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Cheap flights from South Africa to Kenya from R3 862

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 21/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — NBO
May 3 — May 101
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 28 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R6 530

One-way from

R3 862

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R9 460

Good round-trip deal

R7 051 or less

Good one-way deal

R4 366 or less
Uganda Airlines
  • Uganda Airlines
  • 21/9-28/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 15m total
  • South Africa to Kenya
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Uganda Airlines
  • Uganda Airlines
  • 21/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 35m total
  • South Africa to Kenya
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R8 255 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R962 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 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 28 April 2025.

Sun 21/923:45JNB - NBO
1 stop12h 50mUganda Airlines
Sun 28/914:20NBO - JNB
1 stop9h 25mUganda Airlines
Deal found 28/4R6 530
Thu 8/54:00JNB - NBO
2 stops16h 25mASKY
Wed 21/59:05NBO - JNB
2 stops16h 35mASKY
Deal found 28/4R6 642
Thu 22/516:50JNB - NBO
2 stops11h 05mRwandAir
Thu 29/55:30NBO - JNB
1 stop9h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 28/4R6 661
Sat 14/614:15JNB - NBO
1 stop7h 05mAir Tanzania
Tue 23/923:00NBO - JNB
1 stop15h 15mAir Tanzania
Deal found 27/4R7 072
Mon 21/710:15JNB - NBO
1 stop23h 45mNAYSA
Fri 25/719:55NBO - JNB
1 stop23h 35mNAYSA
Deal found 26/4R8 060
Thu 22/522:50JNB - NBO
1 stop13h 20mEthiopian Air
Wed 28/53:45NBO - JNB
1 stop10h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/4R8 098
Thu 8/54:00JNB - NBO
2 stops16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/56:15NBO - JNB
2 stops6h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4R8 210
Fri 16/522:50JNB - MBA
1 stop11h 50mEthiopian Air
Fri 23/512:40MBA - JNB
1 stop8h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 28/4R8 844
Wed 4/66:00CPT - NBO
2 stops23h 35mKenya Airways
Mon 9/67:35NBO - CPT
1 stop7h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 28/4R9 628
Wed 7/51:15JNB - NBO
Nonstop4h 05mKenya Airways
Wed 21/57:45NBO - JNB
Nonstop4h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 28/4R9 702
Sun 4/59:40JNB - NBO
Nonstop4h 00mAirlink
Sun 11/52:15NBO - JNB
Nonstop4h 10mAirlink
Deal found 27/4R9 889
Thu 13/1113:50CPT - NBO
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Wed 19/113:45NBO - CPT
1 stop11h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/4R10 523

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

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/9

23:45-13:35

1 stop12h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 28/9

14:20-22:45

1 stop9h 25m

R6 530

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

4:00-21:25

2 stops16h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 21/5

9:05-0:40

2 stops16h 35m

R6 642

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/5

16:50-4:55

2 stops11h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 29/5

5:30-14:20

1 stop9h 50m

R6 661

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/6

14:15-22:20

1 stop7h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 23/9

23:00-13:15

1 stop15h 15m

R7 072

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/7

10:15-11:00

1 stop23h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 25/7

19:55-18:30

1 stop23h 35m

R8 060

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/5

22:50-13:10

1 stop13h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 28/5

3:45-13:05

1 stop10h 20m

R8 098

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

4:00-21:25

2 stops16h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 22/5

6:15-11:35

2 stops6h 20m

R8 210

JohannesburgMombasa

JNB - MBA

JNBMBA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/5

22:50-11:40

1 stop11h 50m

Mombasa Moi Intl

Fri 23/5

12:40-20:10

1 stop8h 30m

R8 844

Cape TownNairobi

CPT - NBO

CPTNBO

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/6

6:00-6:35

2 stops23h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 9/6

7:35-13:45

1 stop7h 10m

R9 628

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

12:10-17:15

Nonstop4h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 22/5

21:00-0:15

Nonstop4h 15m

R9 702

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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 July is currently the most expensive (average of R547). 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 28 April 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 28 April 2025.

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

Rainfall in Kenya by month

Plan your trip to Kenya by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Kenya by month

Plan your trip to Kenya by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 28 April 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Airlink, Emirates and ASKY from South Africa to Kenya. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
67 reviews
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Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Boarding

8,5

Food

8,0

Crew

9,0

Overall

8,6

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
67 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
67 reviews
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Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Boarding

8,5

Food

8,0

Crew

9,0

Overall

8,6

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
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 213 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
67 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Boarding

8,5

Food

8,0

Crew

9,0

Overall

8,6

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
ASKY
7,5
Good
53 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
67 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Boarding

8,5

Food

8,0

Crew

9,0

Overall

8,6

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
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 561 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
67 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Boarding

8,5

Food

8,0

Crew

9,0

Overall

8,6

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 862. Air Tanzania flights start at R4 235 while deals on Ethiopian Air start at R4 963 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 July is currently the most expensive (average of R547). 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 9 airlines flying from South Africa to Kenya

Discover the top 9 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 28 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Uganda AirlinesCheapestR5 820AverageR6 851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR6 127AverageR9 571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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ASKYCheapestR6 677AverageR7 125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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RwandAirCheapestR6 875AverageR7 732FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR7 251AverageR8 611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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NAYSACheapestR7 571AverageR8 462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR8 118AverageR13 787FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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South AfricanCheapestR9 651AverageR14 938FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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AirlinkCheapestR9 712AverageR12 312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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