Are direct flights from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience and save travel time, but they are not always the most budget-friendly choice. Flights with one or more layovers can often be less expensive, though they extend your journey. The 'best' option depends on your priorities for cost versus convenience.

Can flexible travel dates help on Port Elizabeth to Nairobi flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact flight prices. Flying on weekdays or during off-peak seasons usually offers more affordable fares compared to weekends or popular travel periods. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may lead to considerable savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking Port Elizabeth to Nairobi flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Factor these into your total travel budget to avoid surprises.

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2026-10-23 – 2026-10-30
PLZ - Nairobi
70% AI deal score
$636
$654
Round trip
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PLZ - Nairobi
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$637
$669
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PLZ - Nairobi
71% AI deal score
$652
$669
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$624
$670
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$645
$670
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Port Elizabeth to Nairobi: Overview

Insights for flights from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi, the most affordable month to fly is typically November, with a median fare of $423. Following closely, October also offers competitive pricing at a median of $424, and July presents another good option with a median fare of $441. These months generally provide the best value for this route.

Fares for flights from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi typically range from $403–$631, with a median of $475. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Approximately 16% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a deal is possible if you monitor prices.

A typical journey from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi takes about 13h 25m, including connections. Most itineraries on this route connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2. This indicates that direct flights from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi are not a common option, and travelers should expect to include layovers in their travel plans.

The distance between Port Elizabeth and Nairobi is approximately 3818 km, classifying this as a medium-haul route. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting that frequent checks or price alerts can help you secure a favorable fare.

How much is a round trip from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi

Regular price: $548 - $1,227

Prices from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi is between $548 and $1227. The current lowest deal is $654 with Safair for travel from Oct 23-Oct 30.

now $654

Low $548

High $1,227

The cheapest time to fly from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi

The cheapest month to fly from PLZ to NBO is November, with a median price of $423. The most expensive month is September, with a median price of $533. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $423

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $533

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Sep

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi

Safair

Uganda Airlines

Air Tanzania

South African Airways

Last-minute flights going from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

PLZ - Nairobi

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - Nairobi (NBO)

Safair, TAAG Angola Airlines

$851

$676

One-way

Mon, Sep 28

⌛ Last-Minute

PLZ - Nairobi

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - Nairobi (NBO)

Safair, Kenya Airways

$695

$1,049

One-way

Wed, Sep 30

⌛ Last-Minute

PLZ - Nairobi

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - Nairobi (NBO)

Safair, Kenya Airways

$659

$1,859

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

PLZ - Nairobi

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - Nairobi (NBO)

Qatar Airways

$579

$2,924

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

PLZ - Nairobi

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - Nairobi (NBO)

Safair, Kenya Airways

$659

$1,004

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

PLZ - Nairobi

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - Nairobi (NBO)

Safair, Kenya Airways

$619

$1,020

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi

7 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 14

$705 → $707

4 nights

Jan 20 - Jan 24

$652 → $669

7 nights

Oct 23 - Oct 30

$636 → $654

2 nights

Jan 20 - Jan 22

$651 → $671

Popular Airports to fly from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi

Port Elizabeth - Nairobi route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi are above the typical level at $654.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for prices near $423

Historically, November and October offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 13h 25m

Flights from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi typically involve 2 stopovers, averaging 13h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

No direct flights available

There are no direct flights available; all routes include at least two stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Safair offers deals via Skyscanner

Safair has a deal for $654 from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi via Skyscanner.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Historically, deals appear frequently, with 16% of recent fares being good prices.

Port Elizabeth main airports to depart from

Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Cheapest

Port Elizabeth Airport is a convenient option for flights from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi.

📍 ~31 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$647

Nairobi main airports to arrive at

Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)

Cheapest

Jomo Kenyatta International is a primary arrival airport for flights from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi.

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

💸 Flights from ~$624

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 and approximately 4-5 hours by road).

💸 Flights from ~$632

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Nairobi

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Best Elite deals to Nairobi

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From PLZ

Elite

Oct 22

Nairobi, Kenya

75% AI deal score

$2,090

$1,898

Save $192

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From PLZ

Elite

Nov 26

Nairobi, Kenya

73% AI deal score

$1,955

$1,902

Save $53

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From PLZ

Elite

Oct 04

Nairobi, Kenya

73% AI deal score

$2,066

$2,058

Save $8

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From PLZ

Elite

Oct 04

Nairobi, Kenya

73% AI deal score

$2,117

$2,058

Save $59

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From PLZ

Elite

Dec 27

Nairobi, Kenya

73% AI deal score

$2,096

$2,060

Save $36

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From PLZ

Elite

Oct 25

Nairobi, Kenya

73% AI deal score

$2,101

$2,060

Save $41

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From PLZ

Elite

Sep 20

Nairobi, Kenya

73% AI deal score

$2,077

$2,060

Save $17

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From PLZ

Elite

Sep 20

Nairobi, Kenya

73% AI deal score

$2,117

$2,060

Save $57

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From PLZ

Elite

Oct 25

Nairobi, Kenya

73% AI deal score

$2,085

$2,061

Save $24

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From PLZ

Elite

Oct 18

Nairobi, Kenya

73% AI deal score

$2,085

$2,062

Save $23

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From PLZ

Elite

Oct 25

Nairobi, Kenya

73% AI deal score

$2,120

$2,062

Save $58

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

From PLZ

Elite

Dec 27

Nairobi, Kenya

73% AI deal score

$2,072

$2,062

Save $10

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nairobi

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can also help you discover better deals. Looking into flights with layovers may sometimes present lower-cost options.

Booking flights in advance, often several months before your intended departure, can sometimes result in lower prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may help you identify opportune booking moments. Last-minute deals are less common but can occasionally appear.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes reveal more economical flight options. While it may add to your ground travel time, the potential savings on airfare can be significant. Always factor in the cost and convenience of transportation to and from alternative airports.

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Port Elizabeth to Nairobi: Overview

Insights for flights from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi

How much is a round trip from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi

Regular price: $548 - $1,227

Prices from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi is between $548 and $1227. The current lowest deal is $654 with Safair for travel from Oct 23-Oct 30.

now $654

Low $548

High $1,227

The cheapest time to fly from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi

November

Cheapest

Flights from $423

September

Most Expensive

Flights from $533

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Sep

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi

Safair

Uganda Airlines

Air Tanzania

South African Airways

Last-minute flights going from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

PLZ - Nairobi

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - Nairobi (NBO)

Safair, TAAG Angola Airlines

$851

$676

One-way

Mon, Sep 28

⌛ Last-Minute

PLZ - Nairobi

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - Nairobi (NBO)

Safair, Kenya Airways

$695

$1,049

One-way

Wed, Sep 30

⌛ Last-Minute

PLZ - Nairobi

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - Nairobi (NBO)

Safair, Kenya Airways

$659

$1,859

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

PLZ - Nairobi

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - Nairobi (NBO)

Qatar Airways

$579

$2,924

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

PLZ - Nairobi

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - Nairobi (NBO)

Safair, Kenya Airways

$659

$1,004

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

PLZ - Nairobi

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - Nairobi (NBO)

Safair, Kenya Airways

$619

$1,020

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi

7 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 14

$705 → $707

4 nights

Jan 20 - Jan 24

$652 → $669

7 nights

Oct 23 - Oct 30

$636 → $654

2 nights

Jan 20 - Jan 22

$651 → $671

Popular Airports to fly from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi

Port Elizabeth - Nairobi route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi are above the typical level at $654.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for prices near $423

Historically, November and October offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 13h 25m

Flights from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi typically involve 2 stopovers, averaging 13h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

No direct flights available

There are no direct flights available; all routes include at least two stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Safair offers deals via Skyscanner

Safair has a deal for $654 from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi via Skyscanner.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Historically, deals appear frequently, with 16% of recent fares being good prices.

Port Elizabeth main airports to depart from

Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Cheapest

Port Elizabeth Airport is a convenient option for flights from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi.

📍 ~31 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$647

Nairobi main airports to arrive at

Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)

Cheapest

Jomo Kenyatta International is a primary arrival airport for flights from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi.

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

💸 Flights from ~$624

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

73% AI deal score

$2,072

$2,062

Save $10

South African Airways, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nairobi

Cheap Flights from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi

Today’s best flight deals from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi

Port Elizabeth to Nairobi: Overview

Insights for flights from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi

How much is a round trip from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi

The cheapest time to fly from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi

Direct flights from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi

Last-minute flights going from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi

Popular Airports to fly from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi

Port Elizabeth - Nairobi route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in November for prices near $423

Connecting flights average 13h 25m

No direct flights available

Safair offers deals via Skyscanner

Deals are frequent on this route

Port Elizabeth 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

Oct 22

Nov 26

Oct 04

Oct 04

Dec 27

Oct 25

Sep 20

Sep 20

Oct 25

Oct 18

Oct 25

Dec 27

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nairobi

How can I find cheap flights from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi?

When should I book flights from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi?

Are direct flights from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Port Elizabeth to Nairobi flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Port Elizabeth to Nairobi flights?

Related routes

More routes from Port Elizabeth

Flights to Nairobi from other cities

Port Elizabeth to Nairobi: Overview

Insights for flights from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi

How much is a round trip from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi

The cheapest time to fly from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi

Direct flights from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi

Last-minute flights going from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi

Popular Airports to fly from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi

Port Elizabeth - Nairobi route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in November for prices near $423

Connecting flights average 13h 25m

No direct flights available

Safair offers deals via Skyscanner

Deals are frequent on this route

Port Elizabeth 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

Oct 22

Nov 26

Oct 04

Oct 04

Dec 27

Oct 25

Sep 20

Sep 20

Oct 25

Oct 18

Oct 25

Dec 27

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Nairobi

How can I find cheap flights from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi?

When should I book flights from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Port Elizabeth to Nairobi?