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R3 247+ Cheap flights to Nairobi

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Flights to Nairobi in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Nairobi
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Nairobi. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 5 February 2026.

Sun 8/216:40
JNB
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NBO
1 stop21h 10m
TAAG
Sun 22/26:10
NBO
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JNB
1 stop9h 30m
TAAG
Deal found 2/2R5 582
Fri 1/512:50
JNB
-
NBO
1 stop7h 35m
Uganda Airlines
Tue 5/58:00
NBO
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JNB
1 stop12h 40m
Uganda Airlines
Deal found 3/2R5 598
Mon 16/25:30
JNB
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NBO
2 stops14h 55m
ASKY
Thu 19/29:05
NBO
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JNB
2 stops16h 00m
ASKY
Deal found 2/2R5 646
Sun 8/316:40
JNB
-
NBO
1 stop21h 10m
TAAG
Sun 22/36:10
NBO
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JNB
1 stop9h 30m
TAAG
Deal found 3/2R5 662
Mon 16/212:50
JNB
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NBO
1 stop7h 35m
Uganda Airlines
Thu 19/28:00
NBO
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JNB
1 stop12h 40m
Uganda Airlines
Deal found 4/2R5 742
Thu 12/220:40
JNB
-
NBO
1 stop9h 35m
Uganda Airlines
Tue 24/28:00
NBO
-
JNB
1 stop12h 40m
Uganda Airlines
Deal found 2/2R5 822
Thu 26/220:40
JNB
-
NBO
1 stop9h 35m
Uganda Airlines
Thu 5/312:30
NBO
-
JNB
1 stop8h 10m
Uganda Airlines
Deal found 3/2R5 854
Wed 8/412:50
JNB
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NBO
1 stop7h 35m
Uganda Airlines
Sun 19/412:00
NBO
-
JNB
1 stop12h 45m
Uganda Airlines
Deal found 3/2R5 886
Mon 2/312:50
JNB
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NBO
1 stop7h 35m
Uganda Airlines
Sun 8/312:00
NBO
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JNB
1 stop12h 45m
Uganda Airlines
Deal found 5/2R5 902

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Find the latest flights to Nairobi in 2026, 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 5 February 2026.

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R5 598

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R3 247

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R7 453
Uganda Airlines
  • Uganda Airlines
  • 1/5-5/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Nairobi
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  • TAAG
  • 12/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Nairobi
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JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

12:50-21:25

1 stop7h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 5/5

8:00-19:40

1 stop12h 40m

R5 838

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

12:50-21:25

1 stop7h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 5/4

12:00-23:45

1 stop12h 45m

R5 934

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/4

12:50-21:25

1 stop7h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 19/4

12:00-23:45

1 stop12h 45m

R5 950

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/4

12:50-21:25

1 stop7h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 26/4

12:00-23:45

1 stop12h 45m

R5 966

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

5:30-21:25

2 stops14h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 21/5

9:05-0:05

2 stops16h 00m

R6 334

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

5:30-21:25

2 stops14h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 23/5

9:05-0:05

2 stops16h 00m

R6 478

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

5:30-21:25

2 stops14h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 21/3

9:05-0:05

2 stops16h 00m

R6 478

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/4

20:40-7:15

1 stop9h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 10/4

6:10-14:40

1 stop9h 30m

R6 574

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

12:50-21:25

1 stop7h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 24/5

12:00-23:45

1 stop12h 45m

R6 670

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

19:25-19:10

2 stops22h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 8/3

19:55-9:30

1 stop14h 35m

R6 893

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Best time to book a flight to Nairobi

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Nairobi

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 30 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Nairobi, you should look to book at least 87 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 31 January 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability to Nairobi

The most flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi are scheduled on a Wednesday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Nairobi?

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

Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
From R6 804
Airlink
Airlink
From R6 520
RwandAir
RwandAir
From R4 942
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R5 253

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 5 February 2026.
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
8,4
Very Good
81 reviews
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Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,4

Entertainment

6,3

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
81 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
81 reviews
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Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,4

Entertainment

6,3

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
40 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
81 reviews
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Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,4

Entertainment

6,3

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
955 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
81 reviews
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Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,4

Entertainment

6,3

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
292 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
81 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,4

Entertainment

6,3

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
4,1
Mediocre
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
81 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,9

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,3

Overall

8,4

Entertainment

6,3

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 R9 630, however they can be found for as little as R4 257.

  • 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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