Question 1

How often are flights from South Africa to Nairobi delayed?

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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.

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

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

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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.

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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 R2 909. Uganda Airlines flights start at R3 043 while deals on RwandAir start at R3 047 one-way.

Question 6

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

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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.

Question 7

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

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Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Nairobi (average of R7 715). Flying from South Africa to Nairobi in May is currently the most expensive (average of R9 860). 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 8

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 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.

Question 9

Weekly flight availability from South Africa to Nairobi

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The most flights from ZA0 to NB0 are scheduled on a Wednesday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 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 12

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 R15 739, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R3 909. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl), is priced around R5 005.

Question 13

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

Question 14

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: Kenya Airways, TAAG or RwandAir.

Question 15

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 20% on airfare.

Question 16

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.

Question 17

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 18

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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
TAAG	CheapestR3 616	AverageR6 677	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time58%	Search TAAG flights
Uganda Airlines	CheapestR4 793	AverageR6 179	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Uganda Airlines flights
RwandAir	CheapestR5 425	AverageR7 034	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Zambia Airways	CheapestR5 427	AverageR7 159	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Zambia Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR5 543	AverageR9 681	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
ASKY	CheapestR5 833	AverageR6 507	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search ASKY flights
Air Tanzania	CheapestR6 235	AverageR8 275	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air Tanzania flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR8 092	AverageR11 476	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Airlink	CheapestR8 862	AverageR11 916	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Airlink flights
South African	CheapestR10 710	AverageR15 641	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights

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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 month to book a flight from South Africa to Nairobi?

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.

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.

Weekly flight availability from South Africa to Nairobi

The most flights from ZA0 to NB0 are scheduled on a Wednesday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 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.

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