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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 528
Typical prices: C$ 574-C$ 853
Uganda Airlines
Tue 27/2Wed 21/3
JNB - NBO • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 1,019
Typical prices: C$ 769-C$ 936
Airlink
Mon 3/12Sun 9/12
JNB - NBO • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Kenya Airways and Airlink. Average duration is 4h 04m
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Most punctual • 92% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 26 weeks in advance save around 24% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 6% price drop
Most popular
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Cheapest • Avg C$ 458 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 24m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi (JNB-NBO)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Johannesburg to Nairobi

Sat, 27 Feb - Sun, 21 Mar
Uganda Airlines Logo
1:45 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
8h 00m1 stop Entebbe
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7:55 p.m. - 1:15 a.m.NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
6h 20m1 stop Entebbe
C$ 528Uganda Airlines
1 day ago
Fri, 30 Apr - Mon, 3 May
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1:45 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
8h 00m1 stop Entebbe
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7:55 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
7h 05m1 stop Entebbe
C$ 563Uganda Airlines
3+ days ago
Fri, 30 Apr - Mon, 3 May
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1:45 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
8h 00m1 stop Entebbe
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7:55 p.m. - 1:15 a.m.NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
6h 20m1 stop Entebbe
C$ 566Uganda Airlines
1 day ago
Fri, 30 Apr - Mon, 3 May
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1:45 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
8h 00m1 stop Entebbe
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7:55 p.m. - 1:15 a.m.NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
6h 20m1 stop Entebbe
C$ 568Uganda Airlines
2 days ago
Fri, 30 Apr - Mon, 3 May
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1:45 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
8h 00m1 stop Entebbe
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7:55 p.m. - 1:15 a.m.NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
6h 20m1 stop Entebbe
C$ 570Uganda Airlines
8 hours ago
Fri, 30 Apr - Mon, 3 May
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2:15 p.m. - 4:20 p.m.JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
25h 05m2 stops Dar Es Salaam Zanzibar Intl
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4:10 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 05m2 stops Zanzibar Intl Dar Es Salaam
C$ 617Air Tanzania
3+ days ago
Fri, 30 Apr - Mon, 3 May
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2:15 p.m. - 4:20 p.m.JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
25h 05m2 stops Dar Es Salaam Zanzibar Intl
Air Tanzania Logo
11:40 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
14h 35m1 stop Dar Es Salaam
C$ 620Air Tanzania
1 day ago
Fri, 30 Apr - Mon, 3 May
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2:15 p.m. - 4:20 p.m.JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
25h 05m2 stops Dar Es Salaam Zanzibar Intl
Air Tanzania Logo
11:40 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
14h 35m1 stop Dar Es Salaam
C$ 623Air Tanzania
2 days ago
Fri, 30 Apr - Mon, 3 May
Air Tanzania Logo
2:15 p.m. - 4:20 p.m.JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
25h 05m2 stops Dar Es Salaam Zanzibar Intl
Air Tanzania Logo
11:40 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
14h 35m1 stop Dar Es Salaam
C$ 626Air Tanzania
8 hours ago
Fri, 20 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov
Air Tanzania Logo
2:15 p.m. - 4:20 p.m.JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
25h 05m2 stops Dar Es Salaam Zanzibar Intl
Air Tanzania Logo
7:20 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
6h 55m1 stop Dar Es Salaam
C$ 645Air Tanzania
2 days ago
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

Round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport typically range from C$ 574 to C$ 853. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 528, on Uganda Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport. It's 6% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 2% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

•December is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport at C$ 684 round-trip.
•October (C$ 809) and May (C$ 792) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 18% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport are cheapest 26 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 24% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

C$ 334
Beat the crowds with an average 36% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 46% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport

When to book flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi

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Your Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport:

    • Earliest: departs at 1:35 am and lands at 5:39 am
    • Latest: departs at 5:00 pm and lands at 9:04 pm.

    The flight takes about 4h 04m.

  • How long does a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport take?

    A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport takes 4h 04m, covering 4,681 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport range from C$ 574 to C$ 853, with an average of C$ 731 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 574 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 4% above the C$ 731 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 458 round-trip via Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl (NBJ), compared to C$ 844 for direct.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    Airlink is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Qatar Airways has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights are:

    • Airlink: 92% on time
    • Qatar Airways: 81% on time
    • Kenya Airways: 71% on time

    On average, flights on this route are punctual 77% of the time.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Kenya Airways and South African. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 190 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport spread across the day?

    Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 25%, Night flights for 25%, and Morning flights for 0%.

  • How are flight prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 431, which is 5% above the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport (NBO)?

    Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport (NBO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 100 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Autounion Car Rental
    • GREEN MOTION
    • Hertz
    • Europcar
    • Right Cars

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport usually depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and arrive at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport route, 23% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 23m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl (NBJ) – 35% of one-stop connections
    • Kigali Intl (KGL) – 24% of one-stop connections
    • Entebbe (EBB) – 18% of one-stop connections
    • Dar Es Salaam (DAR) – 17% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport. Monday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 690 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 751, a difference of C$ 61.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    2 airlines operate flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

    • Kenya Airways
    • Airlink

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport when travelling from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    Flying via Lilongwe Intl (LLW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 24m, compared with 9h 09m via Dar Es Salaam (DAR) and 9h 50m via Entebbe (EBB).

  • What is the time difference between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport is 1 hour ahead of Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (Eastern Africa Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights?

    Among airlines operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights:

    • Kenya Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • Airlink: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Kenya Airways: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Airlink: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • South African: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Monday flights average C$ 690, about C$ 61 less than Sunday fares (8% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 26 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 24% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport trip for December. Fares historically average C$ 684 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 124 less than the most expensive month, which is October (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with Airlink. Over the past three months, 92% of Airlink flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 77%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 2h 23m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl Airport (NBJ) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages C$ 458 round-trip on this route – about C$ 386 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport.

    • Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport By IHG
    • Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport

Prefer to fly direct from Johannesburg to Nairobi?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Monday

Airlink,Kenya Airways

Airlink,Kenya Airways

Tuesday

Airlink,Kenya Airways

Airlink,Kenya Airways

Wednesday

Airlink,Kenya Airways

Airlink,Kenya Airways

Thursday

Airlink,Kenya Airways

Airlink,Kenya Airways

Friday

Airlink,Kenya Airways

Airlink,Kenya Airways

Saturday

Airlink,Kenya Airways

Airlink,Kenya Airways

Sunday

Airlink,Kenya Airways

Airlink,Kenya Airways

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Direct returns

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

Airlink,Kenya Airways

Airlink,Kenya Airways

Tuesday

Airlink,Kenya Airways

Airlink,Kenya Airways

Wednesday

Airlink,Kenya Airways

Airlink,Kenya Airways

Thursday

Airlink,Kenya Airways

Airlink,Kenya Airways

Friday

Airlink,Kenya Airways

Airlink,Kenya Airways

Saturday

Airlink,Kenya Airways

Airlink,Kenya Airways

Sunday

Airlink,Kenya Airways

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