Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi

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From Johannesburg to Nairobi

Which airlines flying from Johannesburg 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.

Can I find flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi for under R5 300 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi for under R5 300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Uganda Airlines for just R5 207, but on average you can expect to pay R5 686.

Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi for under R11 500 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi under R11 500. A good price for a direct flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi is less than R12 160.

Are there last-minute flights available from Johannesburg to Nairobi for under R5 900?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi within the next 7 days for less than R5 900.

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

According to our current data, Uganda Airlines (R5 207), and RwandAir (R5 470) offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg to Nairobi. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg to Nairobi for 8% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

R3 338 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 Ethiopian Air, with prices starting from R3 894 and R4 079, respectively.

What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi?

Looking for the cheapest flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi? While on average our users pay R4 780, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R3 967. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl), is priced around R5 207.

What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg to Nairobi?

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Johannesburg to Nairobi are Korean Air (75%), Kenya Airways (64%) and Delta (58%).

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

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

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.