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Cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Nairobi

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration6 h and 30 mFlights between Johannesburg and Nairobi take, on average, 6 h and 30 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£169Cheapest price for a flight between Johannesburg and Nairobi found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportsO. R. Tambo International AirportFor flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi

Destination airportJomo Kenyatta International AirportFor the route from Johannesburg to Nairobi

High seasonJulyAccording to search data from our customers, July is the busiest time to fly from Johannesburg to Nairobi

Airlines flying this routeSouth African AirlinkAirline(s) with flights between Johannesburg to Nairobi

One-way average Price£281The average price for a flight Johannesburg - Nairobi at Opodo is £281, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data April is the most popular time to book a flight to Nairobi when departing from Johannesburg

Airlines that fly from Johannesburg to Nairobi

Kenya Airways

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Exchange rate

1 GBP = 172.17 KES

1 KES = 0.01 GBP

Last checked on Sat 07/11

Distance: 1,818 mi

Johannesburg airports

O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)How far from city centre: 0 mi

Nairobi airports

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)How far from city centre: 10 mi

Book your Johannesburg to Nairobi flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi (Kenya) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £169, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Johannesburg to Nairobi takes roughly 5 h and 30 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Johannesburg–Nairobi route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Arrival airport: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

The weather in Nairobi

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Nairobi, temperatures average around 25ºC in the warmest months and roughly 10ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 26ºC
Lows: down to 10ºC
Hottest month: February
Coldest month: July
Driest month: July
Wettest month: April

Tips for cheaper flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Nairobi. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi?

When you fly from Johannesburg to Nairobi the average price is £281. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi is 169 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi?

The most popular months to book a flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi are June, July and February, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Johannesburg to Nairobi?

The best time of the year to go to Nairobi when flying from Johannesburg depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Nairobi from Johannesburg in terms of searches from our customer, followed by June and November. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, August, October and February are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Johannesburg - Nairobi.

How long does the flight take to go from Johannesburg to Nairobi?

The total flight time between Johannesburg and Nairobi is of around 6 h and 30 m on average, considering an average distance of 1,817.78 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Nairobi compared to Johannesburg?

While in Johannesburg temperatures can reach an average of 20º ºC in summer, Nairobi can experience temperatures up to 19º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 16º ºC in Nairobi, compared to the 11º ºC average in Johannesburg.

Which airports have flights between Johannesburg and Nairobi?

The main airport route flying between Johannesburg and Nairobi is: O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport(NBO). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Johannesburg to Nairobi are:

Kenya Airways.
South African Airlink.

Utair Express

Rwandair
Taag

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