Cheap flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport
NBO — JNB
Nov 1 — Nov 81
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Nairobi to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in May or March, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Sunday and return on a Thursday
Find flight deals from Nairobi to OR Tambo
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Nairobi (NB0) to OR Tambo (JNB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 2 October 2026.
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Nairobi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Booking 76 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. 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 Nairobi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nairobi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R6 730). Flying from Nairobi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of R9 929). 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 NBO to JNB?
Find hourly flight availability from Nairobi to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 2 October 2026.
When flying from Nairobi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 50% versus a flight at midday.
Weekly flight availability from Nairobi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport
Explore weekly flight availability from Nairobi to OR Tambo. 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 2 October 2026.
The most flights from NB0 to JNB are scheduled on a Wednesday (16 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 Nairobi to Johannesburg delayed?
About 25% of weekly flights between Nairobi and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 162 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Nairobi to Johannesburg flights?
Historically, flights departing in the evening 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?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Nairobi to Johannesburg flights?
Over the past year, Airlink have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.
Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 2 October 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Airlink,RwandAir, andAir Tanzania
from Nairobi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Nairobi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?
Currently priced at R3 686, TAAG will fly you from Nairobi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and back. In addition to TAAG, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Ethiopian Air and Air Tanzania - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R5 082 and R6 654, respectively. You may be able to fly from Nairobi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for 54% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Nairobi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for TAAG. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R3 340. Users have also found prices from R3 847 and R4 266 on Uganda Airlines and Air Tanzania, respectively.
What are the most reliable airlines from Nairobi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Nairobi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Qatar Airways (72%), Airlink (72%) and Turkish Airlines (72%).
What are the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
While on average a flight from Nairobi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is generally R22 070, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R9 539. When looking at the most popular route, (Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay R5 321 for that flight.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Nairobi to OR Tambo?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Nairobi to OR Tambo 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 Nairobi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nairobi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R6 730). Flying from Nairobi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of R9 929). 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.
Explore flights to OR Tambo departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 2 October 2026.
Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Nairobi to OR Tambo. 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 7 457 451 searches. Data last updated 2 October 2026.
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