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Cheap Flights from Nairobi to Shanghai

Popular airlines from Nairobi to Shanghai

Choose from 1 airlines flying from Nairobi to Shanghai, including Emirates, and . China Eastern Airlines currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.

Explore the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Shanghai in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way fares start at S$ 484, and round-trip tickets start at S$ 812.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flying from Nairobi to Shanghai

The distance between Nairobi and Shanghai is approximately 9,553.73km. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight priceS$ 484
Cheapest return ticket priceS$ 812
Off-season for travelSeptember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance9,553.73km
Popular airlineEmirates

Cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Shanghai

The cheapest time for Nairobi to Shanghai flights: Jan 25 to Feb 1 — one way flight prices from S$ 480.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the lowest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Nairobi (NBO) to Shanghai (SHA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, China Eastern Airlines offers one-way fares as low as S$ 484 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. NBO to PVG on Tue, Jan 20), while Etihad Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from S$ 812 departing on Mon, Jan 19 and returning on Sun, Jan 25.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Nairobi to Shanghai 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.
  • To find best deals on flights from Nairobi to Shanghai, 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, Jan 20, with one-way flights priced at just S$ 484.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is China Eastern Airlines.
    · 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 Shanghai travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Nairobi to Shanghai is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Nairobi to Shanghai on December 25, 2025 with Qatar Airways, with prices starting at S$ 527.
  • The time difference between Shanghai and Nairobi is 5h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled 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.