Question 1

How long is the flight from Nairobi to Johannesburg?

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Airlines like RwandAir and Uganda Airlines fly from Nairobi to Johannesburg in about 12h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2908 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

Question 2

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Nairobi to Johannesburg round-trip?

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Currently priced at R6 932, Air Tanzania will fly you from Nairobi to Johannesburg and back. In addition to Air Tanzania, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Uganda Airlines and RwandAir - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R7 052 and R7 297, respectively. Users have found that Air Tanzania is 27% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 3

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Nairobi to Johannesburg one-way?

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The cheapest airline one-way is Uganda Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R5 077. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air Tanzania and Zambia Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Nairobi to Johannesburg for a low price.

Question 4

How far ahead should I book a flight from Nairobi to Johannesburg?

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Nairobi to Johannesburg, you should look to book at least 67 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Question 5

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

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Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nairobi to Johannesburg (average of R89). Flying from Nairobi to Johannesburg in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 6

What is the cheapest day to fly from Nairobi to Johannesburg?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Nairobi to Johannesburg flight should consider departing on Tuesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 7

Weekly flight availability from Nairobi to Johannesburg

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The most flights from NB0 to ZA1 are scheduled on a Monday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Question 10

What are the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg?

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On average you can expect to pay R10 339 for a flight from Nairobi to Johannesburg. The cheapest flight overall is R9 043 while the most popular route, (Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo) is currently priced at R3 998.

Question 11

What are the most reliable airlines from Nairobi to Johannesburg?

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The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Nairobi to Johannesburg are Airlink (80%), SAUDIA (76%) and Kenya Airways (74%).

Question 12

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Nairobi to Johannesburg?

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Before booking your flight from Nairobi to Johannesburg, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Airlink, Ethiopian Air or Kenya Airways.

Question 13

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Nairobi to Johannesburg?

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Flights departing from Nairobi and landing in Johannesburg stopover in Dar Es Salaam most frequently. Nairobi to Johannesburg flights stop in Lilongwe the next most.

Question 14

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Nairobi to Johannesburg flights?

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The least popular stopover on flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg is Blantyre.

Question 15

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Nairobi to Johannesburg?

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Saturday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Nairobi to Johannesburg. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Johannesburg.

Question 16

How far in advance should I book a flight from Nairobi to Johannesburg?

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Find a great deal and save up to 24% by booking at least 57 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Nairobi to Johannesburg within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at R8 013.

Question 17

What is the cheapest month to fly from Nairobi to Johannesburg?

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Flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg lean towards being more expensive in October. Prices are generally better when you fly from Nairobi to Johannesburg in May, with the cheapest ticket starting at R6 916.

Question 18

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NBO to JNB?

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When flying from Nairobi to Johannesburg, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 3% versus a flight in the morning.

Question 19

Can I find deals for flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Nairobi to Johannesburg flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 20

How can I find direct flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg.

Question 21

Can I find deals for business class flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Nairobi to Johannesburg by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 22

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg?

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Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Question 23

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Nairobi to Johannesburg?

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It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg.

Question 24

Can Cheapflights find flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg with no change fees?

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Need flexible booking options for your flight to Johannesburg from Nairobi? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

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Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Johannesburg from Nairobi today and book when prices fit your budget.

Round-trip from	R6 952
One-way from	R5 077
Popular in	October
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R8 668

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air Tanzania	CheapestR6 932	AverageR7 892	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air Tanzania flights
Uganda Airlines	CheapestR7 052	AverageR7 961	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Uganda Airlines flights
RwandAir	CheapestR7 297	AverageR8 677	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Zambia Airways	CheapestR7 682	AverageR8 676	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Zambia Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR9 328	AverageR9 776	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR10 193	AverageR11 162	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Airlink	CheapestR10 676	AverageR11 271	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Airlink flights
South African	CheapestR12 992	AverageR14 668	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Nairobi to Johannesburg are usually found in May or June, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

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