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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi

Popular airlines from Johannesburg to Nairobi

You can choose from 2 airlines that fly from Johannesburg to Nairobi, including Kenya Airways, Airlink, Kenya Airways offers the lowest prices on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Johannesburg to Nairobi according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at S$ 568, and round-trip direct tickets start at S$ 713.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flying from Johannesburg to Nairobi

The distance between Johannesburg and Nairobi is approximately 2,927.34km. It takes around 4 hours 3 minutes on average to fly from Johannesburg to Nairobi. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceS$ 235
Cheapest return ticket priceS$ 376
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance2,927.34km
Average flight time4 hours 3 minutes
Popular airlineKenya Airways
Flight statistics for the Johannesburg–Nairobi route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi.

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi?

The average price of one-way flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi is October, with an average price of S$ 341, and the most expensive month is August, with an average price of up to S$ 493.

S$ 493
S$ 417
S$ 341
S$ 265
    Cheapest
  • S$ 458
    Jun
  • S$ 456
    Jul
  • S$ 493
    Aug
  • S$ 375
    Sep
  • S$ 341
    Oct
  • S$ 366
    Nov
  • S$ 433
    Dec
  • S$ 454
    Jan
  • S$ 457
    Feb
  • S$ 373
    Mar
  • S$ 489
    Apr
  • S$ 424
    May

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi?

The average price of round-trip flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi is November, with an average price of S$ 587, and the most expensive month is August, with an average price of up to S$ 867.

S$ 867
S$ 727
S$ 587
S$ 447
    Cheapest
  • S$ 777
    Jun
  • S$ 759
    Jul
  • S$ 867
    Aug
  • S$ 735
    Sep
  • S$ 697
    Oct
  • S$ 587
    Nov
  • S$ 604
    Dec
  • S$ 696
    Jan
  • S$ 740
    Feb
  • S$ 796
    Mar
  • S$ 759
    Apr
  • S$ 684
    May

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Johannesburg (JNB) to Nairobi (NBO)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Angola Airlines-Dta Linhas Aereas De Angola offers one-way fares as low as S$ 235 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. JNB to NBO on Sun, Aug 9), while Angola Airlines-Dta Linhas Aereas De Angola offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from S$ 376 departing on Mon, Jul 6 and returning on Fri, Jul 10.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi with the following airlines, including: Kenya Airways Airlink Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 4 hours 3 minutes to fly from Johannesburg (JNB) to Nairobi (NBO).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 19 flight per week flying from Johannesburg to Nairobi. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Airlink: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- 4Z070 (13:57) Kenya Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- KQ763 (17:13)
  • To find best deals on flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sun, Aug 9, with one-way flights priced at just S$ 235.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Kenya Airways.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Nairobi travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Johannesburg to Nairobi is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Johannesburg to Nairobi on June 25, 2026 with Angola Airlines-Dta Linhas Aereas De Angola, with prices starting at S$ 384.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Nairobi, with O.R. Tambo International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JNB-NBO) is by far the most common option on this route: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) Wilson Airport (WIL).
  • The time difference between Nairobi and Johannesburg is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.