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Cheap flights to Nairobi from R4 617

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 30/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
ABQ — NBO
May 1 — May 81
1 adult
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Wed 8/5

Flights to Nairobi in 2024

Find the latest flights to Nairobi in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 624 505 searches and data was last updated on 26 April 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R7 727

Return from

R7 403

One-way from

R4 617
High demand for flights, 4% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for return flights in April 2024
From Johannesburg to Nairobi
One-way flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi

Cheap flights to Nairobi in April & May 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Nairobi in April and May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 624 505 searches and data was last updated on 26 April 2024.
Check out some of the flights available from low prices to Nairobi in April and May 2024. Prices refresh often so be sure to come back soon for more deals.
Tue 28/516:00JNB - NBO
2 stops12h 10mRwandAir
Thu 30/520:50NBO - JNB
1 stop6h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 25/4R7 422
Sat 18/516:00JNB - NBO
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Mon 20/55:40NBO - JNB
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Deal found 25/4R7 441
Fri 17/53:10JNB - NBO
1 stop13h 30mRwandAir
Sun 19/520:50NBO - JNB
1 stop6h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 25/4R7 498
Sun 12/53:10JNB - NBO
1 stop8h 10mRwandAir
Thu 16/55:40NBO - JNB
2 stops10h 20mRwandAir
Deal found 25/4R7 594
Mon 6/516:00JNB - NBO
2 stops12h 10mRwandAir
Wed 8/520:50NBO - JNB
1 stop6h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 25/4R7 613
Sat 18/516:00JNB - NBO
3 stops12h 10mRwandAir
Sun 19/520:50NBO - JNB
1 stop6h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 25/4R7 880
Fri 17/53:10JNB - NBO
1 stop13h 30mRwandAir
Mon 20/55:40NBO - JNB
2 stops10h 20mRwandAir
Deal found 25/4R7 899
Sun 5/53:10JNB - NBO
1 stop8h 10mRwandAir
Wed 8/520:50NBO - JNB
1 stop6h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 26/4R7 918
Sat 18/510:45JNB - NBO
Nonstop4h 05mKenya Airways
Sun 19/513:30NBO - JNB
1 stop25h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 25/4R8 319

Nairobi 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Nairobi in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 624 505 searches and data were last updated on 26 April 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing to Nairobi in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Mon 1/73:10JNB - NBO
1 stop8h 10mRwandAir
Sat 6/720:50NBO - JNB
1 stop6h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 25/4R7 403
Tue 28/516:00JNB - NBO
2 stops12h 10mRwandAir
Thu 30/520:50NBO - JNB
1 stop6h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 25/4R7 422
Sat 18/516:00JNB - NBO
2 stops12h 10mRwandAir
Mon 20/55:40NBO - JNB
2 stops10h 20mRwandAir
Deal found 25/4R7 441
Fri 17/53:10JNB - NBO
1 stop13h 30mRwandAir
Sun 19/520:50NBO - JNB
1 stop6h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 25/4R7 498
Sun 12/53:10JNB - NBO
1 stop8h 10mRwandAir
Thu 16/55:40NBO - JNB
2 stops10h 20mRwandAir
Deal found 25/4R7 594
Mon 6/516:00JNB - NBO
2 stops12h 10mRwandAir
Wed 8/520:50NBO - JNB
1 stop6h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 25/4R7 613
Wed 18/93:10JNB - NBO
1 stop13h 30mRwandAir
Wed 25/95:30NBO - JNB
1 stop9h 20mRwandAir
Deal found 25/4R7 651
Wed 5/616:50JNB - NBO
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Thu 13/620:50NBO - JNB
1 stop6h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 25/4R7 766
Sun 16/63:10JNB - NBO
1 stop8h 10mRwandAir
Tue 2/75:30NBO - JNB
2 stops10h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 26/4R7 861

Flights to Nairobi departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to Nairobi, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 624 505 searches and data was last updated on 26 April 2024.
Users travelling to Nairobi last-minute should check out these flights departing soon. Make sure to double check the price, time, and destination to confirm all are correct.
Mon 6/516:00JNB - NBO
2 stops12h 10mRwandAir
Wed 8/520:50NBO - JNB
1 stop6h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 25/4R7 613
Mon 6/516:00JNB - NBO
3 stops12h 10mRwandAir
Wed 8/520:50NBO - JNB
1 stop6h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 25/4R7 880
Sun 5/53:10JNB - NBO
1 stop8h 10mRwandAir
Wed 8/520:50NBO - JNB
1 stop6h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 26/4R7 918
Sat 4/516:00JNB - NBO
2 stops12h 10mRwandAir
Mon 20/520:50NBO - JNB
1 stop6h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 25/4R8 414
Fri 3/516:00JNB - NBO
3 stops12h 10mRwandAir
Mon 20/55:40NBO - JNB
2 stops10h 20mRwandAir
Deal found 25/4R8 720
Sun 5/53:10JNB - NBO
1 stop8h 10mRwandAir
Wed 8/55:40NBO - JNB
2 stops10h 20mRwandAir
Deal found 26/4R8 758
Thu 2/53:10JNB - NBO
2 stops15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/520:50NBO - JNB
1 stop6h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4R8 872
Sun 5/53:10JNB - NBO
1 stop8h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/58:20NBO - JNB
3 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4R8 948
Fri 3/512:50JNB - NBO
1 stop19h 25mUganda Airlines
Mon 20/522:10NBO - JNB
1 stop22h 30mUganda Airlines
Deal found 25/4R9 082

One-way flights to Nairobi

Explore one-way flight options to Nairobi for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 624 505 searches and data was last updated on 26 April 2024.
These are some of the best available deals on flights to Nairobi. Book a round-trip flight to Nairobi instead by using the search form above.
Sun 30/623:45JNB - NBO
1 stop6h 30mUganda Airlines
Deal found 26/4R4 617
Tue 2/712:10JNB - NBO
Nonstop4h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 26/4R4 884
Wed 1/517:00JNB - NBO
Nonstop4h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 25/4R4 942
Sun 30/617:00JNB - NBO
Nonstop4h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 26/4R4 961
Wed 1/512:20JNB - NBO
2 stops6h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/4R4 980
Wed 1/512:20JNB - NBO
2 stops6h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/4R5 018
Sat 3/812:20JNB - NBO
2 stops6h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/4R5 113
Sat 3/812:20JNB - NBO
2 stops6h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/4R5 133
Fri 28/612:50JNB - NBO
1 stop19h 25mUganda Airlines
Deal found 26/4R5 190

Direct flights to Nairobi

Sat 25/512:10JNB - NBO
Nonstop4h 05mSouth African
Sat 1/66:30NBO - JNB
Nonstop4h 15mSouth African
Deal found 25/4R10 322
Fri 17/51:15JNB - NBO
Nonstop4h 05mSouth African
Mon 20/57:45NBO - JNB
Nonstop4h 10mSouth African
Deal found 25/4R10 341
Sun 12/51:15JNB - NBO
Nonstop4h 05mSouth African
Thu 16/57:45NBO - JNB
Nonstop4h 10mSouth African
Deal found 25/4R10 360
Sat 22/61:15JNB - NBO
Nonstop4h 05mSouth African
Sun 30/621:00NBO - JNB
Nonstop4h 15mSouth African
Deal found 26/4R10 399
Tue 8/101:15JNB - NBO
Nonstop4h 05mSouth African
Sun 13/106:30NBO - JNB
Nonstop4h 15mSouth African
Deal found 25/4R10 437
Mon 6/517:00JNB - NBO
Nonstop4h 05mKenya Airways
Wed 8/512:35NBO - JNB
Nonstop4h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 25/4R10 456
Sun 14/71:15JNB - NBO
Nonstop4h 05mSouth African
Mon 22/712:35NBO - JNB
Nonstop4h 15mSouth African
Deal found 26/4R10 494
Sat 25/51:15JNB - NBO
Nonstop4h 05mSouth African
Sun 2/66:30NBO - JNB
Nonstop4h 15mSouth African
Deal found 26/4R10 532
Tue 4/61:15JNB - NBO
Nonstop4h 05mSouth African
Thu 13/612:35NBO - JNB
Nonstop4h 15mSouth African
Deal found 25/4R10 551

Average price of flights to Nairobi by month

Plan your trip to Nairobi by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Nairobi is currently R4 982 while a return flight costs R9 998. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Nairobi (average of R423). Flying to Nairobi in December will prove the most costly (average of R474). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

R8 605

February

R8 758

March

R8 510

April

R8 414

May

R8 185

June

R8 281

July

R8 891

August

R8 395

September

R8 071

October

R8 357

November

R8 586

December

R9 044

Temperature and rainfall in Nairobi by month

Plan your trip to Nairobi by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

NBO

Temperature

17 - 21 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Nairobi, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 17.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Nairobi?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Nairobi. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Nairobi, you should look to book at least 88 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Nairobi?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Nairobi. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Nairobi should consider flying on Thursday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Nairobi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Nairobi. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Nairobi. Reviews last updated 26 April 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Nairobi, such as Uganda Airlines, RwandAir and Kenya Airways. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,5
Very Good
77 reviews

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,2

Entertainment

6,3

Overall

8,5

Crew

8,9

Food

7,6

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

8,5
Very Good
77 reviews
8,5
Very Good
77 reviews

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,2

Entertainment

6,3

Overall

8,5

Crew

8,9

Food

7,6

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

7,9
Good
49 reviews
8,5
Very Good
77 reviews

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,2

Entertainment

6,3

Overall

8,5

Crew

8,9

Food

7,6

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

7,9
Good
209 reviews
8,5
Very Good
77 reviews

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,2

Entertainment

6,3

Overall

8,5

Crew

8,9

Food

7,6

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

7,7
Good
4 467 reviews
8,5
Very Good
77 reviews

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,2

Entertainment

6,3

Overall

8,5

Crew

8,9

Food

7,6

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

7,5
Good
3 695 reviews
8,5
Very Good
77 reviews

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,2

Entertainment

6,3

Overall

8,5

Crew

8,9

Food

7,6

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

While for many Nairobi is a transit point on the way to a safari holiday, the city has many attractions in its own right. These include the Nairobi National Park, where lions, cheetahs, black rhinos, giraffes, zebra and wildebeest can be seen against the backdrop of the city skyline. Tourists may also want to visit the Giraffe Centre, a breeding and educational centre for the Rothschild Giraffe, and Dame Sheldrick’s Elephant and Rhino Orphanage. Further out, the Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park is centred around a mountain forest where you can see many primates and birds.

Nairobi National Museum contains many interesting exhibits, including discoveries by the Leakey family. The Karen Blixen Museum commemorates the author of the same name, whose books included ‘Out of Africa’.

Nairobi is a commercial city, and a visit to see life taking place in the business district is a must. The city’s buildings seem very Westernised, with skyscrapers and a range of corporate names emblazoned on restaurants and cafés. But the life that takes place in these surroundings is anything but. Spend some time shopping for souvenirs and you’ll soon encounter a typical African culture.

Nairobi climate

Almost at 6,000 feet (1.8km), Nairobi has sunny, warm summers and cool winters with chilly evenings. December to March is the sunniest part of the year, and daytime temperatures are usually in the mid-20s. June, July, and August temperatures usually range about the low-20s. August and September, though, are marked with overcast, drizzly days.

Getting around Nairobi

Car hire is an option in Nairobi, but rush hours are extremely busy and other road users can drive riskily. The lack of road signs can make navigating difficult. Prices should be agreed beforehand with taxis. Matatus are public minibuses operating between the city centre and suburbs; they can be overcrowded, poorly driven and theft is a concern.

Visitors should always keep valuables out of sight, especially if travelling on matatus, and stay alert for thieves and scams. Large amounts of money should not be carried and walking around at night is not recommended – use taxis where possible. Slums and areas such as Eastleigh should be avoided.

  • When is the best time to fly to Nairobi?

    Peak Season: Nairobi’s main season is January and February when it is hot and dry. June to September is also a popular time. Off Season: The two wet seasons are March to May and October to December, with the most rain from March to May. The city is much quieter and cheaper during these periods, yet there is not enough rain to stop you from getting out and around. 

  • What does NBO mean?

    NBO is a unique code, commonly called an IATA code, used in the aviation industry to identify airports. This code, along with many others, are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association). A NBO flight refers to a flight to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL), Nanyuki Airport (NYK), Amboseli Airport (ASV).

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Nairobi if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Nairobi on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Nairobi?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, RwandAir is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Nairobi.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Nairobi?

    null is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Nairobi. One-way flights to null typically cost null, while return flights cost around null.

  • How much is a return flight to Nairobi?

    A return flight to Nairobi will typically cost around R243, however they can be found for as little as R232.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Nairobi depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Nairobi, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (4 hours 0 minutes).

  • Does Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    Yes. Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Homestay in Nairobi near Military Church Interdenomination is the closest property to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport (0,0 km away from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport).

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