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Cheap flights to Nairobi from R4 253

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RDU — NBO
May 26 — Jun 21
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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 539 534 searches and data was last updated on 21 May 2024.

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February

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R8 814

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R7 451

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R4 253
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Cheap flights to Nairobi in May & June 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Nairobi in May and June 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 539 534 searches and data was last updated on 21 May 2024.
Check out some of the flights available from low prices to Nairobi in May and June 2024. Prices refresh often so be sure to come back soon for more deals.
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1 stop6h 30mRwandAir
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2 stops10h 20mRwandAir
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1 stop8h 10mRwandAir
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1 stop6h 30mRwandAir
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Mon 3/63:10JNB - NBO
1 stop8h 10mRwandAir
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1 stop9h 10mRwandAir
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1 stop8h 10mRwandAir
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1 stop9h 00mRwandAir
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2 stops10h 20mRwandAir
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Tue 21/520:40JNB - NBO
1 stop9h 35mUganda Airlines
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1 stop14h 35mUganda Airlines
Deal found 20/5R7 960
Wed 22/512:10JNB - NBO
Nonstop4h 05mKenya Airways
Thu 23/57:25NBO - JNB
2 stops7h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/5R8 015

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 539 534 searches and data were last updated on 21 May 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.
Wed 17/73:10JNB - NBO
1 stop13h 30mRwandAir
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Mon 3/616:50JNB - NBO
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Mon 27/53:10JNB - NBO
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Fri 21/620:50NBO - JNB
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Mon 3/63:10JNB - NBO
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Wed 12/65:40NBO - JNB
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Mon 10/63:10JNB - NBO
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Tue 16/75:30NBO - JNB
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Tue 11/63:10JNB - NBO
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Thu 20/620:50NBO - JNB
1 stop6h 30mRwandAir
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Tue 21/520:40JNB - NBO
1 stop9h 35mUganda Airlines
Fri 24/522:10NBO - JNB
1 stop14h 35mUganda Airlines
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Flights to Nairobi departing soon

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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 27/53:10JNB - NBO
1 stop8h 10mRwandAir
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1 stop6h 30mRwandAir
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1 stop8h 10mRwandAir
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Thu 30/53:10JNB - NBO
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Fri 31/512:20JNB - NBO
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1 stop6h 30mRwandAir
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Mon 27/53:10JNB - NBO
1 stop8h 10mMultiple Airlines
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Tue 28/520:40JNB - NBO
1 stop9h 35mUganda Airlines
Fri 21/68:00NBO - JNB
1 stop28h 45mUganda Airlines
Deal found 20/5R9 487

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 539 534 searches and data was last updated on 21 May 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 26/517:00JNB - NBO
Nonstop4h 05mKenya Airways
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Nonstop4h 05mKenya Airways
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Nonstop4h 05mKenya Airways
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Mon 27/512:10JNB - NBO
Nonstop4h 05mKenya Airways
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Wed 26/61:15JNB - NBO
Nonstop4h 05mKenya Airways
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Sun 26/523:45JNB - NBO
1 stop20h 40mUganda Airlines
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Tue 22/1020:40JNB - NBO
1 stop9h 35mUganda Airlines
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Nonstop4h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/5R4 853
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Nonstop4h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/5R4 871

Direct flights to Nairobi

Tue 18/61:15JNB - NBO
Nonstop4h 05mSouth African
Wed 26/621:00NBO - JNB
Nonstop4h 15mSouth African
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Nonstop4h 15mSouth African
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Wed 17/71:15JNB - NBO
Nonstop4h 05mSouth African
Thu 25/712:35NBO - JNB
Nonstop4h 15mSouth African
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Tue 4/617:00JNB - NBO
Nonstop4h 05mKenya Airways
Wed 12/612:35NBO - JNB
Nonstop4h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/5R10 178
Fri 31/517:00JNB - NBO
Nonstop4h 05mKenya Airways
Sat 29/66:30NBO - JNB
Nonstop4h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/5R10 214
Sun 2/61:15JNB - NBO
Nonstop4h 05mSouth African
Tue 11/621:00NBO - JNB
Nonstop4h 15mSouth African
Deal found 20/5R10 232
Fri 31/510:45JNB - NBO
Nonstop4h 05mSouth African
Sat 29/66:30NBO - JNB
Nonstop4h 15mSouth African
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Thu 27/610:45JNB - NBO
Nonstop4h 05mKenya Airways
Fri 5/76:30NBO - JNB
Nonstop4h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 21/5R10 377
Sun 9/61:15JNB - NBO
Nonstop4h 05mSouth African
Fri 14/612:35NBO - JNB
Nonstop4h 15mSouth African
Deal found 20/5R10 396

Find flights to Nairobi within your budget

Locate flights to Nairobi that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 539 534 searches and data was last updated on 21 May 2024.

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2 stops11h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

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2 stops10h 20m

R7 451

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JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/5

1 stop8h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

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1 stop9h 10m

R7 470

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JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/6

1 stop13h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

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1 stop10h 55m

R8 142

Johannesburg OR TamboNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

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JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/8

Nonstop4h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 9/8

1 stop9h 05m

R8 506

Johannesburg OR TamboNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

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JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/5

2 stops15h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 29/6

1 stop9h 20m

R8 814

Johannesburg OR TamboNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/5

1 stop7h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 28/5

1 stop13h 10m

R9 069

Johannesburg OR TamboNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/6

Nonstop4h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 15/7

Nonstop4h 15m

R10 123

Johannesburg OR TamboNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/5

Nonstop4h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 1/6

Nonstop4h 10m

R10 323

Johannesburg OR TamboNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/5

1 stop30h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 30/5

1 stop25h 30m

R11 741

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Best time to book a flight to Nairobi

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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 10 May 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Nairobi, you should look to book at least 76 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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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 21 May 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Nairobi, such as RwandAir, Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Air. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,4
Very Good
74 reviews

Crew

8,8

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,2

Food

7,5

Reviews

1 / 1

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

8,4
Very Good
74 reviews
8,4
Very Good
74 reviews

Crew

8,8

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,2

Food

7,5

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
47 reviews
8,4
Very Good
74 reviews

Crew

8,8

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,2

Food

7,5

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
191 reviews
8,4
Very Good
74 reviews

Crew

8,8

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,2

Food

7,5

Reviews

1 / 1

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

7,4
Good
690 reviews
8,4
Very Good
74 reviews

Crew

8,8

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,2

Food

7,5

Reviews

1 / 1

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

7,4
Good
791 reviews
8,4
Very Good
74 reviews

Crew

8,8

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,4

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,2

Food

7,5

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 R237.

  • 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).

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Nairobi (average of R433). Flying to Nairobi in December will prove the most costly (average of R476). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

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