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R3 607+ 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 27/3. 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 7 — Apr 141
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 8 March 2026.

Cheapest one-way flight

R1 648

Cheapest round-trip flight

R3 864

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 148).
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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 523).
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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 8 March 2026.

Sun 19/46:10
NBO
-
JNB
1 stop9h 30m
TAAG
Sun 26/416:40
JNB
-
NBO
1 stop21h 10m
TAAG
Deal found 5/3R5 278
Fri 27/36:10
NBO
-
JNB
1 stop9h 30m
TAAG
Sun 29/316:40
JNB
-
NBO
1 stop21h 10m
TAAG
Deal found 6/3R5 394
Sun 29/36:10
NBO
-
JNB
1 stop9h 30m
TAAG
Thu 2/416:40
JNB
-
NBO
1 stop11h 30m
TAAG
Deal found 4/3R5 443
Sun 12/46:10
NBO
-
JNB
1 stop9h 30m
TAAG
Sat 18/416:40
JNB
-
NBO
1 stop11h 30m
TAAG
Deal found 8/3R5 460
Mon 4/516:05
NBO
-
JNB
1 stop23h 35m
TAAG
Thu 14/516:40
JNB
-
NBO
1 stop11h 30m
TAAG
Deal found 3/3R5 509
Sun 22/36:10
NBO
-
JNB
1 stop9h 30m
TAAG
Thu 16/416:40
JNB
-
NBO
1 stop11h 30m
TAAG
Deal found 6/3R5 642
Mon 20/416:05
NBO
-
CPT
1 stop22h 55m
TAAG
Sun 26/40:30
CPT
-
NBO
1 stop13h 20m
TAAG
Deal found 6/3R8 438
Tue 31/37:40
NBO
-
DUR
2 stops12h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 10/49:05
DUR
-
NBO
2 stops13h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3R8 487
Sun 17/56:10
NBO
-
CPT
1 stop18h 20m
TAAG
Sun 31/515:55
CPT
-
NBO
1 stop21h 55m
TAAG
Deal found 5/3R8 504
Mon 20/47:40
NBO
-
DUR
2 stops11h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/47:00
DUR
-
NBO
2 stops15h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3R8 719
Thu 9/47:40
NBO
-
CPT
2 stops11h 05m
Air Tanzania
Sun 19/418:55
CPT
-
NBO
1 stop11h 05m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 5/3R8 736
Thu 26/37:40
NBO
-
CPT
2 stops11h 05m
Air Tanzania
Sun 19/418:55
CPT
-
NBO
1 stop11h 05m
Air Tanzania
Deal found 4/3R8 752

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 24/3

8:00-19:40

1 stop12h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 31/3

20:40-7:15

1 stop9h 35m

R7 180

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 213

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 24/3

8:00-19:40

1 stop12h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/3

12:50-21:25

1 stop7h 35m

R7 329

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 26/3

11:45-9:25

2 stops22h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/4

10:15-11:00

1 stop23h 45m

R9 100

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 1/4

17:30-3:55

1 stop11h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/4

12:30-20:00

2 stops6h 30m

R9 579

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 18/4

3:20-13:05

1 stop10h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

12:30-20:00

2 stops6h 30m

R9 579

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 13/5

17:30-3:55

1 stop11h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

22:50-13:10

1 stop13h 20m

R9 861
Fastest return journey

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 24/3

15:30-18:40

Nonstop4h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 31/3

13:30-18:30

Nonstop4h 00m

R10 919

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 3/9

6:30-9:40

Nonstop4h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/9

13:30-18:30

Nonstop4h 00m

R10 936

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 24/3

15:30-18:40

Nonstop4h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/3

20:30-1:30

Nonstop4h 00m

R10 936

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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 739). Flying from Nairobi in June will prove the most costly (average of R6 849). 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 041
Air Tanzania
Air Tanzania
From R6 488
Airlink
Airlink
From R6 564
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R5 072

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

Entertainment

6,4

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,4

Food

8,0

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

Entertainment

6,4

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,4

Food

8,0

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

Entertainment

6,4

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,4

Food

8,0

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
295 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
84 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,4

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,4

Food

8,0

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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    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 394 round trip
    Travel from Nairobi to Cape Town from R8 504 round trip

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