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Cheap flights from South Africa to Kenya from R3 214

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 23/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — NBO
Feb 3 — Feb 101
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Kenya
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Kenya. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 January 2026.

Sun 31/516:40JNB - NBO
1 stop21h 10mTAAG
Sun 7/66:10NBO - JNB
1 stop9h 30mTAAG
Deal found 2/1R5 719
Sun 1/216:40JNB - NBO
1 stop21h 10mTAAG
Fri 6/26:10NBO - JNB
1 stop9h 30mTAAG
Deal found 2/1R5 736
Sat 2/512:50JNB - NBO
1 stop7h 35mUganda Airlines
Tue 5/58:00NBO - JNB
1 stop12h 40mUganda Airlines
Deal found 2/1R5 917
Mon 9/25:30JNB - NBO
2 stops14h 55mASKY
Tue 17/29:05NBO - JNB
2 stops16h 00mASKY
Deal found 3/1R5 999
Sun 8/20:45JNB - NBO
1 stop10h 25mUganda Airlines
Tue 17/28:00NBO - JNB
1 stop12h 40mUganda Airlines
Deal found 3/1R6 016
Thu 12/316:40JNB - NBO
1 stop11h 30mTAAG
Fri 20/36:10NBO - JNB
1 stop9h 30mTAAG
Deal found 2/1R6 032
Wed 11/312:50JNB - NBO
1 stop7h 35mUganda Airlines
Sun 22/312:00NBO - JNB
1 stop12h 45mUganda Airlines
Deal found 2/1R6 049
Fri 27/312:50JNB - NBO
1 stop7h 35mUganda Airlines
Sun 5/412:00NBO - JNB
1 stop12h 45mUganda Airlines
Deal found 2/1R6 065
Fri 20/212:50JNB - NBO
1 stop7h 35mUganda Airlines
Sun 22/212:00NBO - JNB
1 stop12h 45mUganda Airlines
Deal found 3/1R6 082
Fri 1/512:50JNB - NBO
1 stop7h 35mUganda Airlines
Tue 5/58:00NBO - JNB
1 stop12h 40mUganda Airlines
Deal found 3/1R6 098
Wed 8/45:30JNB - NBO
2 stops14h 55mASKY
Thu 23/49:05NBO - JNB
2 stops16h 00mASKY
Deal found 2/1R6 247
Thu 29/13:10JNB - MBA
2 stops10h 25mRwandAir
Fri 6/217:00MBA - JNB
2 stops10h 20mRwandAir
Deal found 2/1R7 285

Find flight deals from South Africa to Kenya

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Kenya flight deals. Data was last updated 4 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R5 719

One-way from

R3 214

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R8 060

Good round-trip deal

R8 953 or less

Good one-way deal

R5 401 or less
TAAG
  • TAAG
  • 27/6-5/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 00m total
  • South Africa to Kenya
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Uganda Airlines
  • Uganda Airlines
  • 23/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 35m total
  • South Africa to Kenya
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R3 997 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R931 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Kenya that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 4 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Kenya that are best for you.

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JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

12:50-21:25

1 stop7h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 5/4

12:00-23:45

1 stop12h 45m

R6 049

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

12:50-21:25

1 stop7h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 19/3

12:30-19:40

1 stop8h 10m

R6 049

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/6

20:40-7:15

1 stop9h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 21/6

12:00-23:45

1 stop12h 45m

R6 065

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

12:50-21:25

1 stop7h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 5/5

8:00-19:40

1 stop12h 40m

R6 098

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

5:30-21:25

2 stops14h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 19/3

9:05-0:05

2 stops16h 00m

R6 247

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/4

5:30-21:25

2 stops14h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 23/4

9:05-0:05

2 stops16h 00m

R6 247

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/6

12:50-21:25

1 stop7h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 23/6

8:00-19:40

1 stop12h 40m

R6 412

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

5:30-21:25

2 stops14h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 21/3

9:05-0:05

2 stops16h 00m

R6 659

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/6

5:30-21:25

2 stops14h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 27/6

9:05-0:05

2 stops16h 00m

R6 675

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/4

5:30-21:25

2 stops14h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 18/4

9:05-0:05

2 stops16h 00m

R6 675

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Kenya

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kenya from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Kenya

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Kenya (average of R3 708). Flying from South Africa to Kenya in July is currently the most expensive (average of R5 950). 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?

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 4 January 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from South Africa to Kenya in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 25% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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 3 January 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from South Africa to Kenya

Explore weekly flight availability from South Africa to Kenya. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 4 January 2026.

The most flights from ZA0 to KE0 are scheduled on a Monday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

How often are flights from South Africa to Kenya delayed?

About 20% of weekly flights between South Africa and Kenya have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 161 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 in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

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

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday 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 6% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kenya

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kenya. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kenya. Reviews last updated 4 January 2026.
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.
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
82 reviews
Check prices

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,9

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
82 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
82 reviews
Check prices

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,9

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
7,7
Good
37 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
82 reviews
Check prices

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,9

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
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
925 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
82 reviews
Check prices

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,9

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
287 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
82 reviews
Check prices

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,9

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
Uganda Airlines
4,1
Mediocre
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
82 reviews
Check prices

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,9

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Kenya. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Kenya?

    For as low as R6 049, Uganda Airlines can have you in Kenya from South Africa in 7h 35m. South Africa and Kenya are separated by a distance of 2908 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 836. Uganda Airlines flights start at R2 965 while deals on Air Tanzania start at R2 984 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Kenya (average of R3 708). Flying from South Africa to Kenya in July is currently the most expensive (average of R5 950). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from South Africa to Kenya

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Kenya. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 4 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
TAAGCheapestR3 473AverageR4 950FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Uganda AirlinesCheapestR4 793AverageR5 892FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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RwandAirCheapestR4 976AverageR6 468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 413AverageR8 065FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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ASKYCheapestR5 846AverageR6 291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR6 429AverageR7 266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirlinkCheapestR6 719AverageR10 616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Zambia AirwaysCheapestR6 823AverageR7 039FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR7 033AverageR12 246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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South AfricanCheapestR11 464AverageR15 072FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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