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- Lowest observed
- €191, departing 15 Oct 2026 (Last checked: 7 Oct 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 63Check live prices for this route
- Airlines seen
- Air Tanzania, RwandAir, TAAG Angola, Uganda Airlines
- Typical journey time
- 7h 30m
- Non-stop
- Yes
About this route
Explore the fares we observed from Johannesburg to Nairobi. Prices move often, so pick your dates to see the latest options.
- Route distance
- 2,926 km
- Typical journey time
- 7h 30m
- Airlines seen
- Air Tanzania, RwandAir, TAAG Angola, Uganda Airlines
- Alternative airports
- HLA, WIL
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
Published schedules report non-stop service with Kenya Airways, South African Airways. Check current timetables.
A clearer picture of your fare
Airport to city: straight-line distance
- O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Johannesburg, city gazetteer reference point (-26.2041, 28.0473): ≈ 21 km.
- Lanseria International Airport (HLA) → Johannesburg, city gazetteer reference point (-26.2041, 28.0473): ≈ 32 km.
- Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) → Nairobi, city gazetteer reference point (-1.2833, 36.8167): ≈ 4 km.
- Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Nairobi, city gazetteer reference point (-1.2833, 36.8167): ≈ 13 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest fare by departure month
Cheapest month from Johannesburg to Nairobi: October 2026, from €191 (checked 7 Oct 2026).
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | €191 | 19 |
| November 2026 | €210 | 9 |
| December 2026 | €208 | 12 |
| January 2027 | €209 | 22 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest day of the week from Johannesburg to Nairobi: Monday, from €191 (checked 7 Oct 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €191 | 8 |
| Tuesday | €201 | 9 |
| Wednesday | €201 | 9 |
| Thursday | €191 | 9 |
| Friday | €193 | 10 |
| Saturday | €193 | 9 |
| Sunday | €193 | 9 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Lowest fare by days before departure
Lowest fare from Johannesburg to Nairobi by days until departure (0 to 7 days): €191 (checked 7 Oct 2026).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 7 days | €191 | 8 |
| 8 to 30 days | €201 | 11 |
| 31 to 60 days | €210 | 9 |
| 61 days or more | €208 | 35 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest stored fare for that distance to departure, not a price forecast.
Fares for different departure dates, checked now; not a guide to when to book.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi?
The lowest fare we have observed is €191, found on 7 Oct 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Nairobi?
Cheapest month from Johannesburg to Nairobi: October 2026, from €191 (checked 7 Oct 2026).
Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi?
Yes. We have seen non-stop flights on this route, flown by Kenya Airways, South African Airways.
Which airlines fly from Johannesburg to Nairobi?
These are the carriers we have seen on the route: Air Tanzania, RwandAir, TAAG Angola, Uganda Airlines.
How many of the observed Johannesburg to Nairobi fares were non-stop?
37 of the 67 fares we observed were non-stop; the rest included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
Which day of the week is cheapest from Johannesburg to Nairobi?
Cheapest day of the week from Johannesburg to Nairobi: Monday, from €191 (checked 7 Oct 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide
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Last checked: 7 Oct 2026