Latest deals
Insights
When to book
FAQs
Price Alerts
Flights to Nairobi

R2 990 Cheap flights to Nairobi

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Nairobi departing on 21/6. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Discover deals from 900+ travel sites with momondo.

Save money when you book flights with momondo

Big names, great deals

Big names, great deals

Search 100s of travel sites to compare prices.

Filter for what you want

Filter for what you want

Free Wi-Fi? Stopover? Instantly customise your results.

Trusted and free

Trusted and free

We’re completely free to use - no hidden charges or fees.

Price Alerts

Price Alerts

Not ready to book? to track prices.
Search flight deals

Find the cheapest flights from South Africa to Nairobi

Cheap return flights

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.
TAAG Logo
5:45 - 17:20
JNB
-
NBO
10h 35m
1 stop
TAAG Logo
18:00 - 4:15
NBO
-
JNB
11h 15m
1 stop
R5 071TAAG
Mon, Jul 6 - Fri, Jul 10
TAAG Logo
16:40 - 17:00
JNB
-
NBO
23h 20m
1 stop
TAAG Logo
18:20 - 4:15
NBO
-
JNB
10h 55m
1 stop
R5 104TAAG
Thu, Nov 26 - Mon, Nov 30
TAAG Logo
16:40 - 17:00
JNB
-
NBO
23h 20m
1 stop
TAAG Logo
18:20 - 14:40
NBO
-
JNB
21h 20m
1 stop
R5 121TAAG
Thu, Nov 26 - Mon, Nov 30
TAAG Logo
16:40 - 17:00
JNB
-
NBO
23h 20m
1 stop
TAAG Logo
18:00 - 14:40
NBO
-
JNB
21h 40m
1 stop
R5 187TAAG
Thu, Sep 17 - Sun, Oct 4
TAAG Logo
16:40 - 17:00
JNB
-
NBO
23h 20m
1 stop
TAAG Logo
18:00 - 4:15
NBO
-
JNB
11h 15m
1 stop
R5 203TAAG
Thu, Sep 17 - Sun, Oct 4
TAAG Logo
16:40 - 17:20
JNB
-
NBO
23h 40m
1 stop
TAAG Logo
18:00 - 4:15
NBO
-
JNB
11h 15m
1 stop
R5 302TAAG
Sun, Jul 5 - Sun, Jul 12
Air Tanzania Logo
17:30 - 23:00
CPT
-
NBO
28h 30m
1 stop
Air Tanzania Logo
17:00 - 16:20
NBO
-
CPT
24h 20m
2 stops
R9 036Air Tanzania
Sun, Aug 30 - Sat, Sep 5
Air Tanzania Logo
17:30 - 23:00
CPT
-
NBO
28h 30m
1 stop
Air Tanzania Logo
17:00 - 16:20
NBO
-
CPT
24h 20m
2 stops
R9 663Air Tanzania
Sun, Aug 23 - Sat, Sep 5
Air Tanzania Logo
17:30 - 23:00
CPT
-
NBO
28h 30m
1 stop
Air Tanzania Logo
16:10 - 16:20
NBO
-
CPT
25h 10m
3 stops
R9 696Air Tanzania
Sun, Jun 21 - Wed, Jun 24
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:00 - 17:20
CPT
-
NBO
31h 20m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:00 - 5:45
NBO
-
CPT
12h 45m
1 stop
R9 713Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 22 - Fri, Nov 27

momondo Fare Finder

 
Locate flights to Nairobi that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, momondo users made a total of 13 550 searches and data was last updated on 7 June 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Nairobi that are best for you.

Fly from

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/7

5:45-17:20

1 stop10h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 10/7

18:00-4:15

1 stop11h 15m

R5 071

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/11

16:40-17:00

1 stop23h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 30/11

18:20-4:15

1 stop10h 55m

R5 104

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/11

16:40-17:00

1 stop23h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 30/11

18:20-14:40

1 stop21h 20m

R5 121

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

16:40-17:00

1 stop23h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 4/10

18:00-14:40

1 stop21h 40m

R5 187

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

16:40-17:00

1 stop23h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 4/10

18:00-4:15

1 stop11h 15m

R5 203

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB - NBO

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/7

16:40-17:20

1 stop23h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 12/7

18:00-4:15

1 stop11h 15m

R5 302

Cape TownNairobi

CPT - NBO

CPTNBO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 30/8

17:30-23:00

1 stop28h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 5/9

17:00-16:20

2 stops24h 20m

R9 036

Cape TownNairobi

CPT - NBO

CPTNBO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 23/8

17:30-23:00

1 stop28h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 5/9

17:00-16:20

2 stops24h 20m

R9 663

Cape TownNairobi

CPT - NBO

CPTNBO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/6

17:30-23:00

1 stop28h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 24/6

16:10-16:20

3 stops25h 10m

R9 696

Cape TownNairobi

CPT - NBO

CPTNBO

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/11

9:00-17:20

2 stops31h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 27/11

18:00-5:45

1 stop12h 45m

R9 713

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Showing 1-10 of 20 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2

See travel insights to Nairobi from

Nairobi flights insights and trends

Explore insights for your Nairobi flight to craft the best travel plan

What is the cheapest month to fly to Nairobi?

If you’re not able to fly to Nairobi in October, then November is your next best option. Flight prices from South Africa to Nairobi during November average around R6 773.

What is the absolute cheapest flight to Nairobi?

See prices from:

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Nairobi?

Our data shows that Thursday is the least expensive day to fly to Nairobi. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as R9 126. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to depart from South Africa because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around R9 644.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Nairobi?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Nairobi is in the morning. Flights from South Africa to Nairobi during this time can be as low as R8 826. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Nairobi is at midday when prices are around R12 004.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Nairobi?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Nairobi from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Nairobi for around R7 867 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Nairobi from South Africa for as low as R6 376 on momondo.

Cheapest flights to Nairobi

Find the cheapest flights to Nairobi from your nearest city or airport
Find flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport
CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO NAIROBI FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTOctober17% cheaperFlying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi costs on average just R6 591 in October
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO NAIROBI FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTMay9% more expensiveIt costs about R8 590 for flights to Nairobi from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in May
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO NAIROBI FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTDecember250% more users visitedMore momondo users searched in flights to Nairobi from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December than any other month

Cheap Nairobi flight deals and tips

Summary info about Nairobi flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

R2 990

Best Round-Trip Price

R5 071

Fastest flight time

9h 35m

Popular in

May
The best one-way flight price to Nairobi from South Africa in the last 5 days is R2 990 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl).
Search Deals
The best round-trip flight price to Nairobi from South Africa in the last 5 days is R5 071 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl).
Search Deals
The fastest flight to Nairobi from South Africa takes 9h 35m (Cape Town Intl to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl).
Search Deals
May has the highest demand for flights to Nairobi, with a 3% price increase on average.
Search Deals

Frequently asked questions about flying to Nairobi

How far in advance should I book a flight to Nairobi?

The best time to book a flight to Nairobi from South Africa is 62 days out, which is when prices tend to be around R7 867.

Is there an alternative airport near Nairobi?

Those flying to Nairobi could potentially find better pricing at Nairobi Wilson Airport (3 km from Nairobi city centre), Nanyuki Airport (138 km from Nairobi city centre) or Amboseli Airport (158 km from Nairobi city centre) depending on the month and departure airport.

Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into Nairobi?

Prices vary based on where travellers are departing from, but on average, the cheapest airport to fly to in Nairobi is Nairobi Wilson Airport where the average price is R699. Users typically find the best prices when using momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Nairobi?

Prices for flights to Nairobi are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Nairobi?

There are 10 operators available for flights to Nairobi as of June 2026.

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

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 Nairobi.

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

The required travel and health documents for your Nairobi 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 Nairobi. 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 Nairobi?

Finding the right flight to Nairobi is quick and easy when you have a range of options in front of you, from reputable agents and recognisable airlines. These options can then be filtered down to find the best fit. That is what momondo does. We make finding flights to Nairobi quick and easy, saving you time and money.

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

Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for flights to Nairobi to just show those with flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights to Nairobi?

momondo helps you find the best flight to Nairobi by providing filters to narrow your choice of flights to those matching your criteria. You can select fights based on numerous factors such as price, departure and landing times, airport and airline.

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

Price alerts on flights to Nairobi are quick and easy to set up on momondo. Simply perform a search and select the price alert feature. It is as simple as that.

An easier way to manage your Nairobi trip

We make it super easy to schedule, organise and travel with friends or family. Trips is free – and available to use no matter where you book.
Start using Trips
Find my bookings

Get notified when prices go down

Daily price changes in your inbox - only with Price Alerts.
1 adult
Tue 7/7
Tue 14/7
By creating a price alert you accept our terms of use and privacy policy.

Find better results for your trip to Nairobi

Popular Flights to Nairobi

Popular routes according to searches in the past day on momondo
Johannesburg to Nairobi Flightsfrom R302
Cape Town Intl to Nairobi Flightsfrom R495