Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi from $234 HLA, JNB → NBO, WIL

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 44 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $335 to $541.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 7-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 14 Jan 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

50 fares on 3 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $434.

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 47 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $221 to $472.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 27 Feb 2027 to compare.

Every date we hold

6 fares on 4 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $230.

Return

Fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 10% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (44 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

One-way

Timing didn't matter much here — prices were about the same in every range.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (47 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

How much is a return flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi?

The cheapest return found recently is $434 with Air Tanzania, 14 Jan 2027 to 21 Jan 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $435 to $487.

How much is a one-way flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $234 with TAAG Angola, 27 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $230 with TAAG Angola, 17 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $233 to $238.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Nairobi?

January 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $434, 14 Jan 2027 to 21 Jan 2027, found 3 days ago. December 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $230, 17 Dec, found 3 days ago.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi?

In 44 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 90 to 179 days before departure were typically 10% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 47 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares cost about the same whether the flight was days or months away.

Is there a direct flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $666 with Kenya Airways, 14 Jan 2027 to 21 Jan 2027, found 3 days ago.

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi?

The cheapest one-way found recently, with TAAG Angola on 27 Feb 2027, takes 23 h 40 min with 1 stop.

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi?

Between 1 Dec and 21 Jan 2027, Air Tanzania has the cheapest return on 2 of the 3 departure dates we hold, and RwandAir on 1. Between 17 Dec and 27 Feb 2027, TAAG Angola has the cheapest one-way on 3 of the 4 departure dates we hold, and Uganda Airlines on 1.