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$691 Find Cheap Flights from Sydney to Nairobi

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Cheapest return fare
$2,084
Typical prices: $1,744-$2,473
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Fri 16/1Sat 31/1
SYD - NBO • 3 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$1,408
Typical prices: $1,276-$1,729
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Thu 25/12
SYD - NBO • 3 stops
When to book
7 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 7 weeks in advance save around 7% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Nairobi (SYD-NBO)

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

Fri, 16 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan
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07:00 - 05:40
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NBO
30h 40m3 stops
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06:40 - 07:25
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40h 45m3 stops
$2,084Multiple Airlines
Wed, 11 Feb - Sat, 7 Mar
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15:50 - 07:15
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NBO
23h 25m1 stop
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01:35 - 06:50
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21h 15m1 stop
$2,085Qatar Airways
Fri, 3 Apr - Thu, 7 May
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15:50 - 10:30
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26h 40m2 stops
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13:50 - 07:20
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34h 30m3 stops
$2,090Multiple Airlines
Wed, 18 Feb - Thu, 26 Feb
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15:50 - 07:15
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23h 25m1 stop
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08:45 - 22:30
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29h 45m2 stops
$2,093Qatar Airways
Wed, 11 Feb - Sat, 7 Mar
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15:50 - 07:15
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23h 25m1 stop
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01:35 - 06:50
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21h 15m1 stop
$2,096Qatar Airways
Wed, 11 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
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18:15 - 13:45
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27h 30m2 stops
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01:35 - 06:50
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21h 15m1 stop
$2,101Qatar Airways
Mon, 1 Jun - Sun, 7 Jun
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14:50 - 08:55
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25h 05m1 stop
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01:20 - 06:15
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21h 55m1 stop
$2,105Qatar Airways
Sat, 7 Feb - Thu, 5 Mar
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15:50 - 07:15
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23h 25m1 stop
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17:00 - 06:50
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29h 50m1 stop
$2,110Qatar Airways
Tue, 3 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar
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15:50 - 07:15
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23h 25m1 stop
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17:00 - 06:10
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29h 10m2 stops
$2,113Qatar Airways
Tue, 3 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar
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15:50 - 07:15
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23h 25m1 stop
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17:00 - 06:10
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29h 10m2 stops
$2,114Qatar Airways
Booking Insights

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 January.

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 $1,863 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,645 and $2,577 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 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 7% 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$1,408
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (17% 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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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 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 $1,408 for a one-way ticket and $2,084 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 $2,773 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 $2,561 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 3430 reviews
7.9Food
8.3Crew
8.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
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in today's time, an airline like emirates didnt serve drinks as requested, Excuse was full flight.

2.0 MediocreAli, Nov 2025
DXB - KHI
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in today's time, an airline like emirates didnt serve drinks as requested, Excuse was full flight.

Could not board flight due to visa issue and emirates staff at the airport refused to help rebook flight because it was made by another provider. It took hours of communicating with my provider and Emirates staff each of whom said it was the others responsibility. As the time passed, I was eventually told it was too late for rebooking as I needed to do this at least three hours before the flight. Emirates staff also said the would unboard me but I believe I was recorded as a no show. Our first flight from Sydney to Dubai was more cramped than other airlines which was surprising considering their reputation.

It was delayed for 2 hrs. Flight attendants were not attentive.

Had to do shuttle bus both times during the transfer. It was waaay longer than acceptable. These 777s need a refurbishment really badly. Emirates and Dubai Airport used to be top notch. Now overcrowded and outdated.

We boarded but due to a technical issue we spent 4.5hrs on the ground waiting for the issue to be resolved

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.

Flight was canceled. I was not alerted. It was only kayak that alerted me

Flight was 2.5 hours late leaving. We spent 50 minutes of that sitting on the plane with no explanation. They did reduce the time in the air so we arrived a little less late which was something. The cheese and crackers were okay but the wine was terrible.

Excellent as always, I won't fly to Australia, and back to the US on any other airline. The flight crew is always top notch, and have a way to make one feel extra special. Thank you for your service, I would rate Qantas Airways a 10+.

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.

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

Excellent service. The personal adaptation of menus and the individual timing of service of them is fantastic.

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 paid 44 $ for seat upgrade (22D) and my seat was stack in high position for all the 6 hours of flight. I don't recommend the upgrade. I am looking to get my upgrade payment back

excellent, staff and boarding were all seamless and no issues, thank you!

Very delayed and uncomfortable seats. Nothing written in Urdu for Pakistanis. Tons of Pakistanis use the airline they should ensure the airline is accommodating them properly.

My baggage was not boarded and is still missing. I was only carring one piece of luggage and that is misplaced now I am stuck at mumbai without luggage. I had an onward journey from here

Etihad charged me for 2 check in bags. On Kayak search results price was showing 2 check in bags were included. Kayak need to reimburse me for these additional charges and metal agony and distress. Thanks.

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.

The check-in has been the very best so far I didn't get to use my priority access which made me feel like a paid a higher price with no benefit for that I loved the food Very tasty and hot The staff friendliness, empathy could be better as it was not linear amongst the whole crew Otherwise, no complaints. I'd still fly again via Etihad Great prices despite the long 6h of waiting time

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.

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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