£201 Cheap Flights from Johannesburg (JNBA) to Nairobi (NBOA)

Q: How many airports are there in Nairobi?

There are 2 airports in Nairobi: Nairobi Wilson and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.

Q: How much are return flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi?

The best price we found for a return flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi is £201. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Q: How long does it take to fly from Johannesburg to Nairobi?

4 hours and 4 minutes is the average flight time from Johannesburg to Nairobi.

Q: Which airlines fly direct from Johannesburg to Nairobi?

Kenya Airways, South African Airways and Royal Air Maroc fly direct from Johannesburg to Nairobi.

Q: How many flights are there a week from Johannesburg to Nairobi?

As of June 2025, there are 68 flights per week flying from Johannesburg to Nairobi.

Q: When is the cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Nairobi?

The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Nairobi is usually June 2025.

Q: Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Nairobi?

If you're flying from Johannesburg, the cheapest airport near Nairobi is Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta – which is 8.2 miles away from the centre of Nairobi. We've found flights into this airport from £201 .

Q: Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Johannesburg to Nairobi on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Johannesburg to Nairobi on Sunday, 14 September 2025 .

Q: Can I get a direct flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi?

Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 4 minutes.

Q: How can I get the best flight deal from Johannesburg to Nairobi?

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Nairobi.£201 per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Sep, returning Fri, 19 Sep.Return flight with TAAG Angola Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with TAAG Angola Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 14 Sep, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with TAAG Angola Airlines, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Fri, 19 Sep, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £201, select.

Nairobi.£242 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Jun, returning Mon, 23 Jun.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 16 Jun, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Mon, 23 Jun, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £242, select.

Nairobi.£246 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Sep, returning Sun, 28 Dec.Return flight with TAAG Angola Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with TAAG Angola Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 18 Sep, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with TAAG Angola Airlines, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sun, 28 Dec, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £246, select.

Nairobi.£246 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Feb, returning Thu, 5 Mar.Return flight with Uganda Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Uganda Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 26 Feb, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Uganda Airlines, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Thu, 5 Mar, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £246, select.

Nairobi.£253 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Oct, returning Sun, 16 Nov.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 29 Oct, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sun, 16 Nov, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £253, select.

Nairobi.£256 per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Oct, returning Thu, 23 Oct.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 16 Oct, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Thu, 23 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £256, select.

Nairobi.£260 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Jul, returning Wed, 16 Jul.Return flight with ASKY Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with ASKY Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 10 Jul, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with ASKY Airlines, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Wed, 16 Jul, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £260, select.

Nairobi.£270 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Sep, returning Thu, 9 Oct.Return flight with Uganda Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Uganda Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 30 Sep, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Uganda Airlines, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Thu, 9 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £270, select.

The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Nairobi

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Cheapest month:September

Most expensive month:May

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi

Alternative Johannesburg to Nairobi routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Johannesburg to Nairobi? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Johannesburg to Nairobi: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	£201
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	4 hrs, 4 mins
Most popular airline	Kenya Airways
Average flights per week	284

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Travelling from Johannesburg to Nairobi: what you need to know

Johannesburg's main base, O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), is where countless awesome holidays begin. Explore your departure choices from here for your flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Wilson Airport (WIL) are Nairobi's major entry points.
Take a direct Johannesburg to Nairobi flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 5 minutes.
Nairobi is one hour ahead of Johannesburg and is in the UTC+3 timezone.
The busiest route for flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi is from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). You can select from 33 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to set off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from JNB to NBO is the 01:15 Kenya Airways option. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the final departure is at 17:00 with Kenya Airways.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your Johannesburg to Nairobi flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.

How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi

At the moment, £139 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Nairobi. The cheapest price for a return flight is £201. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Lock in cheap Johannesburg to Nairobi flights by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for bagging a bargain.
The best month for scoring cheap plane tickets from Johannesburg to Nairobi is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi.
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Flying from Johannesburg

O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

You can get a direct flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi leaving from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). Start your journey at JNB and come in for landing at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).
Kenya Airways is a leading airline that offers direct Johannesburg to Nairobi plane tickets from JNB.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper Johannesburg to Nairobi flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from O.R. Tambo International Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
- Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)
- RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE)
- Kigali International Airport (KGL)
JNB is around 14 miles from central Johannesburg. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to O.R. Tambo International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
When it comes to O.R. Tambo International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77.1% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.

Arriving in Nairobi

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to central Nairobi takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 7 miles away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi. Check in to one of these accommodation options near NBO instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Jomo Kenyatta International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Auto-Union, Green Motion or Hertz to explore Nairobi and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.

Wilson Airport (WIL)

After your flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in around 15 minutes by car. Central Nairobi is approximately 1 mile from Wilson Airport (WIL).
You can expect the trip to take approximately 45 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi, tuck yourself in at a hotel near WIL. These are some great options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Land, collect your Wilson Airport rental car, and drive off without skipping a beat. Auto-Union and Unicorn rent a car are popular providers to choose from here.
Avoid filling out forms on the spot and save time at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Reserve your ride from WIL a few weeks in advance so you can simply grab the keys and go.

Best time to go to Nairobi

February is the quietest month for flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi, while July is the busiest. Work out the ideal time to visit Nairobi based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Nairobi is March, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your Johannesburg to Nairobi ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) on average.

More about Nairobi

After booking your flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Nairobi:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Nairobi National Park, The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Westlands Maasai Market D at the roof top are top sights which should be on any well-planned Nairobi itinerary.

Explore more of Kenya

You've visited Nairobi, now it's time to discover other parts of Kenya. Journey about 270 miles south-east to Mombasa to tick off its top sights. From Fort Jesus to Haller Park and Old Town of Mombasa, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Nakuru is another well-known destination in Kenya and is around 90 miles north-west of Nairobi. No journey is complete without dropping by ARTHUR GARDENS (WEDDING/EVENT GROUNDS), Upper Hill estate and Muhia's Conservation Forest.