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Flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi

Nonstop flights from Johannesburg (JNB) to Nairobi (NBO) take about 4h 8m (2,912 km). South African Airways and Kenya Airways fly it. Lowest fare seen: $302 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Nairobi

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Explore the vibrant skyline of Nairobi with its modern skyscrapers under an overcast sky. — arriving in Nairobi

Airport transfer

NBO → Nairobi, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Qatar Airways aircraft on tarmac at Johannesburg Airport with service vehicles — lounges at Johannesburg Airport

Johannesburg Airport · 6 lounges

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Trains, buses and taxi faresNBO to Nairobi: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Nairobi →4 drop-off points, from $3.90

Things to book in Nairobi

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Airlines flying Johannesburg to Nairobi

Carriers on JNB–NBO according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ South African Airwaysnonstop fare seen✈ Kenya Airwaysnonstop fare seen

Johannesburg to Nairobi fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Oct 2026, from $307 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $221. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$30731 Oct 2026 · Kenya Airways	$238 · 1 stop29 Oct 2026
Nov 2026	$3085 Nov 2026 · South African Airways	$221 · 1 stop5 Nov 2026
Dec 2026	$3134 Dec 2026 · Kenya Airways	$284 · 1 stop8 Dec 2026
Jan 2027	$3084 Jan 2027 · South African Airways	$280 · 1 stop3 Jan 2027
Feb 2027	$52814 Feb 2027 · Kenya Airways	$236 · 1 stop14 Feb 2027
Mar 2027	$54510 Mar 2027 · Kenya Airways	$239 · 1 stop18 Mar 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $221 for November 2026, $236 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 6 of 6 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Johannesburg to Nairobi, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Nairobi

Based on weather and travel conditions in Kenya

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Kenya is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — Johannesburg to Nairobi flights

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi?

A nonstop flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Nairobi (NBO) takes about 4h 8m, covering 2,912 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Johannesburg from Nairobi by air?

The great-circle distance between O.R. Tambo International Airport and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 2,912 km (1,809 miles), a medium-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Johannesburg to Nairobi?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the JNB–NBO route include South African Airways and Kenya Airways. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on JNB–NBO was $302 USD with South African Airways (nonstop), departing 5 Jan 2027, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Nairobi?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $221 one-way, against $284 for December 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Johannesburg to Nairobi?

In the fares we saw (12 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $234 with one stop against $302 nonstop, a saving of $68. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from South Africa to Kenya?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Kenya visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

What is the best time to visit Nairobi?

Kenya is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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