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Cheap flights from South Africa to Kenya from R3 426

JNB — NBO
Oct 31 — Nov 71
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Kenya

Thu 15/1016:40 -
1 stop23h 20m
Fri 23/1018:00 -
1 stop21h 40m
Deal found 30/9R5 410
Thu 17/1216:40 -
1 stop23h 20m
Mon 11/118:20 -
1 stop21h 20m
Deal found 28/9R5 459
Thu 10/1216:40 -
1 stop23h 20m
Mon 14/1218:20 -
1 stop21h 20m
Deal found 27/9R5 672
Sat 3/1016:40 -
1 stop23h 20m
Mon 9/1118:20 -
1 stop21h 20m
Deal found 29/9R5 737
Sun 18/1016:40 -
1 stop23h 40m
Sun 25/1018:00 -
1 stop11h 15m
Deal found 1/10R5 770
Sun 20/1216:40 -
1 stop23h 40m
Sun 10/118:00 -
1 stop21h 40m
Deal found 27/9R5 967
Sun 20/1216:40 -
1 stop23h 40m
Sun 27/1218:00 -
1 stop11h 15m
Deal found 1/10R6 164
Mon 30/115:45 -
1 stop10h 35m
Mon 7/1218:20 -
1 stop21h 20m
Deal found 29/9R6 180
Sun 15/1114:15 -
1 stop7h 45m
Sat 21/1123:40 -
1 stop14h 35m
Deal found 26/9R6 754
Sat 10/1015:10 -
1 stop25h 40m
Sat 17/1012:30 -
1 stop26h 40m
Deal found 28/9R8 245
Fri 16/1013:50 -
1 stop20h 50m
Sat 31/1012:30 -
1 stop25h 30m
Deal found 30/9R8 327
Mon 28/126:45 -
1 stop9h 35m
Mon 4/118:20 -
1 stop20h 40m
Deal found 27/9R8 508

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Round-trip from

R5 410

One-way from

R3 426

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R7 639

Good round-trip deal

R8 148 or less

Good one-way deal

R4 719 or less
TAAG
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  • 18/1-22/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 15m total
  • South Africa to Kenya
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TAAG
  • TAAG
  • 30/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 35m total
  • South Africa to Kenya
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R1 351 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgNairobi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/10

16:40-17:00

1 stop23h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R3 590

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/2

12:50-23:25

1 stop9h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 000

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/10

14:15-7:00

2 stops15h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 442

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/10

14:15-15:30

2 stops24h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 574

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/11

14:15-16:20

2 stops25h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 737

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/12

12:50-23:25

1 stop9h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 131

Port ElizabethNairobi

PLZ Port Elizabeth - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

PLZNBO

Port Elizabeth

Sun 21/2

12:40-17:20

2 stops27h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 262

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/10

10:00-23:25

3 stops12h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 491

JohannesburgMombasa

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MBA Mombasa Moi Intl

JNBMBA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/10

12:05-18:00

1 stop28h 55m

Mombasa Moi Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 524

JohannesburgMombasa

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MBA Mombasa Moi Intl

JNBMBA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/12

17:00-7:20

1 stop13h 20m

Mombasa Moi Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 524

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Kenya (average of R7 721). Flying from South Africa to Kenya in May is currently the most expensive (average of R9 639). 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 Wednesday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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 171 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.
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
90 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,8

Entertainment

6,4

Food

8,0

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

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,8

Entertainment

6,4

Food

8,0

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
42 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
90 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,8

Entertainment

6,4

Food

8,0

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
1 044 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
90 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,8

Entertainment

6,4

Food

8,0

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
326 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
90 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,2

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,8

Entertainment

6,4

Food

8,0

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

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

    For as low as R7 901, Uganda Airlines can have you in Kenya from South Africa in 8h 40m. 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 Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R6 941. Virgin Atlantic flights start at R11 689 while deals on British Airways start at R17 017 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 721). Flying from South Africa to Kenya in May is currently the most expensive (average of R9 639). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
TAAGCheapestR3 537AverageR6 571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Uganda AirlinesCheapestR4 723AverageR6 079FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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RwandAirCheapestR4 949AverageR7 016FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Zambia AirwaysCheapestR5 350AverageR7 058FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 465AverageR8 733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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ASKYCheapestR5 750AverageR6 412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR6 147AverageR8 156FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR7 167AverageR13 012FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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AirlinkCheapestR8 740AverageR11 580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapestR13 290AverageR15 420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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