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 81% more often than other cities. The next most popular cities in Kenya are Mombasa and Lamu.

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 9h 15m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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TAAG

Jan 25

CPT

13h 20m

1 stop

NBO

Feb 2

NBO

23h 10m

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CPT

R5 547

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TAAG

Jan 22

JNB

11h 30m

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NBO

Jan 25

NBO

9h 30m

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JNB

R5 615

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TAAG

Mar 26

JNB

11h 30m

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NBO

Apr 6

NBO

23h 50m

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JNB

R5 631

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Uganda Airlines

Mar 24

JNB

9h 35m

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NBO

Mar 31

NBO

12h 40m

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JNB

R5 648

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Uganda Airlines

Apr 28

JNB

9h 35m

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NBO

May 7

NBO

12h 40m

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JNB

R5 699

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Uganda Airlines

Mar 29

JNB

10h 25m

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NBO

Apr 2

NBO

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JNB

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Uganda Airlines

Mar 29

JNB

10h 25m

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NBO

Apr 2

NBO

8h 10m

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JNB

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RwandAir

Jan 25

JNB

11h 05m

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NBO

Feb 1

NBO

21h 50m

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JNB

R6 036

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Uganda Airlines

Feb 10

JNB

9h 35m

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NBO

Feb 17

NBO

12h 40m

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R6 137

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Uganda Airlines

Mar 27

JNB

7h 35m

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NBO

Apr 5

NBO

12h 45m

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JNB

R6 154

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Uganda Airlines

Mar 12

JNB

9h 35m

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NBO

Mar 15

NBO

12h 45m

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JNB

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ASKY

Mar 30

JNB

14h 55m

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NBO

Apr 2

NBO

16h 00m

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Flights to Mombasa

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Ethiopian Air

May 23

CPT

25h 25m

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MBA

May 27

MBA

19h 15m

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CPT

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Ethiopian Air

Feb 4

JNB

8h 30m

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MBA

Feb 11

MBA

8h 30m

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Kenya Airways

Jan 29

JNB

7h 05m

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MBA

Feb 19

MBA

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RwandAir

Feb 3

JNB

10h 25m

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Feb 11

MBA

10h 20m

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Kenya Airways

Feb 4

JNB

7h 05m

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Feb 10

MBA

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Ethiopian Air

Mar 10

CPT

27h 00m

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MBA

Mar 24

MBA

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Ethiopian Air

Mar 10

CPT

19h 15m

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MBA

Mar 24

MBA

26h 05m

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 8

CPT

20h 50m

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MBA

Jan 15

MBA

26h 05m

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Ethiopian Air

Feb 4

JNB

8h 30m

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MBA

Feb 11

MBA

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RwandAir

Dec 28

JNB

10h 25m

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MBA

Jan 5

MBA

22h 20m

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R11 077

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Kenya Airways

Mar 10

CPT

15h 55m

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MBA

Mar 24

MBA

29h 05m

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CPT

R11 465

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Kenya Airways

Mar 10

CPT

17h 35m

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MBA

Mar 24

MBA

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0:30 - 14:50

CPT

NBO

13h 20m1 stop

15:50 - 14:00

NBO

CPT

23h 10m1 stop

R5 547TAAG

Sun, Jan 25 - Mon, Feb 2

16:40 - 5:10

JNB

NBO

11h 30m1 stop

6:10 - 14:40

NBO

JNB

9h 30m1 stop

R5 615TAAG

Thu, Jan 22 - Sun, Jan 25

20:40 - 7:15

JNB

NBO

9h 35m1 stop

8:00 - 19:40

NBO

JNB

12h 40m1 stop

R5 648Uganda Airlines

Tue, Mar 24 - Tue, Mar 31

20:40 - 7:15

JNB

NBO

9h 35m1 stop

8:00 - 19:40

NBO

JNB

12h 40m1 stop

R5 699Uganda Airlines

Tue, Apr 28 - Thu, May 7

16:50 - 4:55

JNB

NBO

11h 05m2 stops

5:30 - 2:20

NBO

JNB

21h 50m1 stop

R6 036RwandAir

Sun, Jan 25 - Sun, Feb 1

15:25 - 17:50

CPT

MBA

25h 25m1 stop

18:45 - 13:00

MBA

CPT

19h 15m1 stop

R8 734Ethiopian Air

Sat, May 23 - Wed, May 27

8:20 - 17:50

JNB

MBA

8h 30m1 stop

12:40 - 20:10

MBA

JNB

8h 30m1 stop

R8 953Ethiopian Air

Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 11

12:05 - 20:10

JNB

MBA

7h 05m1 stop

4:50 - 10:55

MBA

JNB

7h 05m1 stop

R9 071Kenya Airways

Thu, Jan 29 - Thu, Feb 19

3:10 - 14:35

JNB

MBA

10h 25m2 stops

17:00 - 2:20

MBA

JNB

10h 20m2 stops

R9 088RwandAir

Tue, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 11

12:05 - 20:10

JNB

MBA

7h 05m1 stop

4:50 - 10:55

MBA

JNB

7h 05m1 stop

R9 459Kenya Airways

Wed, Feb 4 - Tue, Feb 10

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Cape TownNairobi

CPT - NBO

CPTNBO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/1

0:30-14:50

1 stop13h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 2/2

15:50-14:00

1 stop23h 10m

R5 547

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

16:40-5:10

1 stop11h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 25/1

6:10-14:40

1 stop9h 30m

R5 615

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

20:40-7:15

1 stop9h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 31/3

8:00-19:40

1 stop12h 40m

R5 648

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

20:40-7:15

1 stop9h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 7/5

8:00-19:40

1 stop12h 40m

R5 699

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/1

16:50-4:55

2 stops11h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 1/2

5:30-2:20

1 stop21h 50m

R6 036

Cape TownMombasa

CPT - MBA

CPTMBA

Cape Town Intl

Sat 23/5

15:25-17:50

1 stop25h 25m

Mombasa Moi Intl

Wed 27/5

18:45-13:00

1 stop19h 15m

R8 734

JohannesburgMombasa

JNB - MBA

JNBMBA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

8:20-17:50

1 stop8h 30m

Mombasa Moi Intl

Wed 11/2

12:40-20:10

1 stop8h 30m

R8 953

JohannesburgMombasa

JNB - MBA

JNBMBA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/1

12:05-20:10

1 stop7h 05m

Mombasa Moi Intl

Thu 19/2

4:50-10:55

1 stop7h 05m

R9 071

JohannesburgMombasa

JNB - MBA

JNBMBA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/2

3:10-14:35

2 stops10h 25m

Mombasa Moi Intl

Wed 11/2

17:00-2:20

2 stops10h 20m

R9 088

JohannesburgMombasa

JNB - MBA

JNBMBA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

12:05-20:10

1 stop7h 05m

Mombasa Moi Intl

Tue 10/2

4:50-10:55

1 stop7h 05m

R9 459

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What is the cheapest flight to Kenya?

The cheapest flights to Kenya recently found by momondo users are R1 105 with Skyward Express, R1 719 with Kenya Airways, and R2 260 with Jambojet.

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Summary info about Kenya flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	R3 305
Best Round-Trip Price	R5 547
Fastest flight time	6h 45m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Kenya from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R3 305 (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 547 (Cape Town Intl to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl).

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The fastest flight to Kenya from South Africa takes 6h 45m (Cape Town Intl to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Kenya, with a 4% 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 39% of users choosing them for their travels to Kenya.

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

82% 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 487. If you’re unable to find a flight deal this cheap, keep in mind that anything less than R11 535 is considered a good price for flights to Kenya. R14 796 is the average cost to fly to Kenya, while R43 949 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 Monday 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 December 2025.

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.