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Cheap flights from South Africa to Kenya from R3 803

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 12/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — NBO
Oct 27 — Nov 31
1 adult

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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 22 October 2024.

Thu 14/1123:00JNB - NBO
1 stop13h 10mEthiopian Air
Wed 20/1118:00NBO - JNB
1 stop10h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/10R6 990
Sun 17/1110:15JNB - NBO
2 stops7h 55mNAYSA
Fri 22/1119:55NBO - JNB
1 stop23h 35mNAYSA
Deal found 21/10R7 166
Sat 16/113:10JNB - NBO
1 stop8h 10mRwandAir
Fri 22/1120:50NBO - JNB
1 stop6h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 21/10R7 395
Tue 12/1120:40JNB - NBO
1 stop9h 35mUganda Airlines
Tue 19/1114:20NBO - JNB
1 stop6h 20mUganda Airlines
Deal found 20/10R7 483
Sat 16/1110:40JNB - NBO
1 stop10h 00mKenya Airways
Sat 16/114:25NBO - JNB
Nonstop4h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/10R8 786
Thu 12/1214:25CPT - NBO
1 stop6h 50mKenya Airways
Mon 16/1213:15NBO - CPT
2 stops30h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 21/10R8 857
Thu 26/128:20JNB - MBA
1 stop8h 30mEthiopian Air
Thu 2/112:40MBA - JNB
2 stops21h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/10R9 244
Tue 22/1020:40JNB - NBO
1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 24/106:15NBO - JNB
2 stops6h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/10R9 367
Tue 12/119:40JNB - NBO
Nonstop4h 00mAirlink
Sat 16/1115:30NBO - JNB
Nonstop4h 10mAirlink
Deal found 20/10R9 403
Sun 3/1115:20CPT - NBO
1 stop9h 00mEthiopian Air
Thu 7/115:00NBO - CPT
1 stop10h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/10R10 406
Sun 22/121:15JNB - MBA
1 stop6h 45mKenya Airways
Mon 6/19:50MBA - JNB
1 stop7h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 21/10R10 459
Tue 10/1218:10CPT - NBO
1 stop19h 30mAirlink
Tue 11/215:30NBO - CPT
1 stop8h 20mAirlink
Deal found 21/10R11 428

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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 600 404 searches. Data last updated 22 October 2024.

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Johannesburg OR TamboNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/1

1 stop13h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 25/1

1 stop10h 55m

R6 515

Johannesburg OR TamboNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/1

1 stop9h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 28/1

1 stop6h 20m

R6 533

Johannesburg OR TamboNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 17/11

2 stops7h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 22/11

1 stop23h 35m

R7 166

Johannesburg OR TamboNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/11

1 stop8h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 22/11

1 stop6h 30m

R7 395

Cape Town IntlMombasa Moi Intl

CPT - MBA

CPTMBA

Cape Town Intl

Sun 12/1

1 stop20h 50m

Mombasa Moi Intl

Sat 18/1

1 stop25h 20m

R8 100

Johannesburg OR TamboNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/11

1 stop10h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 16/11

Nonstop4h 15m

R8 786

Cape Town IntlNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

CPT - NBO

CPTNBO

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/12

1 stop6h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 16/12

2 stops30h 35m

R8 857

Johannesburg OR TamboMombasa Moi Intl

JNB - MBA

JNBMBA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/12

1 stop8h 30m

Mombasa Moi Intl

Thu 2/1

2 stops21h 45m

R9 244

Johannesburg OR TamboNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/2

Nonstop4h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 8/3

Nonstop4h 10m

R9 403

Johannesburg OR TamboNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/11

1 stop8h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 27/11

3 stops19h 00m

R9 614

Cape Town IntlNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

CPT - NBO

CPTNBO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/1

1 stop19h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 23/1

1 stop8h 20m

R11 340

Cape Town IntlNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

CPT - NBO

CPTNBO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/11

1 stop18h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 14/11

1 stop16h 50m

R12 907

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Deals found on 21/10

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to Kenya

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from South Africa to Kenya including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Kenya?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Kenya (average of R445). Flying from South Africa to Kenya in July is currently the most expensive (average of R546). 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 22 October 2024.

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 22 October 2024.

The most flights from ZA0 to KE0 are scheduled on a Friday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 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 22 October 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Ethiopian Air, Uganda Airlines and NAYSA 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
8,5
Very Good
73 reviews
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Entertainment

6,5

Overall

8,5

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Airlink
8,5
Very Good
73 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
73 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,5

Overall

8,5

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 548 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
73 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,5

Overall

8,5

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

South African
7,8
Good
108 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
73 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,5

Overall

8,5

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

SWISS
7,6
Good
1 646 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
73 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6,5

Overall

8,5

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 1

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.

  • Can I find flights from South Africa to Kenya for under R6 600 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from South Africa to Kenya for under R6 600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Ethiopian Air for just R6 515, but on average you can expect to pay R11 322.

  • Are there direct flights from South Africa to Kenya for under R9 300 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has 5 direct flights from South Africa to Kenya under R9 300. A good price for a direct flight from South Africa to Kenya is less than R14 386.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from South Africa to Kenya for under R7 700?

    There are currently 14+ open flights from South Africa to Kenya within the next 7 days for less than R7 700.

  • What days are direct flights available from South Africa to Kenya?

    You can find direct flights on the following days: Wednesday, Friday.

  • How many flights depart from South Africa to Kenya on average per day?

    3 flight departures from South Africa to Kenya per day on average.
    Morning (6am - Noon) - 100% of flight departures

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

    For as low as R6 515, Ethiopian Air can have you in Kenya from South Africa in 7h 55m. South Africa and Kenya are separated by a distance of 2927 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 Uganda Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R3 803. NAYSA flights start at R4 384 while deals on Kenya Airways start at R4 983 one-way.

  • What does JNB to NBO mean?

    JNB stands for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, while NBO stands for Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. Mombasa Moi Intl Airport (MBA), Kisumu Airport (KIS), Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL), Malindi Airport (MYD), Ukunda Airport (UKA) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Kenya that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your South Africa to Kenya flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from South Africa to Kenya with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter South Africa to Kenya flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Kenya that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from South Africa to Kenya offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from South Africa to Kenya?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on South Africa to Kenya flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the South Africa to Kenya flight deals updated?

    The South Africa to Kenya flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 21/10.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Kenya?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Kenya (average of R445). Flying from South Africa to Kenya in July is currently the most expensive (average of R546). 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 6 airlines flying from South Africa to Kenya

Discover the top 6 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 600 404 searches. Data last updated 22 October 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Uganda AirlinesCheapestR5 822AverageR6 738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR6 081AverageR9 192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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RwandAirCheapestR6 818AverageR7 505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR7 079AverageR12 532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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South AfricanCheapestR9 087AverageR11 859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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AirlinkCheapestR9 130AverageR10 824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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