How long is the flight from Kenya to South Africa?

Airlines like Ethiopian Air, Zambia Airways, and RwandAir fly from Kenya to South Africa in about 8h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 14h 55m. The distance between Kenya and South Africa is about 2737 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

The cheapest airline one-way is TAAG, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R3 349. However, be on the lookout for offers from Uganda Airlines and Air Tanzania, as they are both options that can get you from Kenya to South Africa for a low price.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Kenya to South Africa?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kenya to South Africa.

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kenya to South Africa 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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Average price	R7 580
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Kenya to South Africa?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kenya to South Africa (average of R8 311). Flying from Kenya to South Africa in April is currently the most expensive (average of R10 306). 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 KE to ZA?

When flying from Kenya to South Africa, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 42% versus a flight at midday.

Weekly flight availability from Kenya to South Africa

The most flights from KE0 to ZA0 are scheduled on a Wednesday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

How often are flights from Kenya to South Africa delayed?

About 26% of weekly flights between Kenya and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 169 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Kenya to South Africa 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 Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

Over the past year, Airlink have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

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

The price you pay for your flight from Kenya to South Africa may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 13 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Airlink,Air Tanzania, andEthiopian Air from Kenya to South Africa by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Airlink

8,4

Very Good

95 reviews

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1 / 1

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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

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8,4

Very Good

95 reviews

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8,4

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95 reviews

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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

Air Tanzania

7,6

Good

24 reviews

Airlink

8,4

Very Good

95 reviews

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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

Ethiopian Air

7,1

Good

1 043 reviews

Airlink

8,4

Very Good

95 reviews

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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

Kenya Airways

6,7

Okay

336 reviews

Airlink

8,4

Very Good

95 reviews

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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

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How long is the flight from Kenya to South Africa?
Airlines like Ethiopian Air, Zambia Airways, and RwandAir fly from Kenya to South Africa in about 8h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 14h 55m. The distance between Kenya and South Africa is about 2737 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Kenya to South Africa one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is TAAG, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R3 349. However, be on the lookout for offers from Uganda Airlines and Air Tanzania, as they are both options that can get you from Kenya to South Africa for a low price.
Can I find deals for flights from Kenya to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Kenya to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Kenya to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kenya to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Kenya to South Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kenya to South Africa 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 Kenya to South Africa?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kenya to South Africa (average of R8 311). Flying from Kenya to South Africa in April is currently the most expensive (average of R10 306). 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 Kenya to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air	CheapestR3 390	AverageR10 504	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
TAAG	CheapestR3 882	AverageR7 215	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time58%	Search TAAG flights
Uganda Airlines	CheapestR6 761	AverageR7 204	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Uganda Airlines flights
RwandAir	CheapestR6 788	AverageR8 780	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Air Tanzania	CheapestR6 799	AverageR7 294	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air Tanzania flights
Zambia Airways	CheapestR7 483	AverageR7 963	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Zambia Airways flights
Airlink	CheapestR7 963	AverageR11 407	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Airlink flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR8 339	AverageR12 246	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights

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Find hourly flight availability from Kenya to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 30 October 2026.

When flying from Kenya to South Africa, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 42% versus a flight at midday.

Weekly flight availability from Kenya to South Africa

Explore weekly flight availability from Kenya to South Africa. 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 30 October 2026.

The most flights from KE0 to ZA0 are scheduled on a Wednesday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

How often are flights from Kenya to South Africa delayed?

About 26% of weekly flights between Kenya and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 169 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Kenya to South Africa 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 Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

Over the past year, Airlink have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

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

The price you pay for your flight from Kenya to South Africa may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 13 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Airlink,Air Tanzania, andEthiopian Air from Kenya to South Africa by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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How long is the flight from Kenya to South Africa?

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Kenya to South Africa?

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

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

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