What percentage of Nairobi to Johannesburg flights are direct?

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 12.3% of flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg have been direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers has typically been 2. This indicates that a significant majority of travelers on this route historically experience at least one stop on their journey.

How many hours is the flight from Nairobi to Johannesburg?

A direct flight from Nairobi to Johannesburg typically takes approximately 4 hours and 10 minutes, covering a distance of 2912 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time extends significantly to about 11 hours and 25 minutes. This difference highlights the considerable time savings associated with direct routes.

How much more do direct flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg cost?

Historically, direct flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg have been about 50% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight has been $773, while connecting flights averaged $516. Direct flights have represented approximately 12.2% of the available options across the trailing 90 days, indicating they are less common but offer a premium for convenience.

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Nairobi to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg

A typical journey from Nairobi to Johannesburg takes about 4h 10m, including connections. Since most itineraries connect at least once, this median duration reflects the overall travel time you can expect. For connecting flights, the median journey time extends to 11h 25m, while non-stop flights have a median duration of 4h 10m.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg, fares typically range from $485–$1088, with a median of $769. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Approximately 14% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding lower prices can be challenging.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Johannesburg? The most affordable month to fly is typically December, with a median fare of $376. Following December, April also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $448, and May is another good option at a median of $484.

Most itineraries from Nairobi to Johannesburg connect at least once, with only 12.3% of recent fares being direct flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg. For those itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How much is a round trip from Nairobi to Johannesburg

Regular price: $523 - $702

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

The regular price range for flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg is typically between $523 and $702. Currently, the lowest deal available is $322 with TAAG Angola Airlines for travel from Aug 23-Aug 29.

now $322

Low $523

High $702

The cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Johannesburg

The cheapest month to fly from Nairobi to Johannesburg is December, with a median price of $376. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $952. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $376

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $952

Jan

Feb

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Aug

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Direct flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg

Turkish Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Nairobi to Johannesburg

Fri, Jul 31

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Johannesburg

Nairobi (NBO) - Johannesburg (JNB)

TAAG Angola Airlines

$564

$376

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Johannesburg

Nairobi (NBO) - Johannesburg (JNB)

TAAG Angola Airlines

$753

$329

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Johannesburg

Nairobi (NBO) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Air Tanzania

$771

$462

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Johannesburg

Nairobi (NBO) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Air Tanzania

$763

$433

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Johannesburg

Nairobi (NBO) - Johannesburg (JNB)

TAAG Angola Airlines

$634

$380

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Johannesburg

Nairobi (NBO) - Johannesburg (JNB)

TAAG Angola Airlines

$728

$388

One-way

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

13 nights

Dec 18 - Dec 31

$966 → $342

65%

14 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 28

$966 → $375

61%

14 nights

Dec 28 - Jan 11

$967 → $441

54%

4 nights

Dec 23 - Dec 27

$1,006 → $505

50%

Popular Airports to fly from Nairobi to Johannesburg

Nairobi - Johannesburg route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Nairobi to Johannesburg are above the typical level at $322.

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly from Nairobi to Johannesburg, with a median price of $376.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 4h 10m

Direct flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg typically take 4h 10m, while connecting flights average 11h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with 12.3% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

TAAG Angola Airlines offers a recent deal

TAAG Angola Airlines recently offered a deal for $322 from Nairobi to Johannesburg.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Nairobi main airports to depart from

Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)

Cheapest

Fly from Jomo Kenyatta International for flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg.

📍 ~12 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~$315

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is the primary airport for flights arriving in Johannesburg from Nairobi.

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

💸 Flights from ~$315

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Durban International is a major international hub and a reliable backup for long-haul and domestic connectivity.

📍 ~500 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$472

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg have been found when booking 0-6 days before departure, with an average price of $510. Booking 7-13 days out typically sees prices around $629. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches, reaching an average of $892 for bookings made 28-59 days in advance. Across the trailing quarter, last-minute bookings have offered the most favorable prices.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Nairobi to Johannesburg is considered to be $485 or less. The median price for this route has been $769. Prices can vary, with 75% of fares typically falling below $1088. Aiming for a fare around $485 or lower would generally secure a competitive deal.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Nairobi to Johannesburg have been December, with a median price of $376, followed by April at $448, and May at $484. The annual median price for this route across the trailing 270 days has been $769. While May is listed as one of the cheapest months, it also represents the most expensive month with a median of $484, indicating price variability within that period.

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Nairobi to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg

How much is a round trip from Nairobi to Johannesburg

Regular price: $523 - $702

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

now $322

Low $523

High $702

The cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Johannesburg

December

Cheapest

Flights from $376

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $952

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg

Turkish Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Nairobi to Johannesburg

Fri, Jul 31

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Johannesburg

Nairobi (NBO) - Johannesburg (JNB)

TAAG Angola Airlines

$564

$376

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Johannesburg

Nairobi (NBO) - Johannesburg (JNB)

TAAG Angola Airlines

$753

$329

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Johannesburg

Nairobi (NBO) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Air Tanzania

$771

$462

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Johannesburg

Nairobi (NBO) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Air Tanzania

$763

$433

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Johannesburg

Nairobi (NBO) - Johannesburg (JNB)

TAAG Angola Airlines

$634

$380

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Johannesburg

Nairobi (NBO) - Johannesburg (JNB)

TAAG Angola Airlines

$728

$388

One-way

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

13 nights

Dec 18 - Dec 31

$966 → $342

65%

14 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 28

$966 → $375

61%

14 nights

Dec 28 - Jan 11

$967 → $441

54%

4 nights

Dec 23 - Dec 27

$1,006 → $505

50%

Popular Airports to fly from Nairobi to Johannesburg