NBO - JNB

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Cheapest return fare
R6 004
Typical prices: R6 969-R10 564
TAAG
Sun 29/11Mon 7/12
NBO - JNB • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
R7 768
Typical prices: R10 341-R11 084
Kenya Airways
Tue 8/9Tue 29/9
NBO - JNB • Direct
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Cheapest • from R6 004 (return)
Best reviews • 8,4 score
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Most punctual • 88% on-time
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Cheapest • Avg R6 116 (return)
Shortest trip • 12h 35m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 15% compared to booking last minute.
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Jomo Kenyatta Intl to OR Tambo

Sun, Nov 29 - Mon, Dec 7
TAAG Logo
18:00 - 14:40
NBO
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JNB
21h 40m
1 stop
TAAG Logo
5:45 - 17:20
JNB
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NBO
10h 35m
1 stop
R6 004TAAG
Fri, Aug 14 - Mon, Aug 17
TAAG Logo
18:00 - 4:15
NBO
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JNB
11h 15m
1 stop
TAAG Logo
5:45 - 17:20
JNB
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NBO
10h 35m
1 stop
R6 053TAAG
Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23
Air Tanzania Logo
7:40 - 13:15
NBO
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JNB
6h 35m
1 stop
Air Tanzania Logo
14:15 - 23:00
JNB
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NBO
7h 45m
1 stop
R6 713Air Tanzania
Sun, Aug 16 - Wed, Aug 19
Air Tanzania Logo
23:50 - 13:15
NBO
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JNB
14h 25m
1 stop
Air Tanzania Logo
14:15 - 23:10
JNB
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NBO
7h 55m
1 stop
R6 729Air Tanzania
Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 8
Kenya Airways Logo
7:45 - 10:55
NBO
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JNB
4h 10mdirect
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 22:05
JNB
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NBO
4h 05mdirect
R7 768Kenya Airways
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 8
Kenya Airways Logo
7:45 - 10:55
NBO
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JNB
4h 10mdirect
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 22:05
JNB
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NBO
4h 05mdirect
R7 768Kenya Airways
Sun, Oct 4 - Sat, Oct 10
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:00 - 4:15
NBO
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JNB
11h 15m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:45 - 23:25
JNB
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NBO
8h 40m
1 stop
R7 851Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 2 - Wed, Oct 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:00 - 4:15
NBO
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JNB
11h 15m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:45 - 23:25
JNB
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NBO
8h 40m
1 stop
R7 851Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 21
Uganda Airlines Logo
19:55 - 2:00
NBO
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JNB
7h 05m
1 stop
Uganda Airlines Logo
13:45 - 23:25
JNB
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NBO
8h 40m
1 stop
R8 082Uganda Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Mon, Sep 28
Uganda Airlines Logo
19:55 - 2:00
NBO
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JNB
7h 05m
1 stop
Uganda Airlines Logo
13:45 - 23:25
JNB
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NBO
8h 40m
1 stop
R8 082Uganda Airlines
Booking Insights

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?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport departing in November.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport usually cost between R6 960 and R9 418 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R6 004 on TAAG (Nov 29–Dec 7).

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 Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Tuesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Johannesburg, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday 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 R6 696 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R9 632 and R9 038 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 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

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Low season

February

Cheapest flight

R3 414
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% 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.
Estimated return price
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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was R3 414 for a one-way ticket and R6 004 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?

    Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Nairobi and Johannesburg, with Star Alliance 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, Kenya Airways or TAAG?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg are Kenya Airways and TAAG. With an average price for the route of R10 819 and an overall rating of 6,7, Kenya Airways is the most popular choice. TAAG is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R5 548 and an overall rating of 5,9.

  • 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 R11 509 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

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

Airlink,Kenya Airways

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Thursday

Airlink,Kenya Airways

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Friday

Airlink,Kenya Airways

Airlink,Kenya Airways

Saturday

Airlink,Kenya Airways

Airlink,Kenya Airways

Sunday

Airlink,Kenya Airways

Airlink,Kenya Airways

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Direct returns

Johannesburg OR Tambo to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Monday

Airlink,Kenya Airways

Airlink,Kenya Airways

Tuesday

Airlink,Kenya Airways

Airlink,Kenya Airways

Wednesday

Airlink,Kenya Airways

Airlink,Kenya Airways

Thursday

Airlink,Kenya Airways

Airlink,Kenya Airways

Friday

Airlink,Kenya Airways

Airlink,Kenya Airways

Saturday

Airlink,Kenya Airways

Airlink,Kenya Airways

Sunday

Airlink,Kenya Airways

Airlink,Kenya Airways

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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.
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AirlinkOverall score based on 92 reviews
8,2Comfort
8,8Crew
8,0Food
8,1Boarding
6,3Entertainment
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Far better than last return flight we had when the flight was delayed due to technical error and we missed our connection flight with no initial support from Airlink. This time thankfully all went well and will use again.

10,0 Excellentken, Apr 2026
SZK - JNB
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Far better than last return flight we had when the flight was delayed due to technical error and we missed our connection flight with no initial support from Airlink. This time thankfully all went well and will use again.

Our flight from Kasane to JNB was delayed, which meant we missed our connection to CPT. The JNB ground staff were not helpful at first, initially insisting that our flight into JNB had been on time when in fact it was 40 minutes late. No domestic transfer staff available. So we had to wait another 3 hours for the next flight to CPT, then nearly 40 minutes for our luggage. Getting into our hotel after midnight was never in the itinerary. Airlink travel is not in our future!

+ 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

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

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.

Because of the long lay over hour, Rwand Air offered a free hotel accomodation and transport. This was highly appreciate d

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.

The crew members were just okay ,but the food and entertainment need to be improved

No properly information for gat at Tanzania airport, on board written c7 so we were waiting c7 gate, suddenly our name is announce that gate c9 is waiting for us, so thats pooorrr communication

As I have already sent the messages to the head of Air Tanzania regarding the money they made us take at the airport it is pure scam they took more than $300 so that he let us enter the plane and the reason because we have Burundian passports! For foreigners I strongly advise you not to trust this agency

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

Flight was late! Why ? No one seemed to know. Looks like the planes windows were never cleaned. My phone camera refused to take a picture of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Flight was originally postponed and then delayed further. No communication at boarding gate or via What's ap or SMS to inform you of the new time so you can plan around it.. No explanations or apologies for the delay.

Horrible airline that charged me $300 for my luggage saying my bag was excess luggage when that flight was super empty. Absolutely ridiculous never flying with them ever again!

Flight was on time. Crew was amazing, minimal announcement interruptions, clean facilities and spaces.

Flight was on time and very comfortable. Staff were friendly and efficient. Food options were good.

Flight delay from Nairobi to JFK causing me to miss my connection. While at NBO waiting more than 5 hours for departure, no Kenyan Air representative made any announcement as to why the delay or when a new time would be given.

Very terrible airline. The flights were delayed for long hours and the customer service is terrible. Never flying with Kenya Airways again.

They boarded backwards so our zone meant nothing!!! My TV was broken, the remote was broke, the head set jack was broke! So i was stuck for 15 hours with no form of entertainment!!! The service was ok but they didn't check on us or serve many snacks. They acted like you were a burden when you hit the call button.

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.

Few movies to choose from. They did not board by zone

We boarded late; there was a problem with passengers that I believe TAAG could have handled much better. The Crew Handled it Excellentely but TAAG was not able to resolve the issues instantly and led to a 2 hour delay

The scheduled departure was delayed 9 1/2 hours and then delayed another 45 minutes due to baggage or something. Apparently the return flight is delayed 10 hours also, which means I miss my Lufthansa flight out of Luanda. Perhaps this is a scheduling change for which people were not notified until the last minute.

I did not receive any confirmation email of this booking and only on receiving it 24 hrs closer to the flight - I tried to cancel it as I has already booked another flight

Short lay-overs and total flight times. Everything else could have been better.

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