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Cheap flights from South Africa to Kenya from R2 980

JNB — NBO
Oct 4 — Oct 111
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Kenya

Thu 26/1116:40 -
1 stop23h 20m
Mon 30/1118:20 -
1 stop21h 20m
Deal found 3/9R5 287
Thu 17/916:40 -
1 stop23h 20m
Fri 20/1118:00 -
1 stop11h 15m
Deal found 31/8R5 303
Mon 21/95:45 -
1 stop10h 35m
Fri 25/918:00 -
1 stop11h 15m
Deal found 1/9R5 623
Sat 19/916:40 -
1 stop23h 20m
Fri 25/918:00 -
1 stop11h 15m
Deal found 2/9R5 655
Sat 12/1216:40 -
1 stop23h 20m
Mon 28/1218:20 -
1 stop10h 55m
Deal found 30/8R5 992
Wed 7/1013:45 -
1 stop8h 40m
Sun 11/100:25 -
1 stop13h 20m
Deal found 3/9R6 392
Fri 16/1014:15 -
1 stop7h 45m
Fri 23/107:40 -
1 stop6h 35m
Deal found 1/9R6 504
Mon 21/914:15 -
1 stop15h 45m
Wed 23/923:40 -
1 stop14h 35m
Deal found 1/9R6 584
Thu 1/1014:15 -
2 stops15h 45m
Mon 30/1116:10 -
2 stops22h 05m
Deal found 30/8R6 616
Wed 30/914:15 -
1 stop7h 45m
Sat 31/1023:40 -
1 stop14h 35m
Deal found 3/9R6 632
Mon 12/106:45 -
1 stop9h 35m
Mon 19/1018:20 -
1 stop12h 20m
Deal found 31/8R7 898
Sun 27/915:05 -
1 stop25h 15m
Sun 4/1018:00 -
1 stop21h 00m
Deal found 30/8R7 962

Find flight deals from South Africa to Kenya

Round-trip from

R5 287

One-way from

R2 980

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R6 937

Good round-trip deal

R8 513 or less

Good one-way deal

R4 539 or less
TAAG
  • TAAG
  • 26/11-30/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 40m total
  • South Africa to Kenya
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TAAG
  • TAAG
  • 26/9-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 20m total
  • South Africa to Kenya
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R8 181 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R1 607 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 26/9

16:40-17:00

1 stop23h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R2 980

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/11

16:40-17:20

1 stop23h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R3 268

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/1

12:50-23:25

1 stop9h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R3 605

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

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R3 877

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/10

14:15-23:00

1 stop7h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 342

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/1

14:15-16:20

2 stops25h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 486

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/11

14:15-23:00

1 stop7h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 630

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/10

14:15-15:30

2 stops24h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 662

JohannesburgMombasa

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MBA Mombasa Moi Intl

JNBMBA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/9

22:50-11:40

1 stop11h 50m

Mombasa Moi Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 902

JohannesburgMombasa

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MBA Mombasa Moi Intl

JNBMBA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/9

22:50-11:40

1 stop11h 50m

Mombasa Moi Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 982

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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 R7 209). Flying from South Africa to Kenya in May is currently the most expensive (average of R9 420). 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 Thursday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 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. 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
91 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,4

Entertainment

6,4

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,2

Food

8,1

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

Overall

8,4

Entertainment

6,4

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,2

Food

8,1

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
91 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,4

Entertainment

6,4

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,2

Food

8,1

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
1 039 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
91 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,4

Entertainment

6,4

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,2

Food

8,1

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
91 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,4

Entertainment

6,4

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,2

Food

8,1

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 R8 234, Air Tanzania can have you in Kenya from South Africa in 10h 25m. South Africa and Kenya are separated by a distance of 2737 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 756. TAAG flights start at R2 803 while deals on Uganda Airlines start at R2 926 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 209). Flying from South Africa to Kenya in May is currently the most expensive (average of R9 420). 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 400AverageR6 263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR4 439AverageR7 992FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Uganda AirlinesCheapestR4 629AverageR5 923FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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RwandAirCheapestR4 878AverageR6 823FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Zambia AirwaysCheapestR5 229AverageR6 892FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 307AverageR8 380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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ASKYCheapestR5 637AverageR6 219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR7 568AverageR12 333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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AirlinkCheapestR8 482AverageR10 755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapestR12 765AverageR15 399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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