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JNBNBOFri, 30 Oct
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Lowest fareR4,710Air Tanzania Corp
Fastest4h 5mgate to gate
Options found75flights on this route
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Emirates Airlines
EK-768
10:10
2026-10-30
Johannesburg (JNB)Johannesburg International
32H :25 M
1 Stop
DXB
· 19h 10m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates
19:35
2026-10-31
Nairobi (NBO)Jomo Kenyatta International
Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 2 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
2 Pieces 1 Pieces
R9,886
Flight DetailsJNB to NBO - 32H :25 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 2 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Emirates Airlines
EK-762
13:25
2026-10-30
Johannesburg (JNB)Johannesburg International
15H :10 M
1 Stop
DXB
· 1h 45m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates
05:35
2026-10-31
Nairobi (NBO)Jomo Kenyatta International
Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 2 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
2 Pieces 1 Pieces
R9,886
Flight DetailsJNB to NBO - 15H :10 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 2 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Emirates Airlines
EK-762
13:25
2026-10-30
Johannesburg (JNB)Johannesburg International
24H :15 M
1 Stop
DXB
· 10h 50m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates
14:40
2026-10-31
Nairobi (NBO)Jomo Kenyatta International
Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 2 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
2 Pieces 1 Pieces
R9,886
Flight DetailsJNB to NBO - 24H :15 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 2 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
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Airfare Highlights
From flights departing on Fri, 30 Oct 2026.
Lowest fareR4,710Air Tanzania Corp14:15
Earliest departureR10,056Kenya Airways01:35
Shortest durationR8,555Kenya Airways12:05
Night
00:00-05:59
R8,598UGANDA AIRLINES at 03:00Morning
06:00-11:59
R7,068FlySafair at 07:10Afternoon
12:00-17:59
R4,710Air Tanzania Corp at 14:15Evening
18:00-23:59
R6,869Ethiopian Airlines S C at 20:00
Departure & Arrival Airport Details
Johannesburg (JNB)
Johannesburg International
South Africa
GMT 2
Latitude: -26.1392
Longitude: 28.246
Nairobi (NBO)
Jomo Kenyatta International
Kenya
GMT 3
Latitude: -1.31923997402
Longitude: 36.9277992249
Distance: Johannesburg (JNB), South Africa to Nairobi (NBO), Kenya - 2,912.02 km
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How to travel Johannesburg to Nairobi
Ways to make this trip that you can book on FlyX, compared by price and journey time.
OptionFromJourney timeAvailabilityAction
Non-stop flight Fastest₹49,8754h 5m6 flights
Connecting flight₹27,461Longer, includes a stop69 options
Air distance is about 2,912 km. 17 airlines operate this route.
Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.
Airlines flying from Johannesburg to Nairobi
Compare fares, stops, baggage and refundability across the airlines flying this route.
QA
Qatar Airways Flights
from R12,32017 flights
Fares from
R12,320
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
17 in the list above
EM
Emirates Airlines Flights
from R9,88612 flights
Fares from
R9,886
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
12 in the list above
SO
South African Airways Flights
from R8,66110 flights
Fares from
R8,661
Non-stop
3 in these results
Departures
10 in the list above
ET
Ethiopian Airlines S C Flights
from R6,0428 flights
Fares from
R6,042
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
8 in the list above
ET
Etihad Airways Flights
from R56,2646 flights
Fares from
R56,264
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
6 in the list above
Route Overview & Flight Facts
Fastest flight duration
4h 5m · Kenya Airways
First departure of the day
01:35 · Kenya Airways
Last departure of the day
23:59 · Air France
Flight options found
75
Direct / non-stop options
6
Airport codes
Johannesburg–JNB, Nairobi–NBO
Fares and timings are indicative. The exact price is confirmed with the airline when you search.
Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights
Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration
The search for Fri, 30 Oct found 75 flight options, 6 of them non-stop. The first flight leaves around 01:35 and the last around 23:59. The fastest flight takes about 4h 5m.
Morning vs Evening Departure Fares
Lowest fare by departure window: Afternoon from R4,710, Evening from R6,869, Morning from R7,068, Night from R8,598. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.
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Destination & City Travel Guide
About Johannesburg
Johannesburg needs a plan built around districts rather than a single walking centre. Constitution Hill and the Apartheid Museum tell different parts of South Africa’s twentieth-century story. Rosebank and Sandton provide hotels, restaurants and rail stops, while Soweto requires a dedicated outing. Travellers from India often connect through OR Tambo to other African destinations, but even a brief stay can include one museum and a neighbourhood visit. Road distances and traffic make a booked transfer useful outside the Gautrain corridor.
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Tips for travellers from India
Sandton is convenient for a Gautrain arrival and business in that district, while Rosebank provides another rail-linked hotel base. A stay elsewhere may need a car after the station, so compare the complete airport-to-hotel route. OR Tambo’s Gautrain connection does not put every Johannesburg attraction within walking distance; Soweto and the Apartheid Museum still need their own transport arrangements.
Constitution Hill and the Apartheid Museum explain different parts of the country’s past and should be given separate visits. Pairing either with a nearby district is more practical than adding a succession of distant stops. Soweto deserves a dedicated outing with a clear pickup and return point rather than a brief detour between the airport and a Sandton meeting. The airport’s Terminal A is associated with international departures, while Terminal B handles domestic services within the connected complex. Follow the domestic-flight signs if continuing within South Africa after completing arrival formalities. A hotel near the airport can suit an early onward flight, but it is a different choice from a base for central museums. For a short city visit, select one museum and one neighbourhood around the available road time. Rosebank or Sandton rail access can simplify arrival while still leaving the sightseeing transfers to be planned individually.
Best time to visit Johannesburg
April to May or September to October, about 10–25°C, for mild days.
Places to visit in Johannesburg
Constitution HillApartheid MuseumNelson Mandela SquareRosebankSowetoJohannesburg Art Gallery
How to reach Johannesburg
By Air: OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is about 23 km east of central Johannesburg; Gautrain reaches Sandton in about 15 minutes. Taxis and booked cars serve wider districts.
By Rail: Gautrain connects the airport with Sandton, Rosebank and Park Station via interchange.
By Road: Airport taxis and hired cars use the R24 and regional motorways; intercity coaches leave from city terminals.
What to do in Johannesburg
Tour the former prison complex at Constitution Hill.
Spend time at the Apartheid Museum.
Visit Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton.
Arrange a guided outing to Soweto.
Johannesburg airport information
OR Tambo International Airport (JNB). OR Tambo’s Terminal A handles international departures, while Terminal B serves domestic operations. The terminals form a connected complex, but an international-to-domestic connection still involves the relevant arrival and departure procedures.
About Nairobi
Nairobi offers a rare pairing of city museums and wildlife. Nairobi National Park lies close to the urban edge, while the National Museum introduces the country through natural and cultural collections. Central markets and neighbourhood cafés add a different day. Travellers from India often use the city before a safari or a meeting, but a short stay still needs careful road planning. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is southeast of the centre, and traffic can change the transfer time sharply.
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Tips for travellers from India
Select a Nairobi base around the main purpose of the visit. A central hotel works for the National Museum and business in the core, while Karen is more useful for attractions on the southwestern side. A safari operator’s pickup point matters as much as the hotel’s straight-line distance from the airport. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Wilson Airport are separate facilities, and some onward safari flights use Wilson, requiring a road transfer rather than an airside connection.
Nairobi National Park is a wildlife outing with its own entry arrangements and vehicle planning; it cannot be treated like a city garden reached between meetings. Reserve a distinct block for it and avoid combining a game drive with a tightly timed departure from the international airport. The National Museum offers a different introduction to Kenya through its collections and can anchor an indoor half-day. Markets and central streets fit better around that museum visit than around a cross-city airport transfer. If staying in Karen, group southwestern attractions together before returning to the hotel. For an onward safari, confirm which Nairobi airport appears on the domestic ticket, the operator’s baggage allowance and the pickup location. This prevents a short city stay from becoming a sequence of unnecessary drives between the two airports and opposite hotel districts.
Best time to visit Nairobi
June to September or January to February, about 12–27°C, for generally drier outings.
Places to visit in Nairobi
Nairobi National ParkNairobi National MuseumGiraffe CentreKarura ForestKenya Railway MuseumMaasai Market
How to reach Nairobi
By Air: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is about 15–18 km southeast of central Nairobi; road travel can take about 25–60 minutes. Taxis, booked cars, buses and hotel shuttles serve arrivals.
By Rail: Nairobi Central station links with the Madaraka Express service via Nairobi Terminus; check transfer arrangements.
By Road: The Nairobi Expressway and Mombasa Road lead from the airport; intercity buses depart from city terminals.
What to do in Nairobi
Arrange a wildlife drive in Nairobi National Park.
Explore the National Museum collections.
Walk marked trails in Karura Forest.
Visit the Giraffe Centre on a planned outing.
Nairobi airport information
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Kenya Airways uses Terminal 1A for most flights. During renovation work from September 2026, some of its flights and Precision Air services moved to Terminal 1C, so check the operating airline’s terminal on a codeshare booking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it worth booking Johannesburg to Nairobi flights in advance?
There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. On the Johannesburg to Nairobi dates shown on this page, the lowest fare is on a Friday at R4,710. This can change from week to week.
How far is Johannesburg from Nairobi by air?
The direct air distance between Johannesburg (JNB) and Nairobi (NBO) is about 2,912 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.
Are there non-stop flights from JNB to NBO?
Yes. 6 non-stop flights are listed on this page for Johannesburg to Nairobi. Use the Stops filter to see only those.
Which airlines fly Johannesburg to Nairobi?
Qatar Airways, Emirates Airlines, South African Airways, Ethiopian Airlines S C and 1 other are listed on this route for the dates shown here. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi?
The quickest non-stop Johannesburg to Nairobi flight on this page takes about 4h 5m. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.
What is the baggage allowance on Johannesburg to Nairobi flights?
Allowance is set by the airline and the fare you pick, not by the route. Fares on this page include 2 Pieces, 1 Pieces and 45 KG. Cabin baggage is counted separately, and the exact allowance for the fare you choose is shown in the fare conditions before payment.
What is the cheapest Johannesburg to Nairobi flight fare?
The lowest Johannesburg to Nairobi fare on this page is R4,710. Fares on the same dates run up to R69,504, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline prices change often, so search your dates for the current fare.
What time do Johannesburg to Nairobi flights depart?
On the dates shown here, the first departure is around 01:35 and the last around 23:59, local time at Johannesburg. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.
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Approx route distance: 2,912.02 km.
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Lowest Johannesburg to Nairobi airfare, in 30 days and in 90 days
Cheapest Fare
Fare
Date
Airline
Departure
Lowest Airfare
R4,710
30/10/2026
Air Tanzania Corp
14:15
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days
R4,616
07/11/2026
Air Tanzania Corp
14:15
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days
R4,475
06/01/2027
Air Tanzania Corp
14:15
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Johannesburg to Nairobi Flight Distance, Duration and Time
The aerial distance between Johannesburg and Nairobi is about 2,912 KM. In these results, journey times range from 4h 5m to 57h. Flights with a layover take longer because the total includes the connection time.
Johannesburg to Nairobi Flight Schedule and Timing
The search for these dates returned 75 flight options, 6 of them non-stop. The first departure from Johannesburg is at 01:35 and the last is at 23:59. Flights leave from Johannesburg International and land at Jomo Kenyatta International.
Flight Route Details & Analysis
Flight Details
Information
Route
Johannesburg to Nairobi
Aerial Distance
2,912 KM
Flight Duration
4h 5m - 57h
Airport Codes
Johannesburg - JNB, Nairobi - NBO
Total Flights Available
75 flights6 direct69 with layovers
First Flight Departure
Departs at 01:35
Last Flight Departure
Departs at 23:59
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)
8 flights2 direct6 with layovers
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)
16 flights0 direct16 with layovers
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)
20 flights2 direct18 with layovers
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)
15 flights2 direct13 with layovers
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)
16 flights0 direct16 with layovers
Airport Information & Terminals
JNB: Johannesburg airport. Airport access in Johannesburg depends on arrival time, terminal, hotel location and local traffic. Confirm the airport name on the ticket, then choose between official taxi, app cab, airport bus, rail or hotel transfer based on luggage and time of day.
NBO: Nairobi airport. Airport access in Nairobi depends on arrival time, terminal, hotel location and local traffic. Confirm the airport name on the ticket, then choose between official taxi, app cab, airport bus, rail or hotel transfer based on luggage and time of day.
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