Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi Starting at $199

The route Johannesburg — Nairobi is served by many carriers — 7 in total, including Kenya Airways, Airlink, Uganda Airlines, RwandAir, TAAG Angola Airlines, NAYSA, and Ethiopian Airlines. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $199) to selecting flights by schedule or service class. Our service aggregates data from multiple booking systems so you can compare offers in one place. This saves time and money: no need to check dozens of sites — just pick the right option and book online.

Johannesburg is served primarily by O.R. Tambo International (JNB), the country’s main international hub that handles most long-haul carriers and full-service airlines, and by Lanseria (HLA), a smaller airport often used by low-cost and regional operators. O.R. Tambo sits about 22 km east of the city center; road transfers typically take 25–45 minutes by taxi or rideshare (fares vary by provider) and Gautrain rail offers a fast link to Sandton and central Johannesburg in roughly 20–30 minutes for a moderate fare. Lanseria lies about 40 km northwest and can be 40–60 minutes by car, with fewer public transport options. O.R. Tambo is convenient for connections and amenities but can feel busy; Lanseria may be cheaper and less crowded but has limited ground transport and fewer airline choices.

Nairobi is served primarily by Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Wilson Airport (WIL). Jomo Kenyatta is the country’s main international gateway and typically handles most long-haul and regional carriers, including full-service and many African network airlines; fares here can be mid-to-high compared with regional links. It sits about 15 km southeast of the city center and is reachable by taxi or rideshare in roughly 25–45 minutes depending on traffic (fares usually range from moderate to higher). There is also a limited express bus/coach network and airport shuttles to major hotels. Pros: international connections, wide range of services; cons: traffic can make transfers slow and terminals may be busy. Wilson Airport functions largely as Nairobi’s domestic and light-aircraft hub, commonly used for regional flights, safaris and charter services. Located about 6 km southwest of central Nairobi, it is often the quicker option for domestic transfers — taxis or short rideshare trips typically take 15–25 minutes at modest cost. Wilson is usually favored by budget-conscious travelers heading to national parks or short hops, with quick check-ins and simpler facilities compared with the international airport. Pros: convenience for domestic travel, proximity to the city; cons: limited international connections and fewer passenger amenities.