Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi flights typically cost between R7 276 and R9 536 in August. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R6 357 on Uganda Airlines (Aug 31-Sept 11).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi flights typically cost between R7 276 and R9 536 in August.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R6 357 on Uganda Airlines (Aug 31-Sept 11).

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

According to our current data, Uganda Airlines (R6 357), and Ethiopian Air (R6 375) offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi. Uganda Airlines is priced at 23% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 3

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi?

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The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi is 85 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Question 4

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

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Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi (average of R437). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi in August is currently the most expensive (average of R520). 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.

Question 5

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi flight should consider departing on Sunday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 6

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi

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The most flights from JNB to NB0 are scheduled on a Tuesday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nairobi ranges from 10.0 - 160.0 inches 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.

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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).

Question 9

What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi?

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On average you can expect to pay R18 841 for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi. The cheapest flight overall is R4 069 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl) is currently priced at R6 004.

Question 10

What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi?

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The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi are Etihad Airways (100%), Airlink (97%) and Qatar Airways (87%).

Question 11

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

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Airlink, TAAG and Ethiopian Air are the most popular airlines when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi.

Question 12

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi?

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Of the flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi that have stopovers, most of them stop in Entebbe. Entebbe is followed by Kigali in terms of the most popular stopover location on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi. Kigali is followed by Dar Es Salaam in terms of the most popular stopover location for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi flights.

Question 13

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi flights?

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Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi flights have a stopover in Blantyre the least frequently. Blantyre is followed by Lilongwe in terms of the least popular stopover location on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi. Lusaka ranks third to last in terms of the least popular stopover locations on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi flights.

Question 14

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi?

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Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi are generally found to be more expensive on Friday. 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.

Question 15

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

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Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 59 days in advance to save up to 28% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 59 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as R8 600, or R9 307 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 16

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi?

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May is one of the best times of the year to fly to Nairobi from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Prices for May average R8 351 per person but you can even find prices for as low as R5 457. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a May flight can save you 9% on your journey compared to booking in December

Question 17

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to NBO?

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One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 21% on airfare.

Question 18

Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Nairobi that include hotel bookings?

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

Question 19

How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Nairobi?

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

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Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Nairobi?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo 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.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from OR Tambo to Nairobi?

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from OR Tambo to Nairobi?

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Round-trip from	R6 357
One-way from	R3 779
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R9 095

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
TAAG	CheapestR3 902	AverageR5 119	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time58%	Search TAAG flights
Uganda Airlines	CheapestR5 243	AverageR6 410	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Uganda Airlines flights
RwandAir	CheapestR5 457	AverageR7 367	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR5 802	AverageR6 981	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
ASKY	CheapestR6 287	AverageR6 739	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search ASKY flights
Air Tanzania	CheapestR6 883	AverageR7 809	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air Tanzania flights
Zambia Airways	CheapestR7 170	AverageR7 651	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Zambia Airways flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR7 803	AverageR9 263	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Airlink	CheapestR9 045	AverageR9 531	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Airlink flights
South African	CheapestR14 161	AverageR14 914	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights

Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi from R3 779

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Nairobi are usually found in May or March, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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