Statistics on Melbourne-Kenya (Nairobi) flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Kenya (Nairobi) (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Kenya (Nairobi) from Melbourne airport is $ 1462 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1247 (in march) and $ 1665 (in december), which is a saving of $ 215 or a surplus of $ 203 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1154 to $1206 and it is generally more economical to leave on a thursday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Kenya (Nairobi) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Kenya (Nairobi) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 33819 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Kenya (Nairobi) from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1247, saving $ 215 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1462). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1665).
Flight Melbourne-Kenya (Nairobi): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1313 | $ 1642 | high price |
| February | $ 1061 | $ 1391 | fair price |
| March | $ 967 | $ 1247 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 1146 | $ 1453 | fair price |
| May | $ 1074 | $ 1383 | fair price |
| June | $ 1232 | $ 1464 | fair price |
| July | $ 1297 | $ 1577 | fair price |
| August | $ 1154 | $ 1457 | fair price |
| September | $ 1173 | $ 1592 | fair price |
| October | $ 1087 | $ 1387 | fair price |
| November | $ 1000 | $ 1282 | good price |
| December | $ 1240 | $ 1665 the most expensive | very high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Melbourne to Kenya (Nairobi)
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Kenya (Nairobi) range from $786 to $1940. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $787 to $839), 1% at the maximum price (from $1888 to $1940). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1154 to $1206 (7% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Kenya flight
There are 16 companies that serve Melbourne from Kenya (Nairobi) airport: Airasia X, Qatar Airways, Scoot, Jetstar, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Qantas, China Southern, Air India, Ethiopian Airlines, Thai Airways, IndiGo, Vietjet Air, Turkish Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Malindo Air.
Data analysis:
Of the 33819 flights analyzed in previous years, Airasia X was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (14% of the time) on the Melbourne->Kenya route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Kenya (Nairobi) flights departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday as your departure date, you can save an average of $44. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $43.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Kenya (Nairobi) to Melbourne departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $97. Conversely, departing from Kenya (Nairobi) on a sunday may cost you an additional $111.
Top prices Melbourne-Kenya (Nairobi)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Nairobi | 02-02 to 20-02-2025 | $ 791 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Nairobi | 06-02 to 20-02-2025 | $ 640 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Nairobi | 08-02 to 23-02-2025 | $ 773 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Nairobi | 11-02 to 24-02-2025 | $ 694 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Nairobi | 14-02 to 25-02-2025 | $ 796 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Nairobi | 01-03 to 18-03-2025 | $ 659 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Nairobi | 06-03 to 20-03-2025 | $ 633 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Nairobi | 16-03 to 20-03-2025 | $ 793 | layover flight with Airasia X |
| Melbourne → Nairobi | 01-05 to 15-05-2025 | $ 690 | layover flight with Scoot |
| Melbourne → Nairobi | 12-06 to 26-06-2025 | $ 760 | layover flight with Scoot |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Kenya (Nairobi) to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 4 to 5 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Melbourne-Kenya flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a thursday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Kenya (Nairobi), it is recommended to buy it 4 to 5 months before departure (it is then on average 1378 $, which is a saving of 84 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (412 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Kenya (Nairobi) flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1291 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1546), 4 to 5 months ($ 1414), 6 to 7 months ($ 1398), 7 to 8 months ($ 1515), 8 to 9 months ($ 1538) |
| February | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1121 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1149), 5 to 6 months ($ 1228), 6 to 7 months ($ 1127) |
| March | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1096 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1170), 5 to 6 months ($ 1167), 6 to 7 months ($ 1221), 8 to 9 months ($ 1228) |
| April | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1322 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1429), 1 to 2 months ($ 1346), 6 to 7 months ($ 1387) |
| May | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1226 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1355), 2 to 3 months ($ 1232), 3 to 4 months ($ 1247), 7 to 8 months ($ 1317), 9 to 10 months ($ 1256), 10 to 11 months ($ 1357) |
| June | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1388 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1460), 1 to 2 months ($ 1453), 2 to 3 months ($ 1425), 3 to 4 months ($ 1430), 9 to 10 months ($ 1440) |
| July | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1465 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1514), 3 to 4 months ($ 1476), 5 to 6 months ($ 1569), 6 to 7 months ($ 1497) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 1365 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1385), 2 to 3 months ($ 1367), 3 to 4 months ($ 1389), 4 to 5 months ($ 1414) |
| September | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1389 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1458), 3 to 4 months ($ 1465), 4 to 5 months ($ 1454), 5 to 6 months ($ 1503), 6 to 7 months ($ 1488), 7 to 8 months ($ 1546) |
| October | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1257 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1366), 2 to 3 months ($ 1371), 3 to 4 months ($ 1286), 6 to 7 months ($ 1299), 7 to 8 months ($ 1324) |
| November | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1095 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1261), 2 to 3 months ($ 1105), 3 to 4 months ($ 1103) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1371 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1589), 3 to 4 months ($ 1560), 5 to 6 months ($ 1398), 6 to 7 months ($ 1564), 7 to 8 months ($ 1611), 10 to 11 months ($ 1592) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, thursday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Kenya are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a thursday, you will save $11. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $12 more.
Melbourne to Kenya (Nairobi): flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 1151 $1126 to $1197 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1084 $745 to $1972 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1246 $906 to $2270 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1092 $640 to $4503 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 919 $629 to $1264 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 989 $853 to $1238 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1226 $690 to $4290 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 998 $760 to $1293 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1402 $1057 to $1523 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1635 $1015 to $4449 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1347 $1022 to $1612 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1799 $1283 to $3052 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, november, december, january, february, march, april, may, june, july and september are cheaper to travel to Kenya (Nairobi). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!