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R4 008+ 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 5/12. 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
Dec 11 — Dec 181
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest round-trip flight

R10 219

Cheapest airline

Kenya Airways
The cheapest round-trip flight from Nairobi is currently to Addis Ababa Bole.
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On average, Kenya Airways currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Nairobi (avg. price of R2 553).
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Fri 9/16:10NBO - JNB
1 stop9h 30mTAAG
Sat 24/116:40JNB - NBO
1 stop11h 30mTAAG
Deal found 10/11R5 539
Fri 21/116:10NBO - JNB
1 stop9h 30mTAAG
Thu 27/1116:40JNB - NBO
1 stop11h 30mTAAG
Deal found 9/11R5 694
Mon 24/1115:50NBO - JNB
1 stop23h 50mTAAG
Sun 30/1116:40JNB - NBO
1 stop21h 10mTAAG
Deal found 10/11R5 780
Fri 21/116:10NBO - JNB
1 stop9h 30mTAAG
Sat 29/1116:40JNB - NBO
1 stop11h 30mTAAG
Deal found 9/11R5 797
Fri 21/116:10NBO - CPT
1 stop9h 30mTAAG
Thu 27/1115:30CPT - NBO
1 stop12h 40mTAAG
Deal found 10/11R5 900
Fri 21/116:10NBO - CPT
1 stop18h 20mTAAG
Sun 30/110:30CPT - NBO
1 stop13h 20mTAAG
Deal found 10/11R5 917
Sun 7/126:10NBO - CPT
1 stop18h 20mTAAG
Fri 12/120:30CPT - NBO
1 stop27h 40mTAAG
Deal found 10/11R5 934
Fri 27/26:10NBO - CPT
1 stop9h 30mTAAG
Fri 27/20:30CPT - NBO
1 stop27h 40mTAAG
Deal found 9/11R5 952
Fri 21/116:10NBO - JNB
1 stop9h 30mTAAG
Sun 30/1116:40JNB - NBO
1 stop21h 10mTAAG
Deal found 10/11R5 969
Sun 30/116:10NBO - CPT
1 stop9h 30mTAAG
Sun 7/120:30CPT - NBO
1 stop13h 20mTAAG
Deal found 9/11R6 072
Mon 24/1115:50NBO - CPT
1 stop23h 10mTAAG
Fri 5/120:30CPT - NBO
1 stop27h 40mTAAG
Deal found 10/11R6 089
Fri 28/116:10NBO - CPT
1 stop18h 20mTAAG
Sun 7/120:30CPT - NBO
1 stop13h 20mTAAG
Deal found 11/11R6 106

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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 11 November 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

Fly to

OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 5/2

12:30-19:40

1 stop8h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

20:40-7:15

1 stop9h 35m

R7 190

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 25/11

8:00-19:40

1 stop12h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/1

20:40-7:15

1 stop9h 35m

R7 414

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 23/11

12:00-23:45

1 stop12h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/12

20:40-7:15

1 stop9h 35m

R7 706

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 14/12

19:55-19:05

1 stop24h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/1

10:15-11:00

1 stop23h 45m

R8 188

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 20/11

12:30-19:40

1 stop8h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/11

20:40-7:15

1 stop9h 35m

R8 222

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 23/12

11:45-18:30

2 stops7h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/1

10:15-11:00

1 stop23h 45m

R8 239

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 2/2

6:15-11:35

2 stops6h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/2

12:30-20:00

2 stops6h 30m

R9 581

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 20/11

9:05-0:05

2 stops16h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/11

5:30-21:25

2 stops14h 55m

R9 667

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 20/11

9:05-0:05

2 stops16h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/12

5:30-21:25

2 stops14h 55m

R9 667

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 8/1

17:30-3:55

1 stop11h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/1

23:00-13:10

1 stop13h 10m

R9 667

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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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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 7 November 2025.

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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nairobi (average of R3 973). Flying from Nairobi in August will prove the most costly (average of R7 156). 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, Zambia Airways, RwandAir. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Johannesburg.

Air Tanzania
Air Tanzania
From R6 745
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
From R1 753
Airlink
Airlink
From R6 835
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R4 876

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, Kenya Airways, andZambia 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
Check prices

Overall

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,5

Crew

8,9

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

Overall

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,5

Crew

8,9

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
6,8
Okay
286 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
84 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,5

Crew

8,9

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
Zambia Airways
6,6
Okay
9 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
84 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,5

Crew

8,9

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
Uganda Airlines
4,4
Mediocre
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
84 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,5

Crew

8,9

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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  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Nairobi?

    January 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 R4 300 round trip
    Travel from Nairobi to Cape Town from R5 453 round trip

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