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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 1:35 am and lands at 5:39 am
• Latest: departs at 5:00 pm and lands at 9:04 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 04m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport takes 4h 04m, covering 1,807 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport range from $411 to $611, with an average of $524 over the past 12 months. Anything below $411 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 4% above the $524 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $328 round-trip via Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl (NBJ), compared to $604 for nonstop.

Airlink is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Qatar Airways has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights are:

• Airlink: 92% on time
• Qatar Airways: 81% on time
• Kenya Airways: 71% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 77% of the time on average.

The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Kenya Airways and South African. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 190 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 25%, night flights for 25%, and morning flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $274, which is 7% below the typical average for this route.

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport (NBO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $71 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Autounion Car Rental
• GREEN MOTION
• Hertz
• Europcar
• Right Cars

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport usually depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and arrive at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport route, 23% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 23m.

One-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl (NBJ) - 35% of one-stop connections
• Kigali Intl (KGL) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Entebbe (EBB) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Dar Es Salaam (DAR) - 17% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $494 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $538, a difference of $44.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Kenya Airways
• Airlink

Flying via Lilongwe Intl (LLW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 24m, compared with 9h 09m via Dar Es Salaam (DAR) and 9h 50m via Entebbe (EBB).

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport is 1 hour ahead of Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (Eastern Africa Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights:

• Kenya Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Airlink: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Kenya Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Airlink: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• South African: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.