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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 1:15 and lands at 5:19
• Latest: departs at 17:00 and lands at 21:04.

The flight takes about 4h 04m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class
• First Class

A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport takes 4h 04m, covering 4 681 km.

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.

Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport range from R6 284 to R9 715, with an average of R8 124 over the past 12 months. Anything below R6 284 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 4% above the route average of R8 124. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R5 110 return via Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl (NBJ), compared with R9 766 for direct.

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

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

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% 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 in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about R4 446.

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport (NBO) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R413 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Autounion Car Rental
• Hertz
• Right Cars
• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar

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. 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport route, 23% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 23 minutes.

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

• Kigali Intl (KGL) – 37% of one-stop connections
• Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl (NBJ) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Entebbe (EBB) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Dar Es Salaam (DAR) – 10% of one-stop connections

Kigali Intl (KGL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at R6 928 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at R8 635, a difference of R1 707. 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 direct flights on this route include:

• Kenya Airways
• Airlink

Flying via Lilongwe Intl (LLW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 24m, compared to 9h 20m via Dar Es Salaam (DAR) and 9h 48m 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 travellers should check the fare details before booking.