Cheap Flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg Starting at $265

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Cheapest flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg

Flaut.Travel was designed and developed by a team dedicated to making the process of searching, comparing and booking airline tickets as easy and convenient as possible. Our service helps travelers to find and buy the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg. We have connected more than 40 airlines and airline ticketing agencies to help you find the most suitable and affordable flight option.

Cheapest one way flight

$265

Air Tanzania
Air Tanzania
1 transfer
15h 15m
06/10/2025

The cheapest one-way flight from Nairobi to Johannesburg departs on 06/10/2025, is operated by Air Tanzania and costs $265

Cheapest round trip flight

$488

Uganda Airlines
Uganda Airlines
1 transfer
17 hours
08/17/2025

The cheapest roundtrip flight from Nairobi to Johannesburg departs on 08/17/2025, is operated by Uganda Airlines and costs $488

The fastest flight

7h 5m

Fastest flight from Nairobi to Johannesburg takes 7h 5m

Direct flights

No direct flights

There are no direct flights on this route.

Earliest flight

7:45 AM

Latest flight

2:15 AM

Direct flights count

46

Distance

2925km

Timezone difference

1h

The distance between Nairobi and Johannesburg is 2925km (1814 miles). There are 46 direct flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg. The time difference between Nairobi and Johannesburg is 1h . Flights from Nairobi begin at 7:45 AM. The latest flight from Nairobi departs at 2:15 AM.

Airfare from Nairobi to Johannesburg by month

We carefully collect statistics on the search and pricing of airlines and, based on these data, we make an assumption about future prices. Thus, you can better understand which season is the cheapest to fly from Nairobi to Johannesburg

May 2025
Lowest price
on average:
$274
July 2025
Highest price
on average:
$327
  • Avg Price

Airlines operating on route

Below you will find a list of airlines operating flights on the Nairobi — Johannesburg route and the starting prices for flights of each specific airline on it.

Starting at $254

Starting at $277

Starting at $371

Direct Flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg

A direct flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Nairobi to Johannesburg, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.

Johannesburg city image

NairobiJohannesburg

NBOJNB

05/07/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Kenya Airways

KQ760

Starting at $667

Johannesburg city image

NairobiJohannesburg

NBOJNB

05/19/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Kenya Airways

KQ760

Starting at $684

Johannesburg city image

NairobiJohannesburg

NBOJNB

05/23/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Kenya Airways

KQ760

Starting at $768

Johannesburg city image

NairobiJohannesburg

NBOJNB

07/16/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Airlink

4Z73

Starting at $643

Johannesburg city image

NairobiJohannesburg

NBOJNB

07/26/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Kenya Airways

KQ760

Starting at $649

Johannesburg city image

NairobiJohannesburg

NBOJNB

08/19/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Airlink

4Z71

Starting at $641

Johannesburg city image

NairobiJohannesburg

NBOJNB

09/10/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

South African Airways

SA7115

Starting at $655

Johannesburg city image

NairobiJohannesburg

NBOJNB

09/12/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Kenya Airways

KQ764

Starting at $657

Johannesburg city image

NairobiJohannesburg

NBOJNB

10/22/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Airlink

4Z71

Starting at $642

Johannesburg city image

NairobiJohannesburg

NBOJNB

05/17/2025

Departure date

Direct flight

Kenya Airways

KQ764

Starting at $686

Schedule of direct flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg

A direct flight is the easiest way to get to your destination. The following airlines operate non-stop flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg:

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Nairobi airports overview

NBO
+2
NAYSA
Uganda Airlines
Air Tanzania
Airlines flying to this airport
$239
Starting at
$465
on average

Johannesburg airports overview

JNB
Airlink
Kenya Airways
Uganda Airlines
Air Tanzania
Airlines flying to this airport
$265
Starting at
$462
on average

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Answers to questions about the route that travelers are most interested in.

How much is the cheapest flight ticket from Nairobi to Johannesburg?

The cheapest flight ticket from Nairobi to Johannesburg according to data for the last 48 hours costs $265

When is the best time to buy air tickets on the route Nairobi — Johannesburg?

Often the best time to buy tickets from Nairobi to Johannesburg is 2 months before departure.

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Nairobi to Johannesburg?

Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg can be found flying in these months: May, August, September.

How long does it take to fly from Nairobi to Johannesburg?

The fastest flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg start from 7 hours 5 minutes in the air.

Which airline can fly direct from Nairobi to Johannesburg?

The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Nairobi — Johannesburg: Kenya Airways, Airlink, South African Airways

Special offers and sales on air tickets from Nairobi to Johannesburg

We keep tight track on airlines' pre-holidays sales and other special offers occurences all the time to let you save maximum amount of funds while traveling to your family or just going out on vacation.

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