Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi from R3 705

JNB — NBO
Dec 4 — Dec 111
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Nairobi are usually found in November or December, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Nairobi

Sat 21/1116:40 -
1 stop23h 40m
Fri 4/1218:20 -
1 stop21h 20m
Deal found 1/11R5 666
Sat 5/1216:40 -
1 stop23h 40m
Fri 11/1218:20 -
1 stop21h 20m
Deal found 30/10R5 732
Mon 23/115:45 -
1 stop10h 35m
Mon 30/1118:20 -
1 stop21h 20m
Deal found 3/11R5 766
Sun 15/1116:40 -
1 stop23h 40m
Fri 27/1118:20 -
1 stop10h 55m
Deal found 3/11R5 816
Sat 21/1116:40 -
1 stop23h 40m
Sun 29/1118:20 -
1 stop10h 55m
Deal found 3/11R5 882
Sun 27/1216:40 -
1 stop23h 40m
Mon 4/118:20 -
1 stop10h 55m
Deal found 30/10R5 965
Mon 23/115:45 -
1 stop10h 35m
Mon 4/118:20 -
1 stop10h 55m
Deal found 1/11R5 982
Thu 10/1216:40 -
1 stop23h 40m
Mon 14/1218:20 -
1 stop10h 55m
Deal found 1/11R6 098
Sun 20/1216:40 -
1 stop23h 40m
Sun 27/1218:20 -
1 stop21h 20m
Deal found 31/10R6 214
Thu 17/1216:40 -
1 stop23h 20m
Mon 21/1218:20 -
1 stop10h 55m
Deal found 31/10R6 231
Sat 19/1216:40 -
1 stop23h 40m
Sun 27/1218:20 -
1 stop21h 20m
Deal found 30/10R6 264

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to Nairobi

Round-trip from

R5 666

One-way from

R3 705

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R8 025
TAAG
  • TAAG
  • 21/11-4/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Nairobi
TAAG
  • TAAG
  • 22/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Nairobi
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R2 955 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R1 016 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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JohannesburgNairobi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/12

16:40-17:20

1 stop23h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 237

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/11

14:15-23:10

1 stop7h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 237

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/11

14:15-6:40

2 stops15h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 254

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/1

13:45-22:45

1 stop8h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 586

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/11

14:15-23:10

1 stop7h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 902

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

13:45-22:45

1 stop8h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 051

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/11

5:45-17:20

1 stop10h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 251
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/12

17:00-22:05

Nonstop4h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 367

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/11

1:35-6:40

Nonstop4h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 417

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/11

1:35-6:40

Nonstop4h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 417

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Nairobi

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi (average of R8 025). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi in July is currently the most expensive (average of R9 338). 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 is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to NBO?

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 at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 19% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi

The most flights from JNB to NB0 are scheduled on a Monday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

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 065 and R9 787 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R5 666 on TAAG (Nov 21–Dec 4).

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi delayed?

About 24% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Nairobi have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 167 minutes.

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

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

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

Thursday 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.

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

Over the past year, Airlink have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

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

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi is 89 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.

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Nairobi

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Airlink,RwandAir, andAir Tanzania from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8,8

Overall

8,4

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

6,3

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
8,4
Very Good

Crew

8,8

Overall

8,4

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

6,3

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Crew

8,8

Overall

8,4

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

6,3

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Crew

8,8

Overall

8,4

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

6,3

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Crew

8,8

Overall

8,4

Food

8,0

Comfort

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

6,3

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Related info for your journey

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

    Departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi will take you 6h 30m. 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.

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

    According to our current data, TAAG (R3 693), Uganda Airlines (R4 859), and Zambia Airways (R5 423) offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi. TAAG is priced at 57% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for TAAG. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R2 906. Users have also found prices from R3 038 and R3 043 on RwandAir and Uganda Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

    On average you can expect to pay R16 360 for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi. The cheapest flight overall is R3 900 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl) is currently priced at R5 168.

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

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

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

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

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi (average of R8 025). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi in July is currently the most expensive (average of R9 338). 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.

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Top 10 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Nairobi

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
TAAGCheapestR3 693AverageR5 177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Uganda AirlinesCheapestR4 859AverageR6 304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Zambia AirwaysCheapestR5 423AverageR7 383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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RwandAirCheapestR5 446AverageR7 293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 540AverageR8 240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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ASKYCheapestR5 829AverageR6 514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR6 657AverageR7 188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR8 132AverageR9 924FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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AirlinkCheapestR8 931AverageR10 433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapestR13 471AverageR15 751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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