Q: Can I fly back to South Africa from Nairobi?

Returning to South Africa from Nairobi COVID-19 testing requirements Visitors from Nairobi must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to South Africa. Quarantine requirements Visitors from Nairobi are not required to quarantine after entering South Africa.

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Kenya Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R2 627. Uganda Airlines flights start at R3 338 while deals on Ethiopian Air start at R4 126 one-way.

Question 3

Which airlines flying from South Africa to Nairobi have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Accepted Answer

Due to the rapidly changing circumstances due to COVID-19, airlines like RwandAir, Ethiopian Air, and South African flying from South Africa to Nairobi have implemented new flexible cancellation policies.

Question 4

Are there last-minute flights available from South Africa to Nairobi for under R5 900?

Accepted Answer

There are currently 20+ open flights from South Africa to Nairobi within the next 7 days for less than R5 900.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

April is one of the best times of the year to fly to Nairobi from South Africa. Prices for April average R5 664 per person but you can even find prices for as low as R4 574. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of August. Opting for a April flight can save you 26% on your journey compared to booking in April

Question 6

Can I find flights from South Africa to Nairobi for under R5 300 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are multiple flights from South Africa to Nairobi for under R5 300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Uganda Airlines for just R5 207, but on average you can expect to pay R5 686.

Question 7

Can I fly to Nairobi from South Africa right now?

Accepted Answer

Information is based on travel restrictions from South Africa to Nairobi

Most visitors from South Africa need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Nairobi.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from South Africa must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to Nairobi.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from South Africa are not required to quarantine after entering Nairobi.

Documents
Health Declaration Form - Travelers, including those in transit, are required to complete the traveler's Health Surveillance Form online before departure.

Electronic Visitor Visa - To visit Kenya for Business or Tourism, you require a visa.

An eVisa is the fastest and easiest way of obtaining a visa as you can submit an application and supporting documents online. If approved, you'll receive your eVisa confirmation electronically. When you arrive at immigration, you will be asked for your passport and eVisa to ensure you have proper documentation.

East African Visitor Visa - This visa is for travelers visiting Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda for tourism during one trip. You can travel freely between these three countries, entering and exiting each country multiple times. You must start your trip in Kenya. The visa becomes invalid if you travel outside of these countries.

An eVisa is the fastest and easiest way of obtaining a visa as you can submit an application and supporting documents online. If approved, you'll receive your eVisa confirmation electronically. When you arrive at immigration, you will be asked for your passport and eVisa to ensure you have proper documentation.

Question 8

Can I fly back to South Africa from Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

Returning to South Africa from Nairobi

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Nairobi must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to South Africa.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Nairobi are not required to quarantine after entering South Africa.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Users have found that booking a flight from South Africa to Nairobi at least 61 days early can save you up to 33% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 61 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from South Africa to Nairobi for as little as R6 459 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as R7 417 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

Question 10

What are the cheapest flights from South Africa to Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

Looking for the cheapest flight from South Africa to Nairobi? While on average our users pay R4 780, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R3 967. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl), is priced around R5 207.

Question 11

When is the cheapest time to fly from South Africa to Nairobi (ZA - NB0)?

Accepted Answer

When flying from South Africa to Nairobi, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Question 12

Are there direct flights from South Africa to Nairobi for under R11 100 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from South Africa to Nairobi under R11 100. A good price for a direct flight from South Africa to Nairobi is less than R12 052.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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: Korean Air (75%), Kenya Airways (64%), Delta( 58%).

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Cheap flights from South Africa to Nairobi

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

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

When is the cheapest time to fly from South Africa to Nairobi (ZA - NB0)?