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$601 Find Cheap Flights from Sydney to Nairobi

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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 round-trip 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 round-trip flight deals from Sydney to Nairobi

Thu, Mar 19 - Mon, Mar 23
Etihad Airways Logo
9:30 pm - 12:50 amSYD-NBO
35h 20m1 stop
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1:40 pm - 5:55 pmNBO-SYD
20h 15m1 stop
$1,566Etihad Airways
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Fri, Jan 16 - Fri, Jan 30
Etihad Airways Logo
9:30 pm - 12:45 pmSYD-NBO
23h 15m1 stop
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7:15 am - 6:35 amNBO-SYD
39h 20m1 stop
$1,568Etihad Airways
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Fri, Nov 21 - Sat, Dec 6
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:30 pm - 3:05 amSYD-NBO
37h 35m2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:50 am - 6:35 amNBO-SYD
41h 45m2 stops
$1,592Turkish Airlines
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Fri, Nov 21 - Thu, Nov 27
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:30 pm - 3:05 amSYD-NBO
37h 35m2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:50 am - 6:35 amNBO-SYD
41h 45m2 stops
$1,594Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Dec 16 - Wed, Jan 7
China Southern Logo
11:25 am - 7:30 amSYD-NBO
28h 05m2 stops
China Southern Logo
4:30 pm - 8:20 pmNBO-SYD
43h 50m2 stops
$1,617China Southern
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Fri, Nov 21 - Sat, Dec 6
Qatar Airways Logo
3:50 pm - 1:45 pmSYD-NBO
29h 55m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
1:35 am - 6:50 amNBO-SYD
21h 15m1 stop
$1,639Qatar Airways
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Fri, Nov 21 - Sat, Dec 6
Qatar Airways Logo
3:50 pm - 1:45 pmSYD-NBO
29h 55m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
1:35 am - 6:50 amNBO-SYD
21h 15m1 stop
$1,643Qatar Airways
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Thu, Mar 19 - Sun, Mar 22
Virgin Australia Logo
3:50 pm - 1:45 pmSYD-NBO
29h 55m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
1:35 am - 6:50 amNBO-SYD
21h 15m1 stop
$1,654Virgin Australia
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Thu, Mar 19 - Mon, Mar 23
Virgin Australia Logo
3:50 pm - 7:15 amSYD-NBO
23h 25m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
8:45 am - 8:55 pmNBO-SYD
28h 10m2 stops
$1,753Virgin Australia
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Fri, Dec 19 - Wed, Jan 7
China Southern Logo
3:15 pm - 7:30 amSYD-NBO
48h 15m2 stops
China Southern Logo
4:30 pm - 1:35 pmNBO-SYD
37h 05m2 stops
$1,831China Southern
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Everything you should know

Top airlines
Etihad Airways
Cheapest • from $1,566 (round-trip)
Qantas Airways
Best reviews • 7.5 score
Airline reviews
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When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 17% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
May
Cheapest • 16% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheapest round-trip
$1,566
Overall average: $1,262
Etihad Airways
Thu 3/19Mon 3/23
SYD - NBO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$601
Typical prices: $544-933
Etihad Airways
Fri 1/30
SYD - NBO • 1 stop
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sydney to Nairobi flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sydney to Nairobi 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 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.

For Sydney to Nairobi, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Nairobi back to Sydney, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Friday being 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 $1,232 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,709 and $1,700 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.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$601
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 16% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Sydney to Nairobi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney to Nairobi 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 $601 for a one-way ticket and $1,566 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is required to fly from Sydney to Nairobi.

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

    Sydney and Nairobi are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Sydney from Sydney Kingsford Smith and will be arriving at 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?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Sydney and Nairobi.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sydney to Nairobi, Qantas Airways or Qatar Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sydney to Nairobi are Qantas Airways and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,805 and an overall rating of 7.5, Qantas Airways is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,672 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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 travelers 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 round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Nairobi with an airline and back to Sydney with another airline. Booking your flights between Sydney and NBO 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 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 3 airlines serving from Sydney to Nairobi

 
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 Nairobi? 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.
7.5
Qantas AirwaysOverall score based on 915 reviews
7.5Comfort
7.0Food
8.2Crew
7.2Entertainment
7.7Boarding
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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.

4.0 OkayLorna, Oct 2025MEL - AKL
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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 !

I tried to check in online but was unable to do so. I stood in line for nearly two hours to check in. American Airlines was understaffed. When I finally got to the kiosk to check in, I was still unable to check in. No AA staff was available to help. Finally one of the airport security agents who was helping passengers became of lack of AA Staff told me: “I think the reason you can’t check in is that you are starting your name with an upper case letter when you write it. Just write it with all lower case letters.” That did allow me to check in. HOW COULD ANYONE POSSIBLY KNOW THAT IF THEY USE AN INITIAL UPPER CASE LETTER TO SPELL THEIR OWN NAME, AA WOULD NOT ALLOW THEM TO CHECK IN?????? Then I had to wait in line over half an hour again to drop off my baggage. Although I arrived at the airport 3 hours early, by the time I got to the gate, they had already started boarding.

One of the oldest most uncomfortable "lay down" seats I've ever experienced. Old plane and old seats that don't lay flat. The seat back does not even recline - at all. Instead the legrest awkwardly extends to fill the gap between a small cubby into which you must insert your feet/legs. I am 5' 11" and could not lay straight but had to tuck my knees. Ticket was also very expensive. Would not recommend flying business/first on Finair from Melbourne to Bangkok and will not do so again myself.

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.

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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