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Cheap flights from South Africa to Kenya from R2 881

JNB — NBO
Sep 24 — Oct 11
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Kenya

Thu 17/916:40 -
1 stop23h 20m
Sun 4/1018:00 -
1 stop11h 15m
Deal found 24/8R5 283
Mon 14/95:45 -
1 stop10h 35m
Fri 25/918:00 -
1 stop11h 15m
Deal found 20/8R5 331
Mon 7/95:45 -
1 stop10h 35m
Fri 11/918:00 -
1 stop11h 15m
Deal found 21/8R5 651
Mon 21/95:45 -
1 stop10h 35m
Sun 4/1018:00 -
1 stop11h 15m
Deal found 23/8R5 683
Mon 21/95:45 -
1 stop10h 35m
Fri 2/1018:00 -
1 stop11h 15m
Deal found 23/8R6 163
Mon 31/85:45 -
1 stop18h 45m
Mon 7/918:20 -
1 stop21h 20m
Deal found 20/8R6 179
Mon 28/125:45 -
1 stop10h 35m
Fri 8/118:00 -
1 stop11h 15m
Deal found 24/8R6 307
Mon 5/1014:15 -
2 stops25h 05m
Mon 12/1016:10 -
2 stops22h 05m
Deal found 21/8R6 419
Sat 5/913:45 -
1 stop8h 40m
Thu 10/90:25 -
1 stop13h 20m
Deal found 21/8R6 499
Sat 5/913:45 -
1 stop8h 40m
Sun 6/919:55 -
1 stop7h 05m
Deal found 21/8R6 515
Fri 9/1014:15 -
1 stop7h 45m
Sun 18/1023:40 -
1 stop14h 35m
Deal found 24/8R6 643
Mon 5/1015:10 -
1 stop19h 30m
Mon 12/1018:35 -
1 stop20h 35m
Deal found 21/8R7 956

Find flight deals from South Africa to Kenya

Round-trip from

R5 283

One-way from

R2 881

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R8 052

Good round-trip deal

R8 597 or less

Good one-way deal

R4 711 or less
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  • 17/9-4/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 35m total
  • South Africa to Kenya
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  • TAAG
  • 31/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 45m total
  • South Africa to Kenya
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R1 614 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgNairobi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/2

12:50-23:25

1 stop9h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 7/2

0:25-11:45

1 stop12h 20m

R6 531

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/1

14:15-7:00

2 stops15h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 29/1

7:40-13:15

1 stop6h 35m

R6 707

Cape TownMombasa

CPT Cape Town Intl - MBA Mombasa Moi Intl

CPTMBA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/1

15:10-17:50

1 stop25h 40m

Mombasa Moi Intl

Wed 3/2

12:40-13:00

1 stop25h 20m

R8 116

Cape TownMombasa

CPT Cape Town Intl - MBA Mombasa Moi Intl

CPTMBA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 17/9

13:50-11:40

1 stop20h 50m

Mombasa Moi Intl

Mon 21/9

12:30-14:10

1 stop26h 40m

R8 132

Cape TownMombasa

CPT Cape Town Intl - MBA Mombasa Moi Intl

CPTMBA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/11

15:10-17:50

1 stop25h 40m

Mombasa Moi Intl

Fri 20/11

12:40-14:10

1 stop26h 30m

R8 148

JohannesburgMombasa

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MBA Mombasa Moi Intl

JNBMBA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/9

3:10-14:35

2 stops10h 25m

Mombasa Moi Intl

Wed 30/9

17:00-2:20

2 stops10h 20m

R8 164

Cape TownMombasa

CPT Cape Town Intl - MBA Mombasa Moi Intl

CPTMBA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/10

13:50-17:50

1 stop27h 00m

Mombasa Moi Intl

Sun 11/10

12:30-13:00

1 stop25h 30m

R8 164

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 484

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/1

5:00-21:20

2 stops15h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 4/2

9:05-0:05

2 stops16h 00m

R8 516

Cape TownNairobi

CPT Cape Town Intl - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

CPTNBO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/10

15:05-17:20

1 stop25h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 8/1

18:00-5:45

1 stop12h 45m

R8 596

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Kenya

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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 R7 203). Flying from South Africa to Kenya in May is currently the most expensive (average of R9 381). 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 21% 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 Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 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 170 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?

Tuesday 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. Friday 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
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Crew

8,8

Boarding

8,2

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,2

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
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Crew

8,8

Boarding

8,2

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,2

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
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
90 reviews
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Crew

8,8

Boarding

8,2

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,2

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
1 033 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
90 reviews
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Crew

8,8

Boarding

8,2

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,2

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
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Crew

8,8

Boarding

8,2

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

8,4

Comfort

8,2

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 R6 531, Uganda Airlines can have you in Kenya from South Africa in 9h 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 754. TAAG flights start at R2 800 while deals on Uganda Airlines start at R2 923 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 R7 203). Flying from South Africa to Kenya in May is currently the most expensive (average of R9 381). 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 395AverageR6 225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR4 435AverageR8 176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Uganda AirlinesCheapestR4 628AverageR5 906FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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RwandAirCheapestR4 903AverageR6 784FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Zambia AirwaysCheapestR5 224AverageR6 882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 259AverageR8 309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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ASKYCheapestR5 633AverageR6 208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR7 513AverageR12 244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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AirlinkCheapestR8 463AverageR10 585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapestR12 755AverageR15 677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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