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Cheap Flight Deals 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.

Recent return flight deals from Jomo Kenyatta Intl to OR Tambo

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Jomo Kenyatta Intl to OR Tambo.
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Air Tanzania Logo
23:00 - 13:15NBO-JNB
15h 15m1 stop
Air Tanzania Logo
14:15 - 22:20JNB-NBO
7h 05m1 stop
R7 213Air Tanzania
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Fri, May 30 - Fri, Jun 6
Air Tanzania Logo
23:00 - 13:15NBO-JNB
15h 15m1 stop
Air Tanzania Logo
14:15 - 22:20JNB-NBO
7h 05m1 stop
R7 250Air Tanzania
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Tue, May 6 - Wed, May 14
Uganda Airlines Logo
8:00 - 19:40NBO-JNB
12h 40m1 stop
Uganda Airlines Logo
12:50 - 21:25JNB-NBO
7h 35m1 stop
R7 553Uganda Airlines
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Thu, Aug 21 - Mon, Aug 25
Uganda Airlines Logo
12:30 - 19:40NBO-JNB
8h 10m1 stop
Uganda Airlines Logo
20:40 - 7:15JNB-NBO
9h 35m1 stop
R7 610Uganda Airlines
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Thu, Sep 25 - Thu, Nov 6
RwandAir Logo
5:30 - 14:20NBO-JNB
9h 50m1 stop
RwandAir Logo
16:50 - 4:55JNB-NBO
11h 05m2 stops
R7 970RwandAir
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Fri, Apr 25 - Thu, May 1
RwandAir Logo
5:30 - 14:20NBO-JNB
9h 50m1 stop
RwandAir Logo
16:50 - 4:55JNB-NBO
11h 05m2 stops
R8 197RwandAir
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Wed, Apr 30 - Sat, May 24
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:45 - 13:05NBO-JNB
10h 20m1 stop
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22:50 - 13:10JNB-NBO
13h 20m1 stop
R9 768Ethiopian Air
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Thu, May 29 - Fri, Jun 6
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:45 - 13:05NBO-JNB
10h 20m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:50 - 13:10JNB-NBO
13h 20m1 stop
R10 033Ethiopian Air
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Wed, May 28 - Thu, Jun 5
Kenya Airways Logo
12:35 - 15:50NBO-JNB
4h 15mdirect
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1:15 - 6:20JNB-NBO
4h 05mdirect
R11 396Kenya Airways
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Fri, May 30 - Thu, Jun 5
Kenya Airways Logo
12:35 - 15:50NBO-JNB
4h 15mdirect
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 22:05JNB-NBO
4h 05mdirect
R11 415Kenya Airways
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Fri, May 9 - Sat, May 17

KAYAK's insights & trends for Jomo Kenyatta Intl to OR Tambo flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Jomo Kenyatta Intl to OR Tambo 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 you are looking for a flight deal from Nairobi to Johannesburg, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Johannesburg, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

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 December, where tickets cost R9 958 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R12 570 and R12 475 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.
No, with an average price for the route of R22 414, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

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Low season

January

High season

December

Cheapest flight

R4 165
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 14% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Jomo Kenyatta Intl to OR Tambo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Jomo Kenyatta Intl to OR Tambo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 R220 for a one-way ticket and R381 for a return.

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

    The Embraer 190 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Nairobi to Johannesburg flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg?

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

  • 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 Ethiopian Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg are Airlink and Ethiopian Air. With an average price for the route of R12 447 and an overall rating of 8,6, Airlink is the most popular choice. Ethiopian Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R10 266 and an overall rating of 7,2.

  • 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.

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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? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R10 580 or less one-way and R11 370 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly 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, Qatar Airways, +2 more

Airlink, Kenya Airways, +3 more

Tuesday

Airlink, China Eastern, Kenya Airways, +5 more

Airlink, China Eastern, +6 more

Wednesday

Airlink, China Eastern, Kenya Airways, +4 more

Airlink, China Eastern, +5 more

Thursday

Airlink, China Eastern, Kenya Airways, +5 more

Airlink, China Eastern, +6 more

Friday

Airlink, Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways, +3 more

Airlink, Kenya Airways, +4 more

Saturday

Airlink, China Eastern, Kenya Airways, +5 more

Airlink, China Eastern, +6 more

Sunday

Airlink, China Eastern, Kenya Airways, +5 more

Airlink, China Eastern, +6 more

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Direct returns

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Monday

Airlink, China Eastern, Kenya Airways, +3 more

Airlink, China Eastern, +4 more

Tuesday

Airlink, China Eastern, Kenya Airways, +3 more

Airlink, China Eastern, +4 more

Wednesday

Airlink, Kenya Airways, SAUDIA, +1 more

Airlink, Kenya Airways, +2 more

Thursday

Airlink, China Eastern, Kenya Airways, +3 more

Airlink, China Eastern, +4 more

Friday

Airlink, China Eastern, Kenya Airways, +4 more

Airlink, China Eastern, +5 more

Saturday

Airlink, Kenya Airways, SAUDIA, +1 more

Airlink, Kenya Airways, +2 more

Sunday

Airlink, China Eastern, Kenya Airways, +4 more

Airlink, China Eastern, +5 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Jomo Kenyatta Intl to OR Tambo

 
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 Jomo Kenyatta Intl to OR Tambo? 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.
8,6
AirlinkOverall score based on 67 reviews
8,5Boarding
6,6Entertainment
9,0Crew
8,0Food
8,3Comfort
Airline reviews

Just an short flight. So it was great. Airlink is pretty good😀

8,0 ExcellentDaniel, Jan 2025JNB - WDH
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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

The meal was excellent and well suited to a short journey.

Original flight was delayed due to technical issue. Very poor communication. The manager only appeared when we were climbing on board the plane.This resulted in us missing our follow on flight also with Airlink. No ticket issued from Skukuza and no assistance when we landed to address the issue. We had to make our own arrangements and go to their sales desk. Again they had no knowledge of the flight delay and of any passengers that had connecting flights. The lady (unfortunately with all the STRESS I have forgotten her name) at the counter was extremely helpful and is an excellent example of the type of employee Airlink need to promote and employ. Our luggage was in limbo due to all the missing information and assistance. We had to resort to buying extra tickets from South African Airways who were extremely helpful. I work at an airport so am familiar with its workings. I will infuture be looking for alternative flights.

Airline is the best airline experience I’ve ever had.

My flight was good no comments Crew members were good Flight on schedule even earlier at some point Thanks

Easy boarding, smooth flight, friendly and helpful attendants. As with every other airline, there isn't enough leg room to be comfortable. Food was adequate.

Easy short flight from Johannesburg to Harare. Boarding was slow, flight attendants were friendly. They did a meal service on this short flight, including wine, which was pretty cool.

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

Pros: "Did not travel"
Cons: "Because of COV-19 my friend that I did not travel. I tried to contact the airline by all possible means but Air Tanzania did not get back to me. Needless to say we did not receive any reimbursement for the flights paid. Communication with the customers would have been nice and the tickets reimbursed or vouchers offered,"

No Asian Vegetarian food was available on this sector but only fish and chicken and pasta were offered.

For Vegetarian Food was very poor. Though we had opted for Asian Vegetarian Food they didn’t serve but only what was available was served. We were offered Smoked Salmon!

Flight was delayed an hour. Also, I bought an extra legroom seat online; but the actually plane was a different configuration so I didn't get what I paid for . This happened on the Addis to Lusaka leg of my trip.

Terrible customer service I lost my bag luggage and I still haven’t received any information

The ailine departed and arrived late foe every leg of the trip, causing myself and my travel companions to miss every connecting flight. It was very unorganized given theat there was a lot of miscommunication. The flights offered are unrealistic and when you call they assure you that the plane waits for you. I missed an. entire day of my vacation and any entire day of rest back home because of the airline. I do not plan to support the airline again. Thank you

I liked nothing of Ethiopian airlines except the price of the fare.

Food was really not appealing. There was a blocked sink in the toilet. Toilet is cramped and the wall between the 2 toilets are not secured properly.

I felt all of the food tasted the same. And we had five meals over the 16 hrs in the air.

The use of a domestic carrier without entertainment was disappointing and a let down

Like: It arrived, Dislike: Boarding was a separate corridor with no counter announcements at the passenger waiting area. Very dirty airplane and toilets, food options were terrible - everything even the vegetarian option was a curry spice. Many other passengers using the toilets would not lock the door and kept door partially open during use - flight attendants would not enforce or direct them to lock it and light turns on, no entertainment options at all, other passengers would be singing and not peaceful. Atrocious flight experience.

Was very good, was happy with the way staff were smiling and how they were approachable

A child was loud throughout which made the trip less than optimal. Crew was great and professional. They need to change the automatic seat belt announcement which is too loud and had other unneeded words like "this is XYZ announcement number one'

Love the dreamliner plane. It's such a smooth ride, I don't notice that it's 15 hours in the air. The staff are great and they don't overstuff you with food.

I really like this airline. The staff are lovely and friendly, the planes are tidy and unfussy. I would rate them at the top of the African Airline carriers.

Delayed by 4 hours with inadequate advance notifications which caused us a lot of consternation and angst. I will never fly or recommend your airline again

Flight was changed 3 times, from a night flight to a day flight, and then delayed by 5h…

Kenya Airways delayed my flights for 7 days. Each delayed, they notified me last minute. This is ridiculous.

The kindness and good humor of all the people who this flight possible was a joy.

Awful, we had a delay of 3 hrs, impacting in my transfer flight to Cape town, and Kenya airways didnt do anything. They sent me twice to transfer services in Nairobi, not been available to sleep (from 1 am to 5 am); without any update.

It's the only direct flight between Accra and Nairobi, and you pay for it! Food is better on Asky. No entertainment on flight from Accra to Nairobi, but there other way did have screens. Generally timely boarding and departure.

Probably the worst airline I have flown in recent years. From check in to the on board experience, everything was terrible

improve sercice on board and to assist passengers to get thier needs

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