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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 return 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 return flight deals from OR Tambo to Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat, Oct 18 - Fri, Oct 24
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3:10 - 20:10JNB-NBO
16h 00m1 stop
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13:00 - 14:20NBO-JNB
26h 20m1 stop
R6 069RwandAir
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Sun, Oct 12 - Thu, Oct 16
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23:45 - 7:15JNB-NBO
6h 30m1 stop
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12:30 - 19:40NBO-JNB
8h 10m1 stop
R6 174Uganda Airlines
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Fri, Oct 24 - Fri, Oct 31
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16:50 - 12:20JNB-NBO
18h 30m1 stop
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13:00 - 14:20NBO-JNB
26h 20m1 stop
R6 192RwandAir
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Tue, Sep 30 - Sun, Oct 5
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20:40 - 7:15JNB-NBO
9h 35m1 stop
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14:20 - 22:45NBO-JNB
9h 25m1 stop
R6 245Uganda Airlines
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Mon, Sep 22 - Thu, Sep 25
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22:50 - 13:10JNB-NBO
13h 20m1 stop
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18:00 - 3:55NBO-JNB
10h 55m1 stop
R6 297Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 29
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:50 - 13:10JNB-NBO
13h 20m1 stop
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18:00 - 3:55NBO-JNB
10h 55m1 stop
R6 560Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Sep 24 - Wed, Oct 1
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14:15 - 22:20JNB-NBO
7h 05m1 stop
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23:00 - 13:15NBO-JNB
15h 15m1 stop
R7 595Air Tanzania
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Mon, Sep 29 - Sat, Oct 4
Air Tanzania Logo
14:15 - 22:20JNB-NBO
7h 05m1 stop
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23:00 - 13:15NBO-JNB
15h 15m1 stop
R7 771Air Tanzania
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Sat, Oct 11 - Tue, Oct 21
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19:50 - 19:10JNB-NBO
22h 20m2 stops
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11:45 - 10:10NBO-JNB
23h 25m2 stops
R7 806Zambia Airways
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Sun, Dec 7 - Sun, Dec 14
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10:15 - 19:10JNB-NBO
7h 55m2 stops
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19:55 - 9:30NBO-JNB
14h 35m1 stop
R7 823Zambia Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for OR Tambo to Jomo Kenyatta Intl flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from OR Tambo to Jomo Kenyatta Intl 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 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.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Johannesburg to Nairobi, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Nairobi, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is 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 May, where tickets cost R7 613 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R9 121 and R9 069 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl 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.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at R13 282 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 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flightR3 613
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (9% more expensive on average)
Flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi

When to book flights from OR Tambo to Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from OR Tambo to Jomo Kenyatta Intl 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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport was R206 for a one-way ticket and R346 for a return.

  • 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?

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

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

    There are direct flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi, Airlink or Kenya Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi are Airlink and Kenya Airways. With an average price for the route of R9 489 and an overall rating of 8,6, Airlink is the most popular choice. Kenya Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R9 205 and an overall rating of 6,9.

  • 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 travellers 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 return ticket. You could then fly to Nairobi with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline.

  • 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 R4 839 or less one-way and R7 903 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop 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

Airlink, Kenya Airways, Korean Air, +3 more

Airlink, Kenya Airways, +4 more

Tuesday

Airlink, China Eastern, Kenya Airways, +4 more

Airlink, China Eastern, +5 more

Wednesday

Airlink, Kenya Airways, Royal Air Maroc, +3 more

Airlink, Kenya Airways, +4 more

Thursday

Airlink, China Eastern, Kenya Airways, +4 more

Airlink, China Eastern, +5 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, China Eastern, Kenya Airways, +4 more

Airlink, China Eastern, +5 more

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Direct returns

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

Airlink, Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways, +3 more

Airlink, Kenya Airways, +4 more

Tuesday

Airlink, China Eastern, Kenya Airways, +5 more

Airlink, China Eastern, +6 more

Wednesday

Airlink, Kenya Airways, Korean Air, +4 more

Airlink, Kenya Airways, +5 more

Thursday

Airlink, China Eastern, Kenya Airways, +5 more

Airlink, China Eastern, +6 more

Friday

Airlink, Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways, +4 more

Airlink, Kenya Airways, +5 more

Saturday

Airlink, China Eastern, Kenya Airways, +5 more

Airlink, China Eastern, +6 more

Sunday

Airlink, Kenya Airways, Korean Air, +4 more

Airlink, Kenya Airways, +5 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Jomo Kenyatta Intl

 
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.
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8,6
AirlinkOverall score based on 75 reviews
8,3Comfort
8,5Boarding
8,9Crew
6,6Entertainment
8,0Food
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+ 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

10,0 ExcellentJohannes, Jun 2025CPT - JNB
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+ 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😀

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.

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.

Delays delays making us miss or next connection to IAD hence having to stay additional 24 hrs in Addis Ababa

Food hardly ever changes Videos not often updated for often travel.

It was an old aircraft, stiff seats almost wooden chairs with thin cushions. Food was ok.

The flight is packed and it feels like the space per individual has gotten smaller. Excruciating for a 14hr flight.

Were not told that carryon laggage has to be only 12 kgs but my bag was heavier asked to pay an additional $550.00. I could have upgraded to a bussiness class for that price and no one at the gate to upgrade but able to take money for the extra weight. I felt like this was a setup scam.

Lost suite case and pillow that’s used by senior and they didn’t leave it at the airport

Forgotten Suite inside of the top compartment but went back to ask and they didn’t leave at the lost and found place. Also the checking in was so horrible. I had multi city and one of the passenger saint have visa go go go Dubai. The Ethiopian airlines never had information about requirement for US permanent resident so couldn’t go to Dubai. And when coming back to US we were told we can not use our Addis to Washington ticket and they forced us to get new ticket. Very horrible experience.

I had a comfortable seat that makes my trip wonderful. I appreciate the Ethiopia crew, they were very helpful

worst was delayed luggage. could see luggage was still in Singapore but they insist I wait till all luggage are unloaded before filing a report. took 2 days to arrive and I had to collect it myself from the airport

i send you separate claim of what happens ,I buy ticketed from you and you said that it is confirmed and shall send the ticket in 24 hrs but you did not send and when we go to Ethiopian air line counter they say it is pending and we dont know why ,and we forced to buy another ticket ,and this all because Ethiopian air lines canceled the return flight from Adi Ababa to Amman, please note that we buy all the tickets through your app and hold you responsible for all loss and discomfort.

The nice treatment and lovely pilots who accepted my son inside for a photo.So lovely of them

Got delayed for over 24 hours. Fight was cancelled. Was put up at a nice hotel whose kitchen was unfortunately not prepared for the sudden influx of guests The headphone jacks on the seat were loose and sound kept getting dropped over the headphones. Food was good though. Certain items (Amarula) were not available for purchase over the on-plane duty free. Had been told i would pick my luggage at my final destination*wrong* had to pick it up in JFK and recheck it and then got charged for it**** too tired to argue with the Delta staff on the issue.... after a 15 hr flight.

This one is not bad even it is late, but they apologize and every time they announced the update.

I’m very disappointed for this trip and I will never travel again in this airline. In addition, I don’t recommend to any human being to travel to Kenya Airways. They keep me at Nairobi for 4 days without care. I was at Nairobi from 6 a.m Morning up to 10 a:m Thursday. For that reason, I have trouble for my work and may be I will lose my job. During for those 4 days I didn’t have my medicine, I didn’t have clothes to change because all my clothes were in my checked bags. On Thursday, when I got flight, they don’t even apologize for all consequences I had. During for those 4 days, I learned many things for this airline. It is their system to treat passengers like this because they had hundreds or thousands passengers around Nairobi waiting for their flights after their original flights cancelled. If I lose my job, I planned to file claim to the airline. This is not airline to travel with.

They weight duty free goods at check in and count the weight as carry on luggage. Results : for 4 bottles I had to opay $150. rip off. Be careful to avoid any duty free shopping at Dubai airport

The boarding was fast, the food was great; however, the seats & leg space were tight.

I enjoyed my flight I arrived safe with all my luggage

No complaints just improve on the food service. Provide enough dinner. People are complaining about that.

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'

The agent you recommended is a big scam. I missed my flight. It’s either you are colluding with your agents to sabotage clients or something is terribly wrong. In overall would give zero ratings.

I missed my flight because you refeered a scam agent.

I like that they provided food during the long layover in Entebbe, other than that, they delayed, they changed the time twice, the flight from Entebbe to Burundi was very uncomfortable, my neck and back were killing me, it felt worse than travelling by road. They should improve on the layover hours, and make the flights sit comfortably.

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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