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R4 493+ Cheap flights from Nairobi

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NBO — JNB
Mar 30 — Apr 61
1 adult

What to know about flights from Nairobi

Discover essential information about flights departing from Nairobi, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Nairobi airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

Cheapest round-trip flight

R8 453

Cheapest airline

Kenya Airways
The cheapest round-trip flight from Nairobi is currently to Addis Ababa Bole.
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On average, Kenya Airways currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Nairobi (avg. price of R2 317).
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Cheapest flights from Nairobi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Nairobi. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Thu 24/412:30NBO - JNB
1 stop8h 10mUganda Airlines
Wed 30/412:50JNB - NBO
1 stop7h 35mUganda Airlines
Deal found 23/3R7 731
Sat 10/55:30NBO - JNB
1 stop9h 50mRwandAir
Sun 18/516:50JNB - NBO
2 stops11h 05mRwandAir
Deal found 24/3R8 040
Thu 8/511:45NBO - JNB
2 stops22h 40mNAYSA
Thu 15/519:25JNB - NBO
2 stops22h 45mNAYSA
Deal found 24/3R8 131
Tue 6/523:00NBO - JNB
1 stop16h 55mAir Tanzania
Mon 12/513:30JNB - NBO
1 stop7h 50mAir Tanzania
Deal found 24/3R8 204
Wed 7/57:10NBO - JNB
1 stop8h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/520:40JNB - NBO
1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3R8 331
Wed 7/53:45NBO - JNB
1 stop10h 20mEthiopian Air
Thu 15/522:50JNB - NBO
1 stop13h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/3R9 405
Thu 17/45:30NBO - DUR
2 stops14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 29/421:40DUR - NBO
3 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3R10 696
Thu 22/512:35NBO - JNB
Nonstop4h 15mKenya Airways
Thu 29/517:00JNB - NBO
Nonstop4h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 24/3R10 951
Wed 9/42:15NBO - JNB
Nonstop4h 10mAirlink
Thu 17/49:40JNB - NBO
Nonstop4h 00mAirlink
Deal found 24/3R11 224
Thu 8/512:30NBO - CPT
2 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/57:00CPT - NBO
2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3R11 315
Tue 27/53:45NBO - CPT
1 stop11h 00mEthiopian Air
Wed 4/614:35CPT - NBO
1 stop9h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/3R11 569
Wed 7/52:15NBO - DUR
1 stop9h 05mAirlink
Mon 12/57:00DUR - NBO
1 stop6h 40mAirlink
Deal found 24/3R13 188

Find flights from Nairobi within your budget

Find flights departing from Nairobi that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 25 March 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

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OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 24/4

12:30-19:40

1 stop8h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/4

12:50-21:25

1 stop7h 35m

R7 731

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 9/5

5:30-14:20

1 stop9h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/5

16:50-4:55

2 stops11h 05m

R7 986

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 8/5

11:45-9:25

2 stops22h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/5

19:25-19:10

2 stops22h 45m

R8 131

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 6/5

23:00-14:55

1 stop16h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/5

13:30-22:20

1 stop7h 50m

R8 204

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 7/5

7:10-14:55

1 stop8h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/5

20:40-7:15

1 stop9h 35m

R8 331

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 7/5

3:45-13:05

1 stop10h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/5

22:50-13:10

1 stop13h 20m

R9 405

NairobiDurban

NBO - DUR

NBODUR

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 17/4

5:30-19:00

2 stops14h 30m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 29/4

21:40-4:55

3 stops30h 15m

R10 696

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 22/5

12:35-15:50

Nonstop4h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/5

17:00-22:05

Nonstop4h 05m

R10 951

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 9/4

2:15-5:25

Nonstop4h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/4

9:40-14:40

Nonstop4h 00m

R11 224

NairobiCape Town

NBO - CPT

NBOCPT

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 8/5

12:30-20:20

2 stops32h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/5

7:00-7:15

2 stops23h 15m

R11 315

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Best time to book a flight from Nairobi

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Travel insights for flights from Nairobi

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Nairobi to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

Booking 41 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Nairobi. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Nairobi?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nairobi (average of R4 202). Flying from Nairobi in May will prove the most costly (average of R8 059). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Nairobi?

When flying from Nairobi check dates and pricing for the following: Airlink, Ethiopian Air, Kenya Airways, Air Tanzania, RwandAir. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Johannesburg.

Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways

From R87

Airlink

Airlink

From R606

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

From R352

Air Tanzania

Air Tanzania

From R387

Airline reviews for flights from Nairobi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Nairobi. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Nairobi. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches.
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
67 reviews
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Boarding

8,5

Food

8,0

Crew

9,0

Overall

8,6

Entertainment

6,6

Comfort

8,3

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
67 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
67 reviews
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Boarding

8,5

Food

8,0

Crew

9,0

Overall

8,6

Entertainment

6,6

Comfort

8,3

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
ASKY
7,5
Good
54 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
67 reviews
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Boarding

8,5

Food

8,0

Crew

9,0

Overall

8,6

Entertainment

6,6

Comfort

8,3

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 540 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
67 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,5

Food

8,0

Crew

9,0

Overall

8,6

Entertainment

6,6

Comfort

8,3

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
South African
7,3
Good
30 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
67 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,5

Food

8,0

Crew

9,0

Overall

8,6

Entertainment

6,6

Comfort

8,3

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

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

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  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Nairobi?

    January is currently the cheapest month to fly from Nairobi. At this moment in time May is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Nairobi?

    Check out the cheapest flights from Nairobi to embark to:
    Travel from Nairobi to Johannesburg from R7 113 round trip

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