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Cheap flights from South Africa to Nairobi from R4 131

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 20/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — NBO
Dec 24 — Dec 311
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Nairobi

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Africa (ZA0) to Nairobi (NB0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

R7 537

One-way from

R4 131
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 17/1-23/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 05m total
  • South Africa to Nairobi
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 20/2
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 05m total
  • South Africa to Nairobi
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Nairobi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Nairobi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 December 2024.

Tue 24/1216:50JNB - NBO
2 stops11h 05mRwandAir
Fri 31/120:50NBO - JNB
1 stop6h 30mRwandAir
Deal found 18/12R8 479
Thu 26/1223:00CPT - NBO
Nonstop5h 45mKenya Airways
Thu 2/17:15NBO - CPT
3 stops13h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 18/12R9 548
Fri 27/128:40JNB - NBO
Nonstop4h 05mKenya Airways
Fri 27/1222:15NBO - JNB
2 stops17h 00mKenya Airways
Deal found 18/12R10 001
Thu 26/1219:25JNB - NBO
2 stops22h 45mNAYSA
Thu 2/111:45NBO - JNB
2 stops7h 45mNAYSA
Deal found 18/12R10 074
Thu 26/1220:40JNB - NBO
1 stop9h 35mUganda Airlines
Thu 2/112:30NBO - JNB
1 stop8h 10mUganda Airlines
Deal found 18/12R10 328
Thu 26/129:40JNB - NBO
Nonstop4h 00mAirlink
Thu 2/115:30NBO - JNB
Nonstop4h 10mAirlink
Deal found 18/12R10 473
Mon 23/1210:15JNB - NBO
1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 13/16:15NBO - JNB
2 stops6h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12R11 723
Thu 26/1219:25JNB - NBO
3 stops23h 35mEthiopian Air
Thu 2/16:15NBO - JNB
1 stop13h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/12R12 737
Tue 24/126:05CPT - NBO
1 stop7h 35mAirlink
Sun 12/115:30NBO - CPT
1 stop8h 20mAirlink
Deal found 18/12R12 755
Wed 18/128:50CPT - NBO
2 stops11h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 25/127:10NBO - CPT
2 stops16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12R12 864
Sat 21/1213:55JNB - NBO
1 stop7h 25mAir Tanzania
Tue 31/1223:00NBO - JNB
1 stop14h 55mAir Tanzania
Deal found 18/12R13 245
Sat 28/1213:50CPT - NBO
1 stop10h 30mEthiopian Air
Wed 8/14:00NBO - CPT
1 stop10h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/12R13 498

Find flights from South Africa to Nairobi within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Nairobi 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 19 December 2024.

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JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 17/1

10:10-19:10

2 stops8h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 24/1

19:55-18:30

1 stop23h 35m

R7 555

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/3

23:00-13:10

1 stop13h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 24/3

18:00-3:55

1 stop10h 55m

R7 628

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/1

12:20-20:00

2 stops6h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 22/1

9:05-0:40

2 stops16h 35m

R7 755

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/2

13:55-21:40

1 stop6h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 8/2

22:10-12:55

1 stop15h 45m

R7 882

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/5

3:10-12:20

1 stop8h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 29/5

20:50-2:20

1 stop6h 30m

R8 171

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/4

10:00-6:35

1 stop19h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 13/4

6:30-9:45

Nonstop4h 15m

R9 114

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/5

9:40-14:40

Nonstop4h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 29/5

15:30-18:40

Nonstop4h 10m

R9 621

Cape TownNairobi

CPT - NBO

CPTNBO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 29/12

14:25-22:15

1 stop6h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 5/1

13:15-19:20

2 stops31h 05m

R9 911

Cape TownNairobi

CPT - NBO

CPTNBO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 25/1

15:20-1:20

1 stop9h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 28/1

4:00-13:45

1 stop10h 45m

R10 309

Cape TownNairobi

CPT - NBO

CPTNBO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/1

14:15-21:00

Nonstop5h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 18/1

23:00-22:00

2 stops24h 00m

R11 270

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Nairobi

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to Nairobi

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from South Africa to Nairobi including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Nairobi (average of R437). Flying from South Africa to Nairobi 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 NBO?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Nairobi. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

When flying from South Africa to Nairobi, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from South Africa to Nairobi

Explore weekly flight availability from South Africa to Nairobi. 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 19 December 2024.

The most flights from ZA0 to NB0 are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in Nairobi by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nairobi 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 Nairobi when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Nairobi by month

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

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).

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 19 December 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Ethiopian Air, Kenya Airways and Airlink from South Africa to Nairobi by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
69 reviews
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Comfort

8,3

Crew

9,0

Overall

8,6

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,4

Entertainment

6,5

Reviews

1 / 1

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
69 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
69 reviews
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Comfort

8,3

Crew

9,0

Overall

8,6

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,4

Entertainment

6,5

Reviews

1 / 1

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

South African
7,8
Good
66 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
69 reviews
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Comfort

8,3

Crew

9,0

Overall

8,6

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,4

Entertainment

6,5

Reviews

1 / 1

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

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 792 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
69 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,3

Crew

9,0

Overall

8,6

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,4

Entertainment

6,5

Reviews

1 / 1

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

RwandAir
7,2
Good
30 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
69 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,3

Crew

9,0

Overall

8,6

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,4

Entertainment

6,5

Reviews

1 / 1

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 Nairobi. 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 Nairobi one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Kenya Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R4 131. NAYSA flights start at R4 675 while deals on Ethiopian Air start at R4 910 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from South Africa to Nairobi?

    Before booking your flight to Nairobi from South Africa, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Etihad Airways (100%), Emirates (100%), Airlink( 95%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from South Africa to Nairobi?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from South Africa to Nairobi? While on average our users pay R18 990, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R4 159. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl), is priced around R6 124.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Nairobi 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 Nairobi?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Nairobi (average of R437). Flying from South Africa to Nairobi 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 Nairobi

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Nairobi. 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 19 December 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Uganda AirlinesCheapestR5 917AverageR6 765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR6 286AverageR9 824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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ASKYCheapestR6 519AverageR6 892FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR7 044AverageR8 338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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RwandAirCheapestR7 050AverageR7 647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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NAYSACheapestR7 319AverageR8 369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR7 625AverageR11 752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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South AfricanCheapestR9 347AverageR11 862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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AirlinkCheapestR9 434AverageR11 594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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