Chennai to Nairobi at a glance
The lowest fare our scanner has seen from Chennai to Nairobi in the last two weeks is ₹53,372 (return, 10 nights) for Mon 12 Oct, 5% under what the route usually costs.
Of the months we have prices for, October is the cheapest and January the dearest.
The cheapest fares we see stop on the way, usually in Abu Dhabi, Doha and Addis Ababa, and take from 10h 20m.
Nairobi has its best weather from January to February and July to October.
Common stops: Abu Dhabi, Doha, Addis AbabaCheapest airlines lately: Etihad, Qatar Airways, Akasa Air, Ethiopian
Month by month: fares, weather and what's on
The cheapest fare our scanner has seen in each month over the last two weeks (return, 10 nights), with Nairobi's weather and the dates that move prices. The live calendar at the top prices any month and trip length on demand.
| Month | Cheapest fare seen | Weather | Season | What's on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026Best weather | ₹53,372 return, 10 nights · Mon 12 Oct | 27° / 15°rainy spells, 90 mm | Peak | Dussehra |
| November 2026 | ₹55,739 return, 10 nights · Tue 3 Nov | 25° / 16°rainy spells, 149 mm | Off-season | Diwali |
| December 2026 | Check live above | 25° / 15°some rain, 81 mm | Shoulder | Christmas and New Year |
| January 2027Best weather | ₹60,527 return, 10 nights · Sat 30 Jan | 26° / 15°some rain, 50 mm | Shoulder | Christmas and New YearRepublic Day weekend |
| February 2027Best weather | ₹57,981 return, 10 nights · Sun 21 Feb | 28° / 15°mostly dry, 43 mm | Shoulder | Hot, dry and green after the short rains: good game viewing with fewer crowds. |
| March 2027 | Check live above | 28° / 16°some rain, 83 mm | Off-season | HoliGood Friday weekend |
| April 2027 | Check live above | 26° / 16°wet, 187 mm | Off-season | Indian summer holidays |
| May 2027 | Check live above | 24° / 15°rainy spells, 106 mm | Off-season | Indian summer holidays |
| June 2027 | Check live above | 24° / 14°mostly dry, 32 mm | Shoulder | Indian summer holidays |
| July 2027Best weather | Check live above | 23° / 13°dry, 18 mm | Peak | The Great Migration: wildebeest river crossings in the Maasai Mara, usually July to... |
| August 2027Best weather | Check live above | 24° / 13°mostly dry, 29 mm | Peak | The Great Migration: wildebeest river crossings in the Maasai Mara, usually July to... |
| September 2027Best weather | Check live above | 26° / 14°mostly dry, 30 mm | Peak | The Great Migration: wildebeest river crossings in the Maasai Mara, usually July to... |
Dates to plan around
Festivals and holidays in Nairobi, and the rushes that push up fares out of Chennai.
- 20 OctDussehraDussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week.
- 6–10 NovDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up.
- 19 Dec – 3 JanChristmas and New YearThe priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.
- 23–26 JanRepublic Day weekendRepublic Day falls on Tuesday 26 Jan: take the Monday off and it's a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad book up.
- 22–23 MarHoliHoli (22-23 Mar) and Good Friday (26 Mar) fall in the same week, a favourite week for short trips abroad, so fares rise.
- 26–28 MarGood Friday weekendGood Friday (26 Mar) makes a long weekend in India, just after Holi.
- 15 Apr – 15 Jun · expectedIndian summer holidaysSchool holidays (roughly mid-April to mid-June, varying by state): outbound family travel peaks and fares climb, especially to the Gulf, Southeast Asia and Europe.
- 27–31 OctDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Friday 29 Oct): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips abroad book up.
Good to know
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chennai to Nairobi?
Of the months our scanner has priced, October 2026 is the cheapest: ₹53,372 (return, 10 nights) for Mon 12 Oct. Fares change daily; the live calendar at the top of this page prices every month on demand.
How long is the flight from Chennai to Nairobi?
Among the cheapest fares we see, the quickest takes about 10h 20m with a stop.
Which airlines fly from Chennai to Nairobi?
Recently the cheapest fares were on Etihad, Qatar Airways, Akasa Air, Ethiopian and IndiGo.
When is the best time to visit Nairobi?
The best weather in Nairobi is from January to February and July to October. Hot, dry and green after the short rains: good game viewing with fewer crowds. Peak season, with the most visitors and the highest hotel prices, is July to October. The quietest months are March to May and November.
How far ahead should I book Chennai to Nairobi flights?
At least five weeks ahead. Recently, on Oceania and Africa routes, fares under 2 weeks before departure ran 15% above what the same flights cost five to seventeen weeks out.
When do fares out of Chennai go up?
Dussehra (20 Oct): Dussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week. Diwali (6–10 Nov): Diwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up. Christmas and New Year (19 Dec – 3 Jan): The priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.