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R3 535+ 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 6/4. 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 21 — apr 281
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 22 mars 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

NairobiCape Town

NBO - CPT

NBOCPT

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

tors 7/5

7:40-17:45

2 stops11h 05m

Cape Town Intl

mån 11/5

6:30-21:25

2 stops13h 55m

R9 959

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

lör 18/4

6:15-12:35

1 stop7h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

tis 5/5

22:50-13:10

1 stop13h 20m

R10 860

NairobiPort Elizabeth

NBO - PLZ

NBOPLZ

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

mån 4/5

16:05-8:00

2 stops40h 55m

Port Elizabeth

mån 11/5

15:45-6:20

1 stop13h 35m

R10 860

NairobiCape Town

NBO - CPT

NBOCPT

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

fre 10/4

6:10-14:40

1 stop9h 30m

Cape Town Intl

fre 17/4

20:25-5:10

2 stops31h 45m

R10 996

NairobiCape Town

NBO - CPT

NBOCPT

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

tis 5/5

3:20-14:35

1 stop12h 15m

Cape Town Intl

fre 8/5

13:50-1:40

1 stop10h 50m

R11 676

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

fre 1/5

22:10-14:25

2 stops17h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

fre 8/5

12:30-20:00

2 stops6h 30m

R11 727
Fastest return journey

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

sön 3/5

6:30-9:40

Nonstop4h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sön 10/5

13:30-18:30

Nonstop4h 00m

R11 744

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

tis 7/4

6:30-9:40

Nonstop4h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

tis 14/4

13:30-18:30

Nonstop4h 00m

R11 778

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

tis 8/9

6:30-9:40

Nonstop4h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

tis 29/9

13:30-18:30

Nonstop4h 00m

R11 778

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

mån 24/8

6:30-9:40

Nonstop4h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sön 6/9

13:30-18:30

Nonstop4h 00m

R11 778

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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 13 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 841). Flying from Nairobi in July will prove the most costly (average of R6 985). 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 069
Air Tanzania
Air Tanzania
From R6 664
Airlink
Airlink
From R6 743
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R5 210

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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Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,2

Food

8,0

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,4

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

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,2

Food

8,0

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,4

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
8,4
Very Good
84 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,2

Food

8,0

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,4

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

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,2

Food

8,0

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,4

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 July 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 405 round trip
    Travel from Nairobi to Cape Town from R8 736 round trip

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