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Cheapest one-way

$ 62
Jambojet Tue, Sep 15

69% below next 30d avg. ($200)

Cheapest round-trip

$ 127
Jambojet Wed, Sep 16

52% below next 30d avg. ($266)

Fastest flight

1h 10m1m faster than avg. (1h 11m)

Recommended airlines

When to travel

OctoberCheapest month
DecemberPeak month

With a lowest one-way fare of $62 , travelers can expect an average price of $200 for upcoming trips, while round-trip tickets start at $127 . Flights typically take around 1h 11m , but the fastest nonstop option completes the journey in just 1h 10m minutes. There are 141 flights weekly on this route. You can arrive at any of the following airports in Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) , and Wilson Airport (WIL) . Flights from Moi International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (MBA-NBO) are by far the most popular option for this route. To secure the best rates, booking 40 days in advance is recommended, and the cheapest travel days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday .

Updated 17h ago · This content is an AI-powered summary based on Trip.com data. Prices and availability are subject to change. Please refer to actual prices, availability, and travel conditions.

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Mombasa to Nairobi over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $62 and round-trip from $127. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        MBA 7:45 AM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        NBO 9:00 AM
        Mombasa - Nairobi | Wed, Sep 16 | Jambojet
        NBO 6:15 PM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        MBA 7:30 PM
        Nairobi - Mombasa | Wed, Sep 23 | Jambojet
        $127 $185
        31% off
        31% off
        $185 $127
      • MBA 7:55 PM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        NBO 9:10 PM
        Mombasa - Nairobi | Mon, Sep 28 | Jambojet
        NBO 9:10 PM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        MBA 10:25 PM
        Nairobi - Mombasa | Fri, Oct 2 | Jambojet
        $132 $185
        28% off
        28% off
        $185 $132
      • MBA 6:40 AM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        NBO 7:55 AM
        Mombasa - Nairobi | Thu, Sep 24 | Jambojet
        NBO 6:15 PM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        MBA 7:30 PM
        Nairobi - Mombasa | Wed, Sep 30 | Jambojet
        $132 $185
        28% off
        28% off
        $185 $132
      • MBA 7:25 PM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        NBO 8:40 PM
        Mombasa - Nairobi | Mon, Sep 21 | Jambojet
        NBO 9:10 PM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        MBA 10:25 PM
        Nairobi - Mombasa | Fri, Sep 25 | Jambojet
        $137
        26% off
        $185 $137
      • MBA 7:45 AM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        NBO 9:00 AM
        Mombasa - Nairobi | Wed, Sep 23 | Jambojet
        NBO 6:05 AM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        MBA 7:20 AM
        Nairobi - Mombasa | Sun, Sep 27 | Jambojet
        $138
        25% off
        $185 $138
      • MBA 5:40 PM
        1h 5m
        Nonstop
        WIL 6:45 PM
        Mombasa - Nairobi | Wed, Sep 16 | Safarilink Airlines
        WIL 6:45 AM
        1h 10m
        Nonstop
        MBA 7:55 AM
        Nairobi - Mombasa | Wed, Sep 23 | Safarilink Airlines
        $140
        24% off
        $185 $140
      • MBA 11:20 AM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        NBO 12:35 PM
        Mombasa - Nairobi | Sun, Sep 20 | Jambojet
        NBO 5:30 PM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        MBA 6:45 PM
        Nairobi - Mombasa | Wed, Sep 23 | Jambojet
        $140
        24% off
        $185 $140
      • MBA 5:40 PM
        1h 5m
        Nonstop
        WIL 6:45 PM
        Mombasa - Nairobi | Thu, Sep 24 | Safarilink Airlines
        NBO 5:30 PM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        MBA 6:45 PM
        Nairobi - Mombasa | Wed, Sep 30 | Jambojet
        $140
        24% off
        $185 $140
      • MBA 5:40 PM
        1h 5m
        Nonstop
        WIL 6:45 PM
        Mombasa - Nairobi | Sun, Oct 11 | Safarilink Airlines
        WIL 6:45 AM
        1h 10m
        Nonstop
        MBA 7:55 AM
        Nairobi - Mombasa | Fri, Oct 16 | Safarilink Airlines
        $140
        24% off
        $185 $140
      • MBA 5:40 PM
        1h 5m
        Nonstop
        WIL 6:45 PM
        Mombasa - Nairobi | Mon, Sep 28 | Safarilink Airlines
        WIL 6:45 AM
        1h 10m
        Nonstop
        MBA 7:55 AM
        Nairobi - Mombasa | Fri, Oct 2 | Safarilink Airlines
        $140
        24% off
        $185 $140
      • MBA 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        NBO 2:00 PM
        Mombasa - Nairobi | Wed, Sep 16 | Normal Airline
        NBO 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        MBA 4:00 PM
        Nairobi - Mombasa | Fri, Sep 18 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        MBA 8:10 PM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        NBO 9:25 PM
        Mombasa - Nairobi | Tue, Sep 15 | Jambojet
        $62 $93
        33% off
        33% off
        $93 $62
      • MBA 7:40 AM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        NBO 8:55 AM
        Mombasa - Nairobi | Sat, Sep 26 | Jambojet
        $63 $93
        32% off
        32% off
        $93 $63
      • MBA 6:40 AM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        NBO 7:55 AM
        Mombasa - Nairobi | Thu, Sep 17 | Jambojet
        $64 $93
        31% off
        31% off
        $93 $64
      • MBA 3:45 PM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        NBO 5:00 PM
        Mombasa - Nairobi | Wed, Sep 16 | Jambojet
        $65
        30% off
        $93 $65
      • MBA 9:00 PM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        NBO 10:15 PM
        Mombasa - Nairobi | Sat, Oct 3 | Jambojet
        $67
        28% off
        $93 $67
      • MBA 9:00 PM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        NBO 10:15 PM
        Mombasa - Nairobi | Mon, Oct 5 | Jambojet
        $67
        28% off
        $93 $67
      • MBA 4:30 PM
        1h 10m
        Nonstop
        WIL 5:40 PM
        Mombasa - Nairobi | Wed, Nov 11 | Safarilink Airlines
        $69
        26% off
        $93 $69
      • MBA 8:50 PM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        NBO 10:05 PM
        Mombasa - Nairobi | Sat, Oct 17 | Jambojet
        $70
        25% off
        $93 $70
      • MBA 6:40 AM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        NBO 7:55 AM
        Mombasa - Nairobi | Fri, Sep 25 | Jambojet
        $70
        25% off
        $93 $70
      • MBA 8:40 PM
        1h 15m
        Nonstop
        NBO 9:55 PM
        Mombasa - Nairobi | Thu, Oct 1 | Jambojet
        $70
        25% off
        $93 $70
      • MBA 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        NBO 2:00 PM
        Mombasa - Nairobi | Wed, Sep 16 | Normal Airline
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Flight.News
Flights from Mombasa to Nairobi operate an average of 48 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 69.6% on-time departure rate and a 83.9% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Mombasa to Nairobi flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Mombasa to Nairobi are Jambojet, Kenya Airways, and Safarilink Airlines, among 4 carriers on this route. Jambojet offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
Jambojet logo Jambojet
Kenya Airways logo Kenya Airways
Safarilink Airlines logo Safarilink Airlines
World Ticket logo World Ticket
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Mombasa to Nairobi according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Flight Info | Mombasa to Nairobi

The distance between Mombasa and Nairobi is approximately 422.61 km. It takes around 1 hour 11 minutes on average to fly from Mombasa to Nairobi. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in December. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight price$62
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$127
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelDecember
Flight distance422.61 km
Average flight time1 hour 11 minutes
Popular airlineJambojet
Frequency～62/week
Flight statistics for the Mombasa–Nairobi route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Mombasa to Nairobi

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Mombasa to Nairobi?

The average price of one-way flights from Mombasa to Nairobi purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Mombasa to Nairobi is September, with an average price of $79; while the month with the highest flight price is usually November, with an average price of up to $100.

$100
$90
$79
$69
  • $79
    Sep
  • $97
    Oct
  • $100
    Nov
  • $97
    Dec
  • $86
    Jan
  • $84
    Feb
  • $81
    Mar
  • $95
    Apr
  • $79
    May
  • $85
    Jun
  • $84
    Jul
  • $86
    Aug

When is the cheapest day to fly from Mombasa to Nairobi during Columbus Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Mombasa to Nairobi during Columbus Day on Trip.com in the past 3 days.

Columbus Day is scheduled for Oct 12. The cheapest flights from Mombasa to Nairobi are available on Oct 13, with fares starting at $72.

$104
$88
$72
$56
    Cheapest
  • $74
    8
    Oct
  • $76
    9
  • $76
    10
  • $104
    11
  • $76
    12
  • $72
    13
  • $74
    14

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Mombasa to Nairobi (MBA-NBO)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Jambojet offers one-way fares as low as $62 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MBA to NBO on Tue, Sep 15), while Jambojet offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $127 departing on Wed, Sep 16 and returning on Wed, Sep 23.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Mombasa to Nairobi with the following airlines, including: Jambojet Kenya Airways World Ticket Safarilink Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 1 hour 11 minutes to fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Nairobi (NBO).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Mombasa to Nairobi is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 141 flight per week flying from Mombasa to Nairobi. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Kenya Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- KQ8717 (19:25)
  • To find best deals on flights from Mombasa to Nairobi, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Sep 15, with one-way flights priced at just $62.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Jambojet.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Nairobi travel is around December.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Mombasa to Nairobi is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Mombasa to Nairobi on September 14, 2026 with Jambojet, with prices starting at $55.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), and Wilson Airport (WIL). Flights from Moi International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (MBA-NBO) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Nairobi and Mombasa is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Mombasa to Nairobi is $200. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Mombasa to Nairobi is $266. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
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  • Jambojetare the most popular budget airlines flying from Mombasa to Nairobi. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

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