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R3 196+ Cheap flights to Nairobi

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Dec 7 — Dec 141
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Sun 23/1116:40JNB - NBO
1 stop21h 10mTAAG
Mon 1/1215:50NBO - JNB
1 stop23h 50mTAAG
Deal found 5/11R5 437
Wed 3/123:10JNB - NBO
1 stop8h 10mRwandAir
Sun 7/1220:50NBO - JNB
1 stop6h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 5/11R5 646
Sat 22/113:10JNB - NBO
1 stop16h 00mRwandAir
Mon 1/1213:00NBO - JNB
1 stop14h 20mRwandAir
Deal found 5/11R5 680
Fri 7/1116:50JNB - NBO
1 stop18h 30mRwandAir
Mon 10/1113:00NBO - JNB
1 stop14h 20mRwandAir
Deal found 5/11R5 698
Thu 27/113:10JNB - NBO
1 stop8h 10mRwandAir
Sat 29/1120:50NBO - JNB
1 stop6h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 5/11R5 733
Fri 21/113:10JNB - NBO
1 stop8h 10mRwandAir
Mon 1/1213:00NBO - JNB
1 stop26h 20mRwandAir
Deal found 6/11R5 802
Thu 27/1116:50JNB - NBO
2 stops11h 05mRwandAir
Fri 28/1120:50NBO - JNB
1 stop6h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 5/11R5 819
Fri 28/113:10JNB - NBO
2 stops24h 45mRwandAir
Sat 6/1220:50NBO - JNB
1 stop18h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 7/11R5 854
Wed 5/113:10JNB - NBO
1 stop16h 00mRwandAir
Wed 12/1113:00NBO - JNB
1 stop26h 20mRwandAir
Deal found 5/11R5 872
Fri 7/113:10JNB - NBO
1 stop16h 00mRwandAir
Fri 5/1213:00NBO - JNB
1 stop26h 20mRwandAir
Deal found 6/11R5 889

Flights to Nairobi in 2025

Find the latest flights to Nairobi in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 7 November 2025.

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R5 437

One-way from

R3 196

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Average price

R7 869
TAAG
  • TAAG
  • 23/11-1/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Nairobi
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RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 25/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Nairobi
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R91 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Return

Price

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/11

5:30-21:25

2 stops14h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 27/11

9:05-0:05

2 stops16h 00m

R7 140

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/12

3:10-12:20

1 stop8h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 28/12

20:50-14:20

1 stop18h 30m

R7 348

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/12

16:50-4:55

2 stops11h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 9/12

20:50-2:20

1 stop6h 30m

R7 348

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/11

3:10-4:55

2 stops24h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 27/11

5:30-14:20

1 stop9h 50m

R8 390

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/12

16:50-12:20

1 stop18h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 2/1

20:50-14:20

1 stop18h 30m

R8 390

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/12

19:25-19:10

2 stops22h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 22/1

11:45-18:30

2 stops7h 45m

R8 582

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/1

3:10-12:20

1 stop8h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 11/1

20:50-14:20

1 stop18h 30m

R8 634

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

16:50-20:10

1 stop26h 20m

R3 248

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/12

3:10-20:10

1 stop16h 00m

R3 266

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

20:40-7:15

1 stop9h 35m

R3 283

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Best time to book a flight to Nairobi

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When is the best time to book a flight to Nairobi?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi. Price data was last updated on 31 October 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Nairobi, you should look to book at least 85 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.

How long is the flight to Nairobi?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi takes 4 hours 0 minutes. Flights to Nairobi from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Nairobi?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Nairobi. Price data was last updated on 27 October 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Nairobi should consider flying on Friday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Nairobi

The most flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi are scheduled on a Thursday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Nairobi?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Nairobi are Kenya Airways, Airlink and RwandAir.

Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
From R7 591
Airlink
Airlink
From R8 855
RwandAir
RwandAir
From R5 372
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R5 705

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Nairobi?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Nairobi are TAAG, Uganda Airlines and RwandAir.

Rainfall in Nairobi by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nairobi ranges from 10.0 - 160.0 mm per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 160.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Nairobi when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Nairobi by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Nairobi, 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 Nairobi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Nairobi. 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 Nairobi. Reviews last updated 7 November 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Airlink, RwandAir, andEthiopian Air to Kenya have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
83 reviews
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Crew

8,9

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,5

Overall

8,5

Boarding

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

Crew

8,9

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,5

Overall

8,5

Boarding

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
7,7
Good
37 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
83 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,9

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,5

Overall

8,5

Boarding

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
893 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
83 reviews
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Crew

8,9

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,5

Overall

8,5

Boarding

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
6,8
Okay
286 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
83 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,9

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,5

Overall

8,5

Boarding

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
Uganda Airlines
4,4
Mediocre
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
83 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,9

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,5

Overall

8,5

Boarding

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

FAQs about flying to Nairobi

Nairobi climate

Almost at 6,000 feet (1.8km), Nairobi has sunny, warm summers and cool winters with chilly evenings. December to March is the sunniest part of the year, and daytime temperatures are usually in the mid-20s. June, July, and August temperatures usually range about the low-20s. August and September, though, are marked with overcast, drizzly days.

Getting around Nairobi

Car hire is an option in Nairobi, but rush hours are extremely busy and other road users can drive riskily. The lack of road signs can make navigating difficult. Prices should be agreed beforehand with taxis. Matatus are public minibuses operating between the city centre and suburbs; they can be overcrowded, poorly driven and theft is a concern.

Visitors should always keep valuables out of sight, especially if travelling on matatus, and stay alert for thieves and scams. Large amounts of money should not be carried and walking around at night is not recommended – use taxis where possible. Slums and areas such as Eastleigh should be avoided.

  • When is the best time to fly to Nairobi?

    Peak Season: Nairobi’s main season is January and February when it is hot and dry. June to September is also a popular time. Off Season: The two wet seasons are March to May and October to December, with the most rain from March to May. The city is much quieter and cheaper during these periods, yet there is not enough rain to stop you from getting out and around. 

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Nairobi if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Nairobi on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Nairobi?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, TAAG is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Nairobi.

  • How much is a return flight to Nairobi?

    A return flight to Nairobi will typically cost around R7 860, however they can be found for as little as R3 873.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Nairobi depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Nairobi, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (4 hours 0 minutes).

  • Does Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl?

    Yes. Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Homestay - best home in nairobi kenya welcome is the closest property to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (0,0 km away from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl).

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