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Cheapest return flight
R8 031
Typical prices: R7 583-R11 213
RwandAir
Wed 12/12Fri 14/12
JNB - MBA • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
R5 038
Typical prices: R5 226-R7 301
Kenya Airways
Wed 31/10
JNB - MBA • 1 stop
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Cheap Flights to Mombasa

 
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Recent return flight deals to Mombasa

Sat, Dec 12 - Mon, Dec 14
RwandAir Logo
3:10 - 14:35JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MBA Mombasa Moi Intl
10h 25m2 stops Kigali Intl Zanzibar Intl
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17:00 - 13:55MBA  Mombasa Moi Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 55m2 stops Zanzibar Intl Kigali Intl
R8 031RwandAir
Tue, Jan 26 - Sun, Jan 31
RwandAir Logo
17:45 - 14:35JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MBA Mombasa Moi Intl
19h 50m2 stops Kigali Intl Zanzibar Intl
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17:00 - 2:20MBA  Mombasa Moi Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
10h 20m2 stops Zanzibar Intl Kigali Intl
R8 131RwandAir
Sat, Nov 21 - Sat, Nov 28
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15:10 - 11:40CPT  Cape Town Intl-MBA Mombasa Moi Intl
19h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
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18:35 - 14:10MBA  Mombasa Moi Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
20h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R8 197Ethiopian Air
Thu, Nov 19 - Thu, Nov 26
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 11:40CPT  Cape Town Intl-MBA Mombasa Moi Intl
20h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
18:35 - 13:00MBA  Mombasa Moi Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
19h 25m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R8 364Ethiopian Air
Mon, Oct 19 - Thu, Oct 22
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:10 - 17:50CPT  Cape Town Intl-MBA Mombasa Moi Intl
25h 40m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
12:30 - 13:00MBA  Mombasa Moi Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
25h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R8 364Ethiopian Air
Mon, Dec 21 - Wed, Dec 30
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 0:59JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MBA Mombasa Moi Intl
6h 59m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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8:10 - 15:50MBA  Mombasa Moi Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
8h 40m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
R8 746Kenya Airways
Mon, Oct 26 - Sun, Nov 1
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12:05 - 0:59JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MBA Mombasa Moi Intl
11h 54m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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4:50 - 10:55MBA  Mombasa Moi Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
7h 05m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
R8 779Kenya Airways
Mon, Nov 2 - Sun, Nov 8
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:45 - 20:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MBA Mombasa Moi Intl
13h 25m2 stops Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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12:10 - 4:15MBA  Mombasa Moi Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
17h 05m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl
R9 112Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 22 - Sun, Nov 29
RwandAir Logo
17:45 - 14:35JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MBA Mombasa Moi Intl
19h 50m2 stops Kigali Intl Zanzibar Intl
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17:00 - 13:55MBA  Mombasa Moi Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 55m2 stops Zanzibar Intl Kigali Intl
R9 195RwandAir
Mon, Nov 23 - Sun, Nov 29
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:15 - 8:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MBA Mombasa Moi Intl
17h 25m2 stops Dar Es Salaam Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
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4:50 - 13:15MBA  Mombasa Moi Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
9h 25m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Dar Es Salaam
R10 558Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for flights to Mombasa

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What is the cheapest flight to Mombasa?

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Mombasa is the cheapest route at R8 031 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Mombasa?

On average, a return flight from South Africa to Mombasa costs R8 856, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport average R8 713, while Cape Town runs a bit higher at R10 842.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Mombasa?

Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Mombasa at R8 497 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Friday is the most expensive at R10 725.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Mombasa?

•February is the cheapest month to fly to Mombasa with an average price of R7 948 return.
•January (R10 193) and August (R9 378) are the most expensive.
•Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Mombasa?

Morning flights to Mombasa are the cheapest at R8 064 return on average. Evening flights are the most expensive at R12 354.

What is a good deal for flights to Mombasa?

Flights under R7 583 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Mombasa at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport R7 445.

When are flights to Mombasa the cheapest?

Flights to Mombasa are cheapest 26 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 47% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Mombasa

Low season

June

Cheapest flight

R5 038
Beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Mombasa

When to book flights to Mombasa

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Mombasa based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Mombasa, answered

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  • How do I know if a flight to Mombasa is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Mombasa is around R7 583 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • Which city has the cheapest flights to Mombasa?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Mombasa are from Johannesburg, starting at R8 031 return.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Mombasa?

    Last-minute fares to Mombasa (booked within two weeks of departure) are typically 1% higher than the average return fare of R8 856.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Mombasa?

    Kenya Airways operates the most flights from South Africa to Mombasa at 0 per week, while Ethiopian Air is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from South Africa to Mombasa. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

Your guide to booking Mombasa flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Mombasa, book around 26 weeks before departure. Based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months, fares are historically about 47% lower during this window than last-minute fares.
  • For flights to Mombasa, a good return fare is around R7 583. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Mombasa in February. Return fares historically average R7 948, making February the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to morning to save up to R4 290 on a return flight. Morning flights to Mombasa average R8 064 compared to R12 354 for afternoon flights.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying to Mombasa

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Mombasa? 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.
7,9
RwandAirOverall score based on 42 reviews
8,0Boarding
6,9Entertainment
7,5Food
8,1Crew
7,8Comfort
Airline reviews

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

8,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2026
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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 following is a review for a flight from Johannesburg to Washington, DC with a connection at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and refueling landing at Rome, Italy. The flight was provided by Ethiopian Airlines. There were two of us: me and my wife on this flight. Everything was on time. Enough legroom between the seats, I was able to stretch my legs and sleep for at least some time during the 14 hour second flight (19 hours in total for both flights). Very decent meals that included two lunches and one breakfast on the flight from Addis Ababa to Washington and one lunch on the flight from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa. The lunch choices were beef, chicken and fish, I think the vegetarian option was available as well, accompanied with beans. The breakfast was a choice between egg and pancake, accompanied with a fruit salad. The egg breakfast was awesome, it came with a scrambled egg and a sausage. However, my wife mentioned unusual taste of the pancake breakfast meal, by all means those were not pancakes. What wasn't good: Externally initiated commercials on the infosystem screens, you couldn't turn the screen off. These commercials were accompanied by loud and annoying music, transmitted through the entire cabin. Obviously, there was no escape from this music as well. Additional moment: on the flight from Addis Ababa to Washington, DC, we landed at Rome for refueling. This was totally fine and it was in the flight itinerary. But, the flight attendant asked me to straighten the seat while we were at the steady position during the refueling. I can't rationalize this order except that some people just like to be a boss of some kind. Keeping the light lit in the economy cabin while keeping it dimmed in the first class also didn't improve my and my wife's feelings. Overall, the services were very good and the flight, despite its longevity, went on very smoothly.

A bit chaotic boarding flight but over all good experience.

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

Food was really not appealing. There was a blocked sink in the toilet. Toilet is cramped and the wall between the 2 toilets are not secured properly.

Plane was late with no information or announcement … had to walk up n downstairs.., had not communicated this … and ppl had suitcase to carry .

1. They messed up my baby food order. 2. They messed up my confirmed seats. 3. The screen on my seat was not working at all. So, it’s a horrible experience

It’s good alternative flight out from Mogadishu, especially for the timing

My entertainment screen wasn't working and they couldn't fix it.

It is just ok, the sits are very uncomfortable, the temperature too low and there weren’t blankets. The food is mediocre and there are no screens to watch movies.

I've never been served three bread courses in a single meal before. Was really impressed by the novelty of that.

Service on the airplane is good. Food is acceptable. Going through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport after arriving from Entebbe International Airport in Uganda was tedious and redundant. We had to board a bus that took us to the airport where we went up an escalator. Then went downstairs to go through security., removing shoes, belt, watch, etc. TSA no longer requires shoes removal since July 8, 2025. That took a while then the next step was getting to Gate 19. There they had another security station which was redundant. I asked the security official why do I have to go through another security detail when I just spent all my time after arriving going through security only to come here and face another redundancy. They are using the new CT machine and the Leidos screening machine not the old magnetometer. The security had me remove my belt, my watch, etc. This particular machine does not require people to remove their belts and watches. Apparently the security officials are not properly trained on the CT and Leidos machines. For this reason I will try to go through Europe when going to Uganda than having to fly through Nairobi JKIA. The security officer said I should file a complaint. I'm not the only person who feels this way. Travel should be an adventure not an opportunity to torture travelers with redundant security checks that are nothing more than a waste of the travelers' time.

We paid for comfort economy The seats did not recline Staff and crew was not at all helpful

It was good ,I enjoyed it also crew were very respectful and patient waiting people parking their belongings.

boarded in a mannerly process, Departed on time, the pilot pointed out my. Kilimanjaro, snack and drink provided-great 1 hour flight

Overall good experience but for long distances there really needs to be more room.

there really needs to be more room with each seat for such a long flight.

The plane was delayed almost three hours because boarding was unorganized then we were delayed even longer because the plane had an issue. The plane didn't look well maintained, there was also alot of tape on the exterior. I won't fly kenya air ways again after this trip.

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.

Staff and service on board is always exemplary. Food however could be better.

They should improve their time management and how to reschedule flights in order to avoid long stopovers

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