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R5 118+ Cheap flights from Nairobi

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NBO — JNB
Aug 25 — Sep 11
1 adult

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 20 August 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

R1 276

Cheapest round-trip flight

R2 063

Cheapest airline

Kenya Airways

Most popular destination

Dar Es Salaam (DAR)
The cheapest one-way flight from Nairobi is currently to Mombasa Moi Intl.
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Nairobi is currently to Mombasa Moi Intl.
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On average, Kenya Airways currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Nairobi (avg. price of R2 458).
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Dar Es Salaam (DAR) is currently the most popular flight destination from Nairobi (average return price of R5 215).
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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 20 August 2025.

Sun 9/116:10NBO - JNB
1 stop9h 30mTAAG
Sat 15/1116:40JNB - NBO
1 stop11h 30mTAAG
Deal found 19/8R7 201
Mon 29/915:50NBO - JNB
1 stop23h 50mTAAG
Sat 29/1116:40JNB - NBO
1 stop11h 30mTAAG
Deal found 19/8R7 218
Tue 9/98:00NBO - JNB
1 stop12h 40mUganda Airlines
Tue 23/920:40JNB - NBO
1 stop9h 35mUganda Airlines
Deal found 18/8R7 236
Thu 18/98:00NBO - JNB
1 stop12h 40mUganda Airlines
Mon 6/1012:50JNB - NBO
1 stop7h 35mUganda Airlines
Deal found 18/8R7 360
Thu 18/98:00NBO - JNB
1 stop12h 40mUganda Airlines
Thu 2/1020:40JNB - NBO
1 stop9h 35mUganda Airlines
Deal found 18/8R7 395
Fri 7/116:10NBO - JNB
1 stop9h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/1110:25JNB - NBO
2 stops17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/8R7 412
Tue 23/98:00NBO - JNB
1 stop12h 40mUganda Airlines
Tue 30/920:40JNB - NBO
1 stop9h 35mUganda Airlines
Deal found 20/8R7 448
Fri 3/106:10NBO - JNB
1 stop9h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/1012:50JNB - NBO
1 stop7h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/8R7 465
Fri 12/126:10NBO - JNB
1 stop9h 30mTAAG
Sun 4/116:40JNB - NBO
1 stop21h 10mTAAG
Deal found 19/8R7 518
Thu 18/98:00NBO - JNB
1 stop12h 40mUganda Airlines
Tue 7/1020:40JNB - NBO
1 stop9h 35mUganda Airlines
Deal found 18/8R7 589
Tue 14/108:00NBO - JNB
1 stop12h 40mUganda Airlines
Wed 29/1012:50JNB - NBO
1 stop7h 35mUganda Airlines
Deal found 19/8R7 677
Mon 1/915:50NBO - CPT
1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/918:25CPT - NBO
2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/8R10 219

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

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OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 6/11

8:00-19:40

1 stop12h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/11

23:45-12:10

1 stop11h 25m

R7 360

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 18/9

8:00-19:40

1 stop12h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/10

23:45-12:10

1 stop11h 25m

R7 360

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 7/10

8:00-19:40

1 stop12h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 17/10

12:50-21:25

1 stop7h 35m

R7 360

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 18/9

8:00-19:40

1 stop12h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/10

20:40-7:15

1 stop9h 35m

R7 395

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 7/11

6:10-14:40

1 stop9h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/11

10:25-5:10

2 stops17h 45m

R7 412

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 3/11

15:50-14:40

1 stop23h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

10:25-5:10

2 stops17h 45m

R7 412

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 4/11

8:00-19:40

1 stop12h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/11

23:45-12:10

1 stop11h 25m

R7 589

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 6/11

8:00-19:40

1 stop12h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/11

12:50-21:25

1 stop7h 35m

R7 589

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 6/11

8:00-19:40

1 stop12h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/11

20:40-7:15

1 stop9h 35m

R7 589

NairobiCape Town

NBO - CPT

NBOCPT

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 4/9

3:45-13:45

1 stop11h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/9

15:25-1:40

1 stop9h 15m

R10 483

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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 8 August 2025.

Booking 56 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 R4 077). Flying from Nairobi in June will prove the most costly (average of R7 271). 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, Airlink, Kenya Airways, Zambia Airways, Ethiopian Air. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Johannesburg.

Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
From R102
Air Tanzania
Air Tanzania
From R392
Airlink
Airlink
From R398
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R352

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 and Kenya Airways from Nairobi have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
75 reviews
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Overall

8,6

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Boarding

8,5

Food

8,0

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
8,6
Very Good
75 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
75 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,6

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Boarding

8,5

Food

8,0

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
6,9
Okay
278 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
75 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,6

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Boarding

8,5

Food

8,0

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?

    January 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 R3 918 round trip
    Travel from Nairobi to Cape Town from R5 648 round trip

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