What percentage of Nairobi to Johannesburg flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 12.3% of flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg are direct. For flights that include connections, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. The majority of routes on this journey involve at least one stop, making direct options less common.

How many hours is the flight from Nairobi to Johannesburg?

A direct flight from Nairobi to Johannesburg typically takes 4 hours and 10 minutes, covering a distance of 2912 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging 11 hours and 25 minutes. Travelers should factor in these differences when planning their journey.

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

Historically, direct flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg are approximately 50% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight is typically $773, while connecting flights have a median price of $516. Direct flights represent about 12.2% of the available options, indicating they are less common and come at a higher premium.

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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. This median duration accounts for all itineraries, with most flights involving at least one stopover. For connecting flights specifically, the median journey time extends to 11h 25m, indicating a significant difference compared to the direct flight duration.

For those 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, suggesting that finding a deal requires some flexibility and timely booking. New deals appear almost daily, making it beneficial to monitor prices regularly.

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 lower prices, with a median fare of $448. May is another relatively inexpensive option, with a median fare of $484, providing travelers with several opportunities to find better value.

Most itineraries for flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg connect at least once. Only 12.3% of recent fares were for direct flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg. For the majority of itineraries that do involve connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2, which significantly extends the overall travel time.

How much is a round trip from Nairobi to Johannesburg

Regular price: $474 - $577

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 $474 and $577. The current lowest deal is $324 with TAAG Angola Airlines, for travel from Nov 23-Nov 29.

now $324

Low $474

High $577

The cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Johannesburg

The cheapest month to fly from NBO to JNB 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

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Mar

Apr

May

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Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

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Dec

Direct flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg

Kenya Airways

Last-minute flights going from Nairobi to Johannesburg

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Johannesburg

Nairobi (NBO) - Johannesburg (JNB)

TAAG Angola Airlines

$622

$393

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Johannesburg

Nairobi (NBO) - Johannesburg (JNB)

TAAG Angola Airlines

$796

$427

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Johannesburg

Nairobi (NBO) - Johannesburg (JNB)

TAAG Angola Airlines

$620

$374

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Johannesburg

Nairobi (NBO) - Johannesburg (JNB)

TAAG Angola Airlines

$584

$375

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Johannesburg

Nairobi (NBO) - Johannesburg (JNB)

TAAG Angola Airlines

$600

$392

One-way

Sun, Sep 27

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Johannesburg

Nairobi (NBO) - Johannesburg (JNB)

TAAG Angola Airlines

$632

$367

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 14

$871 → $405

54%

4 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 7

$868 → $462

47%

4 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 18

$871 → $466

46%

5 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 8

$868 → $464

47%

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Nairobi - Johannesburg route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

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

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically cheapest at $376

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 10m

Direct flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg typically take 4 hours and 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Kenya Airways offers direct flights

Kenya Airways is one airline that offers direct flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg are frequent, appearing 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 Nairobi city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$318

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International Airport is a primary gateway to Johannesburg from Nairobi.

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

💸 Flights from ~$318

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.

📍 ~480 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$504

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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 further out, reaching an average of $892 for bookings made 28-59 days in advance. Across the trailing quarter, last-minute bookings often offer the most favorable fares.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Nairobi to Johannesburg is considered to be $485 or less. Historically, the median price for this route has been $769. Prices can range significantly, with 75% of fares being $1088 or less. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target fares around the $485 mark.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Nairobi to Johannesburg include December, with a median price of $376, and April, with a median price of $448. May also typically offers competitive prices at a median of $484. The annual median price for this route is $769, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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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: $474 - $577

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 $474 and $577. The current lowest deal is $324 with TAAG Angola Airlines, for travel from Nov 23-Nov 29.

now $324

Low $474

High $577

The cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Johannesburg

The cheapest month to fly from NBO to JNB 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

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg

Kenya Airways

Last-minute flights going from Nairobi to Johannesburg

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Johannesburg

Nairobi (NBO) - Johannesburg (JNB)

TAAG Angola Airlines

$622

$393

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Johannesburg

Nairobi (NBO) - Johannesburg (JNB)

TAAG Angola Airlines

$796

$427

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Johannesburg

Nairobi (NBO) - Johannesburg (JNB)

TAAG Angola Airlines

$620

$374

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Johannesburg

Nairobi (NBO) - Johannesburg (JNB)

TAAG Angola Airlines

$584

$375

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Johannesburg

Nairobi (NBO) - Johannesburg (JNB)

TAAG Angola Airlines

$600

$392

One-way

Sun, Sep 27

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Johannesburg

Nairobi (NBO) - Johannesburg (JNB)

TAAG Angola Airlines

$632

$367

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 14

$871 → $405

54%

4 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 7

$868 → $462

47%

4 nights

Dec 14 - Dec 18

$871 → $466

46%

5 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 8

$868 → $464

47%

Popular Airports to fly from Nairobi to Johannesburg