Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi from R2 901

JNB — NBO
Sep 20 — Sep 271
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Nairobi are usually found in October or November, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi

Mon 7/95:45 -
1 stop10h 35m
Fri 11/918:00 -
1 stop11h 15m
Deal found 18/8R5 367
Mon 31/85:45 -
1 stop18h 45m
Mon 7/918:20 -
1 stop21h 20m
Deal found 20/8R6 221
Sat 12/913:45 -
1 stop8h 40m
Tue 15/919:55 -
1 stop7h 05m
Deal found 17/8R6 334
Wed 30/913:45 -
1 stop8h 40m
Thu 1/100:25 -
1 stop13h 20m
Deal found 17/8R6 528
Sat 5/913:45 -
1 stop8h 40m
Thu 10/90:25 -
1 stop13h 20m
Deal found 21/8R6 544
Sat 5/913:45 -
1 stop8h 40m
Sun 6/919:55 -
1 stop7h 05m
Deal found 21/8R6 560
Wed 30/914:15 -
2 stops25h 05m
Fri 2/107:40 -
1 stop6h 35m
Deal found 17/8R6 641
Sat 3/1014:15 -
1 stop7h 45m
Sat 10/1023:40 -
1 stop14h 35m
Deal found 19/8R6 657
Mon 5/1014:15 -
1 stop7h 45m
Mon 12/1016:10 -
2 stops22h 05m
Deal found 21/8R6 673
Mon 14/914:15 -
2 stops25h 05m
Mon 21/916:10 -
2 stops22h 05m
Deal found 18/8R6 689
Wed 16/914:15 -
2 stops25h 05m
Wed 23/923:40 -
1 stop14h 35m
Deal found 19/8R6 705

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Nairobi

Round-trip from

R5 367

One-way from

R2 901

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R8 075
TAAG
  • TAAG
  • 7/9-11/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Nairobi
TAAG
  • TAAG
  • 25/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Nairobi
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R7 799 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R1 662 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2026

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JohannesburgNairobi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/9

14:15-23:00

1 stop7h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 5/9

17:00-13:15

1 stop21h 15m

R7 140

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/10

14:15-16:20

2 stops25h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 19/10

23:40-13:15

1 stop14h 35m

R7 156

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/9

14:15-16:20

2 stops25h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 6/9

16:10-13:15

2 stops22h 05m

R7 156

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/11

20:40-9:15

1 stop11h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 24/11

10:15-19:40

1 stop10h 25m

R7 704

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/11

5:00-21:20

2 stops15h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 10/11

9:05-0:05

2 stops16h 00m

R8 478

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/10

5:00-21:20

2 stops15h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 29/10

9:05-0:05

2 stops16h 00m

R8 816

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/9

5:00-21:20

2 stops15h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 12/9

9:05-0:05

2 stops16h 00m

R8 945
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

17:00-22:05

Nonstop4h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 13/9

18:00-4:15

1 stop11h 15m

R9 558

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/9

17:45-4:55

2 stops10h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 15/9

19:00-2:20

1 stop8h 20m

R10 090

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/9

17:45-12:20

1 stop17h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 10/9

11:30-16:45

2 stops30h 15m

R10 138

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi (average of R6 576). Flying from Johannesburg to Nairobi in July is currently the most expensive (average of R9 074). 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 JNB to NBO?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Johannesburg to Nairobi is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 20% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg to Nairobi

The most flights from ZA1 to NB0 are scheduled on a Wednesday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Johannesburg to Nairobi flights typically cost between R6 093 and R9 348 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R5 367 on TAAG (Sept 7–Sept 11).

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi delayed?

About 24% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Nairobi have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 165 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Nairobi 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 Johannesburg to Nairobi 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 Johannesburg to Nairobi?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi, you should look to book at least 89 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.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to Nairobi?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to Nairobi flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Nairobi

See what other customers who have flown with Airlink,RwandAir, andAir Tanzania from Johannesburg to Nairobi have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,2

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,3

Overall

8,4

Crew

8,8

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
8,4
Very Good

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,2

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,3

Overall

8,4

Crew

8,8

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

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,2

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,3

Overall

8,4

Crew

8,8

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

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,2

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,3

Overall

8,4

Crew

8,8

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

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,2

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,3

Overall

8,4

Crew

8,8

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

  • What airports serve Johannesburg to Nairobi flights?

    Travellers who are going to Nairobi from Johannesburg will start at one of two airports. Lanseria International Airport is a smaller and less busy airport, while O.R. Tambo International Airport is a massive airport with the potential for handling 28 million passengers each year. There are also two airports where passengers might land, including Nairobi Wilson Airport and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport. Jomo Kenyatta is 15 kilometres from the central business district and offers flights to over 50 countries. This airport had over seven million passengers in 2016 and is a hub for African Express Airways, Kenya Airways, and Fly540.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Johannesburg to Nairobi?

    There are a handful of direct, nonstop flights running from Johannesburg to Nairobi. These flights are offered by Kenya Airways as well as South African Airways. Travellers will find there aren’t a huge number of these flights, but they are scattered throughout the day to be more convenient. Direct flights are the most expensive option for reaching Nairobi, but they also tend to be the quickest flights. Other airlines offer flights into Nairobi on a stopover basis like Ethiopian Airlines, RwandAir, and Precision Air. These flights are less expensive but take longer to reach the destination.

  • What are the stopover options between Johannesburg to Nairobi?

    Flights to Nairobi that are indirect may have a single stop, two stops, or three stops. A flight that goes to three places may touch down at Libreville Airport, Yaounde Nsimalen Airport, and Addis Ababa Airport before reaching Nairobi. Some locations where a single stop flight might touch down include Kigali Airport, Zanzibar Airport, or Maputo Airport. These flights are longer than direct flights but reach Nairobi at an average of 6h 20m. The difference in price between a flight with one-stop and a flight with more stops is negligible in many cases.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Johannesburg to Nairobi?

    When flying to Nairobi from Johannesburg, travellers will not need a visa to do so. However, a valid passport is required.

  • How does Nairobi contribute to sustainability?

    Kenya's Airport Authority (KAA) is making significant efforts to reduce the environmental impact of its airports. To cut greenhouse gas emissions from aviation, the Kenyan aviation industry has created Kenya's Action Plan. According to the stated Action Plan, Kenya aims to reduce its GHG emissions by 30% by 2030 when compared to the BAU scenario of 143 Mt-CO2 and in accordance with its sustainable development strategy. The authority predicts considerable reductions through strengthening and expanding the network system for power management and control, which will go beyond potential on-site renewable energy and regional grid storage at the airports.

  • How can passengers identify the sustainability of an airline?

    If you must select a sustainable airline, give SAF accreditation some thought. SAF-certified carriers flying this route use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), which is more environmentally friendly than petroleum-based aircraft fuel. These airlines minimize their carbon emissions by upto approximately 40% on each flight. In most cases, this information can be found on an airline's website. Look at SAF-certified airlines for your flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi. Alternatively, you can also check out airlines that implement sustainable services, such as using paperless documentation.

  • Are there any airlines offering sustainability services on this route?

    Kenya Airways flying along this route, has put in place a number of fuel efficiency initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its operations, including flight operations, aircraft dispatch, engineering, and maintenance. Kenya Airways is the operator of the Boeing 787 Dreamliners used in the Sustainable Flight Challenge. This highly efficient aircraft offers up to 20% more fuel efficiency than other long-haul airlines, thanks to its cutting-edge features. Qatar Airways has one of the newest fleets of fuel-efficient aircraft, which produces about 25% fewer emissions than older models. Additionally, it has developed an organic menu for on board services.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi?

    Departing from Johannesburg to Nairobi will take you 15h 20m. The distance from Johannesburg to Nairobi is about 2908 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Nairobi round-trip?

    According to our current data, TAAG (R3 418), Uganda Airlines (R4 678), and RwandAir (R5 232) offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg to Nairobi. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg to Nairobi for 57% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Nairobi one-way?

    R2 819 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from TAAG. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Uganda Airlines and RwandAir, with prices starting from R2 941 and R2 948, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg to Nairobi?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Johannesburg to Nairobi are Qatar Airways (100%), Airlink (100%) and LATAM Airlines (100%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi? While on average our users pay R22 754, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R4 153. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl), is priced around R4 755.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg to Nairobi?

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg to Nairobi flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Nairobi flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Nairobi 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 Johannesburg to Nairobi?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi (average of R6 576). Flying from Johannesburg to Nairobi in July is currently the most expensive (average of R9 074). 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 Johannesburg to Nairobi

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
TAAGCheapestR3 418AverageR4 915FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Uganda AirlinesCheapestR4 678AverageR5 970FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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RwandAirCheapestR5 232AverageR6 707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Zambia AirwaysCheapestR5 260AverageR6 876FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 295AverageR7 561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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ASKYCheapestR5 674AverageR6 243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR6 450AverageR7 003FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR7 522AverageR9 618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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AirlinkCheapestR8 497AverageR9 169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapestR12 842AverageR15 807FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Helpful tips for your next trip to Nairobi

  • Passengers flying from Johannesburg to Nairobi can help reduce their carbon footprint by packing lightly. Packing light reduces the overall plane weight, hence less fuel consumption during the trip, minimizing emissions.
  • Sustainability measures have been implemented at the Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (JNB). The airport wants to promote cleaner and more effective ground transportation solutions by using less fossil fuel.
  • Kenya Airports Authority serving the Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is putting in place precise measures, creating environmental goals and targets, and minimizing energy and resource consumption, water use, and waste generation.

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