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Nairobi.$318 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Dec, returning Mon, 8 Dec.Return flight with TAAG Angola Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with TAAG Angola Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 4 Dec, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with TAAG Angola Airlines, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Mon, 8 Dec, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $318, select.
Nairobi.$364 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Sep, returning Mon, 15 Sep.Return flight with TAAG Angola Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with TAAG Angola Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 11 Sep, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with TAAG Angola Airlines, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Mon, 15 Sep, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $364, select.
Nairobi.$401 per passenger.Departing Sat, 15 Nov, returning Sun, 23 Nov.Return flight with TAAG Angola Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with TAAG Angola Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sat, 15 Nov, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with TAAG Angola Airlines, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sun, 23 Nov, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $401, select.
Nairobi.$407 per passenger.Departing Sun, 12 Oct, returning Sun, 19 Oct.Return flight with TAAG Angola Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with TAAG Angola Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, 12 Oct, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with TAAG Angola Airlines, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sun, 19 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $407, select.
Nairobi.$472 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Oct, returning Wed, 5 Nov.Return flight with RwandAir.Outbound indirect flight with RwandAir, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 22 Oct, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with RwandAir, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Wed, 5 Nov, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $472, select.
Nairobi.$525 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Jul, returning Tue, 21 Jul.Return flight with ASKY Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with ASKY Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with ASKY Airlines, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Tue, 21 Jul, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $525, select.
Nairobi.$533 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Sep, returning Thu, 2 Oct.Return flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 24 Sep, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Thu, 2 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $533, select.
Nairobi.$564 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Jun, returning Sat, 4 Jul.Return flight with ASKY Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with ASKY Airlines, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, 12 Jun, arriving in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.Inbound indirect flight with ASKY Airlines, departs from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta on Sat, 4 Jul, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From $564, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Nairobi

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Nairobi flights are currently cheapest in December.
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Johannesburg to Nairobi: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$318
Cheapest month to flyDecember
Average flight time4 hrs, 5 mins
Most popular airlineKenya Airways
Average flights per week56

Finding cheap flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Nairobi: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Nairobi: Nairobi Wilson and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta.
The best price we found for a return flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Nairobi is $318. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 5 minutes is the average flight time from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Nairobi.
Kenya Airways, South African Airways and Royal Air Maroc fly direct from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Nairobi.
As of August 2025, there are 56 flights per week flying from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Nairobi.
The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo to Nairobi is usually December.
If you're flying from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport, the cheapest airport near Nairobi is Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta – which is 13.2 km away from the centre of Nairobi. We've found flights into this airport from $318.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Nairobi on Thursday, 4 December 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 5 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Nairobi but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Nairobi is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In August, the average temperature is usually around 19°C. April is typically the warmest month in Nairobi, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is June, with temperatures averaging 13°C. The rainiest month is April.
Currently, TAAG Angola Airlines and Kenya Airways offer the cheapest flight tickets to Nairobi.

Travelling from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Nairobi: what you need to know

  • Around 4 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Nairobi.

  • Nairobi is one hour ahead of Johannesburg, where O.R. Tambo International Airport is located. Nairobi runs on the UTC+3 timezone.

  • O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is the most traveled route, with 33 flights a week to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, the last flight from JNB to NBO is with Airlink (South Africa) at 20:30. Go for the first departure operated by Kenya Airways at 01:15 if you want to fly out earlier.

  • For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your JNB to Nairobi flight.

  • If you're flying during a major holiday or another peak period, give yourself extra time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.

  • Start your trip at JNB and travel straight to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). That's where you can expect to touch down when searching for O.R. Tambo International Airport to Nairobi tickets.

  • Book your seat with Kenya Airways. This well-known carrier operates direct flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Nairobi.

  • Consider adding a stopover to potentially land a cheaper flight ticket from JNB to Nairobi. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these connection hubs:

    • Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN)

    • RG Mugabe International Airport (HRE)

    • Kigali International Airport (KGL)

  • JNB is around 23 kilometres from central Johannesburg. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Looking for a hotel close to JNB? If you've booked an early flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Nairobi, these accommodation options put the terminal practically at your doorstep:

  • 77.1% of flights taking off from O.R. Tambo International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.

How to find the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Nairobi

  • $278 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way O.R. Tambo International Airport to Nairobi flight. A return ticket right now is $318. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.

  • To secure cheap flights from JNB to Nairobi, reserve your trip five months before your departure date.

  • Plan your trip for September. That's the best month for landing an epic deal on O.R. Tambo International Airport to Nairobi tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the lowest price across each month.

  • Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from JNB to Nairobi by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.

  • Find a cheap flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Nairobi with the help of our filters. Choose your ideal departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Airports in Nairobi

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

  • The distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to central Nairobi is roughly 14 kilometres. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • It'll take around 1 hour 10 minutes when travelling by public transport.

  • If you're arriving on a late flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Nairobi, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near NBO:

  • Get your adventure underway by picking up a Jomo Kenyatta International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Green Motion or Hertz to explore Nairobi and beyond.

  • Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport around three weeks in advance of your flight from JNB to Nairobi.

Wilson Airport (WIL)

  • After your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Nairobi has touched down, you can get to the city centre in about 15 minutes by car. Central Nairobi is roughly 3 kilometres from Wilson Airport (WIL).

  • The journey will take about 45 minutes on public transport.

  • Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel close to WIL. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your JNB to Nairobi flight:

  • Why wait around? A Wilson Airport rental car lets you get going right away. Roll down your windows and hit the road with a set of wheels from Auto-Union or Unicorn rent a car.

  • Lock in the vehicle you want, not just what's available, by booking your ride from WIL ahead of time. You can also avoid paying more than you need to, especially when demand is high.

Best time to go to Nairobi

  • Visit Nairobi during peak season if you prefer a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Nairobi during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.

  • Before booking an O.R. Tambo International Airport to Nairobi flight ticket, think about what kind of weather you prefer. March is the warmest month in Nairobi, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JNB to Nairobi in July when temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).

More about Nairobi

  • Start your Nairobi trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Nairobi, explore our range of accommodation options including:

  • The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Nairobi National Park are just the start of the major attractions to add to your Nairobi itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Westlands Maasai Market D at the roof top.

Explore more of Kenya

  • Nairobi is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Kenya you should also see. About 434 kilometres south-east of Nairobi, a trip to Mombasa will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Fort Jesus, Haller Park and Old Town of Mombasa.

  • Nakuru is another standout destination in Kenya and is around 145 kilometres north-west of Nairobi. No journey is complete without seeing ARTHUR GARDENS (WEDDING/EVENT GROUNDS), Upper Hill estate and Muhia's Conservation Forest.

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