What are the most popular airlines that fly from New Zealand to Nairobi?

The most popular airlines flying from New Zealand to Nairobi are China Southern, Emirates and Etihad Airways. Something to consider prior to booking your flight. Find deals

How far in advance should I book a flight from New Zealand to Nairobi?

Users have found that booking a flight from New Zealand to Nairobi at least 20 days early can save you up to 82% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 20 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from New Zealand to Nairobi for as little as $2,739 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $3,550 for flights departing within the next 3 days. Find deals

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Zealand to Nairobi?

The best pricing can be found in the month of May. Prices to Nairobi from New Zealand average $3,123. You can even find prices in May for less than $3,123, as users have found deals to Nairobi from as low as $1,841. The month of July appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Nairobi from New Zealand. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 13%.

Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Nairobi that include hotel bookings?

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$3,067+ Flights from New Zealand to Nairobi

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Round-trip from	$1,935
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$3,075

China Southern
14/3-2/4
4 total stops
82h 15m total
New Zealand to Nairobi

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($363 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Nairobi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Nairobi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 February 2025.

Fri 14/322:10AKL - NBO

2 stops43h 20mChina Southern

Wed 2/415:40NBO - AKL

2 stops38h 55mChina Southern

Deal found 21/2$1,935

Mon 17/311:10AKL - NBO

2 stops36h 20mEtihad Airways

Tue 1/418:20NBO - AKL

2 stops37h 20mEtihad Airways

Deal found 21/2$2,069

Mon 17/306:20AKL - NBO

2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 31/300:30NBO - AKL

2 stops51h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/2$2,200

Sun 16/306:00AKL - NBO

3 stops49h 35mBritish Airways

Sat 29/323:40NBO - AKL

3 stops56h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 21/2$2,448

Thu 20/314:40AKL - NBO

2 stops31h 40mRwandAir

Wed 2/420:50NBO - AKL

2 stops45h 55mRwandAir

Deal found 21/2$2,727

Mon 17/322:00AKL - NBO

3 stops42h 05mChina Eastern

Tue 1/423:59NBO - AKL

2 stops47h 41mChina Eastern

Deal found 21/2$2,760

Mon 17/314:40AKL - NBO

1 stop43h 25mQatar Airways

Tue 1/418:10NBO - AKL

1 stop23h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 21/2$2,943

Thu 5/616:05CHC - NBO

2 stops36h 55mEmirates

Mon 21/722:45NBO - CHC

2 stops29h 10mEmirates

Deal found 22/2$3,324

Thu 27/207:00AKL - NBO

2 stops41h 40mEmirates

Thu 9/1022:45NBO - AKL

1 stop26h 05mEmirates

Deal found 22/2$3,327

Sun 16/316:35AKL - NBO

2 stops37h 00mQantas Airways

Mon 31/316:35NBO - AKL

2 stops35h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 21/2$3,388

Thu 5/608:30CHC - NBO

2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 20/701:20NBO - CHC

2 stops36h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/2$3,717

Thu 5/606:00CHC - NBO

3 stops47h 45mBritish Airways

Mon 21/723:10NBO - CHC

3 stops63h 49mBritish Airways

Deal found 22/2$7,307

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Fri 14/322:10AKL - NBO

2 stops43h 20mChina Southern

Wed 2/415:40NBO - AKL

2 stops38h 55mChina Southern

Deal found 21/2$1,935

Mon 17/311:10AKL - NBO

2 stops36h 20mEtihad Airways

Tue 1/418:20NBO - AKL

2 stops37h 20mEtihad Airways

Deal found 21/2$2,069

Mon 17/306:20AKL - NBO

2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 31/300:30NBO - AKL

2 stops51h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/2$2,200

Sun 16/306:00AKL - NBO

3 stops49h 35mBritish Airways

Sat 29/323:40NBO - AKL

3 stops56h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 21/2$2,448

Thu 20/314:40AKL - NBO

2 stops31h 40mRwandAir

Wed 2/420:50NBO - AKL

2 stops45h 55mRwandAir

Deal found 21/2$2,727

Mon 17/322:00AKL - NBO

3 stops42h 05mChina Eastern

Tue 1/423:59NBO - AKL

2 stops47h 41mChina Eastern

Deal found 21/2$2,760

Mon 17/314:40AKL - NBO

1 stop43h 25mQatar Airways

Tue 1/418:10NBO - AKL

1 stop23h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 21/2$2,943

Thu 5/616:45CHC - NBO

2 stops30h 45mEmirates

Mon 21/722:45NBO - CHC

2 stops40h 35mEmirates

Deal found 21/2$3,310

Sun 16/316:35AKL - NBO

2 stops37h 00mQantas Airways

Mon 31/316:35NBO - AKL

2 stops35h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 21/2$3,388

Thu 27/207:00AKL - NBO

2 stops41h 40mEmirates

Thu 3/722:45NBO - AKL

1 stop26h 05mEmirates

Deal found 22/2$3,327

Thu 5/609:40CHC - NBO

2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sun 20/701:20NBO - CHC

2 stops36h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/2$3,701

Thu 5/606:00CHC - NBO

3 stops47h 45mBritish Airways

Mon 21/723:10NBO - CHC

3 stops63h 49mBritish Airways

Deal found 21/2$7,274

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Discover last-minute flight deals from New Zealand to Nairobi. Data last updated 23 February 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 27/207:00AKL - NBO

2 stops41h 40mEmirates

Thu 9/1022:45NBO - AKL

1 stop26h 05mEmirates

Deal found 22/2$3,327

Fri 14/322:10AKL - NBO

2 stops43h 20mChina Southern

Wed 2/415:40NBO - AKL

2 stops38h 55mChina Southern

Deal found 21/2$1,935

Sun 16/306:00AKL - NBO

3 stops49h 35mBritish Airways

Sat 29/323:40NBO - AKL

3 stops56h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 21/2$2,448

Sun 16/316:35AKL - NBO

2 stops37h 00mQantas Airways

Mon 31/316:35NBO - AKL

2 stops35h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 21/2$3,388

Mon 17/311:10AKL - NBO

2 stops36h 20mEtihad Airways

Tue 1/418:20NBO - AKL

2 stops37h 20mEtihad Airways

Deal found 21/2$2,069

Mon 17/306:20AKL - NBO

2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 31/300:30NBO - AKL

2 stops51h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/2$2,200

Mon 17/322:00AKL - NBO

3 stops42h 05mChina Eastern

Tue 1/423:59NBO - AKL

2 stops47h 41mChina Eastern

Deal found 21/2$2,760

Mon 17/314:40AKL - NBO

1 stop43h 25mQatar Airways

Tue 1/418:10NBO - AKL

1 stop23h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 21/2$2,943

Thu 20/314:40AKL - NBO

2 stops31h 40mRwandAir

Wed 2/420:50NBO - AKL

2 stops45h 55mRwandAir

Deal found 21/2$2,727

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Departure

Return

Price

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Fri 14/3

22:10-07:30

2 stops43h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 30/3

15:40-16:35

2 stops38h 55m

$1,935

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Mon 17/3

11:10-13:30

2 stops36h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 1/4

18:20-17:40

2 stops37h 20m

$2,069

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Mon 17/3

06:20-23:00

2 stops26h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 31/3

00:30-14:10

2 stops51h 40m

$2,200

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Sun 16/3

06:00-21:35

3 stops49h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 29/3

23:40-18:00

3 stops56h 20m

$2,448

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Thu 20/3

14:40-12:20

2 stops31h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 2/4

20:50-04:45

2 stops45h 55m

$2,727

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Mon 17/3

22:00-06:05

3 stops42h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 1/4

23:59-09:40

2 stops47h 41m

$2,760

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Tue 1/4

14:15-23:50

1 stop43h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 6/4

18:10-02:45

1 stop23h 35m

$2,894

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Thu 27/2

07:00-19:35

2 stops46h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 9/10

22:45-15:00

2 stops30h 15m

$3,306

ChristchurchNairobi

CHC - NBO

CHCNBO

Christchurch

Thu 5/6

16:05-20:00

2 stops36h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 21/7

22:45-12:55

2 stops29h 10m

$3,324

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Thu 27/2

06:05-14:40

2 stops42h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 3/7

16:35-09:50

1 stop32h 15m

$3,327

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Travel insights for flights from New Zealand to Nairobi

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NZ to NBO?

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Rainfall in Nairobi by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nairobi ranges from 10.0 - 160.0 inches per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 160.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Nairobi when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Nairobi by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Nairobi, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 17.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Nairobi

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, China Southern and Qatar Airways from New Zealand to Nairobi to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,275 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,275 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,275 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

China Southern

7.6

Good

87 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,275 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,612 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,275 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Qantas Airways

7.4

Good

813 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,275 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Etihad Airways

7.4

Good

1,179 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,275 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

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Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Nairobi that include hotel bookings?
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How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Nairobi?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to Nairobi.
Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Nairobi?
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Top 4 airlines flying from New Zealand to Nairobi

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
China Southern	Cheapest$1,723	Average$2,395	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$2,166	Average$2,491	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$2,681	Average$3,262	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest$3,092	Average$3,497	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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Travel insights for flights from New Zealand to Nairobi

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Rainfall in Nairobi by month

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Temperature in Nairobi by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Nairobi

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, China Southern and Qatar Airways from New Zealand to Nairobi to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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