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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Johannesburg to Nairobi, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals from Johannesburg to Nairobi (JNB-NBO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Johannesburg to Nairobi

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg to Nairobi.
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JNB-NBO
4h 05mdirect
Royal Air Maroc Logo
NBO-JNB
4h 15mdirect
Royal Air Maroc
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SAUDIA Logo
JNB-NBO
4h 05mdirect
SAUDIA Logo
NBO-JNB
4h 15mdirect
SAUDIA
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Airlink Logo
JNB-NBO
4h 00mdirect
Airlink Logo
NBO-JNB
4h 10mdirect
Airlink
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Kenya Airways Logo
JNB-NBO
4h 05mdirect
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NBO-JNB
4h 15mdirect
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China Eastern Logo
JNB-NBO
4h 05mdirect
China Eastern Logo
NBO-JNB
4h 10mdirect
China Eastern
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Korean Air Logo
JNB-NBO
4h 05mdirect
Korean Air Logo
NBO-JNB
4h 10mdirect
Korean Air
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JNB-NBO
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NBO-JNB
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Expert advice for your flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways provides seatback TV screens with 100 movies and 55 TV shows on many planes.


Upgrade to Economy Comfort for more legroom on the 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft.

Read more about Kenya Airwaysby Ramsey Qubein
Airlink

Enjoy free checked baggage up to 44 lbs, even on economy fares, plus seat selection included.


Airlink offers 95% punctuality, ensuring reliable flights with minimal cancellations.

Read more about Airlinkby Paul Rubio
Airports
JNB

For a smooth departure from JNB, check your boarding pass carefully as check-in desks vary by airline and terminal.

Read more about JNBby Jessica Macdonald
NBO

Upon arrival at NBO, negotiate taxi fares upfront. Taxis and rideshares are available right outside the terminal.

Read more about NBOby Daniel Scheffler
Our travel experts
Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on Kenya Airways

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Paul Rubio

Paul Rubio

Expert on Airlink

Paul Rubio

Paul Rubio

Travel journalist and photographer Paul Rubio is a Miami native (and current resident), who has lived in nine countries and traveled to 137. He is an expert in luxury travel, eco-travel, loyalty programs, hotels, airports and airlines. He is a contributing editor at AFAR, Condé Nast Traveler, LUXURY Magazine, and Palm Beach Illustrated.

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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on NBO

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on JNB

Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Johannesburg to Nairobi flights

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg to Nairobi?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Nairobi on a Sunday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from Johannesburg to Nairobi. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport is March, where tickets cost C$ 617 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 737 and C$ 735 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of C$ 736, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, you should book around 7 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.
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Good to know

Low season

February

High season

December
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (3% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Johannesburg to Nairobi 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 Johannesburg to Nairobi flights

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Johannesburg to Nairobi?

    Lufthansa, and South African offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Johannesburg to Nairobi flight route.

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

    The Embraer 190 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Johannesburg to Nairobi flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi?

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

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

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

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

    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 Johannesburg to Nairobi.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Nairobi from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Nairobi?

    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 Nairobi with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline.

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

    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 Nairobi from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 522 or less round-trip.

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,China Eastern,Kenya Airways, +3 more

Airlink,China Eastern, +4 more

Tuesday

Airlink,China Eastern,Kenya Airways, +3 more

Airlink,China Eastern, +4 more

Wednesday

Airlink,Kenya Airways,SAUDIA, +1 more

Airlink,Kenya Airways, +2 more

Thursday

Airlink,China Eastern,Kenya Airways, +3 more

Airlink,China Eastern, +4 more

Friday

Airlink,China Eastern,Kenya Airways, +4 more

Airlink,China Eastern, +5 more

Saturday

Airlink,Kenya Airways,SAUDIA, +1 more

Airlink,Kenya Airways, +2 more

Sunday

Airlink,China Eastern,Kenya Airways, +4 more

Airlink,China Eastern, +5 more

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Direct returns

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

Airlink,Kenya Airways,Qatar Airways, +2 more

Airlink,Kenya Airways, +3 more

Tuesday

Airlink,China Eastern,Kenya Airways, +5 more

Airlink,China Eastern, +6 more

Wednesday

Airlink,China Eastern,Kenya Airways, +4 more

Airlink,China Eastern, +5 more

Thursday

Airlink,China Eastern,Kenya Airways, +5 more

Airlink,China Eastern, +6 more

Friday

Airlink,Kenya Airways,Qatar Airways, +3 more

Airlink,Kenya Airways, +4 more

Saturday

Airlink,China Eastern,Kenya Airways, +5 more

Airlink,China Eastern, +6 more

Sunday

Airlink,China Eastern,Kenya Airways, +5 more

Airlink,China Eastern, +6 more

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Everything you need to know for your flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO)
Johannesburg (JNB)

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