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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Nairobi (SYD-NBO)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Sydney to Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat, 8 Nov - Tue, 25 Nov
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11:15 - 13:10SYD-NBO
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03:45 - 06:35NBO-SYD
42h 50m2 stops
$2,180Multiple Airlines
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Mon, 27 Oct - Fri, 7 Nov
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21:30 - 06:20SYD-NBO
40h 50m1 stop
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07:15 - 17:55NBO-SYD
26h 40m1 stop
$2,188Etihad Airways
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Fri, 28 Nov - Fri, 5 Dec
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11:15 - 13:10SYD-NBO
33h 55m3 stops
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17:30 - 07:25NBO-SYD
29h 55m2 stops
$2,194Multiple Airlines
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Tue, 28 Oct - Mon, 3 Nov
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15:55 - 13:10SYD-NBO
29h 15m2 stops
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17:30 - 07:25NBO-SYD
29h 55m2 stops
$2,200Multiple Airlines
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Fri, 31 Oct - Sun, 2 Nov
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21:30 - 12:45SYD-NBO
23h 15m1 stop
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16:45 - 10:40NBO-SYD
33h 55m2 stops
$2,203Multiple Airlines
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Tue, 3 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar
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08:10 - 07:30SYD-NBO
31h 20m2 stops
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16:30 - 06:35NBO-SYD
30h 05m2 stops
$2,206China Southern
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Fri, 31 Oct - Mon, 3 Nov
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21:30 - 12:45SYD-NBO
23h 15m1 stop
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17:30 - 13:05NBO-SYD
35h 35m2 stops
$2,208Multiple Airlines
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Tue, 3 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar
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11:25 - 07:30SYD-NBO
28h 05m2 stops
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16:30 - 06:35NBO-SYD
30h 05m2 stops
$2,220China Southern
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Tue, 11 Nov - Mon, 17 Nov
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15:50 - 13:45SYD-NBO
29h 55m1 stop
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01:35 - 06:50NBO-SYD
21h 15m1 stop
$2,231Qatar Airways
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Wed, 5 Nov - Tue, 11 Nov
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15:50 - 13:45SYD-NBO
29h 55m1 stop
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01:35 - 06:50NBO-SYD
21h 15m1 stop
$2,233Qatar Airways
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Etihad Airways
Cheapest • from $2,188 (return)
Emirates
Best reviews • 8.1 score
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May
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Cheapest return fare
$2,180
Typical prices: $1,948-$2,560
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sydney to Jomo Kenyatta Intl flights

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

How much is a return flight from Sydney to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl 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 Sydney to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport departing in November.

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Sydney to Nairobi, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Nairobi, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Wednesday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney 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 Sydney 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 Sydney to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport is May, where tickets cost $1,897 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,631 and $2,608 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney 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 Sydney 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 Sydney to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$870
Best time to beat the crowds (15% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (15% more expensive on average)
Flight from Sydney to Nairobi

When to book flights from Sydney to Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney 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 Sydney to Nairobi flights

  • How many stops will my journey have from Sydney to Nairobi?

    Qatar Airways offers one of the most direct services with just one stop at Doha Airport (DOH). By combining airlines, however, you can sometimes find a good deal, although your journey will include two or three stops while travelling from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO).

  • How do I get from Nairobi airport to the city centre?

    While there is always the option of arranging a private taxi or transfer, the cheapest option is to catch the public bus that goes from Nairobi Airport to the centre of the Kenyan capital city. The number 34 bus runs every 20min from 06:00 to 21:00 during the week and a single ticket costs roughly 50 KES (0.60 AUD).

  • Does Sydney Airport offer any private lounges?

    A private lounge is the ideal way to pass the time before your flight and many premium services can be found at Sydney Airport. While most lounges are provided by airlines for their passengers, you can also buy access to top services such as the Plaza Premium Lounge with prices starting from 50 AUD.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport was $565 for a one-way ticket and $1,416 for a return.

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

    Sydney airport is called Sydney Kingsford Smith and the only airport in Nairobi is Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sydney to Nairobi?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sydney to Nairobi are Emirates and Virgin Australia. With an average price for the route of $3,023 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 $2,500 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sydney 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 Sydney to Nairobi.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Nairobi from Sydney 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 Sydney 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 Sydney with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sydney 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 Sydney 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 Sydney to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport

  • When planning the first part of your journey to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), ensure that you arrive at the T1 International terminal and not the T2 or T3 Domestic terminals, which are roughly 10min away by taxi, Airport Link train, or 400/420 bus.
  • During peak travel times, check-in and security times can take a little longer than usual at Sydney Airport; it is always a good idea to leave plenty of time before your flight.
  • If travelling at inconvenient times, you can stay at a number of top hotels that are just a few minutes from Sydney's main terminal, such as the Travelodge Hotel Sydney Airport or Mantra on Sydney Airport.

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sydney 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 Sydney 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 3375 reviews
8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
8.1Boarding
8.3Crew
8.0Comfort
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Crew were excellent and the bar service and chat fantastic. Cheese board delicious. Amenity kit good, very disappointing not getting pyjamas on this leg of the flight and needed to reuse from earlier flight.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Oct 2025DXB - MAN
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Crew were excellent and the bar service and chat fantastic. Cheese board delicious. Amenity kit good, very disappointing not getting pyjamas on this leg of the flight and needed to reuse from earlier flight.

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

Fantastic service the managed to locate my checked bag on the plans as re-tagged it for my final destination.

Emirates need to improve the boarding process. There is no point calling for all First and Business Class passengers plus Platinum, Gold and Silver Skywards members at one time. Further to this, try channeling all these people into one entry point with no defined lines. It was chaos. The is a common issue on the Dubai to Riyadh flight. Poor effort Emirates.

I lost my lock from my luggage, I don’t know someone took something from my bag.

Very pleasant.The crews are very nice.Food were excellent.

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 .

Premium Economy was not up to my expectation relaxation wise. The chair doesn’t extend enough. It is not economy but not spacious enough to relax and sleep. Food and services were excellent but I am not very keen about food in general.

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.

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 !

My baggage is lost. Flight cancelled, Rebooked ticket through long routes. Mental stress, emotional hurt

My flight was delayed. I was rebooked twice and even the second flight that was additional connection in London was delayed too, so I ended up spending more than 24 hours flying between four different countries and to be honest I’m not sure whether I ever want to use this airline again. My luggage is still delete. It’s been more than 48 hours now so to be honest, I’m not even sure how to describe the level of frustration I have.

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!

I prebooked a comfort plus seat on this flight and therefore the flight was comfy. I got the correct seat in the correct section of the plane that I have booked, that's this. Flight was comfortable. Staff were average on the flight, appearing to be rushed and short in engagement with travellers, perhaps this to maximise there rest time on the flight.

Overall the experience was neat with crew being nice and caring especially to parent with kids. The free snacks option was okay. The kiosk at Philly airport didn’t work.

First keep the airline as you promise. Reason for travelling from Orlando to Tampa is to go with Qatar Airline. We end up with American Airline. As expected the service was horrible.

Worse fight I ever take since I start flying , still have even made home , and crew abandon us half way home . No water no food and no even anyone to answer our questions

It was ok, not much more can be said, as long as airlines/aircraft manufacturers insist on cramming in as many seats as possible....best of a bad situations, seats are simply too uncomfortable to sit in for more than a few hours. Lack of flexible headrests not a help on long overnight flights either.

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.

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

The WiFi was not compatible on both my phones (Vivo Y30 5g and Samsung Galaxy A32) with up-to-date android software.

It was worst flight ever of 26h. Poor service and seating. Flight from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad service and seating was worst ever. No tv extra.

Surprised at the lower quality of seats on the Boeing 777 in Business Class. Seats are tight and the whole Business class section is jam packed with seats. It doesn’t feel like Business Class at all. Also the way the tray tables are placed with a huge bulky solid metal hinge at knee level makes it so uncomfortable and always anxious that one will accidentally bang their knee on it. Quality of amenities has also declined. Over priced tickets with diminished quality of the entire experience.

I had a terrible experience checking in at the airport for my flight. I booked my ticket initially through Kayak while it was promoted as a ticket that offers a carry on and 2 suit cases. (I have a screen shot as a proof of it) I selected it to buy three tickets and paid online. Couple of minutes later airfare assist which is the OTA offering the ticket called me saying My card declined. So I used a different card that went through. I was surprised that they increased the price ticket by a $167. They said the ticket no longer exists and because my card declined I had to buy a new one. So I did. The day my family and I were traveling I could not check in and when I went to the airport I was shocked to be told my ticket had no bags allowed and must pay $200 per bag for three people 6 bags mean I have to pay $1200. I called the travel agency as I feel I was scammed the confirmation didn’t say anything about the bags and they never told me the new ticket doesn’t not include any bag so they changed it after I selected it on your app without informing me. Very sneaky. The travel agency said they will reimburse me only for one bag person. Which means I still paid $600 I still feel very disappointed to pay such an expense. I have always used Kayak to buy my flight tickets and telling everyone how good your rates and app are however after this I feel I was mislead and paid more for something I should not have to. You allowing such an agency on your platform will surely hurt your reputation and level of integrity. I have all the proofs from the screen shot to the confirmation email from them, the or email offering to reimburse o e bag per person and the $1200 bag fees receipts that I paid on the desk. I must be refund the full amount and I look forward to your response.

The food could be better. Toilets were smelly all along

Certainly! Here’s a more concise and refined version of your report, maintaining a polished and professional tone: --- 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.

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

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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