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£145 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Jomo Kenyatta Airport, Nairobi

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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Jomo Kenyatta Intl (JNB-NBO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Johannesburg to Jomo Kenyatta Intl 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.
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Recent return flight deals from Johannesburg to Nairobi

Thu, 2 Oct - Tue, 7 Oct
Uganda Airlines Logo
20:40 - 07:15JNB-NBO
9h 35m1 stop
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08:00 - 19:40NBO-JNB
12h 40m1 stop
£258Uganda Airlines
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Wed, 5 Nov - Sun, 9 Nov
Uganda Airlines Logo
12:50 - 21:25JNB-NBO
7h 35m1 stop
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14:20 - 22:45NBO-JNB
9h 25m1 stop
£261Uganda Airlines
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Tue, 4 Nov - Sun, 9 Nov
RwandAir Logo
03:10 - 04:55JNB-NBO
24h 45m2 stops
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20:50 - 02:20NBO-JNB
6h 30m1 stop
£320RwandAir
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Mon, 5 Jan - Mon, 12 Jan
RwandAir Logo
03:10 - 20:10JNB-NBO
16h 00m1 stop
RwandAir Logo
13:00 - 14:20NBO-JNB
26h 20m1 stop
£346RwandAir
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Sat, 13 Dec - Sat, 20 Dec
Ethiopian Air Logo
12:20 - 20:00JNB-NBO
6h 40m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
17:30 - 03:55NBO-JNB
11h 25m1 stop
£385Ethiopian Air
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Wed, 5 Nov - Sun, 9 Nov
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 22:05JNB-NBO
4h 05mdirect
Kenya Airways Logo
21:10 - 00:25NBO-JNB
4h 15mdirect
£387Kenya Airways
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Fri, 10 Oct - Mon, 13 Oct
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 01:40JNB-NBO
10h 10m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
06:15 - 11:35NBO-JNB
6h 20m2 stops
£388Ethiopian Air
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Fri, 10 Oct - Mon, 13 Oct
Airlink Logo
09:40 - 14:40JNB-NBO
4h 00mdirect
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15:30 - 18:40NBO-JNB
4h 10mdirect
£394Airlink
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Sat, 13 Dec - Fri, 19 Dec
Airlink Logo
09:40 - 14:40JNB-NBO
4h 00mdirect
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02:15 - 05:25NBO-JNB
4h 10mdirect
£395Airlink
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Tue, 4 Nov - Sun, 16 Nov
Kenya Airways Logo
01:35 - 06:40JNB-NBO
4h 05mdirect
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07:45 - 10:55NBO-JNB
4h 10mdirect
£410Kenya Airways
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For a smooth departure, verify your boarding pass details.
At NBO, negotiate taxi rates or use rideshare apps.
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Uganda Airlines
Cheapest • from £258 (return)
Airlink
Best reviews • 8.6 score
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May
Cheapest • 8% price drop
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Cheapest return fare
£258
Typical prices: £269-397
Uganda Airlines
Thu 2/10Tue 7/10
JNB - NBO • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£387
Typical prices: £397-525
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Wed 5/11Sun 9/11
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Expert advice for your flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi

 
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For a smooth departure, check your boarding pass carefully as some airlines have check-in desks in different terminals.

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Upon arrival at NBO, negotiate taxi rates upfront as they are not set. Alternatively, use rideshare apps via airport Wi-Fi.

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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.

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg to Jomo Kenyatta Airport, 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.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Jomo Kenyatta Airport, Nairobi on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Thursday. On your return trip to Johannesburg, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Sundays for better 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 May, where tickets cost £320 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £384 and £381 respectively.

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, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Johannesburg to Jomo Kenyatta Airport, Nairobi

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight£145
Best time to beat the crowds (1% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (10% more expensive on average)
Flight from Johannesburg to Jomo Kenyatta Airport, Nairobi

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.
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FAQs for booking Johannesburg to Jomo Kenyatta Airport, Nairobi flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport was £196 for a one-way ticket and £350 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to Jomo Kenyatta Airport, Nairobi?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Jomo Kenyatta Airport, Nairobi?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Johannesburg to Jomo Kenyatta Airport, Nairobi?

    There are direct flights from Johannesburg to Jomo Kenyatta Airport, Nairobi on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi, Airlink or Air Tanzania?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi are Airlink and Air Tanzania. With an average price for the route of £406 and an overall rating of 8.6, Airlink is the most popular choice. Air Tanzania is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £333 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Johannesburg to Jomo Kenyatta Airport, 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 Jomo Kenyatta Airport, Nairobi.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Jomo Kenyatta Airport, 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 Jomo Kenyatta Airport, Nairobi?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Jomo Kenyatta Airport, 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 Jomo Kenyatta Airport, 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 Jomo Kenyatta Airport, Nairobi from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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 from Jomo Kenyatta Airport, Nairobi to Johannesburg? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £400 or less one-way and £347 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Johannesburg to Jomo Kenyatta Airport, Nairobi?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl.
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

Airlink, Kenya Airways

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Nairobi

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Johannesburg to Nairobi. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.6
AirlinkOverall score based on 76 reviews
8.9Crew
8.5Boarding
6.6Entertainment
8.0Food
8.4Comfort
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+ There was a great small meal even on the short flight + They gave our kids a magazine that kept them busy because there were no screens - We didn't get a boarding pass for our infant in arms for the connecting flight

10.0 ExcellentJohannes, Jun 2025CPT - JNB
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+ There was a great small meal even on the short flight + They gave our kids a magazine that kept them busy because there were no screens - We didn't get a boarding pass for our infant in arms for the connecting flight

Just an short flight. So it was great. Airlink is pretty good😀

Airlink is my preferred airline for travel in South and Southern Africa. Upington international airport is small so check in and security screening is a breeze. Boarding is easy and the flight was good. Took a while to get the luggage at OR Tambo airport but all in all a nice experience

It was a great experience , it was quick and on time

this route is more expensive than you would expect. Boarding, disembarking was easy and fast. Cabin crew was friendly. Seats are small

The meal was excellent and well suited to a short journey.

Original flight was delayed due to technical issue. Very poor communication. The manager only appeared when we were climbing on board the plane.This resulted in us missing our follow on flight also with Airlink. No ticket issued from Skukuza and no assistance when we landed to address the issue. We had to make our own arrangements and go to their sales desk. Again they had no knowledge of the flight delay and of any passengers that had connecting flights. The lady (unfortunately with all the STRESS I have forgotten her name) at the counter was extremely helpful and is an excellent example of the type of employee Airlink need to promote and employ. Our luggage was in limbo due to all the missing information and assistance. We had to resort to buying extra tickets from South African Airways who were extremely helpful. I work at an airport so am familiar with its workings. I will infuture be looking for alternative flights.

Airline is the best airline experience I’ve ever had.

My flight was good no comments Crew members were good Flight on schedule even earlier at some point Thanks

Easy boarding, smooth flight, friendly and helpful attendants. As with every other airline, there isn't enough leg room to be comfortable. Food was adequate.

Pleasant, relaxed flight. I had 2 seats to myself, which was a bonus. I couldn't find a flight tracker ap so I could know where we were but that's a minor complaint. On the plus side, the passenger announcements did not come through my earphones but were on main speakers only. That was a nice touch.

Flight delayed by 3 hours 45 mins and no explanation given or apology. Rebooked on a flight departing to final destination 48 hrs later and baggage not delivered.

My outbound flight was grounded in Lusaka so we never made it to Paris. DO NOT fly this airline you will be stranded and your plans will be completely disrupted

Inflight entertainment with electronic charging stations can help during a long flight.

The flight was delayed with no notice. No inflight entertainment. Communication is vital in any business.

Poor communication: Flight come directly to kigali , didn’t come via mumbasa. Favouring to Rwandan passenger to move from economic to bussiness class after flight depart. Where they don’t asked other older passenger who need more comfort. Rude staff : chekin airport at Mumbai. Talking in local language (marathi) while serving and no sorry no thank you attitude.

Good. Crew do seem to be less friendly- management are clearly limiting them or not empowering them as they used to.

Delays delays making us miss or next connection to IAD hence having to stay additional 24 hrs in Addis Ababa

Food hardly ever changes Videos not often updated for often travel.

It was an old aircraft, stiff seats almost wooden chairs with thin cushions. Food was ok.

The flight is packed and it feels like the space per individual has gotten smaller. Excruciating for a 14hr flight.

Were not told that carryon laggage has to be only 12 kgs but my bag was heavier asked to pay an additional $550.00. I could have upgraded to a bussiness class for that price and no one at the gate to upgrade but able to take money for the extra weight. I felt like this was a setup scam.

Lost suite case and pillow that’s used by senior and they didn’t leave it at the airport

Forgotten Suite inside of the top compartment but went back to ask and they didn’t leave at the lost and found place. Also the checking in was so horrible. I had multi city and one of the passenger saint have visa go go go Dubai. The Ethiopian airlines never had information about requirement for US permanent resident so couldn’t go to Dubai. And when coming back to US we were told we can not use our Addis to Washington ticket and they forced us to get new ticket. Very horrible experience.

I had a comfortable seat that makes my trip wonderful. I appreciate the Ethiopia crew, they were very helpful

worst was delayed luggage. could see luggage was still in Singapore but they insist I wait till all luggage are unloaded before filing a report. took 2 days to arrive and I had to collect it myself from the airport

Delayed flight made my day very long, but other than that KQ got me to my destination in good shape.

The nice treatment and lovely pilots who accepted my son inside for a photo.So lovely of them

Got delayed for over 24 hours. Fight was cancelled. Was put up at a nice hotel whose kitchen was unfortunately not prepared for the sudden influx of guests The headphone jacks on the seat were loose and sound kept getting dropped over the headphones. Food was good though. Certain items (Amarula) were not available for purchase over the on-plane duty free. Had been told i would pick my luggage at my final destination*wrong* had to pick it up in JFK and recheck it and then got charged for it**** too tired to argue with the Delta staff on the issue.... after a 15 hr flight.

This one is not bad even it is late, but they apologize and every time they announced the update.

I’m very disappointed for this trip and I will never travel again in this airline. In addition, I don’t recommend to any human being to travel to Kenya Airways. They keep me at Nairobi for 4 days without care. I was at Nairobi from 6 a.m Morning up to 10 a:m Thursday. For that reason, I have trouble for my work and may be I will lose my job. During for those 4 days I didn’t have my medicine, I didn’t have clothes to change because all my clothes were in my checked bags. On Thursday, when I got flight, they don’t even apologize for all consequences I had. During for those 4 days, I learned many things for this airline. It is their system to treat passengers like this because they had hundreds or thousands passengers around Nairobi waiting for their flights after their original flights cancelled. If I lose my job, I planned to file claim to the airline. This is not airline to travel with.

They weight duty free goods at check in and count the weight as carry on luggage. Results : for 4 bottles I had to opay $150. rip off. Be careful to avoid any duty free shopping at Dubai airport

The boarding was fast, the food was great; however, the seats & leg space were tight.

I enjoyed my flight I arrived safe with all my luggage

No complaints just improve on the food service. Provide enough dinner. People are complaining about that.

Was very good, was happy with the way staff were smiling and how they were approachable

The agent you recommended is a big scam. I missed my flight. It’s either you are colluding with your agents to sabotage clients or something is terribly wrong. In overall would give zero ratings.

I missed my flight because you refeered a scam agent.

I like that they provided food during the long layover in Entebbe, other than that, they delayed, they changed the time twice, the flight from Entebbe to Burundi was very uncomfortable, my neck and back were killing me, it felt worse than travelling by road. They should improve on the layover hours, and make the flights sit comfortably.

Probably the worst airline I have flown in recent years. From check in to the on board experience, everything was terrible

improve sercice on board and to assist passengers to get thier needs

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