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Cheapest airlines flights from Guangzhou to Nairobi

You can choose from 13 airlines that fly from Guangzhou to Nairobi, including Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways, and China Southern Airlines. China Southern Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
Kenya Airways logo Kenya Airways
Qatar Airways logo Qatar Airways
China Southern Airlines logo China Southern Airlines
EgyptAir logo EgyptAir
IndiGo logo IndiGo
Air China logo Air China
Vietnam Airlines logo Vietnam Airlines
Thai Airways logo Thai Airways
Gulf Air logo Gulf Air
Ethiopian Airlines logo Ethiopian Airlines
Etihad Airways logo Etihad Airways
Rwandair logo Rwandair
Air Tanzania logo Air Tanzania
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Guangzhou to Nairobi according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Guangzhou to Nairobi in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$408, and round-trip direct flights start at US$585.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        CAN 22:10
        12h 55m
        Nonstop
        NBO 06:05
        Guangzhou - Nairobi | Sun, Jun 7 | Kenya Airways
        NBO 23:59
        14h 6m
        Nonstop
        CAN 19:05
        Nairobi - Guangzhou | Sat, Jun 13 | Kenya Airways
        US$585 US$761
        23% off
        23% off
        US$761 US$585
      • CAN 01:35
        18h 5m
        1 stop
        NBO 14:40
        Guangzhou - Nairobi | Wed, Jun 3 | Qatar Airways
        NBO 10:25
        24h 5m
        1 stop
        CAN 15:30
        Nairobi - Guangzhou | Wed, Jun 10 | Qatar Airways
        US$627 US$761
        18% off
        18% off
        US$761 US$627
      • CAN 19:30
        24h 25m
        1 stop
        NBO 14:55
        Guangzhou - Nairobi | Tue, Jun 2 | Qatar Airways
        NBO 18:00
        16h 30m
        1 stop
        CAN 15:30
        Nairobi - Guangzhou | Tue, Jun 9 | Qatar Airways
        US$638 US$761
        16% off
        16% off
        US$761 US$638
      • CAN 01:35
        18h 20m
        1 stop
        NBO 14:55
        Guangzhou - Nairobi | Fri, Jun 12 | Qatar Airways
        NBO 18:00
        16h 30m
        1 stop
        CAN 15:30
        Nairobi - Guangzhou | Thu, Jun 18 | Qatar Airways
        US$654
        14% off
        US$761 US$654
      • CAN 01:35
        18h 20m
        1 stop
        NBO 14:55
        Guangzhou - Nairobi | Thu, Jun 11 | Qatar Airways
        NBO 18:00
        16h 30m
        1 stop
        CAN 15:30
        Nairobi - Guangzhou | Thu, Jun 18 | Qatar Airways
        US$655
        14% off
        US$761 US$655
      • CAN 01:35
        18h 5m
        1 stop
        NBO 14:40
        Guangzhou - Nairobi | Sun, Jun 7 | Qatar Airways
        NBO 10:25
        24h 5m
        1 stop
        CAN 15:30
        Nairobi - Guangzhou | Fri, Jun 12 | Qatar Airways
        US$664
        13% off
        US$761 US$664
      • CAN 01:35
        18h 20m
        1 stop
        NBO 14:55
        Guangzhou - Nairobi | Wed, Jun 10 | Qatar Airways
        NBO 18:00
        16h 30m
        1 stop
        CAN 15:30
        Nairobi - Guangzhou | Wed, Jun 17 | Qatar Airways
        US$666
        12% off
        US$761 US$666
      • CAN 01:35
        18h 20m
        1 stop
        NBO 14:55
        Guangzhou - Nairobi | Tue, Jun 9 | Qatar Airways
        NBO 18:00
        16h 30m
        1 stop
        CAN 15:30
        Nairobi - Guangzhou | Tue, Jun 16 | Qatar Airways
        US$666
        12% off
        US$761 US$666
      • CAN 01:35
        18h 5m
        1 stop
        NBO 14:40
        Guangzhou - Nairobi | Wed, May 20 | Qatar Airways
        NBO 10:25
        24h 5m
        1 stop
        CAN 15:30
        Nairobi - Guangzhou | Sun, May 24 | Qatar Airways
        US$672
        12% off
        US$761 US$672
      • CAN 01:35
        18h 5m
        1 stop
        NBO 14:40
        Guangzhou - Nairobi | Wed, May 27 | Qatar Airways
        NBO 16:10
        18h 20m
        1 stop
        CAN 15:30
        Nairobi - Guangzhou | Sun, May 31 | Qatar Airways
        US$707
        7% off
        US$761 US$707
      • CAN 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        NBO Invalid Date
        Guangzhou - Nairobi | Tue, Apr 21 | Normal Airline
        NBO 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        CAN 16:00
        Nairobi - Guangzhou | Thu, Apr 23 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CAN 21:05
        14h 35m
        Nonstop
        NBO 06:40
        Guangzhou - Nairobi | Fri, Jun 5 | China Southern Airlines
        US$408 US$439
        7% off
        7% off
        US$439 US$408
      • CAN 21:05
        14h 35m
        Nonstop
        NBO 06:40
        Guangzhou - Nairobi | Sun, Jun 7 | China Southern Airlines
        US$408 US$439
        7% off
        7% off
        US$439 US$408
      • CAN 01:35
        18h 20m
        1 stop
        NBO 14:55
        Guangzhou - Nairobi | Tue, Jun 9 | Qatar Airways
        US$352 US$439
        20% off
        20% off
        US$439 US$352
      • CAN 01:35
        18h 20m
        1 stop
        NBO 14:55
        Guangzhou - Nairobi | Sat, Jun 6 | Qatar Airways
        US$352
        20% off
        US$439 US$352
      • CAN 01:35
        18h 20m
        1 stop
        NBO 14:55
        Guangzhou - Nairobi | Fri, Jun 12 | Qatar Airways
        US$352
        20% off
        US$439 US$352
      • CAN 01:35
        18h 20m
        1 stop
        NBO 14:55
        Guangzhou - Nairobi | Wed, Jun 10 | Qatar Airways
        US$353
        20% off
        US$439 US$353
      • CAN 01:35
        17h 5m
        1 stop
        NBO 13:40
        Guangzhou - Nairobi | Wed, Jun 17 | Qatar Airways
        US$356
        19% off
        US$439 US$356
      • CAN 01:35
        18h 5m
        1 stop
        NBO 14:40
        Guangzhou - Nairobi | Wed, Jun 3 | Qatar Airways
        US$361
        18% off
        US$439 US$361
      • CAN 01:35
        18h 5m
        1 stop
        NBO 14:40
        Guangzhou - Nairobi | Tue, Jun 2 | Qatar Airways
        US$361
        18% off
        US$439 US$361
      • CAN 01:35
        18h 20m
        1 stop
        NBO 14:55
        Guangzhou - Nairobi | Thu, Jun 4 | Qatar Airways
        US$361
        18% off
        US$439 US$361
      • CAN 19:30
        24h 25m
        1 stop
        NBO 14:55
        Guangzhou - Nairobi | Thu, Jun 11 | Qatar Airways
        US$365
        17% off
        US$439 US$365
      • CAN 01:35
        18h 20m
        1 stop
        NBO 14:55
        Guangzhou - Nairobi | Fri, Jun 5 | Qatar Airways
        US$379
        14% off
        US$439 US$379
      • CAN 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        NBO Invalid Date
        Guangzhou - Nairobi | Tue, Apr 21 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Guangzhou to Nairobi are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Guangzhou to Nairobi Flight Details

The distance between Guangzhou and Nairobi is about 8,678.03 km. The average flying time from Guangzhou to Nairobi is around 12 hours 28 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$352
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$585
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance8,678.03 km
Average flight time12 hours 28 minutes
Popular airlineKenya Airways
Flight statistics for the Guangzhou–Nairobi route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Guangzhou to Nairobi

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

The average price of one-way flights from Guangzhou 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 Guangzhou to Nairobi is April, with an average price of US$416; while the month with the highest flight price is usually September, with an average price of up to US$818.

US$818
US$617
US$416
US$215
  • US$416
    Apr
  • US$611
    May
  • US$541
    Jun
  • US$718
    Jul
  • US$699
    Aug
  • US$818
    Sep
  • US$748
    Oct
  • US$669
    Nov
  • US$613
    Dec
  • US$643
    Jan
  • US$627
    Feb
  • US$629
    Mar

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Guangzhou to Nairobi?

Average weekly flight prices from Guangzhou to Nairobi by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from Guangzhou to Nairobi is Sunday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Saturday, as prices are usually highest then.

US$755
US$674
US$593
US$512
    Cheapest
  • US$651
    Mon
  • US$635
    Tue
  • US$649
    Wed
  • US$628
    Thu
  • US$651
    Fri
  • US$755
    Sat
  • US$593
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Guangzhou to Nairobi during International Workers' Day?

Based on Trip.com's data over the past 3 days, these are the lowest one-way flight prices from Guangzhou to Nairobi during International Workers' Day.

International Workers' Day is scheduled for May 1. The cheapest flights from Guangzhou to Nairobi are available on May 2, with fares starting at US$524.

US$887
US$706
US$524
US$343
    Cheapest
  • US$869
    28
    Apr
  • US$869
    29
  • US$887
    30
  • US$856
    1
    May
  • US$524
    2
  • US$524
    3

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Guangzhou to Nairobi (CAN-NBO)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Qatar Airways offers one-way fares as low as US$352 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CAN to NBO on Tue, Jun 9), while Kenya Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$585 departing on Sun, Jun 7 and returning on Sat, Jun 13.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Guangzhou to Nairobi with the following airlines, including: China Southern Airlines IndiGo SalamAir Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 12 hours 28 minutes to fly from Guangzhou to Nairobi.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Guangzhou 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 10 flight per week flying from Guangzhou to Nairobi. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Kenya Airways: -/M/-/W/-/F/- -- KQ887 (22:31) China Southern Airlines: -/M/-/W/-/F/- -- CZ6043 (21:25) China Eastern Airlines: -/M/-/W/-/F/- -- MU4925 (22:31)
  • To find best deals on flights from Guangzhou 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, Jun 9, with one-way flights priced at just US$352.
    · 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 Southern 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 Nairobi travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Guangzhou to Nairobi is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Guangzhou to Nairobi on April 20, 2026 with Qatar Airways, with prices starting at US$478.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Nairobi, with Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (CAN-NBO) is by far the most common option on this route: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) Wilson Airport (WIL).
  • The time difference between Nairobi and Guangzhou is 5h.
  • 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.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Guangzhou to Nairobi

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Guangzhou to Nairobi?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Guangzhou to Nairobi on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Guangzhou to Nairobi, with fares starting at US$503.

US$408
US$503
US$599
US$695
US$790
AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
US$503
AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
Kenya Airways
US$692
Kenya Airways
Qatar Airways
US$734
Qatar Airways
Emirates
US$741
Emirates
China Southern Airlines
US$750
China Southern Airlines
Gulf Air
US$790
Gulf Air

Which airline operates the most flights from Guangzhou to Nairobi?

Total flights from Guangzhou to Nairobi across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, China Southern Airlines operates the most frequent flights from Guangzhou to Nairobi, with 5 flights per week.

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China Southern Airlines
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China Southern Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
3
China Eastern Airlines
Kenya Airways
3
Kenya Airways

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