S$272 Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi

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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi (JNB-NBO)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at S$272 for one-way flights and S$486 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Ethiopian Airlines
Thu, 28 Aug - Thu, 4 Sep
JNB
Johannesburg
NBO
Nairobi
S$486 Return, found 5 days ago
S$486
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Thu, 28 Aug from Johannesburg to Nairobi, returning Thu, 4 Sep, priced at S$486 found 5 days ago
Uganda Airlines
Sun, 12 Oct - Thu, 16 Oct
JNB
Johannesburg
NBO
Nairobi
S$508 Return, found 4 days ago
S$508
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Uganda Airlines flight, departing Sun, 12 Oct from Johannesburg to Nairobi, returning Thu, 16 Oct, priced at S$508 found 4 days ago
Uganda Airlines
Tue, 11 Nov - Tue, 18 Nov
JNB
Johannesburg
NBO
Nairobi
S$511 Return, found 18 hours ago
S$511
Return
found 18 hours ago
Select Uganda Airlines flight, departing Tue, 11 Nov from Johannesburg to Nairobi, returning Tue, 18 Nov, priced at S$511 found 18 hours ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Wed, 3 Jun - Sun, 7 Jun
JNB
Johannesburg
NBO
Nairobi
S$551 Return, found 4 days ago
S$551
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Wed, 3 Jun from Johannesburg to Nairobi, returning Sun, 7 Jun, priced at S$551 found 4 days ago
Uganda Airlines
Thu, 28 Aug - Thu, 4 Sep
JNB
Johannesburg
NBO
Nairobi
S$592 Return, found 5 days ago
S$592
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Uganda Airlines flight, departing Thu, 28 Aug from Johannesburg to Nairobi, returning Thu, 4 Sep, priced at S$592 found 5 days ago
Uganda Airlines
Sun, 31 Aug - Sun, 7 Sep
JNB
Johannesburg
NBO
Nairobi
S$594 Return, found 2 days ago
S$594
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Uganda Airlines flight, departing Sun, 31 Aug from Johannesburg to Nairobi, returning Sun, 7 Sep, priced at S$594 found 2 days ago
Uganda Airlines
Mon, 18 Aug - Sun, 31 Aug
JNB
Johannesburg
NBO
Nairobi
S$645 Return, found 2 days ago
S$645
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Uganda Airlines flight, departing Mon, 18 Aug from Johannesburg to Nairobi, returning Sun, 31 Aug, priced at S$645 found 2 days ago
Uganda Airlines
Sun, 12 Oct - Thu, 16 Oct
JNB
Johannesburg
NBO
Nairobi
S$668 Return, found 4 days ago
S$668
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Uganda Airlines flight, departing Sun, 12 Oct from Johannesburg to Nairobi, returning Thu, 16 Oct, priced at S$668 found 4 days ago
Uganda Airlines
Mon, 1 Jun - Mon, 8 Jun
JNB
Johannesburg
NBO
Nairobi
S$671 Return, found 3 days ago
S$671
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Uganda Airlines flight, departing Mon, 1 Jun from Johannesburg to Nairobi, returning Mon, 8 Jun, priced at S$671 found 3 days ago
Kenya Airways
Sun, 12 Oct - Thu, 16 Oct
JNB
Johannesburg
NBO
Nairobi
S$697 Return, found 4 days ago
S$697
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Sun, 12 Oct from Johannesburg to Nairobi, returning Thu, 16 Oct, priced at S$697 found 4 days ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg (JNB) to Nairobi (NBO)

April is typically the cheapest month to fly

From S$437 - S$687 per traveller.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Johannesburg to Nairobi route information
Origin airport
O.R. Tambo Intl.
Destination airport
Jomo Kenyatta Intl.
Airlines serving
Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, Rwandair, Uganda Airlines
Return price
S$486
Distance
2893 km
Average flight time
5 hours 3 mins

Flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi

There are several airlines that operate frequent flights from Johannesburg (JNB) to Nairobi (NBO) including

  • SAA with 100 flights a week
  • Air Namibia with 28 flights a week
  • Comair with 28 flights a week
  • Kenya Airways with 24 flights a week
  • RwandAir with 11 flights a week

The earliest flight leaves O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport at 00:55 and arrives at Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport at 06:00. The last flight of the day departs Johannesburg at 17:45 and arrives at Nairobi at 22:50.

The flight distance from Johannesburg to Nairobi is about 2927 km, the shortest flight is 03 hours 55 minutes with RwandAir.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) to NBO?
The lowest price advertised for a round-trip flight from JNB to Nairobi Airport is S$486. But you better act soon. This price is based on fares quoted within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Johannesburg Airport to Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO)?
Each air carrier has its own terms and conditions. If you do decide to cancel, follow the easy instructions on our Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from JNB to NBO that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for Johannesburg Airport to NBO flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from Johannesburg Airport to Nairobi Airport?
The flight distance from JNB to Nairobi Airport is 2,900 kilometres. Bring along a drink, a snack and an interesting book to read. Keep yourself occupied and time will zip by.
Which airlines fly direct from Johannesburg Airport to Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO)?
A popular option with many frequent flyers, Kenya Airways (KQ) offers 91 flights monthly from O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) to Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO). Pick the one that fits with your travel plans and book your seat today.
Are Johannesburg Airport to NBO flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Booking last minute from O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) to Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO) can be hit-or-miss. It is possible to find a bargain, but you could also completely miss out! If you'd prefer to start planning your trip early on, Expedia compares flight deals up to 12 months in advance. Just keep in mind that not all airlines list their prices that far in advance. Our suggestion? Check back often as prices are updated regularly.

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