NBO - JNB

£188 Find Cheap Flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Nairobi to Johannesburg departing on 16/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£245
Overall average: £438
TAAG
Fri 1/5Sun 24/5
NBO - JNB • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£497
Typical prices: £453-£476
Kenya Airways
Fri 1/5Fri 8/5
NBO - JNB • Direct
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Check-in at NBO opens three hours before departure.
Use the Gautrain from JNB for safe transport to Sandton.
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Best reviews • 8.4 score
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You can fly direct with Airlink and Kenya Airways. Average duration is 4h 11m
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Most punctual • 90% on-time
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Cheap Flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg (NBO-JNB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Nairobi to Johannesburg

Fri, 1 May - Sun, 24 May
TAAG Logo
06:10 - 14:40
NBO
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JNB
9h 30m
1 stop
TAAG Logo
16:40 - 14:50
JNB
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NBO
21h 10m
1 stop
£245TAAG
Tue, 9 Jun - Fri, 12 Jun
Air Tanzania Logo
07:40 - 13:15
NBO
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JNB
6h 35m
1 stop
Air Tanzania Logo
14:15 - 23:10
JNB
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NBO
7h 55m
1 stop
£299Air Tanzania
Sun, 5 Apr - Thu, 9 Apr
Uganda Airlines Logo
12:00 - 23:45
NBO
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JNB
12h 45m
1 stop
Uganda Airlines Logo
20:40 - 07:15
JNB
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NBO
9h 35m
1 stop
£311Uganda Airlines
Fri, 1 May - Fri, 8 May
Air Tanzania Logo
07:40 - 13:15
NBO
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JNB
6h 35m
1 stop
Air Tanzania Logo
14:15 - 23:10
JNB
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NBO
7h 55m
1 stop
£312Air Tanzania
Tue, 8 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep
Uganda Airlines Logo
08:00 - 19:40
NBO
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JNB
12h 40m
1 stop
Uganda Airlines Logo
20:40 - 07:15
JNB
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NBO
9h 35m
1 stop
£317Uganda Airlines
Tue, 12 May - Thu, 28 May
Uganda Airlines Logo
08:00 - 19:40
NBO
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JNB
12h 40m
1 stop
Uganda Airlines Logo
20:40 - 07:15
JNB
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NBO
9h 35m
1 stop
£318Uganda Airlines
Sun, 5 Jul - Sun, 12 Jul
Air Tanzania Logo
23:50 - 13:15
NBO
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JNB
14h 25m
1 stop
Air Tanzania Logo
14:15 - 06:10
JNB
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NBO
14h 55m
1 stop
£320Air Tanzania
Tue, 28 Apr - Mon, 8 Jun
Uganda Airlines Logo
08:00 - 19:40
NBO
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JNB
12h 40m
1 stop
Uganda Airlines Logo
12:50 - 21:25
JNB
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NBO
7h 35m
1 stop
£323Uganda Airlines
Thu, 14 May - Mon, 25 May
Uganda Airlines Logo
08:00 - 19:40
NBO
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JNB
12h 40m
1 stop
Uganda Airlines Logo
12:50 - 21:25
JNB
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NBO
7h 35m
1 stop
£323Uganda Airlines
Sun, 26 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr
Uganda Airlines Logo
12:00 - 23:45
NBO
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JNB
12h 45m
1 stop
Uganda Airlines Logo
12:50 - 21:25
JNB
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NBO
7h 35m
1 stop
£326Uganda Airlines
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Nairobi to Johannesburg flights

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Johannesburg on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from Nairobi to Johannesburg. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Thursdays for the best deals.

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 round-trip 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 October, where tickets cost £332 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £438 and £419 respectively.

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

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £301 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Nairobi to Johannesburg

 
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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on NBO

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

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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 travelled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Nairobi to Johannesburg

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight£188
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (1% more expensive on average)
Flight from Nairobi to Johannesburg

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.
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FAQs for booking Nairobi to Johannesburg flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was £188 for a one-way ticket and £245 for a return.

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

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Nairobi to Johannesburg flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Nairobi and Johannesburg.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg are Airlink and Air Tanzania. With an average price for the route of £464 and an overall rating of 8.4, Airlink is the most popular choice. Air Tanzania is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £292 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • 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 return 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.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi? 25% of our users found flights on this route for Johannesburg or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Nairobi to Johannesburg?

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

Direct departures

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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Direct returns

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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Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Nairobi to Johannesburg

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Nairobi to Johannesburg. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Nairobi to Johannesburg? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.4
AirlinkOverall score based on 84 reviews
8.0Food
8.3Comfort
6.4Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.9Crew
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This was an excellent flight with great crew and a full complement service including a sandwich, a drink from the bar, tea, coffee or water with the meal and then a further bar service.

10.0 ExcellentPaul, Mar 2026
MQP - CPT
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This was an excellent flight with great crew and a full complement service including a sandwich, a drink from the bar, tea, coffee or water with the meal and then a further bar service.

I can't understand how the priority boarding queue has so many people standing in it. I was travelling business class and arrived 40 minutes before boarding time and there we about 25 people in the queue ahead of me?

Great flight, excellent service comfortable plane. No entertainment available on the flight but it was only a 3 hour flight.

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

As I have already sent the messages to the head of Air Tanzania regarding the money they made us take at the airport it is pure scam they took more than $300 so that he let us enter the plane and the reason because we have Burundian passports! For foreigners I strongly advise you not to trust this agency

The airline cancelled my flight and as a result I had to book thru another airline. Furthermore, I forfeited $20 with kayak.

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.

there really needs to be more room with each seat for such a long flight.

They boarded backwards so our zone meant nothing!!! My TV was broken, the remote was broke, the head set jack was broke! So i was stuck for 15 hours with no form of entertainment!!! The service was ok but they didn't check on us or serve many snacks. They acted like you were a burden when you hit the call button.

The plane was delayed almost three hours because boarding was unorganized then we were delayed even longer because the plane had an issue. The plane didn't look well maintained, there was also alot of tape on the exterior. I won't fly kenya air ways again after this trip.

Sadly, flights were delayed both ways with no reasons given other than " operational".

The crew was good but the entertainment was poor . All old movies and TV shows and very few of them. Needs current entertainment. Seats too firm. Food just ok. Nice though to have option with upgrade of no one sitting in middle seat

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.

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