Cheapest airlines flights from Mombasa to Nairobi

You can choose from 4 airlines that fly from Mombasa to Nairobi, including Jambojet, Kenya Airways, and Safarilink Airlines. Jambojet has lowest fares on this route.
Jambojet logo Jambojet
Kenya Airways logo Kenya Airways
Safarilink Airlines logo Safarilink Airlines
Flexflight logo Flexflight
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Mombasa to Nairobi according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Mombasa to Nairobi in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$52, and round-trip direct flights start at US$107.

Displayed flight fares from Mombasa to Nairobi are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Mombasa to Nairobi Flight Details

The distance between Mombasa and Nairobi is about 422.61 km. The average flying time from Mombasa to Nairobi is around 1 hour 11 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in December. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$52
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$107
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelDecember
Flight distance422.61 km
Average flight time1 hour 11 minutes
Popular airlineJambojet
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 US$77; while the month with the highest flight price is usually August, with an average price of up to US$104.

US$104
US$91
US$77
US$64
    Cheapest
  • US$91
    Apr
  • US$80
    May
  • US$84
    Jun
  • US$89
    Jul
  • US$104
    Aug
  • US$77
    Sep
  • US$95
    Oct
  • US$98
    Nov
  • US$96
    Dec
  • US$84
    Jan
  • US$83
    Feb
  • US$80
    Mar

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

Average weekly flight prices from Mombasa 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 Mombasa to Nairobi is Wednesday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Sunday, as prices are usually highest then.

US$101
US$92
US$82
US$73
    Cheapest
  • US$94
    Mon
  • US$85
    Tue
  • US$82
    Wed
  • US$86
    Thu
  • US$93
    Fri
  • US$97
    Sat
  • US$101
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Mombasa 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 Mombasa to Nairobi during International Workers' Day.

International Workers' Day is scheduled for May 1. The cheapest flights from Mombasa to Nairobi are available on Apr 27, with fares starting at US$57.

US$69
US$63
US$57
US$51
  • US$57
    27
    Apr
  • US$63
    28
  • US$62
    29
  • US$65
    30
  • US$63
    1
    May
  • US$69
    2
  • US$65
    3

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 US$52 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. MBA to NBO on Thu, Apr 23), while Jambojet offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$107 departing on Thu, Apr 30 and returning on Sat, May 2.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Mombasa to Nairobi with the following airlines, including: Jambojet Kenya Airways Safarilink Flexflight Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 11 minutes to fly from Mombasa 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 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 167 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 -- KQ8603 (11:37) Kenya Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- KQ603 (10:30)
  • 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 Thu, Apr 23, with one-way flights priced at just US$52.
    · 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 April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Mombasa to Nairobi on April 21, 2026 with Jambojet, with prices starting at US$52.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Nairobi, with Moi International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (MBA-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 Mombasa is 0h.
  • 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 Mombasa to Nairobi

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

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

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Jambojet provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Mombasa to Nairobi, with fares starting at US$84.

US$49
US$84
US$120
US$156
US$191
Jambojet
US$84
Jambojet
Safarilink
US$85
Safarilink
Skyward Express
US$106
Skyward Express
Kenya Airways
US$109
Kenya Airways
World Ticket
US$116
World Ticket
Flexflight
US$191
Flexflight

Which airline operates the most flights from Mombasa to Nairobi?

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

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Kenya Airways operates the most frequent flights from Mombasa to Nairobi, with 105 flights per week.

0
15
60
105
Kenya Airways
105
Kenya Airways
Jambojet
67
Jambojet
A.P.G. Distribution System
65
A.P.G. Distribution System
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
37
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Skyward Express
32
Skyward Express
South African Airways
15
South African Airways

How many flights fly from Mombasa to Nairobi daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Mombasa to Nairobi within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Mombasa to Nairobi is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Tuesday.

267
235
203
171
Highest
220
Mon
203
Tue
208
Wed
204
Thu
267
Fri
244
Sat
248
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.