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R5 046 Find Cheap Flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg

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Cheap Flights 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.
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Recent return flight deals from Jomo Kenyatta Intl to OR Tambo

Thu, Oct 9 - Fri, Oct 17
Uganda Airlines Logo
8:00 - 19:40NBO-JNB
12h 40m1 stop
Uganda Airlines Logo
12:50 - 21:25JNB-NBO
7h 35m1 stop
R7 121Uganda Airlines
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Sun, Nov 9 - Sat, Nov 15
TAAG Logo
6:10 - 14:40NBO-JNB
9h 30m1 stop
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16:40 - 5:10JNB-NBO
11h 30m1 stop
R7 174TAAG
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Thu, Oct 9 - Mon, Oct 20
Uganda Airlines Logo
8:00 - 19:40NBO-JNB
12h 40m1 stop
Uganda Airlines Logo
12:50 - 21:25JNB-NBO
7h 35m1 stop
R7 279Uganda Airlines
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Sun, Oct 5 - Sun, Oct 12
Uganda Airlines Logo
14:20 - 22:45NBO-JNB
9h 25m1 stop
Uganda Airlines Logo
23:45 - 7:15JNB-NBO
6h 30m1 stop
R7 314Uganda Airlines
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Mon, Oct 27 - Thu, Nov 27
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15:50 - 14:40NBO-JNB
23h 50m1 stop
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10:25 - 5:10JNB-NBO
17h 45m2 stops
R7 367
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Fri, Nov 7 - Thu, Nov 13
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6:10 - 14:40NBO-JNB
9h 30m1 stop
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10:25 - 5:10JNB-NBO
17h 45m2 stops
R7 385
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Mon, Oct 6 - Mon, Oct 13
Air Tanzania Logo
23:00 - 13:15NBO-JNB
15h 15m1 stop
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14:15 - 7:00JNB-NBO
15h 45m2 stops
R7 719Air Tanzania
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Sun, Sep 7 - Tue, Sep 16
Air Tanzania Logo
23:00 - 13:15NBO-JNB
15h 15m1 stop
Air Tanzania Logo
14:15 - 6:10JNB-NBO
14h 55m2 stops
R7 789Air Tanzania
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Sun, Sep 7 - Sun, Sep 14
Zambia Airways Logo
19:55 - 9:30NBO-JNB
14h 35m1 stop
Zambia Airways Logo
10:15 - 19:10JNB-NBO
7h 55m2 stops
R8 018Zambia Airways
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Tue, Dec 2 - Sat, Dec 27
Zambia Airways Logo
11:45 - 18:30NBO-JNB
7h 45m2 stops
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19:25 - 19:10JNB-NBO
22h 45m2 stops
R8 106Zambia Airways
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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.

How much is a return flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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 Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Wednesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Johannesburg, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday 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 May, where tickets cost R7 965 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R10 655 and R10 585 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, which saves you about 12% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightR5 046
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% 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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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 R287 for a one-way ticket and R405 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, Air Tanzania or Airlink?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg are Air Tanzania and Airlink. With an average price for the route of R7 849 and an overall rating of 7,8, Air Tanzania is the most popular choice. Airlink is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R11 193 and an overall rating of 8,6.

  • 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.

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 R9 285 or less one-way and R10 899 or less round-trip.

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

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop 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, +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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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, 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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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying 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 75 reviews
6,6Entertainment
8,5Boarding
8,9Crew
8,0Food
8,3Comfort
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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.

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,"

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 boarding gate closed too early, I missed my flight and they knew I had checked in, they took off 30 minutes earlier without 4 passengers

Our entire flights luggage was lost, and still not found with no follow up regarding it. The chairs had no headrests, and leg room was mediocre. The drinks we all sugary with no sugar free alternative.

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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