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Cheap flights from South Africa to Kenya from R3 725

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 2/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — NBO
Aug 20 — Aug 271
1 adult

Cheap 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 15 August 2025.

Round-trip from

R6 220

One-way from

R3 725

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R9 048

Good round-trip deal

R6 709 or less

Good one-way deal

R4 744 or less
Uganda Airlines
  • Uganda Airlines
  • 26/9-2/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 15m total
  • South Africa to Kenya
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Uganda Airlines
  • Uganda Airlines
  • 2/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 35m total
  • South Africa to Kenya
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R7 116 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R1 335 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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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 15 August 2025.

Fri 26/912:50JNB - NBO
1 stop7h 35mUganda Airlines
Thu 2/108:00NBO - JNB
1 stop12h 40mUganda Airlines
Deal found 14/8R6 220
Fri 22/85:30JNB - NBO
2 stops14h 55mASKY
Thu 2/109:05NBO - JNB
2 stops16h 00mASKY
Deal found 12/8R6 325
Fri 10/1014:30JNB - NBO
1 stop10h 10mEthiopian Air
Sun 12/103:45NBO - JNB
1 stop10h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/8R6 343
Sun 21/923:45JNB - NBO
1 stop6h 30mUganda Airlines
Sun 28/914:20NBO - JNB
1 stop9h 25mUganda Airlines
Deal found 12/8R6 430
Sun 28/915:30CPT - NBO
1 stop22h 20mTAAG
Sun 5/106:10NBO - CPT
1 stop18h 20mTAAG
Deal found 13/8R6 448
Fri 15/814:30JNB - NBO
1 stop10h 10mEthiopian Air
Sun 17/83:45NBO - JNB
1 stop10h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/8R6 466
Wed 1/105:30JNB - NBO
2 stops14h 55mASKY
Sat 4/109:05NBO - JNB
2 stops16h 00mASKY
Deal found 13/8R6 483
Sat 11/1012:50JNB - NBO
1 stop7h 35mUganda Airlines
Tue 21/108:00NBO - JNB
1 stop12h 40mUganda Airlines
Deal found 14/8R6 536
Sun 7/923:45JNB - NBO
1 stop6h 30mUganda Airlines
Thu 11/98:00NBO - JNB
1 stop12h 40mUganda Airlines
Deal found 12/8R6 553
Thu 21/822:50JNB - NBO
1 stop13h 20mEthiopian Air
Mon 25/83:45NBO - JNB
1 stop10h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/8R6 571
Sun 31/85:30JNB - NBO
2 stops14h 55mASKY
Thu 11/99:05NBO - JNB
2 stops16h 00mASKY
Deal found 11/8R6 589
Fri 5/90:30CPT - NBO
1 stop27h 40mTAAG
Fri 12/96:10NBO - CPT
1 stop18h 20mTAAG
Deal found 13/8R6 659

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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 15 August 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Kenya that are best for you.

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South Africa

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Kenya

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/8

23:45-7:15

1 stop6h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 11/9

8:00-19:40

1 stop12h 40m

R6 325

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/10

14:30-1:40

1 stop10h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 13/10

18:00-3:55

1 stop10h 55m

R6 343

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/9

23:45-7:15

1 stop6h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 28/9

14:20-22:45

1 stop9h 25m

R6 430

Cape TownNairobi

CPT - NBO

CPTNBO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 28/9

15:30-14:50

1 stop22h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 5/10

6:10-23:30

1 stop18h 20m

R6 448

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/9

5:30-21:25

2 stops14h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 25/9

9:05-0:05

2 stops16h 00m

R6 448

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/9

23:45-7:15

1 stop6h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 9/9

8:00-19:40

1 stop12h 40m

R6 536

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/10

12:50-21:25

1 stop7h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 21/10

8:00-19:40

1 stop12h 40m

R6 536

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/10

12:50-21:25

1 stop7h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 19/10

14:20-22:45

1 stop9h 25m

R6 536

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/10

12:50-21:25

1 stop7h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 9/10

12:30-19:40

1 stop8h 10m

R6 571

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/10

20:40-7:15

1 stop9h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 9/10

12:30-19:40

1 stop8h 10m

R6 571

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Kenya (average of R437). Flying from South Africa to Kenya in August is currently the most expensive (average of R520). 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 15 August 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Kenya as you normally would.

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 15 August 2025.

The most flights from ZA0 to KE0 are scheduled on a Thursday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

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 15 August 2025.
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
8,6
Very Good
75 reviews
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Entertainment

6,6

Boarding

8,5

Overall

8,6

Food

8,0

Crew

9,0

Comfort

8,3

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

Entertainment

6,6

Boarding

8,5

Overall

8,6

Food

8,0

Crew

9,0

Comfort

8,3

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
7,6
Good
36 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
75 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,6

Boarding

8,5

Overall

8,6

Food

8,0

Crew

9,0

Comfort

8,3

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

Entertainment

6,6

Boarding

8,5

Overall

8,6

Food

8,0

Crew

9,0

Comfort

8,3

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

Entertainment

6,6

Boarding

8,5

Overall

8,6

Food

8,0

Crew

9,0

Comfort

8,3

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.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Uganda Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R3 725. RwandAir flights start at R4 410 while deals on Kenya Airways start at R5 745 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Kenya (average of R437). Flying from South Africa to Kenya in August is currently the most expensive (average of R520). 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 15 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
TAAGCheapestR3 882AverageR5 286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Uganda AirlinesCheapestR5 216AverageR6 378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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RwandAirCheapestR5 429AverageR7 329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 772AverageR8 859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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ASKYCheapestR6 255AverageR6 705FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR6 848AverageR7 770FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Zambia AirwaysCheapestR7 134AverageR7 612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR7 763AverageR13 160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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AirlinkCheapestR8 999AverageR11 715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapestR13 047AverageR15 995FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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