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Cheap flights from South Africa to Nairobi from R3 856

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 16/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — NBO
Mar 30 — Apr 61
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Nairobi

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Nairobi flight deals. Data was last updated 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R6 167

One-way from

R3 856

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R8 222
Uganda Airlines
  • Uganda Airlines
  • 27/8-2/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 13h 55m total
  • South Africa to Nairobi
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Uganda Airlines
  • Uganda Airlines
  • 16/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 35m total
  • South Africa to Nairobi
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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 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 25 March 2025.

Thu 27/34:00JNB - NBO
2 stops16h 25mASKY
Wed 2/49:05NBO - JNB
2 stops16h 35mASKY
Deal found 24/3R6 258
Sat 26/412:50JNB - NBO
1 stop7h 35mUganda Airlines
Tue 29/414:20NBO - JNB
1 stop6h 20mUganda Airlines
Deal found 24/3R6 312
Wed 14/522:50JNB - NBO
1 stop13h 20mEthiopian Air
Fri 30/518:00NBO - JNB
1 stop10h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/3R6 530
Fri 23/516:50JNB - NBO
2 stops11h 05mRwandAir
Thu 29/55:30NBO - JNB
1 stop9h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 24/3R6 712
Thu 1/54:00JNB - NBO
2 stops16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/56:15NBO - JNB
2 stops6h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3R7 695
Mon 20/1010:15JNB - NBO
1 stop23h 45mNAYSA
Fri 24/1019:55NBO - JNB
1 stop23h 35mNAYSA
Deal found 24/3R7 931
Sun 18/513:30JNB - NBO
1 stop7h 50mAir Tanzania
Wed 28/57:10NBO - JNB
1 stop8h 45mAir Tanzania
Deal found 24/3R8 295
Wed 23/41:15JNB - NBO
Nonstop4h 05mKenya Airways
Sun 11/521:00NBO - JNB
Nonstop4h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 24/3R9 459
Thu 27/39:40JNB - NBO
Nonstop4h 00mAirlink
Wed 2/415:30NBO - JNB
Nonstop4h 10mAirlink
Deal found 24/3R9 641
Fri 11/46:00CPT - NBO
2 stops23h 35mKenya Airways
Wed 16/47:35NBO - CPT
1 stop7h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 25/3R10 060
Tue 27/513:50CPT - NBO
1 stop10h 40mEthiopian Air
Mon 2/63:45NBO - CPT
1 stop10h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/3R10 296
Thu 8/59:00CPT - NBO
3 stops18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/55:30NBO - CPT
2 stops15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3R11 096

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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 25 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Nairobi that are best for you.

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South Africa

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Nairobi

Route

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 14/5

22:50-13:10

1 stop13h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 30/5

18:00-3:55

1 stop10h 55m

R6 530

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

Thu 24/4

4:00-21:25

2 stops16h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 7/5

9:05-0:40

2 stops16h 35m

R6 803

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

Sat 21/6

19:25-19:10

2 stops22h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 29/6

19:55-9:30

1 stop14h 35m

R8 040

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

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/4

1:15-6:20

Nonstop4h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 11/5

21:00-0:15

Nonstop4h 15m

R9 459

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/4

9:40-14:40

Nonstop4h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 4/5

2:15-5:25

Nonstop4h 10m

R9 677

Cape TownNairobi

CPT - NBO

CPTNBO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 11/4

6:00-6:35

2 stops23h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 16/4

7:35-13:45

1 stop7h 10m

R10 060

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Nairobi

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

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 25 March 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from South Africa to Nairobi is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 1% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to Nairobi?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to Nairobi. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Nairobi flight should consider departing on Thursday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 25 March 2025.

The most flights from ZA0 to NB0 are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 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 25 March 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Airlink, Emirates and ASKY 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
67 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9,0

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,0

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

Crew

9,0

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,0

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

Crew

9,0

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,0

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

Crew

9,0

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,0

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
3 539 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
67 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9,0

Entertainment

6,6

Overall

8,6

Boarding

8,5

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,0

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 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 Uganda Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R3 856. Air Tanzania flights start at R4 238 while deals on RwandAir start at R4 293 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: Airlink (100%), Qatar Airways (80%), SAUDIA( 72%).

  • 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 R19 752, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R4 710. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl), is priced around R5 312.

  • 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 25 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Uganda AirlinesCheapestR5 817AverageR6 707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 973AverageR9 509FlexibilityNo 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 778AverageR12 167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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South AfricanCheapestR9 362AverageR11 969FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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AirlinkCheapestR9 466AverageR12 015FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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