How long is the flight from South Africa to Kenya?

Flight times from South Africa to Kenya vary, but if you’re flying out of Johannesburg OR Tambo and flying into Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 4h on average. Another popular route from South Africa to Kenya is flying from Cape Town Intl to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl, which will take roughly 6h 45m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

What are the most popular cities to visit in Kenya?

Some of the world’s most well-travelled cities are in Kenya. The most popular city to travel to in Kenya is Nairobi, which momondo users choose as their landing destination 80% more often than other cities. The next most popular cities in Kenya are Mombasa and Kisumu.

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Uganda Airlines

Mar 10

JNB

9h 35m

1 stop

NBO

Mar 17

NBO

12h 40m

1 stop

JNB

R5 620

Uganda Airlines

Mar 12

JNB

9h 35m

1 stop

NBO

Mar 19

NBO

8h 10m

1 stop

JNB

R5 636

Uganda Airlines

May 1

JNB

7h 35m

1 stop

NBO

May 10

NBO

12h 45m

1 stop

JNB

R5 716

Uganda Airlines

Mar 10

JNB

9h 35m

1 stop

NBO

Mar 17

NBO

12h 40m

1 stop

JNB

R5 748

Uganda Airlines

Mar 26

JNB

9h 35m

1 stop

NBO

Mar 31

NBO

12h 40m

1 stop

JNB

R5 765

Uganda Airlines

May 2

JNB

7h 35m

1 stop

NBO

May 5

NBO

12h 40m

1 stop

JNB

R5 797

ASKY

Feb 9

JNB

14h 55m

2 stops

NBO

Feb 10

NBO

16h 00m

2 stops

JNB

R5 813

ASKY

Feb 9

JNB

14h 55m

2 stops

NBO

Feb 12

NBO

16h 00m

2 stops

JNB

R5 829

ASKY

Feb 25

JNB

14h 55m

2 stops

NBO

Mar 12

NBO

16h 00m

2 stops

JNB

R5 861

Uganda Airlines

Mar 12

JNB

9h 35m

1 stop

NBO

Mar 19

NBO

8h 10m

1 stop

JNB

R5 893

Uganda Airlines

May 29

JNB

7h 35m

1 stop

NBO

Jun 16

NBO

12h 40m

1 stop

JNB

R5 925

Uganda Airlines

Mar 27

JNB

7h 35m

1 stop

NBO

Apr 5

NBO

12h 45m

1 stop

JNB

R5 941

Flights to Mombasa

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RwandAir

Mar 28

JNB

10h 25m

2 stops

MBA

Mar 29

MBA

22h 20m

2 stops

JNB

R6 953

RwandAir

Feb 17

JNB

20h 45m

2 stops

MBA

Feb 24

MBA

23h 50m

2 stops

JNB

R6 985

Ethiopian Air

Feb 4

JNB

11h 40m

1 stop

MBA

Feb 11

MBA

8h 30m

1 stop

JNB

R7 258

Ethiopian Air

Jun 5

CPT

25h 25m

1 stop

MBA

Jun 14

MBA

25h 20m

1 stop

CPT

R7 627

RwandAir

Feb 6

JNB

20h 45m

2 stops

MBA

Feb 8

MBA

22h 20m

2 stops

JNB

R7 884

RwandAir

Feb 5

JNB

10h 25m

2 stops

MBA

Feb 8

MBA

10h 20m

2 stops

JNB

R7 900

RwandAir

Feb 6

JNB

20h 45m

2 stops

MBA

Feb 8

MBA

10h 20m

2 stops

JNB

R7 916

Kenya Airways

Feb 17

JNB

7h 05m

1 stop

MBA

Feb 24

MBA

7h 20m

1 stop

JNB

R8 013

Kenya Airways

Mar 5

JNB

7h 05m

1 stop

MBA

Mar 9

MBA

10h 35m

1 stop

JNB

R8 045

Kenya Airways

Mar 28

JNB

11h 25m

1 stop

MBA

Mar 29

MBA

13h 25m

1 stop

JNB

R8 093

Kenya Airways

Mar 11

JNB

11h 54m

1 stop

MBA

Mar 18

MBA

7h 05m

1 stop

JNB

R8 141

Ethiopian Air

Mar 9

CPT

26h 15m

1 stop

MBA

Mar 16

MBA

26h 55m

1 stop

CPT

R8 462

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20:40 - 7:15

JNB

NBO

9h 35m

1 stop

8:00 - 19:40

NBO

JNB

12h 40m

1 stop

R5 620Uganda Airlines

Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17

12:50 - 21:25

JNB

NBO

7h 35m

1 stop

12:00 - 23:45

NBO

JNB

12h 45m

1 stop

R5 716Uganda Airlines

Fri, May 1 - Sun, May 10

3:10 - 14:35

JNB

MBA

10h 25m

2 stops

17:00 - 14:20

MBA

JNB

22h 20m

2 stops

R6 953RwandAir

Sat, Mar 28 - Sun, Mar 29

16:50 - 14:35

JNB

MBA

20h 45m

2 stops

15:30 - 14:20

MBA

JNB

23h 50m

2 stops

R6 985RwandAir

Tue, Feb 17 - Tue, Feb 24

0:30 - 5:10

CPT

NBO

27h 40m

1 stop

6:10 - 23:30

NBO

CPT

18h 20m

1 stop

R7 162TAAG

Fri, Mar 13 - Sun, Mar 29

15:30 - 5:10

CPT

NBO

12h 40m

1 stop

6:10 - 14:40

NBO

CPT

9h 30m

1 stop

R7 210TAAG

Sat, Mar 14 - Sun, Mar 29

23:00 - 11:40

JNB

MBA

11h 40m

1 stop

12:40 - 20:10

MBA

JNB

8h 30m

1 stop

R7 258Ethiopian Air

Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 11

15:25 - 17:50

CPT

MBA

25h 25m

1 stop

12:40 - 13:00

MBA

CPT

25h 20m

1 stop

R7 627Ethiopian Air

Fri, Jun 5 - Sun, Jun 14

12:05 - 20:10

JNB

MBA

7h 05m

1 stop

9:30 - 15:50

MBA

JNB

7h 20m

1 stop

R8 013Kenya Airways

Tue, Feb 17 - Tue, Feb 24

12:05 - 20:10

JNB

MBA

7h 05m

1 stop

14:50 - 0:25

MBA

JNB

10h 35m

1 stop

R8 045Kenya Airways

Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9

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Return

Price

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

20:40-7:15

1 stop9h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 17/3

8:00-19:40

1 stop12h 40m

R5 620

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

12:50-21:25

1 stop7h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 10/5

12:00-23:45

1 stop12h 45m

R5 716

JohannesburgMombasa

JNB - MBA

JNBMBA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/3

3:10-14:35

2 stops10h 25m

Mombasa Moi Intl

Sun 29/3

17:00-14:20

2 stops22h 20m

R6 953

JohannesburgMombasa

JNB - MBA

JNBMBA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

16:50-14:35

2 stops20h 45m

Mombasa Moi Intl

Tue 24/2

15:30-14:20

2 stops23h 50m

R6 985

Cape TownNairobi

CPT - NBO

CPTNBO

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/3

0:30-5:10

1 stop27h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 29/3

6:10-23:30

1 stop18h 20m

R7 162

Cape TownNairobi

CPT - NBO

CPTNBO

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/3

15:30-5:10

1 stop12h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 29/3

6:10-14:40

1 stop9h 30m

R7 210

JohannesburgMombasa

JNB - MBA

JNBMBA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

23:00-11:40

1 stop11h 40m

Mombasa Moi Intl

Wed 11/2

12:40-20:10

1 stop8h 30m

R7 258

Cape TownMombasa

CPT - MBA

CPTMBA

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/6

15:25-17:50

1 stop25h 25m

Mombasa Moi Intl

Sun 14/6

12:40-13:00

1 stop25h 20m

R7 627

JohannesburgMombasa

JNB - MBA

JNBMBA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

12:05-20:10

1 stop7h 05m

Mombasa Moi Intl

Tue 24/2

9:30-15:50

1 stop7h 20m

R8 013

JohannesburgMombasa

JNB - MBA

JNBMBA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

12:05-20:10

1 stop7h 05m

Mombasa Moi Intl

Mon 9/3

14:50-0:25

1 stop10h 35m

R8 045

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What is the cheapest flight to Kenya?

The cheapest flights to Kenya recently found by momondo users are R1 010 with Kenya Airways, R1 050 with Skyward Express, and R2 240 with Jambojet.

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Summary info about Kenya flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	R3 195
Best Round-Trip Price	R5 620
Fastest flight time	21h 10m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Kenya from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R3 195 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to Kenya from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R5 620 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl).

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The fastest flight to Kenya from South Africa takes 21h 10m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Kenya, with a 3% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Kenya

What is the best airport to land at to visit Kenya National Theatre?

The closest airport to Kenya National Theatre is Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, which is located in Nairobi. If you plan on visiting or staying in this area, landing at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport will be your best bet.

Which airlines fly to Kenya?

Of the 9 airlines that fly to Kenya, Kenya Airways, Airlink and RwandAir happen to be the most favoured based on our user data. Kenya Airways is the most popular among the three airlines, with 41% of users choosing them for their travels to Kenya.

What is the most popular airport in Kenya to fly to?

80% of our momondo users travelling to Kenya in the past year chose to fly into Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl in the past year, making it the most popular airport in Kenya. The Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl airport serves the city of Nairobi.

How much are flights to Kenya?

The cheapest flight to Kenya recently found on momondo was R4 044. If you’re unable to find a flight deal this cheap, keep in mind that anything less than R15 091 is considered a good price for flights to Kenya. R17 604 is the average cost to fly to Kenya, while R48 563 is the most expensive.

What is the best day of the week to fly to Kenya?

Thursday is the best day of the week to fly to Kenya based on flight prices. Wednesday is another affordable option. If you are looking to save money on flights to Kenya, then try to avoid flying out on a Saturday since this is when prices are at their highest.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Kenya?

Prices for flights to Kenya are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Kenya?

There are 13 operators available for flights to Kenya as of January 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly to Kenya?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel to Kenya.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Kenya?

The required travel and health documents for your Kenya trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Kenya. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Kenya?

momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and agents so you can find and book the best deal on flights to Kenya. Millions of users trust and use momondo every year so you are in good company.

Can I find flights to Kenya with flexible booking policies on momondo?

All flight searches to Kenya on momondo can be filtered to show those which offer flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights to Kenya?

Once you have performed a search for flights to Kenya, momondo helps you find the right flight by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.

I’m not ready to book a flight to Kenya right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

If you are not ready to book a flight to Kenya now, use our insights above to find helpful tips or alternatively set up a price alert; this is where momondo will track prices on flights to Kenya and let you know when they change.