Question 1

How long is the flight from South Africa to Nairobi?

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There are many flights that can get you from South Africa to Nairobi in 7h 35m. Fly via TAAG, ASKY, or Uganda Airlines 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.

Question 2

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

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To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with TAAG, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R3 595. Uganda Airlines flights start at R3 754 while deals on Kenya Airways start at R5 826 one-way.

Question 3

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

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Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Nairobi (average of R437). Flying from South Africa to Nairobi in August is currently the most expensive (average of R519). 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 4

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

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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. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 5

Weekly flight availability from South Africa to Nairobi

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The most flights from ZA0 to NB0 are scheduled on a Thursday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

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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 8

What are the cheapest flights from South Africa to Nairobi?

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Looking for the cheapest flight from South Africa to Nairobi? While on average our users pay R19 298, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R4 486. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl), is priced around R4 055.

Question 9

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

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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: Etihad Airways (100%), Airlink (97%), Qatar Airways( 88%).

Question 10

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

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Before booking your flight from South Africa to Nairobi, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Airlink, TAAG or Ethiopian Air.

Question 11

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

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Users have found that flying from South Africa to Nairobi on a Sunday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

Question 12

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to Nairobi?

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To save on the cost of your flight from South Africa to Nairobi, book at least 59 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 28% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from R8 624 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as R9 332.

Question 13

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

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The best pricing can be found in the month of May. Prices to Nairobi from South Africa average R8 374. You can even find prices in May for less than R8 374, as users have found deals to Nairobi from as low as R5 472. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Nairobi from South Africa. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 9%.

Question 14

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

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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 28% on airfare.

Question 15

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

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

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How can I find direct flights from South Africa 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 South Africa to Nairobi.

Question 17

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

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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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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from South Africa to Nairobi?

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from South Africa to Nairobi. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from South Africa to Nairobi?

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Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from South Africa to Nairobi for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

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Can Cheapflights find flights from South Africa to Nairobi with no change fees?

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Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from South Africa to Nairobi flexibly with Cheapflights today.

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Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from South Africa to Nairobi become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	R5 613
One-way from	R3 595
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R9 120

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
TAAG	CheapestR3 848	AverageR5 333	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time58%	Search TAAG flights
Uganda Airlines	CheapestR5 258	AverageR6 427	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Uganda Airlines flights
RwandAir	CheapestR5 472	AverageR7 418	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR5 818	AverageR9 029	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
ASKY	CheapestR6 303	AverageR6 753	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search ASKY flights
Air Tanzania	CheapestR6 904	AverageR7 831	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air Tanzania flights
Zambia Airways	CheapestR7 194	AverageR7 643	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Zambia Airways flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR7 817	AverageR10 986	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Airlink	CheapestR9 080	AverageR11 870	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Airlink flights
South African	CheapestR14 199	AverageR16 803	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights

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