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Cheapest return fare
$1,588
Typical prices: $2,451-$1,863
Etihad Airways
Sun 2/8Tue 24/11
NBO - MEL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$849
Typical prices: $1,102-$1,432
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Mon 16/11
NBO - MEL • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $1,588 (return)
Best reviews • 8.1 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Jomo Kenyatta Intl and Melbourne. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $1,311 (return)
Shortest trip • 22h 15m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 17% price drop
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Melbourne

Sun, 2 Aug - Tue, 24 Nov
Etihad Airways Logo
19:00 - 15:50
NBO
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MEL
37h 50m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
18:20 - 06:20
MEL
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NBO
20h 00m
1 stop
$1,588Etihad Airways
Sun, 5 Jul - Fri, 29 Jan
Qatar Airways Logo
08:15 - 16:50
NBO
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MEL
25h 35m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
16:10 - 07:15
MEL
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NBO
23h 05m
1 stop
$1,648Qatar Airways
Fri, 18 Sep - Tue, 10 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
08:15 - 04:55
NBO
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MEL
37h 40m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
16:10 - 07:15
MEL
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NBO
23h 05m
1 stop
$1,655Qatar Airways
Mon, 6 Jul - Sun, 26 Jul
Qatar Airways Logo
08:15 - 16:50
NBO
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MEL
25h 35m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
16:10 - 23:50
MEL
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NBO
38h 40m
1 stop
$1,672Qatar Airways
Wed, 1 Jul - Sun, 25 Oct
Qatar Airways Logo
08:15 - 16:50
NBO
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MEL
25h 35m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
16:10 - 13:45
MEL
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NBO
29h 35m
1 stop
$1,699Qatar Airways
Sun, 5 Jul - Fri, 29 Jan
Qatar Airways Logo
08:15 - 16:50
NBO
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MEL
25h 35m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
18:50 - 13:45
MEL
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NBO
26h 55m
2 stops
$1,788Qatar Airways
Mon, 6 Jul - Sun, 26 Jul
Qatar Airways Logo
08:15 - 16:50
NBO
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MEL
25h 35m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
18:45 - 23:50
MEL
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NBO
36h 05m
2 stops
$1,791Qatar Airways
Mon, 3 Aug - Thu, 6 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:05 - 15:50
NBO
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MEL
25h 45m
1 stop
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15:55 - 05:40
MEL
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NBO
44h 45m
2 stops
$1,818Multiple Airlines
Sat, 4 Jul - Sat, 11 Jul
Etihad Airways Logo
19:00 - 15:50
NBO
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MEL
37h 50m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
17:20 - 12:30
MEL
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NBO
26h 10m
1 stop
$1,819Etihad Airways
Fri, 18 Sep - Tue, 10 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
08:15 - 04:55
NBO
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MEL
37h 40m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
18:50 - 13:45
MEL
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NBO
26h 55m
2 stops
$1,835Qatar 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.

How much is a return flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport departing in August.

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 June, where tickets cost $1,933 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $3,173 and $2,678 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$849
Best time to beat the crowds (17% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (15% 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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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 $849 for a one-way ticket and $1,588 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 is the only airline alliance operating flights between Nairobi and Melbourne.

  • 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 $2,495 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 $2,407 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • 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.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3591 reviews
8.4Crew
8.0Comfort
8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
8.1Boarding
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The quality of food is going down comparing with old history of excellent food. It was cold and a bad quality. The crew is always excellent and caring.

8.0 ExcellentYaqoob, June 2026
LHR - DXB
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The quality of food is going down comparing with old history of excellent food. It was cold and a bad quality. The crew is always excellent and caring.

The flight was delayed and the service was not good. All the new serve was beef and we don’t eat beef so we ended up buying our own meals at the airport twice.

It went well except at delhi airport they told me that my flight is canceled and only after talking to manager they were able to find seats for me and my wife

Very nice experience in business class. Flight attendants were attentive. Foods and beverages were very good.

This777-300 is configured 2/3/2 for Biz class straight out of the 80s!!! Not to mention seats are narrow, bed does NOT FULLY RECLINE FLAT as advertised, and purser didn’t know that!! ARM REST HAS A REMOTE TABLET ON IT FURTHER CONFINING THE ALREADY NARROW SPACE!!! WHO thought this was a good design?? After flying the new A350-900 biz class Montreal to Dubai , this was a total let down!!

The crew were absolutely fantastic. They actively asked if passengers wanted refills and if they were comfortable. I was extremely impressed.

The plane was old so the entertainment system was difficult to operate. The crew did advise earlier. The plane was landed and parked away from the gates, which added 20+ mins to the overall arrival

Emirates A380s are always wonderful to fly on. Their crews, food and service are always excellent. They are typically on time and the only thing I would change (maybe newer or upgraded aircraft have this) is bluetooth so I can pair my noise cancelling headphones without a cable.

Wonderful Premium Economy experience. Felt as good as Business Class for food and entertainment. Comfortable sleeping too

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

Flight canceled twice. Second cancellation with no notice. Qatar only got me to Copenhagen even thou flight from Copenhagen to Helsinki was code shared with QR they made me purchase a separate ticket for over 200€. At check in only 1 check in was allowed. I had to argue with staff to allow the second, carry-on sized, bag to be checked in for free. My original tix allowed 2 full size luggage as checked luggage. My 14+hr flight turned into a 60+ hr journey. 😢

Impressive as always. It is the airline of my choice, The dessert on the 2nd flight DOH-IAH was somewhat dry (the cake with cream etc) Check-in and boarding experience was fantastic, with the exception of CCU airport where chk-in staff refused to help with aisle seats stating the flight was full and accommodations were beyond him. Once I boarded there were plenty of available aisles. I was disappointed that this could not be done by self during online chk-in nor at the airport. Nothing more to add. Overall a good experience, TY QTR

The boarding process was awful-the computers were down and there was no way to check in. Took extremely long, very chaotic and no guarantee our bags were even getting on the plane. I was also delayed and took away from any time i had to catch a connecting flight.

Charged extra amount for the baggage wait. Even it’s less than 23kgs. Those machines are showing wrong weight and they were charging money wantedly from everyone.

It would help id flight crew were not rude and showed some courtesy. They were shouting at passengers and yelling instructions as if we were school children at lunch cafeteria!!

You are the best, keep up the good work. Thank you for allowing me and my family to fly with comfort.i am waiting for upgrade some day. Thanks again

I am a big person and have back pain and swelling in my legs, so this was a challenging flight due to confined space. I didn't find the crew very friendly either. I will think twice before flying long distances with Qatar again, due to the lack of legroom.

All great, because I was given a seat with extra legroom on this part of my trip.

I wish I knew in advance that the connecting flight was by indigo air

Plane was good Crew was good Food was just ok Could have had more entertainment options But overall good

i have book the flight with baggage. and i have paid $800.00 for the baggage. when i contacted to JUSTFLY Costumer Service they told me that my baggage was included in the booking. then why i have to pay. i am going to file a complain against it. $800.00 is not at all small amount

Air hostesses were great. Food was good. Flat bed is not that flat or comfortable.

Very disappointed to not have lounge access The shorter flight seats were uncomfortable

Limit the number of usage of wine or please arrange our seats. The passenger was drunk on this flight and not on Thiruvananthapuram to Abudhabi.

1 hour delay meant missed my connecting flight and 1st day of holiday

Flight got canceled due to Middle East conflict. Just fly hasn’t refunded me the money

Unfortunately the flight was cancelled so I never got to go

Ethiad wanted to charge me $1100 for 2 checked bags on a ticket that was $550. Nother the airline or airfare assist was willing to help before arriving at the airport. All parties said it was the other responsibility to help. Never flying ethiad or using kayak again.

Good flight. There were a few issues with the flat bed. It was some technical issues. Otherwise everything was good

It was great! Kept the time. Provided what was promised

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