What percentage of Johannesburg to Nairobi flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 21.1% of flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi were direct. The majority of flights on this route involve at least one stopover. For connecting flights, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. This suggests that travelers should anticipate layovers when planning their journey between these two cities.

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

A direct flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi typically takes 4 hours and 5 minutes. This route covers a distance of 2912 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 8 hours and 55 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference in duration when choosing between direct and connecting options.

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from Johannesburg to Nairobi?

Historically, it has been cheaper to fly from Johannesburg to Nairobi with a layover. Connecting flights had a median price of $456 across the trailing quarter. Direct flights, while more convenient, were typically 13% more expensive, with a median price of $517. Although direct flights accounted for 25.3% of the options, travelers looking for more economical fares may find better value by opting for a flight with a stop.

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Johannesburg to Nairobi: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi

For cheap flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi, the data shows that January is typically the cheapest month to fly, with a median fare of $219. Other cost-effective months include September, with a median fare of $386, and March, where the median fare is $391. Planning your trip around these months could result in significant savings.

Fares for the Johannesburg to Nairobi route typically range from $440–$1043, with a median of $595. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Approximately 35% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that competitive deals are available if you monitor prices. New deals appear almost daily, making it beneficial to check frequently for new offers.

When considering direct flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi, most itineraries connect at least once, as only 21.1% of recent fares were non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of connections is 2, which can extend your travel time.

A typical journey from Johannesburg to Nairobi takes about 4h 5m, including connections. For itineraries with stopovers, the median travel time extends to 8h 55m, while non-stop flights have a median duration of 4h 5m. This difference highlights the impact of connections on overall travel time.

The distance between Johannesburg and Nairobi is approximately 2912 kilometers. This classifies the route as a medium-haul flight, meaning it's a journey that typically takes several hours but is not considered long-distance.

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Nairobi

Regular price: $672 - $912

Prices for flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi is between $672 and $912. The current lowest deal is $305 with TAAG Angola Airlines, for travel from Oct 5-Oct 12.

now $305

Low $672

High $912

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Nairobi

The cheapest month to fly from JNB to NBO is January, with a median price of $256. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1063. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $256

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,063

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi

Kenya Airways

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Nairobi

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Nairobi

Johannesburg (JNB) - Nairobi (NBO)

Ethiopian Airlines

$888

$629

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Nairobi

Johannesburg (JNB) - Nairobi (NBO)

Air Tanzania

$889

$534

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Nairobi

Johannesburg (JNB) - Nairobi (NBO)

Ethiopian Airlines

$760

$630

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Nairobi

Johannesburg (JNB) - Nairobi (NBO)

Ethiopian Airlines

$806

$692

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Nairobi

Johannesburg (JNB) - Nairobi (NBO)

Air Tanzania

$789

$512

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Nairobi

Johannesburg (JNB) - Nairobi (NBO)

Air Tanzania

$786

$579

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi

4 nights

Oct 19 - Oct 23

$913 → $342

63%

7 nights

Oct 19 - Oct 26

$867 → $344

60%

5 nights

Oct 11 - Oct 16

$946 → $423

55%

3 nights

Oct 29 - Nov 1

$844 → $344

59%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Nairobi

Johannesburg - Nairobi route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Johannesburg to Nairobi are near the typical level of $595.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $219.

⏱️ Flight duration

4h 5m is the typical direct flight time

The typical direct flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi takes 4h 5m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 78.9% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

TAAG Angola Airlines has a recent deal

A recent deal with TAAG Angola Airlines offers a flight for $305.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on this route appear frequently, with 35% of recent fares considered good.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International Airport is a key departure point for flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi.

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$296

Lanseria International (HLA)

Lanseria International Airport offers another option for flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi.

📍 ~32 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$828

Nairobi main airports to arrive at

Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)

Cheapest

Jomo Kenyatta International is a primary airport for flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi.

📍 ~12 km from Nairobi city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$295

Airports nearby Nairobi used as alternative

Kilimanjaro International (JRO)

Cheapest

Kilimanjaro International is a major international airport and the most reliable alternative for international travelers.

📍 ~200 km from Nairobi (requires an international border crossing into Tanzania, approximately 4-5 hours by road).

💸 Flights from ~$449

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Nairobi

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nairobi

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this window, the average price observed was $425. Prices tend to be higher when booking further in advance, with tickets purchased 28-59 days out averaging $800. Even closer to departure, within 0-6 days, the average price rises to $447, indicating that last-minute deals can sometimes be found, but the sweet spot remains just over a week prior to travel.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi was considered to be $440 or less. The median price for this route was $595. Prices can vary significantly, with 75% of tickets historically costing $1043 or less. Travelers aiming for a more economical fare should target prices at or below the $440 threshold.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Nairobi, with a median price of $219. Other budget-friendly months include September and March, which had median prices of $386 and $391 respectively. The annual median price for this route is $595, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average. Travelers looking for the most economical options should consider these months for their journeys.

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Johannesburg to Nairobi: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Nairobi

Regular price: $672 - $912

Prices for flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi is between $672 and $912. The current lowest deal is $305 with TAAG Angola Airlines, for travel from Oct 5-Oct 12.

now $305

Low $672

High $912

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Nairobi

January

Cheapest

Flights from $256

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,063

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi

Kenya Airways

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Nairobi

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Nairobi

Johannesburg (JNB) - Nairobi (NBO)

Ethiopian Airlines

$888

$629

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Nairobi

Johannesburg (JNB) - Nairobi (NBO)

Air Tanzania

$889

$534

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Nairobi

Johannesburg (JNB) - Nairobi (NBO)

Ethiopian Airlines

$760

$630

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Nairobi

Johannesburg (JNB) - Nairobi (NBO)

Ethiopian Airlines

$806

$692

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Nairobi

Johannesburg (JNB) - Nairobi (NBO)

Air Tanzania

$789

$512

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Nairobi

Johannesburg (JNB) - Nairobi (NBO)

Air Tanzania

$786

$579

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi

4 nights

Oct 19 - Oct 23

$913 → $342

63%

7 nights

Oct 19 - Oct 26

$867 → $344

60%

5 nights

Oct 11 - Oct 16

$946 → $423

55%

3 nights

Oct 29 - Nov 1

$844 → $344

59%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Nairobi