Popular airlines from Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO) to O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB)
Ethiopian AirlinesEthiopian Airlines
Kenya AirwaysKenya Airways
South African AirwaysSouth African Airways
RwandairRwandair
South African AirlinkSouth African Airlink
EmiratesEmirates
Air TanzaniaAir Tanzania
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Cheap Flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg (NBO-JNB)
Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $267 for one-way flights and $415 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Origin airport | Jomo Kenyatta Intl. |
Destination airport | O.R. Tambo Intl. |
Airlines serving | ASKY, Air Tanzania, Airlink, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, Rwandair, South African Airways, Uganda Airlines, Zambia Airways |
Roundtrip price | $415 |
Distance | 1808 mi |
Nairobi to Johannesburg Flights
The cheapest times to fly from Nairobi to Johannesburg
On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg are during the month of October. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.
The best time to book a flight from Nairobi to Johannesburg
Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.
How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Nairobi to Johannesburg
Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Nairobi to Johannesburg in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $267 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.
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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.
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