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NBO — JNB
May 2 — May 91
1 adult
Thu 2/5
Thu 9/5

What to know about flights from Nairobi

Discover essential information about flights departing from Nairobi, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Nairobi airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 27 April 2024.

Cheapest one-way flight

R5 799

Cheapest round-trip flight

R7 656

Cheapest airline

Kenya Airways

Most popular destination

Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)
The cheapest one-way flight from Nairobi is currently to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Nairobi is currently to Entebbe.
On average, Kenya Airways currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Nairobi.
Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) is currently the most popular flight destination from Nairobi.

Cheapest flights from Nairobi

Explore the most affordable flight options available from Nairobi. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 27 April 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 621 923 searches.
Sat 1/622:10NBO - JNB
1 stop25h 35mUganda Airlines
Sun 30/623:45JNB - NBO
1 stop6h 30mUganda Airlines
Deal found 26/4R9 508
Thu 30/522:10NBO - JNB
1 stop14h 35mUganda Airlines
Tue 4/620:40JNB - NBO
1 stop9h 35mUganda Airlines
Deal found 26/4R9 697
Thu 20/66:15NBO - JNB
2 stops6h 20mEthiopian Air
Sun 30/612:20JNB - NBO
2 stops6h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/4R9 772
Thu 30/56:15NBO - JNB
2 stops6h 20mEthiopian Air
Sun 2/612:20JNB - NBO
2 stops6h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/4R9 791
Thu 20/622:10NBO - JNB
1 stop14h 35mUganda Airlines
Sun 30/623:45JNB - NBO
1 stop6h 30mUganda Airlines
Deal found 26/4R9 810
Fri 21/68:00NBO - JNB
1 stop28h 45mUganda Airlines
Wed 26/612:50JNB - NBO
1 stop17h 25mUganda Airlines
Deal found 26/4R9 886
Thu 20/66:15NBO - JNB
2 stops6h 20mEthiopian Air
Sun 30/612:20JNB - NBO
2 stops6h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/4R9 980
Thu 30/522:10NBO - JNB
1 stop14h 35mUganda Airlines
Tue 4/620:40JNB - NBO
1 stop9h 35mUganda Airlines
Deal found 26/4R9 999
Thu 20/66:15NBO - JNB
2 stops6h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/623:45JNB - NBO
1 stop6h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4R10 018

Last-minute flight deals from Nairobi

Discover last-minute flight deals departing from Nairobi. Take advantage of attractive deals offered by airlines for spontaneous travel. These deals are subject to availability and can provide significant savings for flexible travellers. Please note that the availability of last-minute deals can vary and may change quickly. Data last updated 27 April 2024 and based on user searches. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 621 923 searches.
Sat 4/56:15NBO - JNB
2 stops6h 20mEthiopian Air
Sat 11/512:20JNB - NBO
2 stops6h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/4R10 037
Sat 4/522:10NBO - JNB
1 stop25h 35mUganda Airlines
Mon 20/512:50JNB - NBO
1 stop17h 25mUganda Airlines
Deal found 26/4R10 831
Sat 4/522:10NBO - JNB
1 stop25h 35mUganda Airlines
Sat 11/512:50JNB - NBO
1 stop19h 25mUganda Airlines
Deal found 27/4R10 850
Mon 6/520:00NBO - JNB
2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/512:10JNB - NBO
Nonstop4h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4R11 284
Sat 4/56:15NBO - JNB
2 stops6h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/512:50JNB - NBO
1 stop7h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4R11 303
Thu 2/519:40NBO - JNB
1 stop7h 40mRwandAir
Tue 7/516:00JNB - NBO
3 stops12h 10mRwandAir
Deal found 26/4R11 360
Mon 6/520:45NBO - JNB
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/512:10JNB - NBO
Nonstop4h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4R11 379
Thu 2/55:20NBO - JNB
1 stop8h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 7/522:35JNB - NBO
1 stop13h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/4R11 436
Sat 4/56:15NBO - JNB
2 stops6h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/53:10JNB - NBO
1 stop8h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4R11 568

Direct flights from Nairobi

Discover airlines that offer direct flights from Nairobi to various destinations. Avoid layovers and travel efficiently with direct flight options, saving you time and providing a more convenient travel experience. Please note that the direct flight options are based on data from 27 April 2024 and based on user searches. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 621 923 searches.
Sat 1/68:00NBO - CPT
Nonstop5h 45mKenya Airways
Sat 8/614:05CPT - NBO
Nonstop5h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 27/4R11 719
Thu 9/516:55NBO - CPT
Nonstop5h 45mKenya Airways
Tue 14/523:00CPT - NBO
Nonstop5h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 26/4R12 248
Thu 20/615:30NBO - JNB
Nonstop4h 10mAirlink
Sun 30/69:40JNB - NBO
Nonstop4h 00mAirlink
Deal found 26/4R12 362
Thu 6/616:55NBO - CPT
Nonstop5h 45mKenya Airways
Thu 20/623:00CPT - NBO
Nonstop5h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 27/4R12 419
Sat 1/615:30NBO - JNB
Nonstop4h 10mAirlink
Sun 30/69:40JNB - NBO
Nonstop4h 00mAirlink
Deal found 26/4R12 589
Thu 30/515:30NBO - JNB
Nonstop4h 10mAirlink
Tue 4/69:40JNB - NBO
Nonstop4h 00mAirlink
Deal found 26/4R12 645
Thu 16/515:30NBO - JNB
Nonstop4h 10mAirlink
Sun 19/59:40JNB - NBO
Nonstop4h 00mAirlink
Deal found 27/4R12 683
Thu 23/515:30NBO - JNB
Nonstop4h 10mAirlink
Sat 25/59:40JNB - NBO
Nonstop4h 00mAirlink
Deal found 26/4R12 721
Fri 14/615:30NBO - JNB
Nonstop4h 10mAirlink
Fri 21/69:40JNB - NBO
Nonstop4h 00mAirlink
Deal found 27/4R12 740

Find flights from Nairobi within your budget

Find flights departing from Nairobi that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 27 April 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 621 923 searches

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Any airport

Budget

R9 508 - R10 018

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 1/6

1 stop25h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/6

1 stop6h 30m

R9 508

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 30/5

1 stop14h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/6

1 stop9h 35m

R9 697

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 20/6

2 stops6h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/6

2 stops6h 40m

R9 772

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 30/5

2 stops6h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/6

2 stops6h 40m

R9 791

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 20/6

1 stop14h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/6

1 stop6h 30m

R9 810

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 21/6

1 stop28h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/6

1 stop17h 25m

R9 886

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 20/6

2 stops6h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/6

2 stops6h 40m

R9 980

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 30/5

1 stop14h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/6

1 stop9h 35m

R9 999

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 20/6

2 stops6h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/6

1 stop6h 30m

R10 018

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Deals found on 26/4

When is the best time to book a flight from Nairobi?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Nairobi. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
Booking 58 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Nairobi. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Nairobi?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Nairobi. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.
Morning
Midday
Afternoon
Evening
All times are departure.
Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Nairobi would be wise to consider leaving during Thursday mornings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Saturday at midday when fares are usually the most expensive.
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Average price of flights from Nairobi by month

Plan your trip from Nairobi by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Nairobi is currently R6 168 while a return flight costs R9 829. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nairobi (average of R423). Flying from Nairobi in December will prove the most costly (average of R474). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

R1 663

February

R1 701

March

R1 966

April

R1 871

May

R1 531

June

R1 588

July

R1 796

August

R1 758

September

R1 890

October

R1 739

November

R1 739

December

R1 947

Airline reviews for flights from Nairobi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Nairobi. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Nairobi. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 621 923 searches.
8,5
Very Good
77 reviews

Crew

8,9

Food

7,6

Overall

8,5

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

6,3

Comfort

8,2

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

8,5
Very Good
77 reviews
8,5
Very Good
77 reviews

Crew

8,9

Food

7,6

Overall

8,5

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

6,3

Comfort

8,2

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

7,9
Good
49 reviews
8,5
Very Good
77 reviews

Crew

8,9

Food

7,6

Overall

8,5

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

6,3

Comfort

8,2

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

7,9
Good
209 reviews
8,5
Very Good
77 reviews

Crew

8,9

Food

7,6

Overall

8,5

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

6,3

Comfort

8,2

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

7,7
Good
4 459 reviews
8,5
Very Good
77 reviews

Crew

8,9

Food

7,6

Overall

8,5

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

6,3

Comfort

8,2

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

7,7
Good
55 reviews
8,5
Very Good
77 reviews

Crew

8,9

Food

7,6

Overall

8,5

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

6,3

Comfort

8,2

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

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    For shorter trips consider Eldoret, Kisumu, and Arusha as potential places to explore. All can be options to fly to and are within 235 km of Nairobi.

  • What is the farthest nonstop flight from Nairobi?

    If flights to distant destinations are more of your preference, check pricing for New York, Changsha, and Mogadishu.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Nairobi?

    Check out the cheapest flights from Nairobi to embark to:
    Travel from Nairobi to Johannesburg from R9 508 round trip

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Nairobi?

    September is currently the cheapest month to fly from Nairobi. At this moment in time December is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

  • When is the cheapest time to fly from Nairobi?

    Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Nairobi would be wise to consider leaving during Thursday mornings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Saturday at midday when fares are usually the most expensive.

  • When is the best time to book a flight from Nairobi?

    Booking 58 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Nairobi. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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