How long is the flight from South Africa to Kenya?

For as low as R8 611, Air Tanzania can have you in Kenya from South Africa in 6h 59m. South Africa and Kenya are separated by a distance of 2737 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Kenya one-way?

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with RwandAir, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R2 795. TAAG flights start at R2 844 while deals on Uganda Airlines start at R2 969 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kenya ranges from 10.0 - 160.0 inches 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.

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).

Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Kenya that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Kenya flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Kenya?

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

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

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Kenya?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Kenya (average of R7 636). Flying from South Africa to Kenya in May is currently the most expensive (average of R9 553). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to KE?

It’s typically best to fly out from South Africa to Kenya in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 20% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from South Africa to Kenya

The most flights from ZA0 to KE0 are scheduled on a Friday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

How often are flights from South Africa to Kenya delayed?

About 24% of weekly flights between South Africa and Kenya have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 169 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for South Africa to Kenya flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on South Africa to Kenya flights?

Over the past year, Airlink have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to Kenya?

The best time to book flights from South Africa to Kenya is 89 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to Kenya?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Kenya flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kenya

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Airlink,RwandAir, andEthiopian Air from South Africa to Kenya by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Mikateko,Jan 2022

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Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

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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

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91 reviews

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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

Ethiopian Air

7,2

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8,4

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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

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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

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from South Africa to Kenya?
For as low as R8 611, Air Tanzania can have you in Kenya from South Africa in 6h 59m. South Africa and Kenya are separated by a distance of 2737 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Kenya one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with RwandAir, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R2 795. TAAG flights start at R2 844 while deals on Uganda Airlines start at R2 969 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Kenya that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Kenya flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Kenya?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Kenya.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Kenya?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Kenya by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Kenya?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Kenya (average of R7 636). Flying from South Africa to Kenya in May is currently the most expensive (average of R9 553). 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.

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TAAG	CheapestR3 468	AverageR6 450	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time58%	Search TAAG flights
Uganda Airlines	CheapestR4 688	AverageR6 031	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Uganda Airlines flights
RwandAir	CheapestR4 947	AverageR6 964	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Zambia Airways	CheapestR5 302	AverageR6 995	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Zambia Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR5 416	AverageR8 575	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
ASKY	CheapestR5 699	AverageR6 326	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search ASKY flights
Air Tanzania	CheapestR6 092	AverageR8 080	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air Tanzania flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR7 103	AverageR13 005	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Airlink	CheapestR8 662	AverageR11 264	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Airlink flights
South African	CheapestR13 172	AverageR15 283	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to KE?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Kenya. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 September 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from South Africa to Kenya in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 20% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from South Africa to Kenya

The most flights from ZA0 to KE0 are scheduled on a Friday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

How often are flights from South Africa to Kenya delayed?

About 24% of weekly flights between South Africa and Kenya have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 169 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for South Africa to Kenya flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on South Africa to Kenya flights?

Over the past year, Airlink have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to Kenya?

The best time to book flights from South Africa to Kenya is 89 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to Kenya?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to Kenya. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Kenya flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kenya

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Airlink,RwandAir, andEthiopian Air from South Africa to Kenya by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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