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Cheapest round-trip
$309
Typical prices: $366-$551
TAAG
Thu 11/26Mon 11/30
JNB - NBO • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$589
Typical prices: $534-$645
Kenya Airways
Thu 7/9Wed 7/15
JNB - NBO • Non-stop
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Airlink economy includes checked baggage and seat selection, adding strong value.
Kenya Airways offers Economy Comfort; many planes also have seatback TV.
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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 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Johannesburg to Nairobi

Thu, Nov 26 - Mon, Nov 30
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4:40 pm - 5:00 pm
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NBO
23h 20m
1 stop
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6:20 pm - 2:40 pm
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JNB
21h 20m
1 stop
$309TAAG
Thu, Sep 17 - Sun, Oct 4
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4:40 pm - 5:00 pm
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NBO
23h 20m
1 stop
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6:00 pm - 4:15 am
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JNB
11h 15m
1 stop
$312TAAG
Thu, Sep 17 - Sun, Oct 4
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4:40 pm - 5:00 pm
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NBO
23h 20m
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6:00 pm - 4:15 am
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11h 15m
1 stop
$315TAAG
Thu, Sep 17 - Sun, Oct 4
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4:40 pm - 5:00 pm
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NBO
23h 20m
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6:00 pm - 4:15 am
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11h 15m
1 stop
$330TAAG
Mon, Jul 20 - Fri, Jul 24
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10h 35m
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11h 15m
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$355TAAG
Mon, Jul 20 - Fri, Jul 24
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NBO
10h 35m
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6:00 pm - 4:15 am
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11h 15m
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$358TAAG
Thu, Jul 9 - Mon, Jul 13
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4:40 pm - 5:00 pm
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NBO
23h 20m
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10h 55m
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$380TAAG
Mon, Sep 28 - Fri, Nov 20
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10h 35m
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11h 15m
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$391TAAG
Mon, Sep 28 - Fri, Nov 20
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2:15 pm - 4:20 pm
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25h 05m
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11:40 pm - 1:15 pm
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14h 35m
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$409Air Tanzania
Fri, Nov 20 - Sat, Dec 5
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2:15 pm - 11:00 pm
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7h 45m
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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 round-trip flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport departing in November.

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.

For Johannesburg to Nairobi, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Tuesday is the most expensive. Flying from Nairobi back to Johannesburg, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Friday being the most expensive.

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 $402 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $556 and $518 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $433 on average.

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 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi

 
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Ramsey Qubein

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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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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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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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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$184
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 6% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
Flight from Johannesburg to 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 Nairobi flights

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport was $184 for a one-way ticket and $312 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Johannesburg and Nairobi?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Nairobi from Johannesburg.

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

    Only Lufthansa offers 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?

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

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

    There are nonstop flights from Johannesburg to 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 $559 and an overall rating of 8.5, Airlink is the most popular choice. RwandAir is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $437 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • 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 travelers 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. Booking your flights between Johannesburg and NBO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • 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.

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 $322 or less one-way and $566 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Johannesburg to 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

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

Airlink,Kenya Airways

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Airlink,Kenya Airways

Sunday

Airlink,Kenya Airways

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Direct returns

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

Airlink,Kenya Airways

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

Airlink,Kenya Airways

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Thursday

Airlink,Kenya Airways

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Friday

Airlink,Kenya Airways

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Saturday

Airlink,Kenya Airways

Airlink,Kenya Airways

Sunday

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Johannesburg to Nairobi? 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.
8.5
AirlinkOverall score based on 88 reviews
8.3Comfort
6.4Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.9Crew
8.0Food
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This is a quick flight from JoBerg to Livingstone. The small meal was very good, surprisingly, not a sandwich but a nice little chicken salad. Easy breezy flight if you travel long distance a lot. There is no entertainment and none needed for this short flight

8.0 ExcellentKen, Jun 2026
JNB - LVI
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This is a quick flight from JoBerg to Livingstone. The small meal was very good, surprisingly, not a sandwich but a nice little chicken salad. Easy breezy flight if you travel long distance a lot. There is no entertainment and none needed for this short flight

Loved the in flight meal! Surprisingly good.! Staff on board were all friendly and professional! Book as far ahead as possible! Get your seat selection locked in ASAP

Far better than last return flight we had when the flight was delayed due to technical error and we missed our connection flight with no initial support from Airlink. This time thankfully all went well and will use again.

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😀

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.

The crew members were just okay ,but the food and entertainment need to be improved

No properly information for gat at Tanzania airport, on board written c7 so we were waiting c7 gate, suddenly our name is announce that gate c9 is waiting for us, so thats pooorrr communication

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.

Horrible airline that charged me $300 for my luggage saying my bag was excess luggage when that flight was super empty. Absolutely ridiculous never flying with them ever again!

Flight was on time. Crew was amazing, minimal announcement interruptions, clean facilities and spaces.

Flight was on time and very comfortable. Staff were friendly and efficient. Food options were good.

Flight delay from Nairobi to JFK causing me to miss my connection. While at NBO waiting more than 5 hours for departure, no Kenyan Air representative made any announcement as to why the delay or when a new time would be given.

Very terrible airline. The flights were delayed for long hours and the customer service is terrible. Never flying with Kenya Airways again.

Overall good experience but for long distances there really needs to be more room.

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

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

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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