How long is the flight from South Africa to Nairobi?

There are many flights that can get you from South Africa to Nairobi in 10h 10m. Fly via ASKY, Air Tanzania, or RwandAir to get the fastest option. The distance from South Africa to Nairobi is about 2908 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 908. RwandAir flights start at R3 041 while deals on Uganda Airlines start at R3 042 one-way.

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.

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).

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 R15 802, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R3 881. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl), is priced around R4 887.

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: Emirates (100%), Qatar Airways (95%), Airlink( 95%).

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

Before booking your flight from South Africa to Nairobi, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Kenya Airways, TAAG or RwandAir.

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.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Nairobi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 October 2026.

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Find flight deals from South Africa to Nairobi

Round-trip from	R5 801
One-way from	R3 640
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R9 059

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Nairobi (average of R8 078). Flying from South Africa to Nairobi in May is currently the most expensive (average of R9 857). 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 Wednesday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, 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 171 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 Monday 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

95 reviews

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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

95 reviews

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8,4

Very Good

95 reviews

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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

7,9

Good

42 reviews

Airlink

8,4

Very Good

95 reviews

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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

95 reviews

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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

336 reviews

Airlink

8,4

Very Good

95 reviews

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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 10h 10m. Fly via ASKY, Air Tanzania, or RwandAir to get the fastest option. The distance from South Africa to Nairobi is about 2908 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 908. RwandAir flights start at R3 041 while deals on Uganda Airlines start at R3 042 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: Emirates (100%), Qatar Airways (95%), Airlink( 95%).
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 R15 802, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R3 881. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl), is priced around R4 887.
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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Nairobi (average of R8 078). Flying from South Africa to Nairobi in May is currently the most expensive (average of R9 857). 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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TAAG	CheapestR3 675	AverageR6 753	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time58%	Search TAAG flights
Uganda Airlines	CheapestR4 807	AverageR6 259	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Uganda Airlines flights
Zambia Airways	CheapestR5 425	AverageR7 231	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Zambia Airways flights
RwandAir	CheapestR5 450	AverageR7 251	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR5 542	AverageR9 918	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
ASKY	CheapestR5 831	AverageR6 504	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search ASKY flights
Air Tanzania	CheapestR6 232	AverageR8 282	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air Tanzania flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR8 117	AverageR11 387	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Airlink	CheapestR8 916	AverageR12 240	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Airlink flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR11 401	AverageR12 410	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Nairobi. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 October 2026.

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 Wednesday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, 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 171 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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to Nairobi. Price data was last updated on 24 October 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Nairobi flight should consider departing on Monday 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.

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