How long is the flight from South Africa to Mombasa?

A quick flight from South Africa to Mombasa can take about 10h 25m. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R8 303. Airlines will cover a distance of 2737 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Mombasa ranges from 10.0 - 270.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 270.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Mombasa when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Mombasa, 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 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from South Africa to Mombasa?

Consider Ethiopian Air, Kenya Airways or RwandAir when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from South Africa to Mombasa.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to MBA?

When flying from South Africa to Mombasa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Mombasa from South Africa?

If you book a flight to Mombasa from South Africa, you will be flying to Moi Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Mombasa Moi Intl (MBA) is located 8,0 km from the centre of Mombasa.

Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Mombasa that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Mombasa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Mombasa?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Mombasa.

Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Mombasa?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Mombasa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

R4 877+ Cheap Flights from South Africa to Mombasa

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Mombasa

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

Cheapest

Best

Last-minute

One-way

Cheapest flights from South Africa to Mombasa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Mombasa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 6 September 2026.

Thu 29/1015:10 -

1 stop25h 40m

Fri 20/1118:45 -

1 stop19h 15m

Deal found 5/9R7 857

Thu 3/914:35 -

1 stop20h 05m

Mon 7/918:35 -

1 stop20h 35m

Deal found 2/9R8 064

Sat 5/913:50 -

1 stop20h 50m

Wed 9/912:30 -

1 stop26h 00m

Deal found 4/9R8 096

Wed 16/913:50 -

1 stop27h 00m

Mon 12/1012:30 -

1 stop26h 40m

Deal found 5/9R8 144

Mon 21/913:50 -

1 stop20h 50m

Mon 28/912:30 -

1 stop25h 30m

Deal found 5/9R8 191

Wed 16/915:10 -

1 stop19h 30m

Tue 22/912:30 -

1 stop25h 30m

Deal found 5/9R8 207

Thu 24/93:10 -

2 stops10h 25m

Wed 30/917:00 -

2 stops21h 55m

Deal found 2/9R8 287

Fri 25/912:10 -

1 stop11h 49m

Wed 30/94:45 -

1 stop7h 10m

Deal found 2/9R8 414

Mon 21/95:45 -

2 stops18h 14m

Sun 27/99:50 -

2 stops19h 25m

Deal found 4/9R8 430

Thu 24/917:00 -

1 stop6h 59m

Sun 27/914:20 -

1 stop10h 55m

Deal found 2/9R8 446

Thu 24/917:00 -

1 stop6h 59m

Thu 1/104:45 -

1 stop12h 05m

Deal found 1/9R8 462

Sun 27/915:10 -

1 stop19h 30m

Tue 6/1018:35 -

1 stop19h 25m

Deal found 5/9R8 526

Best flights from South Africa to Mombasa
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Mombasa that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 6 September 2026.

Wed 20/115:10 -

1 stop25h 40m

Wed 3/212:40 -

1 stop25h 20m

Deal found 2/9R8 128

Thu 24/93:10 -

2 stops10h 25m

Wed 30/917:00 -

2 stops21h 55m

Deal found 1/9R8 303

Fri 25/912:10 -

1 stop11h 49m

Wed 30/94:45 -

1 stop7h 10m

Deal found 1/9R8 446

Tue 12/113:50 -

1 stop27h 00m

Thu 21/112:40 -

1 stop25h 20m

Deal found 6/9R8 175

Thu 24/917:00 -

1 stop6h 59m

Sun 27/914:20 -

1 stop10h 55m

Deal found 2/9R8 446

Thu 17/93:10 -

2 stops10h 25m

Mon 21/917:00 -

2 stops21h 55m

Deal found 1/9R8 861

Mon 28/915:10 -

1 stop19h 30m

Tue 6/1018:35 -

1 stop19h 25m

Deal found 5/9R8 733

Tue 15/91:15 -

1 stop6h 45m

Tue 22/94:45 -

1 stop7h 10m

Deal found 4/9R9 148

Tue 29/1217:45 -

2 stops19h 50m

Wed 6/117:00 -

2 stops21h 55m

Deal found 5/9R9 339

Wed 30/915:10 -

1 stop19h 30m

Wed 7/1018:35 -

1 stop19h 25m

Deal found 5/9R8 733

Fri 18/915:10 -

1 stop25h 40m

Mon 21/918:35 -

1 stop20h 35m

Deal found 5/9R8 749

Wed 20/114:25 -

2 stops9h 34m

Wed 3/212:10 -

1 stop10h 55m

Deal found 2/9R10 598

Mon 28/915:10 -

1 stop19h 30m

Fri 9/1012:30 -

1 stop25h 30m

Deal found 5/9R8 940

Sat 19/915:10 -

1 stop25h 40m

Sat 26/912:30 -

1 stop26h 40m

Deal found 5/9R8 940

Tue 12/17:20 -

1 stop11h 50m

Thu 21/118:50 -

2 stops19h 45m

Deal found 6/9R11 474

Sun 27/915:10 -

1 stop25h 40m

Thu 8/1012:30 -

1 stop25h 30m

Deal found 5/9R8 940

Tue 29/128:20 -

1 stop8h 30m

Wed 6/112:40 -

1 stop25h 50m

Deal found 5/9R14 917

Thu 24/919:25 -

2 stops15h 15m

Sun 27/912:30 -

1 stop8h 40m

Deal found 2/9R15 219

Find flight deals from South Africa to Mombasa

Round-trip from	R7 857
One-way from	R4 877
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	July
Average price	R8 574

Ethiopian Air
29/10-20/11
2 total stops
44h 55m total
South Africa to Mombasa

Search Deals

Ethiopian Air
29/9-31/12
1 total stop
11h 50m total
South Africa to Mombasa

Search Deals

Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (R950 potential increase over avg. return price).

Search Deals

Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R1 377 potential savings vs. average return price).

Search Deals

Average for round-trip flights in September 2026

Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgMombasa

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MBA Mombasa Moi Intl

JNBMBA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/1

23:00-11:40

1 stop11h 40m

Mombasa Moi Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 004

JohannesburgMombasa

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MBA Mombasa Moi Intl

JNBMBA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/9

17:45-14:35

2 stops19h 50m

Mombasa Moi Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 578

JohannesburgMombasa

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MBA Mombasa Moi Intl

JNBMBA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/1

3:10-14:35

2 stops10h 25m

Mombasa Moi Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 705

JohannesburgMombasa

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MBA Mombasa Moi Intl

JNBMBA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/9

14:15-11:00

3 stops19h 45m

Mombasa Moi Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 912

Cape TownMombasa

CPT Cape Town Intl - MBA Mombasa Moi Intl

CPTMBA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 22/1

7:00-7:15

3 stops23h 15m

Mombasa Moi Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 522

Fastest return journey

Cape TownMombasa

CPT Cape Town Intl - MBA Mombasa Moi Intl

CPTMBA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 17/12

14:25-0:59

2 stops9h 34m

Mombasa Moi Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 761

Cape TownMombasa

CPT Cape Town Intl - MBA Mombasa Moi Intl

CPTMBA

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/9

19:50-17:50

2 stops21h 00m

Mombasa Moi Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 952

Cape TownMombasa

CPT Cape Town Intl - MBA Mombasa Moi Intl

CPTMBA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/1

15:10-11:40

1 stop19h 30m

Mombasa Moi Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R7 968

Cape TownMombasa

CPT Cape Town Intl - MBA Mombasa Moi Intl

CPTMBA

Cape Town Intl

Thu 17/12

15:10-11:40

1 stop19h 30m

Mombasa Moi Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 048

Cape TownMombasa

CPT Cape Town Intl - MBA Mombasa Moi Intl

CPTMBA

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/2

15:10-11:40

1 stop19h 30m

Mombasa Moi Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 112

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 4/9

Showing 1-10 of 34 resultsSorted by cheapest first

Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Mombasa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Mombasa from South Africa with our price prediction graph.

CPT-MBA

JNB-MBA

Estimated return price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Mombasa

ZA0-MBA

CPT-MBA

JNB-MBA

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Mombasa (average of R7 490). Flying from South Africa to Mombasa in August is currently the most expensive (average of R9 052). 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to Mombasa?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from South Africa to Mombasa, you should look to book at least 88 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing Mombasa

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with RwandAir,Ethiopian Air, andKenya Airways from South Africa to Mombasa to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

RwandAir

7,8

Good

42 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 2

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

RwandAir

7,8

Good

42 reviews

RwandAir

7,8

Good

42 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 2

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

1 040 reviews

RwandAir

7,8

Good

42 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 2

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

Kenya Airways

6,7

Okay

326 reviews

RwandAir

7,8

Good

42 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 2

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Mombasa from South Africa?
If you book a flight to Mombasa from South Africa, you will be flying to Moi Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Mombasa Moi Intl (MBA) is located 8,0 km from the centre of Mombasa.
How long is the flight from South Africa to Mombasa?
A quick flight from South Africa to Mombasa can take about 10h 25m. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R8 303. Airlines will cover a distance of 2737 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Mombasa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Mombasa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Mombasa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Mombasa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Mombasa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Mombasa 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 Mombasa?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Mombasa (average of R7 490). Flying from South Africa to Mombasa in August is currently the most expensive (average of R9 052). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Alternative routes

Complete your trip

Direct flights to Kenya

Flights by cabin class

Other flight options

Popular flights

Alternative routes for South Africa to Mombasa

OR Tambo to Mombasa flights

Cape Town to Mombasa flights

Top 3 airlines flying from South Africa to Mombasa

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
RwandAir	CheapestR4 853	AverageR6 966	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR5 375	AverageR7 647	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR8 068	AverageR10 057	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights

Fly with Cheapflights

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from South Africa to Mombasa?

Cheapflights helps you search for flights from South Africa to Mombasa via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from South Africa to Mombasa?

Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from South Africa to Mombasa for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Can Cheapflights find flights from South Africa to Mombasa with no change fees?

Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from South Africa to Mombasa flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from South Africa to Mombasa become cheaper?

Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Mombasa from South Africa today and book when prices fit your budget.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book With Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees.

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.

Cheap flights from South Africa to Mombasa from R4 877

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 29/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Mombasa

Cheapest flights from South Africa to MombasaExplore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Mombasa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 6 September 2026.

Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Mombasa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 6 September 2026.

Best flights from South Africa to MombasaDiscover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Mombasa that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 6 September 2026.

Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Mombasa that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 6 September 2026.

Last-minute flights from South Africa to MombasaDiscover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Mombasa. Data last updated 6 September 2026 and is based on user searches.

Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Mombasa. Data last updated 6 September 2026 and is based on user searches.

One-way flights from South Africa to MombasaSearch for one-way flight options from South Africa to Mombasa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 6 September 2026.

Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to Mombasa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 6 September 2026.

Find flight deals from South Africa to Mombasa

Round-trip from

One-way from

Popular in

Cheapest in

Average price

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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

Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Mombasa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Mombasa from South Africa with our price prediction graph.

Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to Mombasa?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from South Africa to Mombasa, you should look to book at least 88 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing Mombasa

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with RwandAir,Ethiopian Air, andKenya Airways from South Africa to Mombasa to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Mombasa from South Africa?

How long is the flight from South Africa to Mombasa?

Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Mombasa that include hotel bookings?

How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Mombasa?

Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Mombasa?

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

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for South Africa to Mombasa

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

Complete your trip

Complete your trip to Mombasa by adding a car hire and/or hotel booking to your travel itinerary.

Direct flights to Kenya

Book a non-stop flight to one of these other cities located in Kenya.

Search flights from South Africa to Mombasa by cabin class

Find flights from South Africa to Mombasa, based on your preferred cabin class, be it economy, premium economy, business, or first class.

South Africa and Mombasa flights

Browse other South Africa and Mombasa flight options. Last updated on 6 September 2026.

Popular flight searches

Check out other popular destinations found by fellow travellers in 2026

Top 3 airlines flying from South Africa to Mombasa

Fly with Cheapflights

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from South Africa to Mombasa?

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from South Africa to Mombasa?

Can Cheapflights find flights from South Africa to Mombasa with no change fees?

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from South Africa to Mombasa become cheaper?

100% Free

Book With Flexibility

Travel Smart

Cheapest flights from South Africa to Mombasa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Mombasa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 6 September 2026.

Best flights from South Africa to Mombasa
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Mombasa that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 6 September 2026.

Last-minute flights from South Africa to Mombasa
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Mombasa. Data last updated 6 September 2026 and is based on user searches.

One-way flights from South Africa to Mombasa
Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to Mombasa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 6 September 2026.