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. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one layover.

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

The typical direct flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi has a median duration of 4 hours and 5 minutes. This route covers a distance of 2912 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to approximately 8 hours and 55 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey.

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

Historically, it has been cheaper to fly with a layover from Johannesburg to Nairobi. 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. Direct flights accounted for approximately 25.3% of the available options during this period.

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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: $605 - $814

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between $605 and $814. The current lowest deal is $296 with TAAG Angola Airlines for travel from Oct 10-Oct 19.

now $296

Low $605

High $814

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

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Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi

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Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Nairobi

Mon, Sep 14

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JNB - Nairobi

Johannesburg (JNB) - Nairobi (NBO)

Uganda Airlines

$787

$448

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Nairobi

Johannesburg (JNB) - Nairobi (NBO)

Uganda Airlines

$673

$499

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Nairobi

Johannesburg (JNB) - Nairobi (NBO)

Air Tanzania

$710

$517

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Nairobi

Johannesburg (JNB) - Nairobi (NBO)

Air Tanzania

$710

$540

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

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JNB - Nairobi

Johannesburg (JNB) - Nairobi (NBO)

Air Tanzania

$783

$545

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

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JNB - Nairobi

Johannesburg (JNB) - Nairobi (NBO)

Air Tanzania

$788

$549

One-way

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

4 nights

Oct 5 - Oct 9

$847 → $326

62%

5 nights

Oct 25 - Oct 30

$816 → $304

63%

4 nights

Oct 8 - Oct 12

$832 → $344

59%

3 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 18

$829 → $342

59%

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Johannesburg - Nairobi route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from JNB to NBO are near the typical level, with 35% considered good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median price

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 5m

The median flight time for direct routes is 4h 5m, while connecting flights average 8h 55m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Only 21.1% of flights from JNB to NBO are direct, with connecting routes being dominant.

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Kenya Airways offers direct flights

Kenya Airways provides direct flight options for the JNB to NBO route.

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Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from JNB to NBO appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nairobi

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a ticket is around $425. Booking within 0-6 days of departure sees a slight increase to an average of $447. Prices tend to be significantly higher further out, with tickets booked 28-59 days in advance averaging $800, and those booked 60+ days out averaging $714. This suggests that last-minute deals are often available for this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi is considered to be $440 or less. The median price for this route over the same 90-day period was $595. Travelers could expect to pay around $1043 for tickets in the higher price range. These figures provide a useful benchmark for evaluating flight costs.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Nairobi, with a median price of $219. Other historically inexpensive months include September, with a median price of $386, and March, with a median price of $391. The annual median price for this route is $595, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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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: $605 - $814

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between $605 and $814. The current lowest deal is $296 with TAAG Angola Airlines for travel from Oct 10-Oct 19.

now $296

Low $605

High $814

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

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Nairobi

Johannesburg (JNB) - Nairobi (NBO)

Uganda Airlines

$787

$448

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Nairobi

Johannesburg (JNB) - Nairobi (NBO)

Uganda Airlines

$673

$499

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Nairobi

Johannesburg (JNB) - Nairobi (NBO)

Air Tanzania

$710

$517

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Nairobi

Johannesburg (JNB) - Nairobi (NBO)

Air Tanzania

$710

$540

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Nairobi

Johannesburg (JNB) - Nairobi (NBO)

Air Tanzania

$783

$545

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Nairobi

Johannesburg (JNB) - Nairobi (NBO)

Air Tanzania

$788

$549

One-way

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

4 nights

Oct 5 - Oct 9

$847 → $326

62%

5 nights

Oct 25 - Oct 30

$816 → $304

63%

4 nights

Oct 8 - Oct 12

$832 → $344

59%

3 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 18

$829 → $342

59%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Nairobi

Johannesburg - Nairobi route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from JNB to NBO are near the typical level, with 35% considered good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median price

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 5m

The median flight time for direct routes is 4h 5m, while connecting flights average 8h 55m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Only 21.1% of flights from JNB to NBO are direct, with connecting routes being dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Kenya Airways offers direct flights

Kenya Airways provides direct flight options for the JNB to NBO route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from JNB to NBO appear frequently, typically within a 30-day window.

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

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.

Nairobi, Kenya

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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi

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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

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Nairobi

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Nairobi

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

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Nairobi

Johannesburg - Nairobi route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

January offers the lowest median price

Direct flights take 4h 5m

Connecting flights are more common

Kenya Airways offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

Nairobi main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Nairobi used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Nairobi

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nairobi

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How much should a flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi cost?

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

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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

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Nairobi

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi

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

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Nairobi

Johannesburg - Nairobi route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

January offers the lowest median price

Direct flights take 4h 5m

Connecting flights are more common

Kenya Airways offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

Nairobi main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Nairobi used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Nairobi

Best Elite deals to Nairobi

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