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R3 501+ Cheap flights to Kenya

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Oct 17 — Oct 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Kenya in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Kenya

Thu 15/1016:40 -
1 stop23h 20m
Fri 23/1018:00 -
1 stop21h 40m
Deal found 16/9R5 374
Sun 18/1016:40 -
1 stop23h 40m
Sun 25/1018:00 -
1 stop21h 40m
Deal found 15/9R5 553
Thu 17/916:40 -
1 stop23h 20m
Sun 27/918:00 -
1 stop11h 15m
Deal found 13/9R5 732
Thu 17/916:40 -
1 stop23h 20m
Sun 20/918:00 -
1 stop21h 40m
Deal found 14/9R5 765
Mon 12/105:45 -
1 stop10h 35m
Fri 16/1018:00 -
1 stop11h 15m
Deal found 16/9R6 335
Mon 14/913:45 -
1 stop8h 40m
Tue 15/919:55 -
1 stop7h 05m
Deal found 13/9R6 595

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R5 374

One-way from

R3 501

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July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R7 930
TAAG
  • TAAG
  • 18/1-22/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Nairobi
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TAAG
  • TAAG
  • 2/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Kenya
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JohannesburgNairobi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/11

16:40-17:00

1 stop23h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R3 583

JohannesburgMombasa

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MBA Mombasa Moi Intl

JNBMBA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/9

8:20-17:50

1 stop8h 30m

Mombasa Moi Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 097

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/10

14:15-23:00

1 stop7h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 23/10

7:40-13:15

1 stop6h 35m

R7 051

JohannesburgMombasa

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MBA Mombasa Moi Intl

JNBMBA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/9

12:10-0:59

1 stop11h 49m

Mombasa Moi Intl

Wed 30/9

4:45-10:55

1 stop7h 10m

R8 582

JohannesburgMombasa

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MBA Mombasa Moi Intl

JNBMBA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/9

17:00-0:59

1 stop6h 59m

Mombasa Moi Intl

Sun 27/9

14:20-0:15

1 stop10h 55m

R8 582

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/11

5:00-21:20

2 stops15h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 10/11

9:05-0:05

2 stops16h 00m

R8 631

JohannesburgMombasa

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MBA Mombasa Moi Intl

JNBMBA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/9

17:00-0:59

1 stop6h 59m

Mombasa Moi Intl

Thu 1/10

14:20-0:15

1 stop10h 55m

R8 631

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/10

12:10-17:15

Nonstop4h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 21/10

7:45-10:55

Nonstop4h 10m

R8 761

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/10

12:10-17:15

Nonstop4h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 23/10

7:45-10:55

Nonstop4h 10m

R8 761

JohannesburgMombasa

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MBA Mombasa Moi Intl

JNBMBA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/11

17:00-0:59

1 stop6h 59m

Mombasa Moi Intl

Sun 8/11

16:50-0:25

1 stop8h 35m

R9 559

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Kenya

How long is the flight to Kenya?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Kenya takes 6 hours 15 minutes. Flights to Kenya from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Kenya

The most flights from Johannesburg to Kenya are scheduled on a Wednesday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Kenya?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Kenya are Kenya Airways, RwandAir and TAAG.

Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
From R7 820
RwandAir
RwandAir
From R4 959
TAAG
TAAG
From R3 468
Airlink
Airlink
From R8 657

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Kenya?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Kenya are TAAG, Uganda Airlines and RwandAir.

Rainfall in Kenya by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kenya ranges from 10.0 - 160.0 mm per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 160.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Kenya when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Kenya by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kenya, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 17.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Kenya?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Kenya, you should look to book at least 62 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Kenya?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Kenya should consider flying on Tuesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular places to fly to in Kenya?

The most popular places in Kenya to fly to are Nairobi, Mombasa, Lamu, Kisumu and Ukunda.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kenya

See what other customers who have flown with Airlink,RwandAir, andAir Tanzania to Kenya 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
91 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,4

Entertainment

6,4

Food

8,1

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
91 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
91 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,4

Entertainment

6,4

Food

8,1

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
7,9
Good
43 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
91 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,4

Entertainment

6,4

Food

8,1

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
8,4
Very Good
91 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,4

Entertainment

6,4

Food

8,1

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
327 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
91 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Overall

8,4

Entertainment

6,4

Food

8,1

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

FAQs about flying to Kenya

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Kenya if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Kenya on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Kenya?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, TAAG is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Kenya.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Kenya?

    Lamu is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Kenya. One-way flights to Lamu typically cost R787, while return flights cost around R1 042.

  • How much is a return flight to Kenya?

    A return flight to Kenya will typically cost around R6 334, however they can be found for as little as R4 887.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Kenya depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Kenya, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (4 hours 0 minutes).

  • Does Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl?

    Yes. Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Homestay - best home in nairobi kenya welcome is the closest property to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (0,0 km away from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl).

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