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Flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi
What to know about flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi?
The distance between Johannesburg and Nairobi is approximately 2,927.34 km. It takes around 4 hours 4 minutes on average to fly from Johannesburg to Nairobi. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The cheapest month to book is October.
Cheapest one-way
$183
Angola Airlines
JNB-NBO
23h 40m · 1 stop
Sun, Sep 27
Cheapest round-trip
$294
Angola Airlines
JNB-NBO
23h 40m · 2 stops
Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 26
Recommended airlines
When to travel
October
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
2,927.34 km
Flight distance
4h 4m
Average flight time
How can I find cheap flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi?
Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $183 and round-trip from $294. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.
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Cheapest nonstop
JNB 12:10 PM4h 5mNonstopNBO 5:15 PMJohannesburg - Nairobi | Wed, Sep 16 | Kenya Airways
NBO 7:45 AM4h 10mNonstopJNB 10:55 AMNairobi - Johannesburg | Mon, Sep 21 | Kenya Airways
Price detailsDepartureJNB-NBOEconomy class
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In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletReturnNBO-JNBEconomy class
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In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outlet$500 $69628% off28% off$696 $500 -
JNB 12:10 PM4h 5mNonstopNBO 5:15 PMJohannesburg - Nairobi | Wed, Sep 30 | Kenya Airways
NBO 7:45 AM4h 10mNonstopJNB 10:55 AMNairobi - Johannesburg | Sun, Oct 4 | Kenya Airways
Price detailsDepartureJNB-NBOEconomy class
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In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletReturnNBO-JNBEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outlet$508 $69627% off27% off$696 $508
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JNB 4:40 PM23h 40m1 stopNBO 5:20 PMJohannesburg - Nairobi | Mon, Oct 19 | Angola Airlines
NBO 6:00 PM21h 40m1 stopJNB 2:40 PMNairobi - Johannesburg | Mon, Oct 26 | Angola Airlines
Price detailsDepartureJNB-NBJEconomy class
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In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletNBJ-NBOEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletReturnNBO-NBJEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletNBJ-JNBEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outlet$294 $69657% off57% off$696 $294 -
JNB 4:40 PM23h 20m1 stopNBO 5:00 PMJohannesburg - Nairobi | Fri, Sep 11 | Angola Airlines
NBO 6:00 PM21h 40m1 stopJNB 2:40 PMNairobi - Johannesburg | Mon, Sep 14 | Angola Airlines
Price detailsDepartureJNB-NBJEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletReturnNBO-NBJEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletNBJ-JNBEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outlet$29457% off$696 $294
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JNB 4:40 PM23h 20m1 stopNBO 5:00 PMJohannesburg - Nairobi | Fri, Sep 18 | Angola Airlines
NBO 6:00 PM11h 15m1 stopJNB 4:15 AMNairobi - Johannesburg | Sat, Sep 26 | Angola Airlines
Price detailsDepartureJNB-NBJEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletReturnNBO-NBJEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletNBJ-JNBEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outlet$29557% off$696 $295
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JNB 4:40 PM23h 40m1 stopNBO 5:20 PMJohannesburg - Nairobi | Mon, Oct 12 | Angola Airlines
NBO 6:20 PM10h 55m1 stopJNB 4:15 AMNairobi - Johannesburg | Tue, Oct 20 | Angola Airlines
Price detailsDepartureJNB-NBJEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletNBJ-NBOEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletReturnNBO-NBJEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletNBJ-JNBEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outlet$29656% off$696 $296
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JNB 5:45 AM10h 35m1 stopNBO 5:20 PMJohannesburg - Nairobi | Tue, Oct 13 | Angola Airlines
NBO 6:00 PM11h 15m1 stopJNB 4:15 AMNairobi - Johannesburg | Mon, Oct 19 | Angola Airlines
Price detailsDepartureJNB-NBJEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletNBJ-NBOEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletReturnNBO-NBJEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletNBJ-JNBEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outlet$30156% off$696 $301
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JNB 4:40 PM23h 20m1 stopNBO 5:00 PMJohannesburg - Nairobi | Fri, Oct 23 | Angola Airlines
NBO 6:00 PM11h 15m1 stopJNB 4:15 AMNairobi - Johannesburg | Sat, Oct 31 | Angola Airlines
Price detailsDepartureJNB-NBJEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletReturnNBO-NBJEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletNBJ-JNBEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outlet$30156% off$696 $301
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JNB 5:45 AM10h 35m1 stopNBO 5:20 PMJohannesburg - Nairobi | Tue, Oct 6 | Angola Airlines
NBO 6:20 PM21h 20m1 stopJNB 2:40 PMNairobi - Johannesburg | Tue, Oct 13 | Angola Airlines
Price detailsDepartureJNB-NBJEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletNBJ-NBOEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletReturnNBO-NBJEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletNBJ-JNBEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outlet$30256% off$696 $302
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JNB 4:40 PM23h 40m1 stopNBO 5:20 PMJohannesburg - Nairobi | Mon, Oct 5 | Angola Airlines
NBO 6:00 PM21h 40m1 stopJNB 2:40 PMNairobi - Johannesburg | Mon, Oct 12 | Angola Airlines
Price detailsDepartureJNB-NBJEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletNBJ-NBOEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletReturnNBO-NBJEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletNBJ-JNBEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outlet$30256% off$696 $302
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JNB 4:40 PM23h 40m1 stopNBO 5:20 PMJohannesburg - Nairobi | Mon, Sep 28 | Angola Airlines
NBO 6:00 PM11h 15m1 stopJNB 4:15 AMNairobi - Johannesburg | Mon, Oct 5 | Angola Airlines
Price detailsDepartureJNB-NBJEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletNBJ-NBOEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletReturnNBO-NBJEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletNBJ-JNBEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outlet$30256% off$696 $302
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JNB 5:45 AM10h 35m1 stopNBO 5:20 PMJohannesburg - Nairobi | Tue, Oct 20 | Angola Airlines
NBO 6:00 PM11h 15m1 stopJNB 4:15 AMNairobi - Johannesburg | Mon, Oct 26 | Angola Airlines
Price detailsDepartureJNB-NBJEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletNBJ-NBOEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletReturnNBO-NBJEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletNBJ-JNBEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outlet$30256% off$696 $302
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JNB 1:00 PM17h 25m1 stopNBO 2:00 PMJohannesburg - Nairobi | Tue, Sep 8 | Normal Airline
NBO 3:00 PM6hNonstopJNB 4:00 PMNairobi - Johannesburg | Thu, Sep 10 | Normal AirlineFind more flightsFind more flights
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Cheapest nonstop
JNB 1:30 PM4hNonstopNBO 6:30 PMJohannesburg - Nairobi | Fri, Oct 23 | Airlink
Price detailsJNB-NBOEconomy classIn-flight meals are available$465 $64828% off28% off$648 $465 -
JNB 5:00 PM4h 5mNonstopNBO 10:05 PMJohannesburg - Nairobi | Tue, Sep 15 | Kenya Airways
Price detailsJNB-NBOEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outlet$473 $64827% off27% off$648 $473
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JNB 4:40 PM23h 40m1 stopNBO 5:20 PMJohannesburg - Nairobi | Sun, Sep 27 | Angola Airlines
Price detailsJNB-NBJEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletNBJ-NBOEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outlet$183 $64872% off72% off$648 $183
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JNB 4:40 PM23h 20m1 stopNBO 5:00 PMJohannesburg - Nairobi | Thu, Nov 5 | Angola Airlines
$18571% off$648 $185
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JNB 4:40 PM23h 40m1 stopNBO 5:20 PMJohannesburg - Nairobi | Sun, Oct 4 | Angola Airlines
Price detailsJNB-NBJEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletNBJ-NBOEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outlet$18571% off$648 $185
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JNB 4:40 PM23h 20m1 stopNBO 5:00 PMJohannesburg - Nairobi | Thu, Oct 1 | Angola Airlines
Price detailsJNB-NBJEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outlet$18571% off$648 $185
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JNB 4:40 PM23h 20m1 stopNBO 5:00 PMJohannesburg - Nairobi | Sat, Oct 3 | Angola Airlines
Price detailsJNB-NBJEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outlet$18571% off$648 $185
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JNB 4:40 PM23h 20m1 stopNBO 5:00 PMJohannesburg - Nairobi | Thu, Oct 15 | Angola Airlines
Price detailsJNB-NBJEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outlet$19171% off$648 $191
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JNB 4:40 PM23h 20m1 stopNBO 5:00 PMJohannesburg - Nairobi | Thu, Oct 29 | Angola Airlines
Price detailsJNB-NBJEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outlet$19171% off$648 $191
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JNB 5:45 AM10h 35m1 stopNBO 5:20 PMJohannesburg - Nairobi | Mon, Nov 2 | Angola Airlines
Price detailsJNB-NBJEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletNBJ-NBOEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outlet$19270% off$648 $192
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JNB 4:40 PM23h 20m1 stopNBO 5:00 PMJohannesburg - Nairobi | Sat, Oct 10 | Angola Airlines
Price detailsJNB-NBJEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outlet$19270% off$648 $192
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JNB 4:40 PM23h 20m1 stopNBO 5:00 PMJohannesburg - Nairobi | Thu, Oct 8 | Angola Airlines
Price detailsJNB-NBJEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outlet$19270% off$648 $192
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JNB 1:00 PM17h 25m1 stopNBO 2:00 PMJohannesburg - Nairobi | Tue, Sep 8 | Normal AirlineFind more flightsFind more flights
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Flight.News
Flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi operate an average of 17 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 25.2% on-time departure rate and a 69.2% on-time arrival rate.
Which airlines are the most popular for Johannesburg to Nairobi flights?
The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Nairobi are Kenya Airways, Uganda Airlines, and Air Tanzania, among 5 carriers on this route. Angola Airlines offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
Kenya Airways
Uganda Airlines
Air Tanzania
Airlink
Ethiopian Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Johannesburg to Nairobi according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.
Trip.com price insights on flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi
Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi?
Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi is October, with an average price of $268; while the month with the highest flight price is usually April, with an average price of up to $384.
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$210
When is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to Nairobi during Labor Day?
Labor Day is scheduled for Sep 7. The cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi are available on Sep 6, with fares starting at $188.
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$283
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$94
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi (JNB-NBO)?
Based on Trip.com data, Angola Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $183 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. JNB to NBO on Sun, Sep 27), while Angola Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $294 departing on Mon, Oct 19 and returning on Mon, Oct 26. -
Which airlines offer direct flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi?
At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi with the following airlines, including: Kenya Airways Airlink Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days. -
How long does it take to fly from Johannesburg (JNB) to Nairobi (NBO) and what is the distance?
It takes around 4 hours 4 minutes to fly from Johannesburg (JNB) to Nairobi (NBO). -
When is the best time to book flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi?
By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals. -
How many flights are there per week from Johannesburg to Nairobi?
Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 17 flight per week flying from Johannesburg to Nairobi. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Kenya Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- KQ761 (13:40) -
How can I find the best deals on flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi?
To find best deals on flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
· Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sun, Sep 27, with one-way flights priced at just $183.
· Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Airlink.
· Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
· Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
· Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Nairobi travel is around July.
· Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users. -
When are flight tickets from Johannesburg (JNB) to Nairobi (NBO) the cheapest?
The cheapest months to fly from Johannesburg to Nairobi is October, when demand for travel is lower. -
Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Johannesburg to Nairobi on?
After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Johannesburg to Nairobi on September 12, 2026 with Angola Airlines, with prices starting at $180. -
Which airports can I fly into Nairobi from Johannesburg?
You can arrive at any of the following airports in Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), and Wilson Airport (WIL). Flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JNB-NBO) are by far the most popular option for this route. -
Is there any time difference between Johannesburg and Nairobi?
The time difference between Nairobi and Johannesburg is 1h. -
How do I change or cancel my ticket from Johannesburg to Nairobi?
Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages. -
What is the average cost of a one-way flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi?
Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Johannesburg to Nairobi is $450. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability. -
What is the average cost of a round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi?
Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Johannesburg to Nairobi is $799. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions. -
How do I book flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi on Trip.com?
Enter Johannesburg and Nairobi, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
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