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Cheap Flights from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi

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Today’s best flight deals from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi

July 18 - July 24

Cheapest
Best

PLZ - Nairobi

$589

$628

Round trip

July 19 - July 24

Best

PLZ - Nairobi

$595

$631

Round trip

July 18 - July 27

Best

PLZ - Nairobi

$582

$632

Round trip

July 19 - July 27

Best

PLZ - Nairobi

$583

$635

Round trip

July 5 - July 24

PLZ - Nairobi

$562

$653

Round trip

July 5 - July 27

PLZ - Nairobi

$561

$656

Round trip

June 24 - June 29

Earliest

PLZ - Nairobi

$639

$677

Round trip

June 24 - July 13

Earliest

PLZ - Nairobi

$584

$677

Round trip

June 24 - July 24

Earliest

PLZ - Nairobi

$586

$677

Round trip

June 24 - July 17

Earliest

PLZ - Nairobi

$585

$677

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi

For travelers planning cheap flights from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi, the most affordable month to fly is typically November, with a median fare of $423. Other cost-effective options include October, where the median fare is $424, and July, with a median of $441. These months present the best opportunities for securing lower prices on this route.
Fares for flights from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi typically range from $401–$621, with a median price of $475. Right now, current fares are below the typical level for this route, indicating a potentially favorable time to book. Approximately 27% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, suggesting that competitive deals are available if you monitor the market.
A typical journey from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi takes approximately 13h 25m, including connections. Given that most itineraries for this route connect at least once, this duration accounts for the layovers involved. There are currently no direct flights from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi, and most itineraries include 2 connections.
The route from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi covers a distance of 3818 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul journey. This distance typically involves a significant amount of travel time, often requiring connecting flights to reach the destination.

How much is a round trip from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi

Regular price: $509 - $1,170

Prices for flights from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $509 and $1170. The current lowest deal is $628 with South African Airways, for travel from July 18 to July 24.

now $628

Low $509

High $1,170

The cheapest time to fly from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi

The cheapest month to fly from PLZ to NBO is November, with a median price of $423. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $533. Generally, prices are lower from January to November.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $423

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $533

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Direct flights from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi

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Last-minute flights going from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi

Wed, Jun 24

⌛ Last-Minute

PLZ - Nairobi

SafairSafair

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - Nairobi (NBO)

Safair, Uganda Airlines

$639

$677

One-way

Wed, Jun 24

⌛ Last-Minute

PLZ - Nairobi

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Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - Nairobi (NBO)

Safair, Uganda Airlines

$584

$677

One-way

Wed, Jun 24

⌛ Last-Minute

PLZ - Nairobi

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Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - Nairobi (NBO)

Safair, Uganda Airlines

$586

$677

One-way

Wed, Jun 24

⌛ Last-Minute

PLZ - Nairobi

SafairSafair

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - Nairobi (NBO)

Safair, Uganda Airlines

$585

$677

One-way

Wed, Jun 24

⌛ Last-Minute

PLZ - Nairobi

SafairSafair

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - Nairobi (NBO)

Safair, Uganda Airlines

$586

$677

One-way

Wed, Jun 24

⌛ Last-Minute

PLZ - Nairobi

SafairSafair

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - Nairobi (NBO)

Safair, Uganda Airlines

$616

$678

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi

5 nights

Sep 9 - Sep 14

$703  →  $698

1%

5 nights

Oct 28 - Nov 2

$681  →  $700

3%

3 nights

Oct 30 - Nov 2

$679  →  $700

3%

2 nights

Oct 24 - Oct 26

$674  →  $701

4%

Popular Airports to fly from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi

Port Elizabeth - Nairobi route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi are below the typical level, with 27% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi, with a median price of $423.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 13h 25m with 2 stopovers

Flights from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi typically take 13h 25m, with an average of 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with no direct flights available from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi.

🏆 Airline highlight

Uganda Airlines offers 30 deals for connecting flights

Uganda Airlines offers the most deals for connecting flights from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi, with 30 deals.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route

Deals for flights from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi appear frequently, with 0.83 deals per day.

Port Elizabeth main airports to depart from

Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Cheapest

Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) is a convenient departure point for flights to Nairobi, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~4 km from Port Elizabeth city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$628

Nairobi main airports to arrive at

Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)

Cheapest

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is a key arrival point for flights to Nairobi from Port Elizabeth.

📍 ~10 km from Nairobi city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$628

Wilson (WIL)

Wilson Airport offers an alternative arrival option for your journey to Nairobi from Port Elizabeth.

📍 ~5 km from Nairobi city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1090

Airports nearby Nairobi used as alternative

Kilimanjaro International (JRO)

Cheapest

Kilimanjaro International (JRO) is a robust alternative for international travel, though it requires a border crossing into Tanzania.

📍 ~290 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$802

Arusha (ARK)

Arusha Airport (ARK) is a regional hub for northern Tanzania, offering domestic and regional connections.

📍 ~290 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$905

Nanyuki (NYK)

Nanyuki Airport (NYK) is located within Kenya, avoiding international border crossing complexities for regional travel.

📍 ~145 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1713

Amboseli (ASV)

Amboseli Airport (ASV) is useful for specific regional transit within southern Kenya, primarily serving safari tourism.

📍 ~190 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1737

Mara Serena (MRE)

Mara Serena Airport (MRE) is an active airstrip in the Maasai Mara region, serviced by domestic bush carriers.

📍 ~210 km from Nairobi (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1661

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Jul 08

Nairobi, Kenya

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$1,892

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Nairobi, Kenya

77% AI deal score

$2,259

$1,911

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Nairobi, Kenya

76% AI deal score

$2,148

$1,891

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Nairobi, Kenya

76% AI deal score

$2,163

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Nairobi, Kenya

76% AI deal score

$2,090

$1,892

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Nairobi, Kenya

76% AI deal score

$2,145

$1,897

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Nairobi, Kenya

76% AI deal score

$2,088

$1,898

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Nairobi, Kenya

76% AI deal score

$2,147

$1,898

Save $249

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Nairobi, Kenya

76% AI deal score

$2,149

$1,899

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Aug 01

Nairobi, Kenya

75% AI deal score

$1,997

$1,892

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Nairobi, Kenya

75% AI deal score

$1,994

$1,893

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Jun 27

Nairobi, Kenya

75% AI deal score

$2,103

$1,927

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Nairobi, Kenya

75% AI deal score

$2,184

$2,033

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Nairobi, Kenya

75% AI deal score

$2,259

$2,033

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Nov 21

Nairobi, Kenya

74% AI deal score

$1,947

$1,892

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Nov 29

Nairobi, Kenya

74% AI deal score

$1,922

$1,892

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Oct 31

Nairobi, Kenya

74% AI deal score

$2,144

$2,031

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Nairobi, Kenya

74% AI deal score

$2,142

$2,031

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Oct 31

Nairobi, Kenya

74% AI deal score

$2,150

$2,032

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Nairobi, Kenya

74% AI deal score

$2,175

$2,033

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Dec 05

Nairobi, Kenya

73% AI deal score

$2,039

$2,030

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Jun 27

Nairobi, Kenya

73% AI deal score

$2,066

$2,030

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Nairobi, Kenya

73% AI deal score

$2,030

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Nairobi, Kenya

73% AI deal score

$2,062

$2,031

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Nairobi, Kenya

73% AI deal score

$2,031

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Nairobi, Kenya

70% AI deal score

$2,034

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Nairobi, Kenya

68% AI deal score

$2,028

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$2,030

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$2,031

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$2,032

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Nov 28

Nairobi, Kenya

68% AI deal score

$2,034

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Nov 07

Nairobi, Kenya

67% AI deal score

$2,031

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Nov 08

Nairobi, Kenya

67% AI deal score

$2,033

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nairobi

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can often reveal better deals. Looking into flights with layovers may also present cheaper options than direct routes.

Booking flights in advance often helps secure better prices, though the ideal booking window can vary. Prices may fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time can be beneficial. Generally, avoiding last-minute bookings can help prevent higher costs.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes lead to more affordable flight options. Even if an airport is a bit further, the savings on airfare might outweigh the additional travel time or cost to reach it. It's often worth checking all available options.

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