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Lowest fare₹23,292Taag Linhas Aereas De Angola
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Taag Linhas Aereas De Angola
Taag Linhas Aereas De Angola
DT-578
16:40
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
23H :20 M
1 Stop
NBJ · 15h 40m Luanda (NBJ), Angola
17:00
2026-11-15
Nairobi (NBO)Kenya flagJomo Kenyatta International
Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines
ET-21
12:30
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
6H :30 M
1 Stop
LLW · 0h 50m Lilongwe (LLW), Malawi
20:00
2026-11-14
Nairobi (NBO)Kenya flagJomo Kenyatta International
UR
UGANDA AIRLINES
UR-711
13:45
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
8H :00 M
1 Stop
EBB · 2h 30m Entebbe (EBB), Uganda
22:45
2026-11-14
Nairobi (NBO)Kenya flagJomo Kenyatta International
Eagle Air
Eagle Air
ZN-306
19:25
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
22H :45 M
1 Stop
LUN · 16h 00m Lusaka (LUN), Zambia
19:10
2026-11-15
Nairobi (NBO)Kenya flagJomo Kenyatta International
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
KQ-761
12:05
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
4H :05 M
Non Stop
17:10
2026-11-14
Nairobi (NBO)Kenya flagJomo Kenyatta International
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
KQ-763
17:00
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
4H :05 M
Non Stop
22:05
2026-11-14
Nairobi (NBO)Kenya flagJomo Kenyatta International
South African Airways
South African Airways
SA-317
08:55
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
31H :05 M
2 Stops
CPT · 4h 20m Cape Town (CPT), South Africa
NBJ · 16h 50m Luanda (NBJ), Angola
17:00
2026-11-15
Nairobi (NBO)Kenya flagJomo Kenyatta International
South African Airways
South African Airways
SA-319
09:25
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
30H :35 M
2 Stops
CPT · 3h 50m Cape Town (CPT), South Africa
NBJ · 16h 50m Luanda (NBJ), Angola
17:00
2026-11-15
Nairobi (NBO)Kenya flagJomo Kenyatta International
South African Airways
South African Airways
SA-7116
12:05
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
4H :05 M
Non Stop
17:10
2026-11-14
Nairobi (NBO)Kenya flagJomo Kenyatta International
South African Airways
South African Airways
SA-7118
17:00
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
4H :05 M
Non Stop
22:05
2026-11-14
Nairobi (NBO)Kenya flagJomo Kenyatta International
Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines
ET-808
14:30
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
9H :55 M
1 Stop
ADD · 2h 35m Addis Ababa (ADD), Ethiopia
01:25
2026-11-15
Nairobi (NBO)Kenya flagJomo Kenyatta International
Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines
ET-858
23:00
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
13H :10 M
1 Stop
ADD · 5h 10m Addis Ababa (ADD), Ethiopia
13:10
2026-11-15
Nairobi (NBO)Kenya flagJomo Kenyatta International
South African Airways
South African Airways
SA-313
08:10
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
31H :50 M
2 Stops
CPT · 5h 05m Cape Town (CPT), South Africa
NBJ · 16h 50m Luanda (NBJ), Angola
17:00
2026-11-15
Nairobi (NBO)Kenya flagJomo Kenyatta International
South African Airways
South African Airways
SA-327
11:10
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
28H :50 M
2 Stops
CPT · 2h 05m Cape Town (CPT), South Africa
NBJ · 16h 50m Luanda (NBJ), Angola
17:00
2026-11-15
Nairobi (NBO)Kenya flagJomo Kenyatta International
UR
UGANDA AIRLINES
UR-711
13:45
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
18H :30 M
1 Stop
EBB · 13h 00m Entebbe (EBB), Uganda
09:15
2026-11-15
Nairobi (NBO)Kenya flagJomo Kenyatta International
UR
UGANDA AIRLINES
UR-711
13:45
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
28H :10 M
1 Stop
EBB · 22h 40m Entebbe (EBB), Uganda
18:55
2026-11-15
Nairobi (NBO)Kenya flagJomo Kenyatta International
Emirates Airlines
Emirates Airlines
EK-768
10:10
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
18H :25 M
1 Stop
DXB · 5h 15m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates
05:35
2026-11-15
Nairobi (NBO)Kenya flagJomo Kenyatta International
Emirates Airlines
Emirates Airlines
EK-768
10:10
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
27H :30 M
1 Stop
DXB · 14h 20m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates
14:40
2026-11-15
Nairobi (NBO)Kenya flagJomo Kenyatta International
Emirates Airlines
Emirates Airlines
EK-768
10:10
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
32H :25 M
1 Stop
DXB · 19h 10m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates
19:35
2026-11-15
Nairobi (NBO)Kenya flagJomo Kenyatta International
Emirates Airlines
Emirates Airlines
EK-762
13:25
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
15H :10 M
1 Stop
DXB · 1h 45m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates
05:35
2026-11-15
Nairobi (NBO)Kenya flagJomo Kenyatta International
Emirates Airlines
Emirates Airlines
EK-762
13:25
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
24H :15 M
1 Stop
DXB · 10h 50m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates
14:40
2026-11-15
Nairobi (NBO)Kenya flagJomo Kenyatta International
Emirates Airlines
Emirates Airlines
EK-762
13:25
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
29H :10 M
1 Stop
DXB · 15h 40m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates
19:35
2026-11-15
Nairobi (NBO)Kenya flagJomo Kenyatta International

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Emirates Airlines
Emirates Airlines
EK-764
18:50
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
18H :50 M
1 Stop
DXB · 5h 25m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates
14:40
2026-11-15
Nairobi (NBO)Kenya flagJomo Kenyatta International
Emirates Airlines
Emirates Airlines
EK-764
18:50
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
23H :45 M
1 Stop
DXB · 10h 15m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates
19:35
2026-11-15
Nairobi (NBO)Kenya flagJomo Kenyatta International
Emirates Airlines
Emirates Airlines
EK-766
22:15
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
15H :25 M
1 Stop
DXB · 2h 15m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates
14:40
2026-11-15
Nairobi (NBO)Kenya flagJomo Kenyatta International
Emirates Airlines
Emirates Airlines
EK-766
22:15
2026-11-14
Johannesburg (JNB)South Africa flagJohannesburg International
20H :20 M
1 Stop
DXB · 7h 05m Dubai (DXB), United Arab Emirates
19:35
2026-11-15
Nairobi (NBO)Kenya flagJomo Kenyatta International
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Airfare Highlights

From flights departing on Sat, 14 Nov 2026.

Lowest fare ₹23,292 Taag Linhas Aereas De Angola 16:40
Earliest departure ₹66,390 Kenya Airways 01:35
Shortest duration ₹48,399 Kenya Airways 12:05
Night 00:00-05:59 ₹66,390 Kenya Airways at 01:35
Morning 06:00-11:59 ₹49,571 South African Airways at 08:55
Afternoon 12:00-17:59 ₹23,292 Taag Linhas Aereas De Angola at 16:40
Evening 18:00-23:59 ₹42,287 Eagle Air at 19:25

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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Route forecast

Weather in Johannesburg and Nairobi

Live forecast for both cities, 08 Nov to 11 Nov.

Departure city

Johannesburg

Sat, 14 Nov travel date
24°CRain expectedLow 17°
58% humidity 9 km/h wind 6.2 mm rain
  • Wed30° / 17°
  • Thu30° / 18°
  • Fri30° / 19°
Arrival city

Nairobi

Sat, 14 Nov travel date
24°CRain expectedLow 15°
83% humidity 8 km/h wind 6 mm rain
  • Wed26° / 16°
  • Thu21° / 17°
  • Fri20° / 16°

Forecast data from MET Norway, CC BY 4.0.

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Holidays and peak dates for Nairobi

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  • 12DecJamhuri DaySaturday
  • 25DecChristmas DayFriday
  • 26DecBoxing DaySaturday
  • 01JanNew Year's DayFriday

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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₹48,3994h 5m6 flights
Connecting flight₹23,292Longer, includes a stop50 options

Air distance is about 2,912 km. 16 airlines operate this route.

Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.

Connecting cities on this route

Connecting Johannesburg to Nairobi flights shown here most often stop in Luanda, Cape Town and Dubai.

Airlines flying from Johannesburg to Nairobi

Compare fares, stops, baggage and refundability across the airlines flying this route.

South African Airways Flights

from ₹49,57113 flights
Fares from
₹49,571
Non-stop
3 in these results
Departures
13 in the list above

Emirates Airlines Flights

from ₹56,55710 flights
Fares from
₹56,557
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
10 in the list above

Ethiopian Airlines Flights

from ₹34,3967 flights
Fares from
₹34,396
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
7 in the list above

UGANDA AIRLINES Flights

from ₹40,7133 flights
Fares from
₹40,713
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
3 in the list above

Kenya Airways Flights

from ₹48,3993 flights
Fares from
₹48,399
Non-stop
3 in these results
Departures
3 in the list above

Route Overview & Flight Facts

Fastest flight duration4h 5m · Kenya Airways
First departure of the day01:35 · Kenya Airways
Last departure of the day23:59 · Air France
Flight options found56
Direct / non-stop options6
Airport codesJohannesburg–JNB, Nairobi–NBO

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Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights

Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration

The search for Sat, 14 Nov found 56 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 ₹23,292, Evening from ₹42,287, Morning from ₹49,571, Night from ₹66,390. 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 Saturday at ₹23,292. 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.

Is there a direct flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi?

Yes. 6 non-stop flights are listed on this page for Johannesburg to Nairobi, operated by South African Airways and Kenya Airways. Use the Stops filter to see only those.

Which airlines fly Johannesburg to Nairobi?

South African Airways, Emirates Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, UGANDA AIRLINES 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, 46KG (23 KG X 2 pcs) and 30 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 ₹23,292. Fares on the same dates run up to ₹427,053, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline prices change often, so search your dates for the current fare.

Which is the cheapest airline for Johannesburg to Nairobi flight?

On this page, Taag Linhas Aereas De Angola has the lowest Johannesburg to Nairobi fare, starting from ₹23,292. Ethiopian Airlines is next, from ₹34,396. The cheapest airline can change with the date, so compare a few days around your trip.

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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Cheapest FareFareDateAirlineDeparture
Lowest Airfare ₹23,292 14/11/2026 Taag Linhas Aereas De Angola 16:40

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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 51h 20m. Flights with a layover take longer because the total includes the connection time.

Johannesburg to Nairobi flight duration is approximately 4 hours 5 minutes non-stop. There are 6 non-stop Johannesburg to Nairobi direct flights on the departure date shown on this page. Johannesburg to Nairobi flight distance is around 2,912 KM.

Johannesburg to Nairobi Flight Schedule and Timing

The search for these dates returned 56 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 DetailsInformation
RouteJohannesburg to Nairobi
Aerial Distance2,912 KM
Flight Duration4h 5m - 51h 20m
Airport CodesJohannesburg - JNB, Nairobi - NBO
Total Flights Available56 flights6 direct50 with layovers
First Flight DepartureDeparts at 01:35
Last Flight DepartureDeparts at 23:59
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)2 flights2 direct0 with layovers
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)12 flights0 direct12 with layovers
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)18 flights2 direct16 with layovers
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)14 flights2 direct12 with layovers
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)10 flights0 direct10 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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