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R3 420+ Cheap flights from Nairobi

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
NBO — JNB
Apr 11 — Apr 181
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 12 March 2026.

Cheapest one-way flight

R1 630

Cheapest round-trip flight

R3 822

Cheapest airline

Skyward Express

Most popular destination

Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl (NBJ)
The cheapest one-way flight from Nairobi is currently to Entebbe.
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Nairobi is currently to Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl.
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On average, Skyward Express currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Nairobi (avg. price of R2 125).
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Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl (NBJ) is currently the most popular flight destination from Nairobi (average return price of R3 485).
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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 12 March 2026.

Sun 26/46:10
NBO
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JNB
1 stop9h 30m
TAAG
Sun 3/516:40
JNB
-
NBO
1 stop21h 10m
TAAG
Deal found 11/3R5 237
Sun 17/56:10
NBO
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JNB
1 stop9h 30m
TAAG
Sun 31/516:40
JNB
-
NBO
1 stop21h 10m
TAAG
Deal found 9/3R5 335
Mon 30/316:05
NBO
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JNB
1 stop23h 35m
TAAG
Thu 2/416:40
JNB
-
NBO
1 stop11h 30m
TAAG
Deal found 7/3R5 384
Sun 12/46:10
NBO
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JNB
1 stop9h 30m
TAAG
Sat 18/416:40
JNB
-
NBO
1 stop11h 30m
TAAG
Deal found 7/3R5 400
Fri 10/46:10
NBO
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JNB
1 stop9h 30m
TAAG
Sat 30/516:40
JNB
-
NBO
1 stop11h 30m
TAAG
Deal found 11/3R5 433
Sun 19/46:10
NBO
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JNB
1 stop9h 30m
TAAG
Sun 26/416:40
JNB
-
NBO
1 stop21h 10m
TAAG
Deal found 7/3R5 466
Fri 24/46:10
NBO
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JNB
1 stop9h 30m
TAAG
Thu 30/416:40
JNB
-
NBO
1 stop11h 30m
TAAG
Deal found 9/3R5 482
Mon 22/616:05
NBO
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JNB
1 stop23h 35m
TAAG
Sat 4/716:40
JNB
-
NBO
1 stop11h 30m
TAAG
Deal found 9/3R5 515
Sun 22/36:10
NBO
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JNB
1 stop9h 30m
TAAG
Thu 16/416:40
JNB
-
NBO
1 stop11h 30m
TAAG
Deal found 7/3R5 597
Sun 29/36:10
NBO
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JNB
1 stop9h 30m
TAAG
Sat 25/416:40
JNB
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NBO
1 stop11h 30m
TAAG
Deal found 7/3R5 646
Fri 10/76:10
NBO
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JNB
1 stop9h 30m
TAAG
Sun 19/716:40
JNB
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NBO
1 stop21h 10m
TAAG
Deal found 11/3R5 662
Fri 3/46:10
NBO
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JNB
1 stop9h 30m
TAAG
Thu 9/416:40
JNB
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NBO
1 stop11h 30m
TAAG
Deal found 9/3R5 679

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 26/4

6:10-14:40

1 stop9h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/5

16:40-14:50

1 stop21h 10m

R5 237

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 14/4

8:00-19:40

1 stop12h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

20:40-7:15

1 stop9h 35m

R6 808

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 26/3

8:00-19:40

1 stop12h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/4

0:45-12:10

1 stop10h 25m

R7 135

NairobiDurban

NBO - DUR

NBODUR

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 30/4

7:40-19:50

2 stops13h 10m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 4/5

9:10-23:10

2 stops13h 00m

R8 641
Fastest return journey

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 26/4

6:10-14:40

1 stop9h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/5

12:10-17:15

Nonstop4h 05m

R9 132

NairobiPort Elizabeth

NBO - PLZ

NBOPLZ

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 23/4

7:40-20:00

2 stops13h 20m

Port Elizabeth

Thu 30/4

7:00-23:10

3 stops15h 10m

R9 263

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 14/5

17:30-3:55

1 stop11h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/5

14:30-1:40

1 stop10h 10m

R9 394

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 12/7

6:15-12:35

1 stop7h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/7

12:30-20:00

2 stops6h 30m

R9 394

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 2/9

3:20-13:05

1 stop10h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/9

22:50-13:10

1 stop13h 20m

R9 426

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 26/3

11:45-9:25

2 stops22h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/4

19:25-11:00

1 stop14h 35m

R9 524

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Travel insights for flights from Nairobi

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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 to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 6 March 2026.

Booking 67 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.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Nairobi?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nairobi (average of R3 699). Flying from Nairobi in June will prove the most costly (average of R6 775). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Nairobi?

When flying from Nairobi check dates and pricing for the following: Air Tanzania, Kenya Airways, Airlink, TAAG, RwandAir. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Johannesburg.

Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
From R1 030
Air Tanzania
Air Tanzania
From R6 417
Airlink
Airlink
From R6 493
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R5 017

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 594 507 searches.
See what other customers who have flown with Airlink,RwandAir, andKenya Airways from Nairobi have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
84 reviews
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Comfort

8,3

Boarding

8,2

Food

8,0

Overall

8,4

Entertainment

6,4

Crew

8,9

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
84 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
84 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,3

Boarding

8,2

Food

8,0

Overall

8,4

Entertainment

6,4

Crew

8,9

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
RwandAir
7,7
Good
40 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
84 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,3

Boarding

8,2

Food

8,0

Overall

8,4

Entertainment

6,4

Crew

8,9

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Kenya Airways
6,7
Okay
296 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
84 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,3

Boarding

8,2

Food

8,0

Overall

8,4

Entertainment

6,4

Crew

8,9

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

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

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  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Nairobi?

    February is currently the cheapest month to fly from Nairobi. At this moment in time June 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.

  • 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 R5 335 round trip
    Travel from Nairobi to Cape Town from R8 150 round trip

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