Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi from R4 469

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi (average of R417). Flying from Johannesburg to Nairobi in December is currently the most expensive (average of R475). 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 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.

• Can I find flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi for under R7 600 on Cheapflights?

  Yes, there are multiple flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi for under R7 600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on RwandAir for just R7 569, but on average you can expect to pay R8 102.

• Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi for under R10 400 on Cheapflights?

  Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi under R10 400. A good price for a direct flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi is less than R12 628.

• Are there last-minute flights available from Johannesburg to Nairobi for under R7 700?

  There are currently 20+ open flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi within the next 7 days for less than R7 700.

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

  According to our current data, RwandAir (R7 569), Kenya Airways (R8 178), and Ethiopian Air (R8 311) offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg to Nairobi. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg to Nairobi for 11% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

  R4 469 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Uganda Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Kenya Airways and South African, with prices starting from R4 850 and R5 211, respectively.

• What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg to Nairobi?

  Consider Airlink, Ethiopian Air or Kenya Airways when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Johannesburg to Nairobi.

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

  The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Johannesburg to Nairobi are Emirates (100%), Airlink (93%) and Qatar Airways (92%).

• What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi?

  Looking for the cheapest flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi? While on average our users pay R20 408, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R4 079. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl), is priced around R7 455.

• What does JNB to NBO mean?

  JNB stands for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, while NBO stands for Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL), Nanyuki Airport (NYK), Amboseli Airport (ASV).

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

  Johannesburg to Nairobi flights have a stopover in Kigali most of the time. Entebbe sees the next most stopovers on Johannesburg to Nairobi flights. Lusaka comes in third as the most popular stopover location on Johannesburg to Nairobi flights.

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

  Flights departing from Johannesburg and landing in Nairobi stopover in Blantyre least frequently. Lilongwe is the second least popular location for stopovers on flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi. Addis Ababa comes next as the third least popular stopover location for Johannesburg to Nairobi flights.

• Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi that include extra baggage allowance?

  The amount of baggage you can bring on your Johannesburg to Nairobi flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

• Can I find deals on flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi with specific airlines?

  Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Johannesburg to Nairobi flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

• 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.

• Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi that allow pets onboard?

  Many airlines flying from Johannesburg to Nairobi offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

• Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi?

  Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Johannesburg to Nairobi flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

• How recently were the Johannesburg to Nairobi flight deals updated?

  The Johannesburg to Nairobi flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 18/4.