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16:40 - 17:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
23h 20m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl
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18:20 - 14:40NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 20m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl
R5 287TAAG
Thu, Nov 26 - Mon, Nov 30
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16:40 - 17:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
23h 20m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl
TAAG Logo
18:00 - 4:15NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
11h 15m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl
R5 287TAAG
Thu, Sep 17 - Sun, Oct 4
Uganda Airlines Logo
20:40 - 9:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
11h 35m1 stop Entebbe
Uganda Airlines Logo
10:15 - 19:40NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
10h 25m1 stop Entebbe
R6 040Uganda Airlines
Tue, Feb 9 - Tue, Feb 23
Uganda Airlines Logo
13:45 - 23:25JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
8h 40m1 stop Entebbe
Uganda Airlines Logo
0:25 - 12:45NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
13h 20m1 stop Entebbe
R6 392Uganda Airlines
Wed, Oct 7 - Sun, Oct 11
Air Tanzania Logo
14:15 - 23:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
7h 45m1 stop Dar Es Salaam
Air Tanzania Logo
7:40 - 13:15NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
6h 35m1 stop Dar Es Salaam
R6 504Air Tanzania
Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 23
Air Tanzania Logo
14:15 - 16:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
25h 05m2 stops Dar Es Salaam Zanzibar Intl
Air Tanzania Logo
16:10 - 13:15NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 05m2 stops Zanzibar Intl Dar Es Salaam
R6 520Air Tanzania
Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:40 - 17:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
23h 20m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:00 - 13:15NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 15m1 stop Dar Es Salaam
R7 465Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Sat, Nov 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:40 - 17:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
23h 20m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:00 - 13:15NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 15m1 stop Dar Es Salaam
R7 594Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 22
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 22:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
4h 05mdirect
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7:45 - 10:55NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
4h 10mdirect
R7 898Kenya Airways
Thu, Nov 5 - Sat, Nov 14
Kenya Airways Logo
1:15 - 6:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
4h 05mdirect
Kenya Airways Logo
7:45 - 10:55NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
4h 10mdirect
R8 395Kenya Airways
Fri, Oct 16 - Sat, Oct 24

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JohannesburgNairobi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

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 287

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

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 287

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/2

20:40-9:15

1 stop11h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 23/2

10:15-19:40

1 stop10h 25m

R6 040

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/10

13:45-23:25

1 stop8h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 11/10

0:25-12:45

1 stop13h 20m

R6 392

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/10

14:15-23:00

1 stop7h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 23/10

7:40-13:15

1 stop6h 35m

R6 504

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/10

14:15-16:20

2 stops25h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 23/10

16:10-13:15

2 stops22h 05m

R6 520

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/11

16:40-17:00

1 stop23h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 14/11

17:00-13:15

1 stop21h 15m

R7 465

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/10

16:40-17:00

1 stop23h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 22/10

17:00-13:15

1 stop21h 15m

R7 594
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JohannesburgNairobi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/11

17:00-22:05

Nonstop4h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 14/11

7:45-10:55

Nonstop4h 10m

R7 898

JohannesburgNairobi

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JNBNBO

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/10

1:15-6:20

Nonstop4h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 24/10

7:45-10:55

Nonstop4h 10m

R8 395

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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 680.

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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 659. 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 R10 279.

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 R9 115. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Nairobi is at midday when prices are around R11 455.

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 915 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 745 on momondo.

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CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO NAIROBI FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTOctober17% cheaperFlying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Nairobi costs on average just R6 584 in October
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO NAIROBI FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTJuly13% more expensiveIt costs about R9 003 for flights to Nairobi from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO NAIROBI FROM JOHANNESBURG OR TAMBO AIRPORTDecember365% 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 980

Best Round-Trip Price

R5 287

Fastest flight time

23h 20m

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The best one-way flight price to Nairobi from South Africa in the last 5 days is R2 980 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl).
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The best return flight price to Nairobi from South Africa in the last 5 days is R5 287 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl).
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The fastest flight to Nairobi from South Africa takes 23h 20m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl).
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August has the highest demand for flights to Nairobi, with a 6% price increase on average.
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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 38 days out, which is when prices tend to be around R7 915.

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.

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 11 operators available for flights to Nairobi as of September 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.

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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?

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