Cheap flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

NBO — JNB
Mai 15 — Mai 221
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Nairobi to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in March or May, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday 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 15 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R5 301

One-way from

R3 370

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R8 016
TAAG
  • TAAG
  • 25/5-1/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 55m total
  • Nairobi to Johannesburg
TAAG
  • TAAG
  • 9/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 30m total
  • Nairobi to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R10 291 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R1 864 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

Best time to book a flight from Nairobi to OR Tambo

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Estimated return price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Nairobi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Nairobi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Nairobi to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 10 April 2026.

Booking 67 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nairobi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R3 697). Flying from Nairobi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of R6 740). 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 15 April 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 evening, which can drop the price by up to 49% versus a flight at midday.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Nairobi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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 15 April 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Airlink,RwandAir, andKenya Airways 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.

Overall

8,5

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,9

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,4

Comfort

8,3

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
8,5
Very Good

Overall

8,5

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,9

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,4

Comfort

8,3

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

Overall

8,5

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,9

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,4

Comfort

8,3

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

Overall

8,5

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,9

Food

8,0

Entertainment

6,4

Comfort

8,3

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

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  • How long is the flight from Nairobi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Departing from Nairobi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport will take you 4h 10m. There are 2908 km between Nairobi and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Nairobi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at R3 775, 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 016 and R6 415, respectively. You may be able to fly from Nairobi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for 52% 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 296. Users have also found prices from R3 797 and R4 151 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 Airlink (83%), Kenya Airways (69%) and Qatar Airways (67%).

  • 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 R10 897, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R9 570. When looking at the most popular route, (Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo), you can expect to pay R5 301 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Nairobi to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Nairobi to OR Tambo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Nairobi to OR Tambo.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nairobi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R3 697). Flying from Nairobi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of R6 740). 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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Top 8 airlines flying from Nairobi to OR Tambo

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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 15 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
TAAGCheapestR3 775AverageR5 558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 016AverageR9 090FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR6 415AverageR7 252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Uganda AirlinesCheapestR6 522AverageR7 205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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RwandAirCheapestR6 664AverageR8 008FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Zambia AirwaysCheapestR7 365AverageR7 672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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AirlinkCheapestR8 363AverageR10 377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR8 932AverageR10 589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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