 Arrivals, it is generally open from 06:00 to midnight, seven days a week. You will need to show a photo ID to use this service.

Top 5 airlines serving from Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Nairobi to Melbourne. 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 Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Melbourne? 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 4064 reviews
8.3crew
8.3entertainment
8.2boarding
8.1comfort
7.9food
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I liked everything accept the delay try to improve in that area

8.0 ExcellentRolla, Apr 2024NBO - DXB
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I liked everything accept the delay try to improve in that area

Flight got canceled without any prior information and it caused lot of trouble

Worst ever. No assistance and communication from Emirates crew. No visibility of when the flight is flying. Couldn’t understand if we can go to lounge to take rest. Emirates system at a certain point said flight is not operating and suggested to take the next flight and in few minutes it suddenly opened the gate for boarding. unsupportive and rude crew. Worst experience ever. Flight was delayed by 5 hours so need the compensation for that.

This airline is one of the best Ihave travel around the world well use them again in the future the food was higher quality plus your personal aboard communicated in many languages on our flights 13 this was amazing 👏 🤩 😀 👌 😄 thank you

Seat and leg space is much better than the Qatar airline. The crew I would like to say is not meeting the requirements of emirates airlines cause it almost 20 years I am flying with emirates this time I really feel that crew is not behaving well someone asked for water waited more than 30 minutes and there are more incidents in this flight.

Amazing service and food. However I didn’t get chance to choose my own seat which bothered me a little.

Me and 2 other rows were forgotten during food service. We waited over an hour before they finally served our food. Then only had what was left. They did apologize. Also, they locked the bathroom due to turbulence and my 4 year old had to pee himself because they wouldn’t unlock it for him.

Emirates flights always nice. Service rendered by the staff is superb.I am always comfortable in Emirates flights.

I bought Business class ticket but they treated me like economic class. No lounge allowed at check inn I have to take stuff out while other passengers have more than 25 lb in bag. Because I bought tickets from other than airlines . It’s discriminations from airlines to passengers.

Quality and tasty Food and service, bigger seat comfort and leg room, etc.

We bought the business class tickets. The check-in staff and onboard crew were excellent, providing commendable service throughout. However, it was disappointing to find that China Southern Airlines does not have a lounge at SFO. Instead, passengers were provided with a $35 per person food voucher, which fell short of expectations. Furthermore, the quality of the onboard food left much to be desired, marking a significant decline compared to our previous flight experience in 2019, prior to the pandemic.

Wuhan - Dubai. Old plane: 1. Only USB charger. No power outlet to plug in.. 2. Super narrow seat layout 3. Toilet cover consistently fell down and hit my back when sitting on it.. :( 4. Entertainment system touch screen not sensitive, and need to press hard or use finger tips to hit. Crew were very nice and accommodating though.

1. I got very poor check in experience with the counter lady . This is the first airline I ever experienced that no combine check in weight allow . Even we have 4 of us but weight counter by piece . So we wasted lot of time argue and repack . This is super crazy 2. Next I left my Samsung tablet on the plane . And I started to escalate and finally spoke to southern airline lost and found in Malaysia and the amazing answer she give is : system nothing found and please try to call southern airline in china 🧐 . I have been flying many other airlines but this is my first encounterment with such irresponsible airline response and no empathy given to customer . My feeling is nobody bother whether how customer like me feel and I’m just too small for the management to take note .

No red vine, no whiskey, no vodka. No that I wanted all of them at once but still...

No good but was short flight. Both of our China Southern flights were on time. No surprises.

The flight was okay it was the kayak customer service that was poor, I have been trying to change my name on my flight ticket 3 days before my flight and nothing got done about it even tho I messaged so many times and phoned, all I got in return was that is was being processed and still to this day nothing has been done about it, I think it’s disgusting and un needed stress to the trip.

The food was perfect. The boarding process is a bit long. Given the late boarding time, I felt very tired by the time I was seated.

Quality flight from start to finish. Customer service is evidently very important to this company. The staff really exceeded expectations.

Traveling with the Chinese airlines , their service superior to the US Airlines , they are much more friendly and the seats are comfortable , In the past I flew with United , now ,United Airline will become history for me .

Pros: "Yes, seats were very comfortable and crew members were extremely helpful"
Cons: "Everything was excellent."

It was good no problems made it on time for the next flight overseas!

Fantastic, the 787-9 is a very beautifully designed plane and it was a pleasure to fly in the Qsuite. The suite did feel slightly smaller than the 777 variant, and the suite door also felt smaller, as I felt more exposed as passengers and crew walked past. Food was too notch, and the service was fantastic. I wish they’d enforce boarding zones more effectively, but otherwise they did really well.

To many ads. 3 or 4 between each movie. All repetitive, all related to Doha which I was just passing thru.

My seat that I booked over a year ago and some other passenger was sitting in it. They said they could not walk and they would not move. I was with my young kid and the crew did nothing to accommodate that. Just disappointed that the airline accepts that excuse from a passenger.

They shld improve and provide a lunch or dinner in an international leg

I liked the overall service and comfort. The only annoying thing was paying for excess baggage at the airport. They have limited options and they don't take all cards.

I didn't understand why I got dropped off at departures on exiting the plane at Doha aiport. I had to find my own way to immigration/baggage reclaim which wasn't easy as staff in the departure section just tell you ti scan your boarding pass. This was very poor b qatar Airways. I spent 2 hours soyung this out and once I got to get my suitcase it was delayed. So instead of getting to the hotel at about midnight I got there at three in the morning. I wonder why I upgraded to business?

Boarding delayed, no communication. I left the lounge, and heard a final call, boarding started after a 30 minutes.

Overall good but staff in the place looked extremely tired after 8hrs in 14 hrs journey and then service was cut short and response time for calls increased in later part of flight. Food was ok not astonishing

Very bad. We booked 8 months in advance for 2 people but couldn’t get seats together. Food was so bad I couldn’t even eat.

Choice of Vegetarian Food in Economy class needs overhaul improvement

The gate was changed at the very last moment and no one informed us. The flight was one hour late and the screen broken, the remote control not working. One toilet was out of order . the other toilets were also not totally functioning, because the washbasin was plugged and the water couldn't flow away.

The crew were extremely unfriendly. The plane was dirty and the entertainment system did not work, so they did not even give out earphones to anyone.

Flight was smooth but unnecessary long because we had to refuel at FCO Rome. Air hostesses service and response to call light could be better. Both planes were old with broken seat arms and toilets. Why Africans had to be given the farthest Gates is what baffles me and why we have to pay for Aisle seats I found really strange. Is there ever an end to ripping people off even after paying over $2300 for one seat.

it was a nice tripe but they need to work on the serving of soda,they should be abled to serve cain soda not on cup.At least each passenger should be entitled to one cain of soda not serving on cup.thanks.

On my return flight the TV did not work the entire flight! They knew it wasn’t working but they let me sit there. The guy sitting nièce to me told me he was ok the previous flight and it wasn’t working. This is business class by the way!

Same but worse than international. The inter African flights are worse.

The check in staff was amazing. Best customer service! The plane was old! My entertainment on the first flight didn't work at all, in my seat or in the seat next to me. The bathroom doors were old and troublesome. One of the bathrooms, the whole sink panel was broken. Everything felt old and falling apart. The airline stewardesses were amazing and quite hospitable. When there were delays, they kept us well informed. Transit was GREAT! I wasn't sure how I would make it to my next flight in 1 1/2 hours but the security lines were short and efficient. The C gates in Addis Ababa were CROWDED! That whole space downstairs was too crowded and challenging to manuever. I usually fly Ethiopian within Africa and was interested to see how the experience would be intercontinental. Overall, I would choose it again if it was cheaper than Delta/Air France or Lufthansa/KLM. I wouldn't make it a first choice if the prices were the same because the planes are so old! The food and entertainment also weren't as good. Good selection of movies but as I mentioned, on the first flight they didn't work at all (I slept so it was okay) and the 2nd flight it was glitchy. All in all, I didn't hate it but it would be a first choice only if it's cheaper.

The food really sucks And they really need to work on entertainment The movie selection is herendous .

Pros: "We got scammed out of the tickets from Justfly.com and Ethiopian Airlines turned us away without looking at our tickets. I am upset. Now I have to get more Covid Testing done and that will cost approx. $700 and new plane tickets. JustFly.com's customer service is misleading and deceiving. And they blocked my number."
Cons: "Background check your booking agencies and their agents."

Indigo attempts to make you pay for a seat during check in. I opted to not do this. The result - they allotted me and my minor son seats apart. In the interest of making maximum money, they seem to have lost common sense too. Similarly, even during the flight, the crew are busy trying to serve food to those who’ve already paid for it. By the time they’re done, it’s time to land and no one else is able to get anything. Sadly this seems to be what makes them profitable, customers just need to bear with it till a better airline comes along.

As usual invariably delayed Lots of time in getting chkd in baggage

Staff needs to be trained in managing customers better. Indigo appears to be a low cost airlines in all aspects.

Flight was delayed and also lots of mosquitoes on the flight

Two times the gate was changed and flight got delayed

INDIGO Never On Time & Always Prefer to Shuttle Passengers Like shuttle Corks

Seats don't recline, no charging points. New aircraft and very clean. Crew should serve some water atleast.

Wife and I were seated in separate seats across the aisle

There was inordinate delay without any plausible reason. This has become a normal feature of Indigo now a days.

Flight was inordinately delayed, which has become normal with Indigo. Crews were inattentive. After landing there was a lot of time for arrival of chek in baggage

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Nairobi to Melbourne found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
8/5Wed
3 stops
32h 55mNBO-MEL
$695
3/5Fri
3 stops
32h 55mNBO-MEL
$753
10/5Fri
2 stopsIndiGo
39h 55mNBO-MEL
$771
8/5Wed
2 stopsIndiGo
39h 55mNBO-MEL
$776
7/5Tue
2 stopsCathay Pacific
27h 10mNBO-MEL
$1,278
9/5Thu
2 stopsCathay Pacific
38h 10mNBO-MEL
$1,319
8/5Wed
1 stopEtihad Airways
40h 20mNBO-MEL
$1,409
3/5Fri
1 stopQatar Airways
39h 35mNBO-MEL
$1,544
5/10Sat
1 stopEtihad Airways
28h 05mNBO-MEL
$1,867
4/10Fri
2 stopsQatar Airways
47h 40mNBO-MEL
$1,927

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