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

• Earliest: departs at 12:45 am and lands at 4:58 am
• Latest: departs at 9:10 pm and lands at 1:23 am.

The flight takes about 4h 13m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 4h 13m, 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 Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from $414 to $654, with an average of $490 over the past 12 months. Anything below $414 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 13% above the route average of $490. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $305 round-trip via Luanda 4 de Fevereiro (LAD), compared to $671 for nonstop.

The Embraer 190 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Airlink and Kenya Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

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

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $354 to $2,926. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $317.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $7 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• Woodford
• Alamo
• Sixt

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

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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 Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route, 25% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 21 minutes.

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

• Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl (NBJ) - 39% of one-stop connections
• Dar Es Salaam (DAR) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Kigali Intl (KGL) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Entebbe (EBB) - 12% of one-stop connections

Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl (NBJ) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 26% on the Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $446 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $600, a difference of $154. 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 Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and Johannesburg OR Tambo 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 26m, compared with 8h 10m via Dar Es Salaam (DAR) and 9h 29m via Kigali Intl (KGL).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Sandton Convention Centre, Nelson Mandela Square and Gold Reef City. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on KAYAK.

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

• 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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

You can easily rent a car at JNB as it comprises agencies such as SIXT, National, Budget, Dollar, Alamo, Europcar, Thrifty, Enterprise, Payless, Tempest, Firefly, and Hertz. The process of renting a car is quite easy and fast, which promotes convenience. You will get the agency's counters at Terminal A.

You can travel with your infant onboard a Kenya Airways flight, provided your baby is below two years and a discounted ticket is purchased. The airline will provide you with a bassinet without any charges. Your infant need not exceed 24.25 lb to get a baby cot. The airline will assist with warming your baby meal if you carry one, and also it will provide an average baby meal.

When traveling to JNB, there is no need to worry about your movement restrictions if you are disabled. The airport is equipped with wheelchair ramps and modified elevators containing Braille signs. Disable bathrooms can be found on all levels of terminals, and the telephones are easily accessible. JNB has disabled drop-off and pick-up sectors for domestic and international terminals.

NBO comprises two terminals. Terminal 1 is subdivided into sectors; 1D is for domestic flights, while 1C, 1B, 1A, and 1E are used for international arrivals and departures. The second terminal, 2, is used for low-rate aircraft. The airline you choose will determine the terminal you use. For instance, if you fly with Kenya Airways, you will use Terminal 1A, while RwandAir, and Ethiopian Air, will use Terminal 1C.