Flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg
Nonstop flights from Nairobi (NBO) to Johannesburg (JNB) take about 4h 8m. South African Airways and Kenya Airways fly it. Lowest fare seen: $615 one-way, nonstop (8 Oct 2026).
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Nairobi → Johannesburg flights
Fares seen from $615 one-way (8 Oct 2026). Live prices for your dates on the booking site.
Route snapshot: Nairobi to Johannesburg
Nairobi (NBO) to Johannesburg (JNB) is 2,912 km, about 4h 8m flying nonstop. Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on this route include South African Airways and Kenya Airways. The lowest one-way fare seen recently was $615 with South African Airways (nonstop), departing 28 Oct 2026 — as of 8 Oct 2026.
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Fares seen
The lowest one-way fare seen was $615 with South African Airways (nonstop), departing 28 Oct 2026; with connections it dropped to $236. Checked 8 Oct 2026 — fares move daily.
Seasonality
Johannesburg has year-round travel demand, so fare differences often depend more on booking window and airline competition than on one single peak season.
Who flies it
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares here include South African Airways and Kenya Airways. More carriers may sell it with a connection.
Airlines flying Nairobi to Johannesburg
Carriers on NBO–JNB according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 8 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.
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Direct & Connecting Flights
Nonstop flights link Nairobi (NBO) and Johannesburg (JNB), taking about 4h 8m. Connecting itineraries can be cheaper but take longer.
Fares & Price Guide
The lowest one-way fare seen on NBO–JNB was $615 USD (nonstop) as of 8 Oct 2026. Set a fare alert to be told when it drops.
About Johannesburg, South Africa
Flights arrive at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). See the destination guide for hotels, visa requirements and travel tips.
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Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 8 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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