What percentage of Nairobi to Johannesburg flights are direct?

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 12.5% of flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This suggests that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one connection.

How many hours is the flight from Nairobi to Johannesburg?

A direct flight from Nairobi to Johannesburg typically takes 4 hours and 15 minutes, covering a distance of 2912 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging 16 hours and 30 minutes. Travelers should consider these differences when planning their journey.

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

Historically, direct flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg cost approximately 4% more than connecting flights. Across the trailing 90 days, the median price for a direct flight was $1089, while connecting flights had a median price of $1051. Direct flights accounted for about 12.3% of all observed flights on this route.

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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 15m, including connections. However, most itineraries connect at least once, with connecting flights having a median journey time of 21h 10m. This indicates that while the direct flight time is relatively short, the overall travel duration can be significantly longer due to layovers.

For those seeking cheap flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg, prices typically range from $794–$1242, with a median of $1047. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that finding a low fare can be challenging.

The cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Johannesburg is often in February, when the median fare is around $975. Other cost-effective months include August, with a median fare of $984, and July, where the median fare is $988. Planning your trip during these months could result in more favorable pricing.

Only 12.5% of recent fares for this route are direct flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the majority of connecting flights involving 2 stopovers. This means you are likely to have at least one layover on your journey, which can extend travel time.

The distance between Nairobi and Johannesburg is 2912 km, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically involves several hours of flight time, often with a need for connecting flights given the current flight landscape.

How much is a round trip from Nairobi to Johannesburg

Regular price: $428 - $613

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 $428 and $613. The current lowest deal is $356 with TAAG Angola Airlines for travel from Jan 8-Jan 14.

now $356

Low $428

High $613

The cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Johannesburg

The cheapest month to fly from NBO to JNB is July, with a median price of $966. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $1089. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

July

Cheapest

Flights from $966

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,089

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg

Kenya Airways

Last-minute flights going from Nairobi to Johannesburg

Fri, Oct 30

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TAAG Angola Airlines

$580

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Nairobi (NBO) - Johannesburg (JNB)

TAAG Angola Airlines

$564

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Mon, Nov 2

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NBO - Johannesburg

Nairobi (NBO) - Johannesburg (JNB)

TAAG Angola Airlines

$564

$431

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Mon, Nov 2

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Nairobi (NBO) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Air Tanzania

$581

$443

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Tue, Nov 3

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NBO - Johannesburg

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Air Tanzania

$657

$490

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Tue, Nov 10

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Nairobi (NBO) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Air Tanzania

$576

$428

One-way

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

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Oct 28 - Oct 31

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Popular Airports to fly from Nairobi to Johannesburg

Nairobi - Johannesburg route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Nairobi to Johannesburg are above the typical level for the route.

📅 Best time to fly

February offers the lowest median price

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $975.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 4h 15m

The median flight time for a direct flight from Nairobi to Johannesburg is 4h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

Connecting flights are dominant, making up 87.5% of recent flight options for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Kenya Airways offers direct flights

Kenya Airways has direct flights available from Nairobi to Johannesburg.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

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

Nairobi main airports to depart from

Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)

Cheapest

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is a good option for flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg.

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

💸 Flights from ~$360

Wilson (WIL)

Wilson Airport is an alternative departure point for your journey from Nairobi to Johannesburg.

📍 ~3 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$777

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International Airport is a primary gateway for flights arriving in Johannesburg from Nairobi.

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

💸 Flights from ~$340

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Durban International (DUR)

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

📍 ~490 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car, approx. 5-6 hours).

💸 Flights from ~$509

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

Historically, the best prices for flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg are found when booking 14-27 days in advance. Across the trailing quarter, the average price for this booking window was $1013. Booking 7-13 days out typically saw prices around $1162, while booking 0-6 days before departure averaged $1204. For those planning further ahead, flights booked 60+ days in advance averaged $1025.

Across the trailing 90 days, a fare of $794 or less from Nairobi to Johannesburg is considered a good price. The median price for this route was $1047 during the same period. Historically, about 25% of all observed fares for this route were at or below $794, indicating a competitive price point for travelers.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Nairobi to Johannesburg include February, with a median price of $975, and August, with a median price of $984. July also showed a median price of $988. These months tend to offer more favorable prices compared to the annual median price of $1047 for this route.

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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: $428 - $613

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 $428 and $613. The current lowest deal is $356 with TAAG Angola Airlines for travel from Jan 8-Jan 14.

now $356

Low $428

High $613

The cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Johannesburg

July

Cheapest

Flights from $966

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,089

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg

Kenya Airways

Last-minute flights going from Nairobi to Johannesburg

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Johannesburg

Nairobi (NBO) - Johannesburg (JNB)

TAAG Angola Airlines

$580

$425

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Johannesburg

Nairobi (NBO) - Johannesburg (JNB)

TAAG Angola Airlines

$564

$413

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Johannesburg

Nairobi (NBO) - Johannesburg (JNB)

TAAG Angola Airlines

$564

$431

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Johannesburg

Nairobi (NBO) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Air Tanzania

$581

$443

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Johannesburg

Nairobi (NBO) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Air Tanzania

$657

$490

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Johannesburg

Nairobi (NBO) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Air Tanzania

$576

$428

One-way