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£146 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Jomo Kenyatta Airport, Nairobi

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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£249
Overall average: £312
Uganda Airlines
Tue 5/5Thu 28/5
JNB - NBO • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£386
Typical prices: £377-£436
Kenya Airways
Mon 16/2Fri 20/2
JNB - NBO • Direct
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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi (JNB-NBO)

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

Tue, 5 May - Thu, 28 May
Uganda Airlines Logo
20:40 - 07:15
JNB
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NBO
9h 35m
1 stop
Uganda Airlines Logo
08:00 - 19:40
NBO
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JNB
12h 40m
1 stop
£249Uganda Airlines
Fri, 8 May - Thu, 21 May
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12:50 - 21:25
JNB
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NBO
7h 35m
1 stop
Uganda Airlines Logo
08:00 - 19:40
NBO
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JNB
12h 40m
1 stop
£254Uganda Airlines
Mon, 9 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar
ASKY Logo
05:30 - 21:25
JNB
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NBO
14h 55m
2 stops
ASKY Logo
09:05 - 00:05
NBO
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JNB
16h 00m
2 stops
£266ASKY
Mon, 16 Feb - Tue, 3 Mar
Uganda Airlines Logo
12:50 - 21:25
JNB
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NBO
7h 35m
1 stop
Uganda Airlines Logo
08:00 - 19:40
NBO
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JNB
12h 40m
1 stop
£267Uganda Airlines
Fri, 10 Apr - Tue, 21 Apr
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12:50 - 21:25
JNB
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NBO
7h 35m
1 stop
Uganda Airlines Logo
08:00 - 19:40
NBO
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JNB
12h 40m
1 stop
£268Uganda Airlines
Thu, 19 Feb - Thu, 26 Feb
Uganda Airlines Logo
20:40 - 07:15
JNB
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NBO
9h 35m
1 stop
Uganda Airlines Logo
12:30 - 19:40
NBO
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JNB
8h 10m
1 stop
£268Uganda Airlines
Fri, 27 Mar - Sun, 5 Apr
Uganda Airlines Logo
12:50 - 21:25
JNB
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NBO
7h 35m
1 stop
Uganda Airlines Logo
12:00 - 23:45
NBO
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JNB
12h 45m
1 stop
£269Uganda Airlines
Fri, 1 May - Tue, 5 May
Uganda Airlines Logo
12:50 - 21:25
JNB
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NBO
7h 35m
1 stop
Uganda Airlines Logo
08:00 - 19:40
NBO
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JNB
12h 40m
1 stop
£270Uganda Airlines
Fri, 1 May - Tue, 5 May
Uganda Airlines Logo
12:50 - 21:25
JNB
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NBO
7h 35m
1 stop
Uganda Airlines Logo
08:00 - 19:40
NBO
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JNB
12h 40m
1 stop
£270Uganda Airlines
Sun, 8 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar
Uganda Airlines Logo
00:45 - 12:10
JNB
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NBO
10h 25m
1 stop
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12:30 - 19:40
NBO
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JNB
8h 10m
1 stop
£273Uganda Airlines
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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 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 Saturday, and avoid Thursdays 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 October, where tickets cost £294 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £363 and £354 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 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£146
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 10% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (5% 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 £146 for a one-way ticket and £249 for a return.

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

    The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner 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?

    Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Johannesburg and Jomo Kenyatta Airport, Nairobi, with Star Alliance 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 RwandAir?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi are Airlink and RwandAir. With an average price for the route of £398 and an overall rating of 8.4, Airlink is the most popular choice. RwandAir is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £287 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • 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 £211 or less one-way and £375 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

 
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AirlinkOverall score based on 81 reviews
8.3Comfort
8.9Crew
8.2Boarding
7.9Food
6.3Entertainment
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Delayed boarding... we were kept standing in the bus for too long... the bus was packed and smelling people!!! As if it's not enough,when we finally came off the bus, we had to wait again standing in the sun waiting to board..

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Oct 2025
JNB - HRE
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Delayed boarding... we were kept standing in the bus for too long... the bus was packed and smelling people!!! As if it's not enough,when we finally came off the bus, we had to wait again standing in the sun waiting to board..

Our flight from Kasane to JNB was delayed, which meant we missed our connection to CPT. The JNB ground staff were not helpful at first, initially insisting that our flight into JNB had been on time when in fact it was 40 minutes late. No domestic transfer staff available. So we had to wait another 3 hours for the next flight to CPT, then nearly 40 minutes for our luggage. Getting into our hotel after midnight was never in the itinerary. Airlink travel is not in our future!

+ 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.

Because of the long lay over hour, Rwand Air offered a free hotel accomodation and transport. This was highly appreciate d

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.

A bit chaotic boarding flight but over all good experience.

We had a good flight experience with this airline despite reading many negative comments

The crew were amazing. They should improve the inflight entertainment

The plane was ok, I was in business class and was surprised there were no pods and each seat was right next to another one. That said it was comfortable and the food and coffee were good. Entertainment wise again I was surprised to see only movies and no TV shows. Check-in at Toronto Pearson was an absolute disaster, which was especially disappointing as I was a business class passenger. There was no dedicated staffing for the business counter and four (4) airlines employees assisted one economy class passenger for about 15 minutes when one could have easily assisted me. Overall room for improvement, particularly in the on-ground experience and airplane infrastructure.

The plane was old and the luggage racks above us were visibly shaking during turbulence. Water was dripping on our heads during landing. Our flight was over 2 hours late departing but we were not updated or told what to expect as the screen at the gate continued to read “on time”

Check in took over an hour because printer was not working. Attendant did not know how to give free layover Addis Ababa hotel vouchers or update frequent flyer number. After repeated attempts, got voucher emailed. However hotel wanted printed voucher hence more delay. Bus time from hotel back to airport was printed 4:50 hours, but hotel reception called at 3 pm saying bus will leave at 4 pm. Then hotel reception called again saying 4:15 pm. We rushed at 4:15 pm and bus was not ready until 4:40 pm. Many audio outlets were not working in planes.

The crew was not helping us in the airports ..Very bad experience..the washrooms are not meeting the expectations..need more good service... The hotel service was good but there is a very long wait time which wasted time to go through..

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

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.

I purchased the upgrade to have 3 seats open, so I was able to sleep 9 hours. Without that I would have been miserable

Our luggage was supposed to be checked through from Arusha to Cape Town. We didn't know that it was a self transfer in Johannisburg. Kayak should not have sold this flight combination with out a self transfer alert.

There was chaos checking because of a canceled flight the day prior. Also, we had an issue with tickets. The KQ agent went above a d beyond to help us get on board the flight Overall the 13+ hour flight is uncomfortable in coach. I may try to upgrade on return

For a long haul flight, the seats were too narrow. Paid for extra legroom but wish I could have paid for width! I was pressed against another person for the whole donation of the flight.

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

We boarded late; there was a problem with passengers that I believe TAAG could have handled much better. The Crew Handled it Excellentely but TAAG was not able to resolve the issues instantly and led to a 2 hour delay

The scheduled departure was delayed 9 1/2 hours and then delayed another 45 minutes due to baggage or something. Apparently the return flight is delayed 10 hours also, which means I miss my Lufthansa flight out of Luanda. Perhaps this is a scheduling change for which people were not notified until the last minute.

I did not receive any confirmation email of this booking and only on receiving it 24 hrs closer to the flight - I tried to cancel it as I has already booked another flight

Short lay-overs and total flight times. Everything else could have been better.

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