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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Nairobi to Johannesburg, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Nairobi to Johannesburg, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is May, where tickets cost C$ 867 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 1,002 and C$ 935 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 58 days before departure.

How many flights are there between Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 4 and 5 nonstop flights that take off from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and land in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with an average flight time of 4h 12m. The most common departure time is 9:00 p.m. and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 33 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Saturday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from Nairobi to Johannesburg?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport at 6:30 am and will be landing in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at 9:45 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Nairobi to Johannesburg?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport jets off at 9:00 pm and lands at 12:15 am.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

December
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (10% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Nairobi to Johannesburg based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Nairobi to Johannesburg flights

  • Can I rent a car at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)?

    You can easily rent a car at JNB as it comprises agencies such as SIXT, National, Budget, Dollar, Alamo, Europcar, Thrifty, Enterprise, Payless, Tempest, Firefly, and Hertz. The process of renting a car is quite easy and fast, which promotes convenience. You will get the agency's counters at Terminal A.

  • Can I travel with an infant on Kenya Airways?

    You can travel with your infant onboard a Kenya Airways flight, provided your baby is below two years and a discounted ticket is purchased. The airline will provide you with a bassinet without any charges. Your infant need not exceed 24.25 lb to get a baby cot. The airline will assist with warming your baby meal if you carry one, and also it will provide an average baby meal.

  • Is Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) accessible?

    When traveling to JNB, there is no need to worry about your movement restrictions if you are disabled. The airport is equipped with wheelchair ramps and modified elevators containing Braille signs. Disable bathrooms can be found on all levels of terminals, and the telephones are easily accessible. JNB has disabled drop-off and pick-up sectors for domestic and international terminals.

  • Which terminal will I use when flying from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)?

    NBO comprises two terminals. Terminal 1 is subdivided into sectors; 1D is for domestic flights, while 1C, 1B, 1A, and 1E are used for international arrivals and departures. The second terminal, 2, is used for low-rate aircraft. The airline you choose will determine the terminal you use. For instance, if you fly with Kenya Airways, you will use Terminal 1A, while RwandAir, and Ethiopian Air, will use Terminal 1C.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Nairobi to Johannesburg?

    The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Nairobi to Johannesburg flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Nairobi and Johannesburg, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Nairobi to Johannesburg?

    There are direct flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Nairobi to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg from Nairobi is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Johannesburg with an airline and back to Nairobi with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Nairobi to Johannesburg?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Johannesburg from Nairobi up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Nairobi to Johannesburg

  • When flying from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (JNB), your layover destination will be determined by the airline you fly with. On a single-stop flight with Ethiopian Air, your layover may be in Lilongwe Intl (LLW), Blantyre Chileka (BLZ), or Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), while with RwandAir your layover will be in Kigali Intl (KGL) or Lusaka (LUN).
  • If you want to travel to JNB with an eco-friendly partner, then consider Kenya Airways. The carrier has initiated programs to help with protecting the environment, such as tree-planting drives. The airline chooses the optimal route and flight cruise level to promote sustainable fuel consumption and efficiency. Meals served on flights are eco-friendly as the ingredients are organic.
  • You can use a bus, taxi, or train to NBO from Nairobi City. The taxis are the more convenient and fastest way to reach NBO for your flight to JNB. Aboard one, you can decide to use the Nairobi Expressway Toll Road, which will take around 25 minutes, or Mombasa Road, which will be roughly 60 minutes.
  • NBO is a hub for Kenya Airways. If you’re set to fly with this airline, you will be treated to beautiful lounges while waiting for your flight at NBO. The airline has three different lounges, Pride and Simba Lounge, located on Level 2, Terminal 1A, and Terminal 1C.
  • When traveling from NBO to JNB, you can bring one bag not exceeding 22 x 15 x 8 inches on board RwandAir. The item should weigh at most 21 lb. While if you travel with Ethiopian Air, you are allowed two bags in business class and one in economy class. The items in Ethiopia Air should weigh at most 15 lb.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Nairobi to Johannesburg?

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

Nonstop departures

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

Airlink,Delta,Kenya Airways, +3 more

Airlink,Delta, +4 more

Tuesday

Airlink,Delta,Kenya Airways, +2 more

Airlink,Delta, +3 more

Wednesday

Airlink,Delta,Kenya Airways, +2 more

Airlink,Delta, +3 more

Thursday

Airlink,Delta,Kenya Airways, +3 more

Airlink,Delta, +4 more

Friday

Airlink,Delta,Kenya Airways, +3 more

Airlink,Delta, +4 more

Saturday

Airlink,Delta,Kenya Airways, +3 more

Airlink,Delta, +4 more

Sunday

Airlink,Delta,Kenya Airways, +3 more

Airlink,Delta, +4 more

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Nonstop returns

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Monday

Airlink,Delta,Kenya Airways, +3 more

Airlink,Delta, +4 more

Tuesday

Airlink,Delta,Kenya Airways, +3 more

Airlink,Delta, +4 more

Wednesday

Airlink,Delta,Kenya Airways, +3 more

Airlink,Delta, +4 more

Thursday

Airlink,Delta,Kenya Airways, +3 more

Airlink,Delta, +4 more

Friday

Airlink,Delta,Kenya Airways, +3 more

Airlink,Delta, +4 more

Saturday

Airlink,Delta,Kenya Airways, +3 more

Airlink,Delta, +4 more

Sunday

Airlink,Delta,Kenya Airways, +3 more

Airlink,Delta, +4 more

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One-way flight deals

directRoyal Air Maroc
4h 15mNBO-JNB
directSAUDIA
4h 15mNBO-JNB
directAirlink
4h 10mNBO-JNB
directKenya Airways
4h 15mNBO-JNB
directDelta
4h 15mNBO-JNB
directSouth African
4h 15mNBO-JNB

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Nairobi - Johannesburg Flights

Departure:

Nairobi (NBO)Kenya

Destination:

Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa

Return flight deals:

Johannesburg - Nairobi

Cabin classes:

C$ 899

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