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Mon, 19 Jan
China Southern Airlines
China Southern Airlines1 stop
SHA - NBO
554$
536$
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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
37%Trains are 37% more expensive in Nairobi than in Shanghai.
Shanghai$0.86
Nairobi$1.18
MealMid-priced restaurant
37%The average meal is 37% more expensive in Nairobi than in Shanghai.
Shanghai$6.48
Nairobi$8.88
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
27%A taxi fare in Nairobi is 27% cheaper than in Shanghai.
Shanghai$3.24
Nairobi$2.37
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
20%Coffee in Nairobi is 20% cheaper than in Shanghai.
Shanghai$4.78
Nairobi$3.80
Exchange rate
1 AUD = 84.08 KES
1 KES = 0.02 AUD
Last checked on Fri, 5/12
Distance: 9576 kms
Shanghai airports
Pu Dong (PVG)How far from city centre: 31 kms
Hongqiao (SHA)How far from city centre: 7 kms
Nairobi airports
Jomo Kenyatta Internatonal (NBO)How far from city centre: 16 kms

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When do you want to depart from Shanghai? Adjust your travel dates and explore a wide range of options to Nairobi. With Opodo, you can find the perfect flight from our extensive selection, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable trip. Compare prices, flight durations, and amenities to choose the best option that suits your needs.


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But wait, there's more! Enhance your travel experience by booking a hotel and renting a car along with your flight. It's easier and often cheaper to book everything together. Choose the best offer from Shanghai to Nairobi and get ready for an incredible journey. Enjoy your holiday, and remember to fasten your seatbelt. We’re ready for takeoff!

Frequently asked questions about flights from Shanghai to Nairobi

How can I find cheap flights from Shanghai to Nairobi at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Shanghai to Nairobi is $536. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Nairobi expensive to visit compared to Shanghai?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Nairobi costs an average of 2.37 AUD, 27% cheaper than Shanghai, with a fare of 3.24 AUD,
while train tickets costs 37% more in Nairobi: 1.18 AUD against 0.86 AUD in Shanghai.
If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 8.88 AUD in Nairobi, 37% more than the 6.48 AUD in Shanghai.
The price of the coffee is around 21% cheaper in Nairobi, with an average of 3.80 AUD, while in Shanghai the coffee costs 4.78 AUD.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Shanghai to Nairobi?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Kenya may apply when travelling from Shanghai. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Nairobi compared to Shanghai?
While in Shanghai the temperatures can reach an average of 37.03 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 12 mm ,Nairobi's temperatures can go up to 30.06 ºC during the hot season, with 6 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 9.29 ºC in Nairobi, compared to the -2.66 ºC average degrees reported in Shanghai. During the winter period, Shanghai can register 3 mm precipitation, while Nairobi have an average of 2.3 mm rain level.

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