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$667 Find Cheap Flights from Nairobi to Melbourne

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Cheap Flights from Nairobi to Melbourne (NBO-MEL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Nairobi 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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Recent return flight deals from Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Melbourne

Fri, 17 Oct - Fri, 24 Oct
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13:50 - 05:30NBO-MEL
31h 40m2 stops
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14:00 - 13:10MEL-NBO
31h 10m3 stops
$1,560
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Tue, 28 Oct - Fri, 31 Oct
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14:05 - 21:20NBO-MEL
23h 15m2 stops
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13:35 - 13:10MEL-NBO
31h 35m3 stops
$1,566
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Tue, 28 Oct - Fri, 31 Oct
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14:05 - 11:00NBO-MEL
36h 55m3 stops
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13:35 - 13:10MEL-NBO
31h 35m3 stops
$1,569
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Fri, 17 Oct - Fri, 24 Oct
IndiGo Logo
06:40 - 07:15NBO-MEL
40h 35m2 stops
IndiGo Logo
13:05 - 05:40MEL-NBO
24h 35m2 stops
$1,791IndiGo
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Tue, 28 Oct - Fri, 31 Oct
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17:00 - 23:45NBO-MEL
22h 45m1 stop
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17:10 - 07:35MEL-NBO
22h 25m1 stop
$2,283Qatar Airways
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Sun, 19 Oct - Sat, 25 Oct
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03:35 - 05:40NBO-MEL
42h 05m3 stops
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08:00 - 03:05MEL-NBO
51h 05m3 stops
$2,302Turkish Airlines
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Tue, 28 Oct - Fri, 31 Oct
Qatar Airways Logo
17:00 - 23:45NBO-MEL
22h 45m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
17:10 - 07:35MEL-NBO
22h 25m1 stop
$2,333Qatar Airways
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Wed, 15 Oct - Thu, 23 Oct
Turkish Airlines Logo
03:35 - 05:40NBO-MEL
42h 05m3 stops
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15:30 - 01:50MEL-NBO
42h 20m2 stops
$2,350Turkish Airlines
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Sat, 13 Sep - Sat, 20 Sep
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18:20 - 15:35NBO-MEL
38h 15m1 stop
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17:00 - 12:40MEL-NBO
26h 40m1 stop
$2,351Etihad Airways
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Thu, 16 Oct - Sat, 25 Oct
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13:40 - 16:35NBO-MEL
18h 55m1 stop
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18:00 - 12:45MEL-NBO
26h 45m1 stop
$2,430Etihad Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Melbourne flights

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Melbourne on a Saturday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Nairobi, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Thursdays for better deals.

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 round-trip 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 March, where tickets cost $2,384 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $3,211 and $3,099 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport, you should book around 12 weeks before departure, which saves you about 13% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.


Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$667
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (20% more expensive on average)
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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 $430 for a one-way ticket and $1,005 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?

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

  • 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.

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

  • 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.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying 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.
7.6
China SouthernOverall score based on 104 reviews
8.3Crew
7.4Food
8.0Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.6Entertainment
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Wow very impressed by the quality and attentiveness of service of China Southern. Lived the blankets! Will definitely fly with them again. Despite language barriers, a few attendants know enough English to understand our rudimentary Mandarin and respond to basic questions. Although they don’t explain the beverage and meal service on the website or ticketing documents, they offered regular beverage cart and snacks during the beginning hours and end hours of the long, transoceanic flight. A full meal at the beginning and end of the flight as well, and a midflight small sandwich (dinner roll sized) but we weren’t hungry and didn’t try that one. The expectation is that every sleeps during the middle of the flight. We were on a “redeye” departure from LAX with a morning arrival in China, so I don’t know if this service pattern is the same for other flights. The domestic flight we took from Guangzhou to Harbin offered conventional refreshments and meals like a US flight service. Note that they didn’t offer diet sodas. If you like to stay hydrated, I recommend bringing plenty of your own. It is served in small cups like any other drink. You can ask for a bottle but they’re tiny - about 6 ounces.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, June 2025LAX - CAN
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Wow very impressed by the quality and attentiveness of service of China Southern. Lived the blankets! Will definitely fly with them again. Despite language barriers, a few attendants know enough English to understand our rudimentary Mandarin and respond to basic questions. Although they don’t explain the beverage and meal service on the website or ticketing documents, they offered regular beverage cart and snacks during the beginning hours and end hours of the long, transoceanic flight. A full meal at the beginning and end of the flight as well, and a midflight small sandwich (dinner roll sized) but we weren’t hungry and didn’t try that one. The expectation is that every sleeps during the middle of the flight. We were on a “redeye” departure from LAX with a morning arrival in China, so I don’t know if this service pattern is the same for other flights. The domestic flight we took from Guangzhou to Harbin offered conventional refreshments and meals like a US flight service. Note that they didn’t offer diet sodas. If you like to stay hydrated, I recommend bringing plenty of your own. It is served in small cups like any other drink. You can ask for a bottle but they’re tiny - about 6 ounces.

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

The flight was delayed hours and most flights from CS are always delayed. Plane was efficient and got us home but not the best food and no entertainment system at all.

Not good - chair back could not move back for premium economy. Not worth the price

The back of the chair - premium economy could not move back - not worth the price

It was okay. Boarding the staff made you feel rushed like we were late or something

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 great and probably that's the single most thing that distinguished this particular Qatar flight from my average typical experience. They genuinely wanted to please you and do their best.

The space was tight, hardly any leg room and the crew surprisingly were busy and did not take the time to attend to passengers, felt rushed. There was a delay for check in since the systems were down the airport staffs were accommodating

I was denied lounge facility at airport. Explanation was not satisfactory.

The food is not good and also if you ask crew to bring something they say ok I will bring but you will never get it. Please they should listen good to passengers

No difference between US airline and Qatar. Both cramp as many people. The airline seems to change planes without notice choice is seating when making reservations online doesn’t match the plane a passenger is on. Especially paying extra. Nothing special No different than US carriers.

Aircraft was spacious compared to American Airlines, food was great, entertainment was much better with a wide variety of options, and the crew was very polite.

There was not enough food for everybody. Some dishes were missing.

The overall flight experience between Doha and Kolkata was satisfactory. The staff onboard were notably engaged, responsive, and enthusiastic, providing a level of service that stood out, especially when compared to the less attentive crew on the earlier leg from Heathrow to Doha. Their eagerness to assist made the journey more pleasant. Additionally, the time spent at the Silver Lounge in Doha contributed positively to the experience. The lounge offered a comfortable and relaxing environment, with adequate amenities and attentive staff. Overall, both the flight and the lounge experience in Doha met expectations, making for a smooth and satisfactory travel experience.

There was frequent beverage ,meal and snack service. The crew was very hospitable and professional.

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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