3
Airlines
35×
Per week
$428
From (live)
via TC
4h
Nonstop
Johannesburg (JNB) → Nairobi (NBO)
Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International
DISTANCE
3 144 km
Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International
Flight time is an estimate: great-circle distance with ~8% routing adjustment and ~45 min ground operations. Actual block time depends on the carrier, winds, and specific service (check the airline schedule).
Fare trend — last 5weeks
↑ up 23%Lowest one-way fare from weekly Travelpayouts snapshots. See methodology for how we collect this.
When are fares cheapest?
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Compare carriers on this route
🇰🇪Kenya Airways
KQ
- Frequency
- 35× / week
- Baggage
- LCC (paid) +5
- Migrant program
- —
🇿🇦South African Airways
SA
- Frequency
- 35× / week
- Baggage
- LCC (paid) +5
- Migrant program
- —
🇪🇹Ethiopian Airlines
ET
- Frequency
- 35× / week
- Baggage
- LCC (paid) +5
- Migrant program
- ✓
Flights Johannesburg -> Nairobi (JNB-NBO) — USD Fares, Airlines, Frequency
Johannesburg to Nairobi connects South Africa with Kenya, the main economic centres at the southern and eastern ends of the continent, with around 35 flights a week — five a day. The route carries business travellers, traders, tourists and connecting passengers. Block time is about four hours.
Airlines on this route
Three carriers fly JNB-NBO: Kenya Airways, South African Airways and Ethiopian Airlines, all full-service with a checked baggage allowance and meals included. The combination of three carriers gives the route a wide spread of departure times and competitive pricing.
| Carrier | Baggage baseline | Alliance |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya Airways (KQ) | 23 kg | SkyTeam |
| South African Airways (SA) | 23 kg | Star Alliance |
| Ethiopian Airlines (ET) | 23 kg | Star Alliance |
USD fares — JNB-NBO
JNB-NBO fares rise around the December holidays. With three carriers competing, the route is well supplied and competitively priced — three to six weeks of lead time usually secures a reasonable economy fare in USD.
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About Nairobi
Nairobi is the capital of Kenya and one of the main economic and transport centres of East Africa. For travellers from Johannesburg it is a business and trade destination and a major hub for onward connections across the continent.
FAQ
Which airlines fly Johannesburg to Nairobi? Direct JNB-NBO flights are operated by Kenya Airways, South African Airways, Ethiopian Airlines. Compare baggage baseline and alliance in the carrier table above.
How long is the JNB-NBO flight and how often does it run? Block time is about 4.0 hours. The JNB-NBO route runs roughly 35 flights per week across all carriers.
How much does a JNB-NBO flight cost and when is it cheapest? Typical economy fares sit in the $400-900 USD band. Intra-Africa and Gulf-hub transit fares move week-to-week; 4-8 weeks is the typical sweet spot.
What is the checked baggage allowance on JNB-NBO? It varies by carrier and fare class — see the baggage-baseline column in the carrier table above. Full-service carriers usually include 23-30 kg, while low-cost carriers sell it as an add-on. Confirm on the airline’s site before booking.
What currency is used in Nairobi? Nairobi uses USD. Fares in this guide are quoted in USD; budget on-the-ground spending in USD.
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