Nairobi, KenyaJohannesburg, South Africa

Flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg

Nonstop flights from Nairobi (NBO) to Johannesburg (JNB) take about 4h 8m (2,912 km). South African Airways and Kenya Airways fly it. Lowest fare seen: $615 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Johannesburg

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

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

Airport transfer

JNB → Johannesburg, 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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Explore the vibrant skyline of Nairobi with its modern skyscrapers under an overcast sky. — lounges at Nairobi Airport

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Trains, buses and taxi faresJNB to Johannesburg: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Johannesburg →1 drop-off point

Things to book in Johannesburg

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Airlines flying Nairobi to Johannesburg

Carriers on NBO–JNB 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

Nairobi to Johannesburg fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Jan 2027, from $621 one-way. With stops: Oct 2026, from $232. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$62823 Oct 2026 · South African Airways	$232 · 1 stop23 Oct 2026
Nov 2026	$6386 Nov 2026 · Kenya Airways	$238 · 1 stop6 Nov 2026
Dec 2026	$6407 Dec 2026 · Kenya Airways	$237 · 1 stop7 Dec 2026
Jan 2027	$62130 Jan 2027 · Kenya Airways	$396 · 1 stop30 Jan 2027
Feb 2027	$6417 Feb 2027 · Kenya Airways	$237 · 1 stop7 Feb 2027
Mar 2027	$6361 Mar 2027 · Kenya Airways	$238 · 1 stop1 Mar 2027
May 2027	$64721 May 2027 · Kenya Airways	$236 · 1 stop16 May 2027
Jul 2027	$6537 Jul 2027 · Kenya Airways	$301 · 1 stop7 Jul 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $232 for October 2026, $236 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 8 of 8 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Nairobi to Johannesburg, 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 Johannesburg

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South Africa 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 — Nairobi to Johannesburg flights

How long is the flight from Nairobi to Johannesburg?

A nonstop flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Johannesburg (JNB) 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 Nairobi from Johannesburg by air?

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

Which airlines fly from Nairobi to Johannesburg?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the NBO–JNB 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 Nairobi to Johannesburg cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on NBO–JNB was $615 USD with South African Airways (nonstop), departing 28 Oct 2026, 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 Nairobi to Johannesburg?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in October 2026 were cheapest, from $232 one-way, against $396 for January 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

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

In the fares we saw (12 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $236 with one stop against $615 nonstop, a saving of $379. Nonstop saves the connection time.

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

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter South Africa 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 Johannesburg?

South Africa 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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