£312 Cheap Flights from Nairobi (NBO) to Shanghai (SHA)

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Cheap Flights from Nairobi (NBO) to Shanghai (SHA)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £312 for one-way flights and £577 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

China Southern Airlines
Fri, 10 Apr - Fri, 24 Apr
NBO
Nairobi
SHA
Shanghai
£577 Return, found 5 days ago
£577
Return
found 5 days ago
Select China Southern Airlines flight, departing Fri, 10 Apr from Nairobi to Shanghai, returning Fri, 24 Apr, priced at £577 found 5 days ago
Etihad Airways
Sat, 23 May - Sat, 13 Jun
NBO
Nairobi
SHA
Shanghai
£580 Return, found 3 days ago
£580
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Sat, 23 May from Nairobi to Shanghai, returning Sat, 13 Jun, priced at £580 found 3 days ago
China Southern Airlines
Sat, 23 May - Sat, 13 Jun
NBO
Nairobi
SHA
Shanghai
£620 Return, found 3 days ago
£620
Return
found 3 days ago
Select China Southern Airlines flight, departing Sat, 23 May from Nairobi to Shanghai, returning Sat, 13 Jun, priced at £620 found 3 days ago

Alternative airports near Shanghai

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Pudong Intl. PVG. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city centre is 53 minutes. Flights from £577
PVG
Pudong Intl.
Cheapest
Average driving time to city centre53 min
Flights from £577

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from NBO to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport?
The lowest price advertised for a round-trip journey from Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO) to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport is £577. But you better act fast. This price is taken from fares quoted within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from NBO to SHA?
Every air carrier has its own set of terms and conditions. If you do decide to cancel, follow the easy instructions on our Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from NBO to SHA that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for NBO to Hongqiao Intl. Airport (SHA) flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from Nairobi Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. Airport?
The distance is around 9,600 kilometres, so pack your carry-on luggage with all the items you need to make your journey comfortable. Wondering what to take on board your Nairobi to China flight? A travel pillow, earplugs and a sleep mask are among the essentials.
Which airlines fly direct from Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO) to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. Airport?
Flying nonstop between Nairobi Airport and SHA isn't possible at the moment. However, you'll still be able to find a flight to China with at least one stop.
Are Nairobi Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Flight prices always go up and down, so there are no guarantees. While last-minute flight deals between Nairobi Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. Airport are possible, it also makes sense to keep a close eye on prices well before you fly. In fact, some air carriers announce their prices up to a year before the departure date. Expedia is continuously updating the biggest airfare bargains around, so keep checking and be ready to lock in your seat when prices drop.

Travel information

Origin airport
Jomo Kenyatta Intl.
Destination airport
Hongqiao Intl.
Airlines serving
China Southern Airlines
Return price
£576
Distance
9496 km

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For travelling on business or for pleasure, Expedia makes it easy to book your flights from Nairobi to Shanghai. Operating between them flights per day, 8 airlines cover the route. And fly direct, getting you to Hongqiao Intl. in just hours. If you have a preferred carrier, use our advanced search tool to find the right flight from Jomo Kenyatta Intl. to Hongqiao Intl..  

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Grab a great deal on your flight from Jomo Kenyatta Intl. (NBO) to Hongqiao Intl. (SHA)

The easiest way to view the best deals on flights from Nairobi to Shanghai today is to enter your travel dates and hit search. From here, you can sort your results by price to see the cheapest flights first. Right now, return flights from Jomo Kenyatta Intl. to Hongqiao Intl. start at just £577 and range up to £620.  

To find an even better deal, try  

  • being flexible on your dates – midweek flights can be cheaper
  • looking for other airports near Nairobi and Shanghai
  • booking your flight during April, the cheapest month on this route
  • varying your flight times – early morning and late at night are sometimes cheaper 

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