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Cheap flights from South Africa to Kenya from R3 474

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 23/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — NBO
Mar 29 — Apr 51
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Kenya

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Kenya flight deals. Data was last updated 24 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R6 312

One-way from

R3 474

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R8 222

Good round-trip deal

R7 150 or less

Good one-way deal

R4 727 or less
Uganda Airlines
  • Uganda Airlines
  • 26/4-29/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 13h 55m total
  • South Africa to Kenya
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Uganda Airlines
  • Uganda Airlines
  • 23/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 35m total
  • South Africa to Kenya
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R11 208 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R1 270 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Kenya
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Kenya. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 24 March 2025.

Thu 27/34:00JNB - NBO
2 stops16h 25mASKY
Wed 2/49:05NBO - JNB
2 stops16h 35mASKY
Deal found 24/3R6 258
Sun 21/923:45JNB - NBO
1 stop12h 50mUganda Airlines
Sun 28/914:20NBO - JNB
1 stop9h 25mUganda Airlines
Deal found 24/3R6 312
Wed 7/522:50JNB - NBO
1 stop13h 20mEthiopian Air
Wed 14/518:00NBO - JNB
1 stop10h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/3R6 494
Fri 23/516:50JNB - NBO
2 stops11h 05mRwandAir
Thu 29/55:30NBO - JNB
1 stop9h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 24/3R6 712
Fri 28/312:50JNB - NBO
1 stop7h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/422:10NBO - JNB
2 stops17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3R7 604
Mon 24/310:15JNB - NBO
1 stop23h 45mNAYSA
Sun 30/321:00NBO - JNB
1 stop13h 30mNAYSA
Deal found 23/3R7 822
Sun 18/513:30JNB - NBO
1 stop7h 50mAir Tanzania
Wed 28/57:10NBO - JNB
1 stop8h 45mAir Tanzania
Deal found 24/3R8 295
Thu 3/422:50JNB - MBA
1 stop11h 50mEthiopian Air
Thu 10/418:45MBA - JNB
1 stop10h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/3R8 422
Fri 28/317:00JNB - NBO
Nonstop4h 05mKenya Airways
Fri 4/421:00NBO - JNB
Nonstop4h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 23/3R9 441
Thu 24/49:40JNB - NBO
Nonstop4h 00mAirlink
Wed 7/52:15NBO - JNB
Nonstop4h 10mAirlink
Deal found 24/3R9 696
Wed 11/614:35CPT - MBA
1 stop26h 15mEthiopian Air
Sat 21/612:40MBA - CPT
1 stop26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/3R10 078
Tue 1/71:15JNB - MBA
1 stop9h 05mKenya Airways
Wed 9/79:50MBA - JNB
1 stop7h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 24/3R10 314

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Kenya that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 24 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Kenya that are best for you.

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Kenya

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/4

12:50-21:25

1 stop7h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 29/4

14:20-19:40

1 stop6h 20m

R6 312

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/5

22:50-13:10

1 stop13h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 14/5

18:00-3:55

1 stop10h 55m

R6 494

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/5

16:50-4:55

2 stops11h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 29/5

5:30-14:20

1 stop9h 50m

R6 712

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/4

4:00-21:25

2 stops16h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 7/5

9:05-0:40

2 stops16h 35m

R7 276

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/5

4:00-21:25

2 stops16h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 8/5

6:15-11:35

2 stops6h 20m

R7 695

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/9

19:25-19:10

2 stops22h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 16/9

11:45-9:25

2 stops22h 40m

R7 931

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/5

13:30-22:20

1 stop7h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 28/5

7:10-14:55

1 stop8h 45m

R8 295

JohannesburgMombasa

JNB - MBA

JNBMBA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/4

22:50-11:40

1 stop11h 50m

Mombasa Moi Intl

Thu 10/4

18:45-3:55

1 stop10h 10m

R8 422

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/4

1:15-6:20

Nonstop4h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 18/5

21:00-0:15

Nonstop4h 15m

R9 459

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/7

9:40-14:40

Nonstop4h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 4/7

2:15-5:25

Nonstop4h 10m

R9 696

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Kenya

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kenya from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Kenya

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Kenya?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Kenya (average of R437). Flying from South Africa to Kenya in July is currently the most expensive (average of R547). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to KE?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Kenya. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 24 March 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Kenya as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from South Africa to Kenya

Explore weekly flight availability from South Africa to Kenya. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 24 March 2025.

The most flights from ZA0 to KE0 are scheduled on a Friday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

Rainfall in Kenya by month

Plan your trip to Kenya by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kenya ranges from 10.0 - 160.0 inches per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 160.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Kenya when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Kenya by month

Plan your trip to Kenya by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kenya, 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kenya

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kenya. 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 Kenya. Reviews last updated 24 March 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Airlink, Emirates and ASKY from South Africa to Kenya. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
67 reviews
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Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Crew

9,0

Boarding

8,5

Food

8,0

Overall

8,6

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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Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Crew

9,0

Boarding

8,5

Food

8,0

Overall

8,6

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
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 190 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
67 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Crew

9,0

Boarding

8,5

Food

8,0

Overall

8,6

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
Check prices

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Crew

9,0

Boarding

8,5

Food

8,0

Overall

8,6

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
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 569 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
67 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Crew

9,0

Boarding

8,5

Food

8,0

Overall

8,6

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Kenya. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Kenya one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Uganda Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R3 474. Air Tanzania flights start at R4 129 while deals on RwandAir start at R4 148 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Kenya that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Kenya flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Kenya?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Kenya.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Kenya?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Kenya by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Kenya?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Kenya (average of R437). Flying from South Africa to Kenya in July is currently the most expensive (average of R547). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from South Africa to Kenya

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Kenya. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 24 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Uganda AirlinesCheapestR5 817AverageR6 707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 973AverageR9 389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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ASKYCheapestR6 481AverageR6 977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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RwandAirCheapestR6 914AverageR7 480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR7 121AverageR8 430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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NAYSACheapestR7 382AverageR8 333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR7 778AverageR13 377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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South AfricanCheapestR9 362AverageR12 926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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AirlinkCheapestR9 466AverageR12 015FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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