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The best prices from Johannesburg to Nairobi are usually found in April or May, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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Home Africa Kenya Nairobi Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi

How to find the cheapest flight from
Johannesburg (JNB) to Nairobi (NBO)

JNB - NB0
Price
R4 808 - R6 956
NB0
Temperature
23 - 28 °C
NB0
Rainfall
15 - 151 mm

Popular in

August

High demand for flights, 21% potential price rise

Cheapest in

April

Best time to find cheap flights, 13% potential price drop

Round-trip from

R4 808

From Johannesburg to Nairobi

One-way from

R3 906

One-way flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi

Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.
What is the cheapest day to fly return from Johannesburg to Nairobi?

Flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi are generally found to be more expensive on Saturday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Nairobi.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi?

Users have found that booking a flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi at least 61 days early can save you up to 33% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 61 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi for as little as R6 280 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as R7 212 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

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

April can be a great time to fly to Nairobi from Johannesburg with a flight ticket averaging about R5 508. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of April for as cheap as R4 447. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of August.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Nairobi (JNB - NB0)?

It’s typically best to fly out from Johannesburg to Nairobi in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 33% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi in January, February 2021

The best prices found for JNB to NBO flights in January, February
20 Jan - 24 Jan
R4 853pp
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Ethiopian Air
 
1 STOP
NBO
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
NBO
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Ethiopian Air
 
1 STOP
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
22 Feb - 25 Feb
R5 259pp
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Ethiopian Air
 
1 STOP
NBO
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
NBO
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Ethiopian Air
 
1 STOP
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
18 Feb - 25 Feb
R5 289pp
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Ethiopian Air
 
1 STOP
NBO
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
NBO
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Ethiopian Air
 
1 STOP
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo

Johannesburg to Nairobi 2021 flight deals

Cheap flights to Nairobi from Johannesburg found for this year
21 Sep - 30 Sep
R4 582pp
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Ethiopian Air
 
1 STOP
NBO
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
NBO
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Ethiopian Air
 
1 STOP
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
20 Jan - 24 Jan
R4 853pp
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Ethiopian Air
 
1 STOP
NBO
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
NBO
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Ethiopian Air
 
1 STOP
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
22 Feb - 25 Feb
R5 259pp
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Ethiopian Air
 
1 STOP
NBO
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
NBO
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Ethiopian Air
 
1 STOP
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo

Direct flights to Nairobi from Johannesburg

Save time with Johannesburg to Nairobi direct flight deals
8 Feb - 12 Feb
R11 148pp
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Multiple airlines
Direct
NBO
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
NBO
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Kulula
Direct
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
18 Feb - 28 Feb
R11 163pp
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Multiple airlines
Direct
NBO
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
NBO
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Kulula
Direct
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
17 Feb - 28 Feb
R11 193pp
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Multiple airlines
Direct
NBO
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
NBO
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Kulula
Direct
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo

One-way flights to Nairobi from Johannesburg

The cheapest one-way flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi
7:10 - 12:15
Kenya Airways
Direct
4h 05m
JNB - NBO
Kenya Airways
R3 907
Kiwi.com
9:25 - 20:20
Ethiopian Air
1 stop
9h 55m
JNB - NBO
Ethiopian Air
R4 418
mytrip.com
16:45 - 1:30
Egypt Air
2 stops
31h 45m
JNB - NBO
Egypt Air
R5 199
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Useful info, stats and facts about Johannesburg to Nairobi flights.

Flight FAQs

From Johannesburg to Nairobi

Can I find flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi for under R6 010 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi for under R6 010. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Ethiopian Air for just R5 259, but on average you can expect to pay R6 145.

Which airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Nairobi have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

RwandAir, Ethiopian Air, and South African are some of the carriers that may have flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for other airlines that may also have this kind of flexibility.

Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi for under R12 020 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has 18 direct flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi under R12 020. A good price for a direct flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi is less than R13 327.

What days are direct flights available from Johannesburg to Nairobi?

Direct flights can be found on the following days: Saturday.

How many flights depart from Johannesburg to Nairobi on average per day?

1 flight departure from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Nairobi per day on average.
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 100% of flight departures

Is Johannesburg weather warmer or cooler than Nairobi?

With an average temperature of 28 °C, peak weather can be found in February. As a traveller, expect to see changes in flight prices during that period. The temperatures in Nairobi are hotter than in Johannesburg.

How long does is the flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi?

Airlines like RwandAir, Ethiopian Air, and Qatar Airways fly from Johannesburg to Nairobi in about 8h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 40m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2927 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines to flying from Johannesburg to Nairobi return?

Ethiopian Air, at R5 259, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg to Nairobi.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include RwandAir and Qatar Airways. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg to Nairobi for 4% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R3 787 on Kenya Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from R3 937 and Ethiopian Air from R4 418 one-way.

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Destination information for Nairobi

Things to know before you go. Useful info for your trip from Johannesburg to Nairobi
Today's exchange rate
R1 = Sh 7,27
Average temperature for January in Nairobi
27.0 °C
Avg rainfall for January in Nairobi
74.0 mm

Airports servicing Johannesburg

Johannesburg (JNB)

Airports servicing Nairobi

Jomo Kenyatta (NBO)
Nairobi Wilson (WIL)

Top 5 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Nairobi

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users travelling from Johannesburg to Nairobi choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.

Airline Cheapest Average Flexibility On-time COVID-19 safety
RwandAir 		R310 R344 No cancel fee N/A

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Ethiopian Air 		R288 R382 No cancel fee 72%
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Kenya Airways 		R347 R538 No cancel fee 82%
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South African 		R361 R567 No cancel fee 78%

We couldn't confirm the COVID-19 safety measures taken by South African. Please check directly on their website for additional information.
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Emirates 		R344 R605 No cancel fee 75%
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Morning 6 AM to midday 66% of flight departures
Afternoon Midday to 6 PM 21% of flight departures
Evening 6 PM to midnight 12% of flight departures
Early morning Midnight to 6 AM 1% of flight departures
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