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R4 843+ Cheap flights from Nairobi

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 22/4. 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.
NBO — JNB
Apr 18 — Apr 251
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 13 April 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

R1 939

Cheapest round-trip flight

R11 145

Cheapest airline

Kenya Airways

Most popular destination

Dar Es Salaam (DAR)
The cheapest one-way flight from Nairobi is currently to Dar Es Salaam.
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Nairobi is currently to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
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On average, Kenya Airways currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Nairobi (avg. price of R2 577).
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Dar Es Salaam (DAR) is currently the most popular flight destination from Nairobi (average return price of R4 848).
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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 13 April 2025.

Sat 3/523:00NBO - JNB
1 stop15h 15mAir Tanzania
Fri 9/514:15JNB - NBO
1 stop7h 05mAir Tanzania
Deal found 13/4R8 141
Wed 30/45:30NBO - JNB
1 stop9h 50mRwandAir
Sat 17/516:50JNB - NBO
2 stops11h 05mRwandAir
Deal found 12/4R8 236
Mon 1/97:10NBO - JNB
1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/910:00JNB - NBO
2 stops10h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4R8 256
Sun 8/614:20NBO - JNB
1 stop9h 25mUganda Airlines
Sun 15/623:45JNB - NBO
1 stop6h 30mUganda Airlines
Deal found 13/4R8 370
Tue 24/611:45NBO - JNB
2 stops22h 40mNAYSA
Mon 7/710:15JNB - NBO
1 stop23h 45mNAYSA
Deal found 13/4R8 770
Wed 28/55:30NBO - DUR
2 stops14h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/66:25DUR - NBO
3 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4R9 952
Mon 11/86:15NBO - JNB
2 stops6h 20mEthiopian Air
Sat 16/812:20JNB - NBO
2 stops6h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/4R10 124
Mon 5/53:45NBO - CPT
1 stop10h 15mEthiopian Air
Thu 15/515:25CPT - NBO
1 stop9h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/4R11 192
Thu 8/521:00NBO - JNB
Nonstop4h 15mKenya Airways
Thu 22/517:00JNB - NBO
Nonstop4h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/4R11 382
Wed 30/49:05NBO - JNB
2 stops16h 35mASKY
Sun 11/54:00JNB - NBO
2 stops16h 25mASKY
Deal found 13/4R11 440
Sun 11/523:00NBO - CPT
2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 18/55:45CPT - NBO
2 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4R11 535
Wed 23/42:15NBO - JNB
Nonstop4h 10mAirlink
Wed 30/49:40JNB - NBO
Nonstop4h 00mAirlink
Deal found 13/4R11 764

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 13 April 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 3/5

23:00-13:15

1 stop15h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/5

14:15-22:20

1 stop7h 05m

R8 141

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 30/4

5:30-14:20

1 stop9h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/5

16:50-4:55

2 stops11h 05m

R8 236

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 1/9

7:10-13:15

1 stop7h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/9

10:00-21:25

2 stops10h 25m

R8 256

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 8/6

14:20-22:45

1 stop9h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/6

23:45-7:15

1 stop6h 30m

R8 370

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 6/5

11:45-9:25

2 stops22h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/5

10:15-11:00

1 stop23h 45m

R8 789

NairobiDurban

NBO - DUR

NBODUR

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 28/5

5:30-18:50

2 stops14h 20m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 4/6

6:25-4:55

3 stops21h 30m

R9 952

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 11/8

6:15-11:35

2 stops6h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/8

12:20-20:00

2 stops6h 40m

R10 124

NairobiCape Town

NBO - CPT

NBOCPT

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 5/5

3:45-13:00

1 stop10h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/5

15:25-1:30

1 stop9h 05m

R11 192

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 8/5

21:00-0:15

Nonstop4h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/5

17:00-22:05

Nonstop4h 05m

R11 382

NairobiJohannesburg

NBO - JNB

NBOJNB

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 30/4

9:05-0:40

2 stops16h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/6

4:00-21:25

2 stops16h 25m

R11 440

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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 11 April 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 404). Flying from Nairobi in May will prove the most costly (average of R8 217). 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

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

From R352

Airlink

Airlink

From R606

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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Food

8,0

Overall

8,6

Comfort

8,3

Crew

9,0

Entertainment

6,6

Boarding

8,5

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
Check prices

Food

8,0

Overall

8,6

Comfort

8,3

Crew

9,0

Entertainment

6,6

Boarding

8,5

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
53 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
67 reviews
Check prices

Food

8,0

Overall

8,6

Comfort

8,3

Crew

9,0

Entertainment

6,6

Boarding

8,5

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
3 550 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
67 reviews
Check prices

Food

8,0

Overall

8,6

Comfort

8,3

Crew

9,0

Entertainment

6,6

Boarding

8,5

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
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 756 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
67 reviews
Check prices

Food

8,0

Overall

8,6

Comfort

8,3

Crew

9,0

Entertainment

6,6

Boarding

8,5

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?

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