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Cheap flights from South Africa to Nairobi from R3 162

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — NBO
Jan 15 — Jan 221
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Nairobi
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 16 December 2025.

Wed 31/125:30JNB - NBO
2 stops14h 55mASKY
Thu 15/19:05NBO - JNB
2 stops16h 00mASKY
Deal found 16/12R6 104
Sat 20/1216:50JNB - NBO
1 stop18h 30mRwandAir
Tue 6/120:50NBO - JNB
1 stop18h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 15/12R6 508
Tue 30/123:10JNB - NBO
1 stop8h 10mRwandAir
Thu 15/120:50NBO - JNB
1 stop6h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 16/12R6 525
Sat 20/1216:50JNB - NBO
1 stop26h 20mRwandAir
Fri 20/213:00NBO - JNB
1 stop26h 20mRwandAir
Deal found 15/12R6 643
Sun 28/125:30JNB - NBO
2 stops14h 55mASKY
Tue 10/39:05NBO - JNB
2 stops16h 00mASKY
Deal found 14/12R6 743
Wed 31/125:30JNB - NBO
2 stops14h 55mASKY
Sat 17/19:05NBO - JNB
2 stops16h 00mASKY
Deal found 16/12R6 794
Wed 24/123:10JNB - NBO
2 stops24h 45mRwandAir
Wed 31/1213:00NBO - JNB
1 stop26h 20mRwandAir
Deal found 15/12R6 844
Sun 21/123:10JNB - NBO
1 stop16h 00mRwandAir
Tue 6/120:50NBO - JNB
1 stop18h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 15/12R6 962
Thu 18/1216:50JNB - NBO
1 stop18h 30mRwandAir
Mon 22/1220:50NBO - JNB
1 stop6h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 14/12R6 979
Thu 18/123:10JNB - NBO
1 stop8h 10mRwandAir
Sun 11/120:50NBO - JNB
1 stop18h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 15/12R7 046
Tue 23/1215:25CPT - NBO
1 stop9h 15mEthiopian Air
Sat 14/33:45NBO - CPT
1 stop11h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/12R10 544
Wed 31/1218:25CPT - NBO
2 stops16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 28/320:50NBO - CPT
2 stops13h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12R12 007

Find flight deals from South Africa to Nairobi

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Nairobi flight deals. Data was last updated 16 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R5 634

One-way from

R3 162

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

R8 593
TAAG
  • TAAG
  • 26/3-6/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 20m total
  • South Africa to Nairobi
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Uganda Airlines
  • Uganda Airlines
  • 10/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 35m total
  • South Africa to Nairobi
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R11 587 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R1 833 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Nairobi that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 16 December 2025.
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JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/3

12:50-21:25

1 stop7h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 2/4

12:30-19:40

1 stop8h 10m

R5 734

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/3

12:50-21:25

1 stop7h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 5/4

12:00-23:45

1 stop12h 45m

R6 138

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/3

5:30-21:25

2 stops14h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 2/4

9:05-0:05

2 stops16h 00m

R6 373

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/1

3:10-12:20

1 stop8h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 21/1

20:50-2:20

1 stop6h 30m

R6 979

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/12

5:30-21:25

2 stops14h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 15/1

9:05-0:05

2 stops16h 00m

R7 668

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/3

10:15-19:10

2 stops7h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 5/4

19:55-9:30

1 stop14h 35m

R7 702

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/3

10:15-11:00

1 stop23h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 2/4

11:45-9:25

2 stops22h 40m

R7 719

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/1

3:10-4:55

2 stops24h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 5/2

5:30-14:20

1 stop9h 50m

R7 837

Cape TownNairobi

CPT - NBO

CPTNBO

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/2

13:50-1:40

1 stop10h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 20/2

3:45-14:35

1 stop11h 50m

R9 333

Cape TownNairobi

CPT - NBO

CPTNBO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 31/1

15:25-1:40

1 stop9h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 6/2

3:45-13:00

1 stop10h 15m

R9 384

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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 R3 784). Flying from South Africa to Nairobi in July is currently the most expensive (average of R6 088). 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?

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 16 December 2025.

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 at midday could potentially save you up to 7% on airfare.

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 16 December 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from South Africa to Nairobi

Explore weekly flight availability from South Africa to Nairobi. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 16 December 2025.

The most flights from ZA0 to NB0 are scheduled on a Monday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

How often are flights from South Africa to Nairobi delayed?

About 20% of weekly flights between South Africa and Nairobi have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 161 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 in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

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

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday 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 6% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Nairobi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Nairobi. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Nairobi. Reviews last updated 16 December 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Airlink, RwandAir, andEthiopian Air 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
8,5
Very Good
83 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,4

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Food

8,0

Overall

8,5

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
8,5
Very Good
83 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
83 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,4

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Food

8,0

Overall

8,5

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
7,7
Good
37 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
83 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,4

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Food

8,0

Overall

8,5

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
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
911 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
83 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,4

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Food

8,0

Overall

8,5

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
6,8
Okay
287 reviews
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
83 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,4

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Food

8,0

Overall

8,5

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
Uganda Airlines
4,1
Mediocre
Airlink
8,5
Very Good
83 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,4

Comfort

8,3

Crew

8,9

Food

8,0

Overall

8,5

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Nairobi. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Nairobi?

    There are many flights that can get you from South Africa to Nairobi in 7h 35m. Fly via Uganda Airlines, ASKY, or Ethiopian Air 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 Uganda Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R3 028. RwandAir flights start at R3 073 while deals on Air Tanzania start at R3 108 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: Airlink (100%), China Eastern (100%), Turkish Airlines( 100%).

  • 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 R18 120, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R4 514. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl), is priced around R3 632.

  • 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 R3 784). Flying from South Africa to Nairobi in July is currently the most expensive (average of R6 088). 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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Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Nairobi. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 16 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
TAAGCheapestR3 534AverageR5 021FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Uganda AirlinesCheapestR4 895AverageR6 051FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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RwandAirCheapestR5 203AverageR6 516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 523AverageR8 285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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ASKYCheapestR5 963AverageR6 418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR6 559AverageR7 421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirlinkCheapestR6 855AverageR11 195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Zambia AirwaysCheapestR7 004AverageR7 199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR7 131AverageR10 476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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South AfricanCheapestR13 484AverageR15 960FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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