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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

Recommended return deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Jomo Kenyatta Intl to OR Tambo.
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14:20 - 22:45NBO-JNB
9h 25m1 stop
20:40 - 7:15JNB-NBO
9h 35m1 stop
R7 246Uganda Airlines
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Sun, Mar 9 - Thu, Mar 13
8:00 - 19:40NBO-JNB
12h 40m1 stop
12:50 - 21:25JNB-NBO
7h 35m1 stop
R7 539Uganda Airlines
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Tue, Mar 25 - Sat, Mar 29
7:10 - 12:30NBO-JNB
6h 20m1 stop
13:30 - 6:30JNB-NBO
16h 00m1 stop
R8 108Air Tanzania
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Mon, Apr 7 - Mon, Apr 14
7:10 - 12:30NBO-JNB
6h 20m1 stop
13:30 - 6:30JNB-NBO
16h 00m1 stop
R8 309Air Tanzania
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Mon, Apr 7 - Mon, Apr 14
4:00 - 13:10NBO-JNB
10h 10m1 stop
23:00 - 13:10JNB-NBO
13h 10m1 stop
R9 630Ethiopian Air
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Sat, Mar 8 - Thu, Mar 13
4:00 - 13:10NBO-JNB
10h 10m1 stop
22:50 - 13:10JNB-NBO
13h 20m1 stop
R9 667Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Mar 6 - Sun, Mar 30
12:35 - 15:50NBO-JNB
4h 15mdirect
17:00 - 22:05JNB-NBO
4h 05mdirect
R11 079Kenya Airways
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Mon, Apr 7 - Mon, Apr 14
21:00 - 0:15NBO-JNB
4h 15mdirect
1:15 - 6:20JNB-NBO
4h 05mdirect
R11 134Kenya Airways
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Fri, Mar 7 - Sat, Mar 29
15:30 - 18:40NBO-JNB
4h 10mdirect
9:40 - 14:40JNB-NBO
4h 00mdirect
R11 428Airlink
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Sun, Apr 6 - Sun, Apr 13
2:15 - 5:25NBO-JNB
4h 10mdirect
9:40 - 14:40JNB-NBO
4h 00mdirect
R11 465Airlink
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Sun, Apr 6 - Mon, Apr 14

Flights from Jomo Kenyatta Intl to OR Tambo - Travel Insights & Trends

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 612 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R12 253 and R12 253 respectively.

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 549
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 16% 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

  • Can I rent a car at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)?

    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.

  • Can I travel with an infant on Kenya Airways?

    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.

  • Is Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) accessible?

    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.

  • Which terminal will I use when flying from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)?

    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.

  • 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 R248 for a one-way ticket and R395 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 256 and an overall rating of 8,5, Airlink is the most popular choice. Ethiopian Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R9 964 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 854 or less one-way and R11 432 or less round-trip.
  • When flying from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (JNB), your layover destination will be determined by the airline you fly with. On a single-stop flight with Ethiopian Air, your layover may be in Lilongwe Intl (LLW), Blantyre Chileka (BLZ), or Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), while with RwandAir your layover will be in Kigali Intl (KGL) or Lusaka (LUN).
  • If you want to travel to JNB with an eco-friendly partner, then consider Kenya Airways. The carrier has initiated programs to help with protecting the environment, such as tree-planting drives. The airline chooses the optimal route and flight cruise level to promote sustainable fuel consumption and efficiency. Meals served on flights are eco-friendly as the ingredients are organic.
  • You can use a bus, taxi, or train to NBO from Nairobi City. The taxis are the more convenient and fastest way to reach NBO for your flight to JNB. Aboard one, you can decide to use the Nairobi Expressway Toll Road, which will take around 25 minutes, or Mombasa Road, which will be roughly 60 minutes.
  • NBO is a hub for Kenya Airways. If you’re set to fly with this airline, you will be treated to beautiful lounges while waiting for your flight at NBO. The airline has three different lounges, Pride and Simba Lounge, located on Level 2, Terminal 1A, and Terminal 1C.
  • When traveling from NBO to JNB, you can bring one bag not exceeding 22 x 15 x 8 inches on board RwandAir. The item should weigh at most 21 lb. While if you travel with Ethiopian Air, you are allowed two bags in business class and one in economy class. The items in Ethiopia Air should weigh at most 15 lb.
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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, Royal Air Maroc, +2 more

Airlink, Kenya Airways, +3 more

Tuesday

Airlink, Kenya Airways, Korean Air, +3 more

Airlink, Kenya Airways, +4 more

Wednesday

Airlink, Kenya Airways, Korean Air, +2 more

Airlink, Kenya Airways, +3 more

Thursday

Airlink, Kenya Airways, Korean Air, +3 more

Airlink, Kenya Airways, +4 more

Friday

Airlink, Kenya Airways, Royal Air Maroc, +2 more

Airlink, Kenya Airways, +3 more

Saturday

Airlink, Kenya Airways, Korean Air, +3 more

Airlink, Kenya Airways, +4 more

Sunday

Airlink, Kenya Airways, Korean Air, +3 more

Airlink, Kenya Airways, +4 more

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Direct returns

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Monday

Airlink, Kenya Airways, Korean Air, +3 more

Airlink, Kenya Airways, +4 more

Tuesday

Airlink, Kenya Airways, Korean Air, +2 more

Airlink, Kenya Airways, +3 more

Wednesday

Airlink, Kenya Airways, SAUDIA, +1 more

Airlink, Kenya Airways, +2 more

Thursday

Airlink, Kenya Airways, Korean Air, +3 more

Airlink, Kenya Airways, +4 more

Friday

Airlink, Kenya Airways, Korean Air, +3 more

Airlink, Kenya Airways, +4 more

Saturday

Airlink, Kenya Airways, Royal Air Maroc, +2 more

Airlink, Kenya Airways, +3 more

Sunday

Airlink, Kenya Airways, Korean Air, +3 more

Airlink, Kenya Airways, +4 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.
8,5
AirlinkOverall score based on 67 reviews
8,4Boarding
7,9Food
9,0Crew
8,3Comfort
6,6Entertainment
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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 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.

There where no ear phones provided and the food needs to improve.

The food needs to improve especially the fish as there where only 3 fish cubes in my plate.

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.

They fed me at the right time the flight was smooth and the captain explain everything

Flying portion was fine. Below average comfort. We had 2 canceled flights and got stuck in 2 cities which took us 3 days to get home. Kenya hasn’t done anything or even reached out to us after complaining.

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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