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Find cheap flights from Nairobi to Melbourne from $454

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Nairobi to Melbourne departing on 5/8. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Nairobi to Melbourne, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Nairobi 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 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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6:40 am - 8:50 amNBO-MEL
43h 10m2 stops
3:50 pm - 5:40 amMEL-NBO
44h 50m2 stops
$1,157IndiGo
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Sun, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 18
6:40 am - 8:50 amNBO-MEL
43h 10m2 stops
12:00 pm - 5:40 amMEL-NBO
24h 40m2 stops
$1,188IndiGo
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Sun, Jun 2 - Sun, Jun 30
6:40 am - 8:50 amNBO-MEL
43h 10m2 stops
8:00 am - 6:35 pmMEL-NBO
41h 35m1 stop
$1,229
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Sun, Jun 2 - Tue, Jun 18
6:10 pm - 11:30 pmNBO-MEL
22h 20m1 stop
2:25 pm - 6:55 amMEL-NBO
47h 30m2 stops
$1,373Qatar Airways
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Sun, May 12 - Wed, May 15
1:00 am - 11:30 pmNBO-MEL
39h 30m1 stop
2:25 pm - 6:55 amMEL-NBO
47h 30m2 stops
$1,376Qatar Airways
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Sat, May 11 - Wed, May 15
6:40 am - 8:50 amNBO-MEL
43h 10m2 stops
8:00 am - 6:35 pmMEL-NBO
41h 35m1 stop
$1,400
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Sun, Jun 2 - Sun, Jun 30
6:00 pm - 5:05 amNBO-MEL
28h 05m1 stop
9:30 am - 1:15 pmMEL-NBO
34h 45m2 stops
$1,489Etihad Airways
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Sat, Aug 24 - Sat, Aug 31
6:00 pm - 7:35 amNBO-MEL
54h 35m2 stops
8:30 am - 1:15 pmMEL-NBO
35h 45m2 stops
$1,512Etihad Airways
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Sat, Aug 24 - Sat, Aug 31
10:45 pm - 9:50 pmNBO-MEL
40h 05m1 stop
2:25 am - 8:00 pmMEL-NBO
48h 35m2 stops
$2,255Emirates
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Wed, May 29 - Sat, Jun 29
10:45 pm - 5:30 amNBO-MEL
23h 45m1 stop
2:25 am - 8:00 pmMEL-NBO
24h 35m2 stops
$2,262Emirates
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Sun, May 12 - Tue, May 14

Flights from Nairobi to Melbourne - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Nairobi 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.
When flying from Nairobi to Melbourne, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Wednesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Nairobi, you’ll find the best rates on Sundays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

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 $1,848 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and October, where the average cost of tickets is $2,466 and $2,365 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.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Nairobi to Melbourne found on KAYAK was with IndiGo for $507. IndiGo proposed a round-trip connection from $1,157 and Qatar Airways from $1,373.

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June

High season

March

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$454
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When to book flights from Nairobi to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Nairobi 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 round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Nairobi and Melbourne?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Melbourne from Nairobi.

  • 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, 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 $2,338 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 $1,759 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 travelers 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 round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Melbourne with an airline and back to Nairobi with another airline. Booking your flights between Nairobi and MEL can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • 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 NBO 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 airlines flying from Nairobi 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 Nairobi 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.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 4064 reviews
8.2boarding
8.3crew
8.1comfort
8.3entertainment
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.

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.

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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.
5/8Wed
3 stops
32h 55mNBO-MEL
$454
5/3Fri
3 stops
32h 55mNBO-MEL
$492
5/8Wed
2 stopsIndiGo
39h 55mNBO-MEL
$507
5/3Fri
2 stops
42h 50mNBO-MEL
$569
5/7Tue
2 stopsCathay Pacific
27h 10mNBO-MEL
$835
10/5Sat
2 stopsCathay Pacific
45h 05mNBO-MEL
$871
5/8Wed
1 stopEtihad Airways
40h 20mNBO-MEL
$921
5/3Fri
1 stopQatar Airways
39h 35mNBO-MEL
$1,009
5/7Tue
3 stops
27h 40mNBO-MEL
$1,011
10/4Fri
1 stopQatar Airways
32h 25mNBO-MEL
$1,451

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Nairobi - Melbourne Flights

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Nairobi (NBO)Kenya

Destination:

Melbourne (MEL)Australia

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Melbourne - Nairobi

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