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Cheap flights from South Africa to Nairobi from R3 472

JNB — NBO
Oct 12 — Oct 191
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Nairobi

Mon 2/115:45 -
1 stop10h 35m
Fri 6/1118:00 -
1 stop21h 40m
Deal found 8/9R5 313
Mon 21/95:45 -
1 stop10h 35m
Fri 25/918:00 -
1 stop11h 15m
Deal found 7/9R5 329
Mon 2/115:45 -
1 stop10h 35m
Sun 8/1118:00 -
1 stop21h 40m
Deal found 8/9R5 362
Mon 12/105:45 -
1 stop10h 35m
Fri 16/1018:00 -
1 stop11h 15m
Deal found 10/9R5 491
Mon 21/95:45 -
1 stop10h 35m
Mon 21/618:20 -
1 stop10h 55m
Deal found 9/9R5 652
Mon 26/105:45 -
1 stop10h 35m
Mon 2/1118:20 -
1 stop21h 20m
Deal found 11/9R5 669
Mon 14/95:45 -
1 stop10h 35m
Fri 18/918:00 -
1 stop11h 15m
Deal found 9/9R5 733
Thu 17/916:40 -
1 stop23h 20m
Sun 4/1018:00 -
1 stop11h 15m
Deal found 10/9R5 749
Thu 17/916:40 -
1 stop23h 20m
Fri 25/918:00 -
1 stop11h 15m
Deal found 8/9R5 765
Mon 14/95:45 -
1 stop10h 35m
Mon 21/918:20 -
1 stop10h 55m
Deal found 8/9R6 218
Wed 23/913:45 -
1 stop8h 40m
Tue 29/919:55 -
1 stop7h 05m
Deal found 7/9R6 525
Sun 11/1015:05 -
1 stop25h 15m
Fri 16/1018:00 -
1 stop12h 45m
Deal found 10/9R8 592

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R5 313

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R3 472

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R7 865
TAAG
  • TAAG
  • 2/11-6/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 15m total
  • South Africa to Nairobi
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TAAG
  • TAAG
  • 17/9-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 20m total
  • South Africa to Nairobi
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R8 087 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R1 425 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgNairobi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/9

16:40-17:00

1 stop23h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R3 472

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/10

16:40-17:00

1 stop23h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R3 569

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/10

5:45-17:20

1 stop10h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R3 989

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/12

0:45-9:15

1 stop7h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 167

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

14:15-23:00

2 stops7h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 506

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/12

20:40-9:15

1 stop11h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 506

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/1

14:15-16:20

2 stops25h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 522

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/9

14:15-23:00

1 stop7h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R4 829
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JohannesburgNairobi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/9

17:00-22:05

Nonstop4h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 136

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/10

12:10-17:15

Nonstop4h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-23:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R5 216

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Nairobi

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Nairobi from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Nairobi

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Nairobi?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Nairobi (average of R7 219). Flying from South Africa to Nairobi in May is currently the most expensive (average of R9 528). 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 ZA to NBO?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from South Africa 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 20% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from South Africa to Nairobi

The most flights from ZA0 to NB0 are scheduled on a Friday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

How often are flights from South Africa to Nairobi delayed?

About 24% of weekly flights between South Africa and Nairobi have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 169 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for South Africa 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 South Africa 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 South Africa to Nairobi?

Booking 89 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from South Africa to Nairobi. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to Nairobi?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Nairobi flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Nairobi

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Airlink,RwandAir, andAir Tanzania from South Africa to Nairobi by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
91 reviews
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Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,4

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,9

Food

8,1

Overall

8,4

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
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
91 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
91 reviews
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Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,4

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,9

Food

8,1

Overall

8,4

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
RwandAir
7,8
Good
42 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
91 reviews
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Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,4

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,9

Food

8,1

Overall

8,4

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
Air Tanzania
7,6
Good
24 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
91 reviews
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Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,4

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,9

Food

8,1

Overall

8,4

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
Kenya Airways
6,7
Okay
327 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
91 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,4

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,9

Food

8,1

Overall

8,4

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 South Africa to Nairobi?

    There are many flights that can get you from South Africa to Nairobi in 5h 45m. Fly via Air Tanzania, ASKY, or Kenya Airways to get the fastest option. The distance from South Africa to Nairobi is about 4097 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Nairobi one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with TAAG, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R2 828. RwandAir flights start at R2 949 while deals on Uganda Airlines start at R2 952 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from South Africa to Nairobi?

    Before booking your flight to Nairobi from South Africa, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Qatar Airways (97%), Airlink (97%), LATAM Airlines( 97%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from South Africa to Nairobi?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from South Africa to Nairobi? While on average our users pay R22 962, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R4 149. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl), is priced around R4 780.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Nairobi that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Nairobi?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Nairobi?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to Nairobi?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Nairobi (average of R7 219). Flying from South Africa to Nairobi in May is currently the most expensive (average of R9 528). 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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Alternative routes for South Africa to Nairobi

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Top 10 airlines flying from South Africa to Nairobi

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
TAAGCheapestR3 432AverageR6 326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Uganda AirlinesCheapestR4 666AverageR5 973FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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RwandAirCheapestR5 225AverageR6 735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Zambia AirwaysCheapestR5 271AverageR6 953FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 350AverageR9 247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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ASKYCheapestR5 670AverageR6 259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR6 452AverageR8 057FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR7 678AverageR11 144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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AirlinkCheapestR8 567AverageR10 933FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapestR13 276AverageR15 523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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