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R3 235+ 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 12/7. 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
Jul 16 — Jul 231
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 16 June 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

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Cheapest return flight

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 6/7

18:20-14:40

1 stop21h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/7

5:45-17:20

1 stop10h 35m

R5 387

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 6/7

16:10-13:15

2 stops22h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/7

14:15-16:20

2 stops25h 05m

R7 053

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 8/9

8:00-19:40

1 stop12h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/9

20:40-7:15

1 stop9h 35m

R8 153

NairobiDurban

NBO - DUR

NBODUR

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 26/7

23:40-17:55

2 stops19h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 2/8

6:00-7:00

2 stops24h 00m

R8 735

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 14/7

8:00-19:40

1 stop12h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/7

20:40-7:15

1 stop9h 35m

R8 751

NairobiDurban

NBO - DUR

NBODUR

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 29/6

7:40-19:50

2 stops13h 10m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 6/7

8:30-16:20

3 stops30h 50m

R9 625

NairobiPort Elizabeth

NBO - PLZ

NBOPLZ

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 27/7

7:40-17:35

2 stops10h 55m

Port Elizabeth

Mon 3/8

10:20-23:00

2 stops11h 40m

R11 307

NairobiPort Elizabeth

NBO - PLZ

NBOPLZ

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 26/7

18:00-14:50

2 stops21h 50m

Port Elizabeth

Sun 2/8

10:20-22:05

1 stop10h 45m

R11 550

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 6/7

16:10-13:15

2 stops22h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/7

13:25-13:10

3 stops22h 45m

R11 841

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 6/7

21:00-0:15

Nonstop4h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/7

17:00-22:05

Nonstop4h 05m

R12 181

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Best time to book a flight from Nairobi

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Travel insights for flights from Nairobi

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nairobi (average of R3 187). Flying from Nairobi in August will prove the most costly (average of R5 338). 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, TAAG, Airlink, RwandAir. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Johannesburg.

Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
From R1 018
Air Tanzania
Air Tanzania
From R6 570
TAAG
TAAG
From R3 604
Airlink
Airlink
From R6 418

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

Booking 65 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.

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, andAir Tanzania from Nairobi have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
88 reviews
Check prices

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,9

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

8,5

Comfort

8,3

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
8,5
Very Good
88 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
88 reviews
Check prices

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,9

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

8,5

Comfort

8,3

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
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
88 reviews
Check prices

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,9

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

8,5

Comfort

8,3

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
Air Tanzania
7,6
Good
24 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
88 reviews
Check prices

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,9

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

8,5

Comfort

8,3

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
306 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
88 reviews
Check prices

Food

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,9

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

8,5

Comfort

8,3

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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Related info for your journey

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  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Nairobi?

    May is currently the cheapest month to fly from Nairobi. At this moment in time August 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 273 round trip
    Travel from Nairobi to Cape Town from R8 120 round trip

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