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 R6 493 and R9 149 in May. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R5 722 on TAAG (May 3-May 17).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

Question 2

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

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi flights typically cost between R6 493 and R9 149 in May.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R5 722 on TAAG (May 3-May 17).

Question 3

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi delayed?

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About 21% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Nairobi have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 152 minutes.

Question 4

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to Nairobi flights?

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Over the past year, Airlink have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

Question 5

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

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Friday 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.

Question 6

How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi?

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Departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi will take you 9h 35m. The distance from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi is about 2908 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

Question 7

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

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According to our current data, TAAG (R3 456), Uganda Airlines (R4 759), and RwandAir (R5 075) offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi. TAAG is priced at 53% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 8

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

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For one-way options, check prices for Uganda Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R2 948. Users have also found prices from R2 966 and R3 003 on Air Tanzania and RwandAir, respectively.

Question 9

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 59 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 10

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

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Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi (average of R3 706). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi in July is currently the most expensive (average of R5 936). 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 11

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 Saturday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 12

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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 14

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

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On average you can expect to pay R17 357 for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi. The cheapest flight overall is R4 428 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl) is currently priced at R5 509.

Question 15

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 Airlink (100%), Turkish Airlines (100%) and Qatar Airways (77%).

Question 16

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

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Kenya Airways, RwandAir and Airlink are the most popular airlines when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi.

Question 17

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 Kigali. Kigali is followed by Entebbe in terms of the most popular stopover location on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi. Entebbe is followed by Dar Es Salaam in terms of the most popular stopover location for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi flights.

Question 18

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

Question 19

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 19% on airfare.

Question 20

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 21

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.

Question 22

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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When you search for this flight from OR Tambo to Nairobi, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

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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	R5 722
One-way from	R3 263
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	October
Average price	R8 034

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
TAAG	CheapestR3 458	AverageR4 667	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time58%	Search TAAG flights
Uganda Airlines	CheapestR4 755	AverageR5 860	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Uganda Airlines flights
RwandAir	CheapestR5 073	AverageR6 409	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR5 386	AverageR5 951	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
ASKY	CheapestR5 816	AverageR6 263	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search ASKY flights
Air Tanzania	CheapestR6 395	AverageR7 220	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air Tanzania flights
Zambia Airways	CheapestR6 771	AverageR6 995	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Zambia Airways flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR6 962	AverageR8 569	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Airlink	CheapestR8 415	AverageR8 878	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Airlink flights
South African	CheapestR13 151	AverageR14 336	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights

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