Cheap Flights from Nairobi to Shanghai Starting at $405

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Cheapest flights from Nairobi to Shanghai

Flaut.Travel was designed and developed by a team dedicated to making the process of searching, comparing and booking airline tickets as easy and convenient as possible. Our service helps travelers to find and buy the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Shanghai. We have connected more than 40 airlines and airline ticketing agencies to help you find the most suitable and affordable flight option.

Cheapest one way flight

$405

SalamAir
SalamAir
3 transfers
2d 9h 20m
06/25/2025

The cheapest one-way flight from Nairobi to Shanghai departs on 06/25/2025, is operated by SalamAir and costs $405

Cheapest round trip flight

$950

Air Arabia
Air Arabia
2 transfers
2d 3h 15m
07/14/2025

The cheapest roundtrip flight from Nairobi to Shanghai departs on 07/14/2025, is operated by Air Arabia and costs $950

The fastest flight

1d 8h 50m

Fastest flight from Nairobi to Shanghai takes 1d 8h 50m

Direct flights

No direct flights

There are no direct flights on this route.

Distance

9573km

Timezone difference

5h

The distance between Nairobi and Shanghai is 9573km (5935 miles). The time difference between Nairobi and Shanghai is 5h .

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Airfare from Nairobi to Shanghai by month

We carefully collect statistics on the search and pricing of airlines and, based on these data, we make an assumption about future prices. Thus, you can better understand which season is the cheapest to fly from Nairobi to Shanghai

June 2025
Lowest price
on average:
$405
July 2025
Highest price
on average:
$496
  • Avg Price

Airlines operating on route

Below you will find a list of airlines operating flights on the Nairobi — Shanghai route and the starting prices for flights of each specific airline on it.

SalamAir
SalamAir

Starting at $405

IndiGo
IndiGo

Starting at $496

Direct Flights from Nairobi to Shanghai

A direct flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Nairobi to Shanghai, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.

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Schedule of direct flights from Nairobi to Shanghai

A direct flight is the easiest way to get to your destination. The following airlines operate non-stop flights from Nairobi to Shanghai:

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Nairobi airports overview

NBO
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
IndiGo
SalamAir
Airlines flying to this airport
$405
Starting at
$451
on average

Shanghai airports overview

PVG
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IndiGo
SalamAir
Airlines flying to this airport
$405
Starting at
$451
on average

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Answers to questions about the route that travelers are most interested in.

How much is the cheapest flight ticket from Nairobi to Shanghai?

The cheapest flight ticket from Nairobi to Shanghai according to data for the last 48 hours costs $405

When is the best time to buy air tickets on the route Nairobi — Shanghai?

Often the best time to buy tickets from Nairobi to Shanghai is 2 months before departure.

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Nairobi to Shanghai?

Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Nairobi to Shanghai can be found flying in these months: June, July.

How long does it take to fly from Nairobi to Shanghai?

The fastest flights from Nairobi to Shanghai start from 8 hours 50 minutes in the air.

Which airline can fly direct from Nairobi to Shanghai?

The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Nairobi — Shanghai:

Special offers and sales on air tickets from Nairobi to Shanghai

We keep tight track on airlines' pre-holidays sales and other special offers occurences all the time to let you save maximum amount of funds while traveling to your family or just going out on vacation.

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We couldn't find any special offers for flights from Nairobi to Shanghai

Alternative routes

Arusha ➜ Shanghai•Bukoba ➜ Shanghai•Dodoma ➜ Shanghai•Eldoret ➜ Shanghai•Meru ➜ Shanghai•Kisumu ➜ Shanghai•Mombasa ➜ Shanghai•Musoma ➜ Shanghai•Mwanza ➜ Shanghai•Tanga ➜ Shanghai•Nairobi ➜ Changzhou•Nairobi ➜ Hangzhou•Nairobi ➜ Zhoushan•Nairobi ➜ Ningbo•Nairobi ➜ Nanjing•Nairobi ➜ Nantong•Nairobi ➜ Wuxi•Nairobi ➜ Yiwu•Nairobi ➜ Yancheng•Nairobi ➜ Yangzhou