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

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), Wilson Airport (WIL) → Lanseria International Airport (HLA), O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

The cheapest return found recently is $439 with Air Tanzania, 16 Nov – 23 Nov, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $234 with TAAG Angola, 6 Dec, found 2 days ago.

Cheapest one-way found recently
$234, found 2 days ago
Cheapest return found recently
$439, 16 Nov to 23 Nov
Usual return price
$435 to $519
Cheapest month to fly
December 2026, return fares from $339 found in the last 7 days
Airlines with nonstop flights
Kenya Airways, Airlink

Return

The cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $435 to $519.

Cheapest return found recently

$439

16 Nov – 23 Nov · Air Tanzania

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

Leaves 12:30 a.m. · Return leaves 2:15 p.m. · 29 h 10 min of travel, both ways together

out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) · overnight connection · 11 h connection

found 4 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop return

$741

16 Nov – 23 Nov · Kenya Airways

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

Leaves 7:45 a.m. · Return leaves 9:05 p.m. · 8 h 15 min of travel, both ways together

out nonstop, back nonstop

found 4 days ago

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $439 16 Nov – 23 Novfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates

Cheapest we hold, of any age $339 14 Dec – 25 Jan 2027found 7 days agoSee prices for these dates

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $321 to $423.

At $439, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.

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

Is this a good return price?

Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates from 16 Nov to 26 Jan 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 7-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 16 Nov to compare.

Every date we hold

42 fares on 5 departure dates

16 Nov – 23 Nov: $439, found 4 days ago14 Dec – 25 Jan 2027: $339, found 7 days ago14 Jan 2027 – 17 Feb 2027: $519, found 6 days ago16 Jan 2027 – 5 Feb 2027: $541, found 6 days ago26 Jan 2027 – 4 Feb 2027: $435, found 6 days agoNovDecJan
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The cheapest price seen for each departure date — per traveler in Economy.
DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
16 Nov – 23 Nov$439Air TanzaniaJomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
14 Dec – 25 Jan 2027$339TAAG AngolaJomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
14 Jan 2027 – 17 Feb 2027$519Air TanzaniaJomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
16 Jan 2027 – 5 Feb 2027$541Air TanzaniaJomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates
26 Jan 2027 – 4 Feb 2027$435Air TanzaniaJomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)out 1 stop, back 1 stopfound 6 days agoSee prices for these dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $339.

November 2026From $4391 departure date16 Nov – 23 Nov · found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
December 2026From $339Cheapest seen1 departure date14 Dec – 25 Jan 2027 · found 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
January 2027From $4353 departure dates26 Jan 2027 – 4 Feb 2027 · found 6 days agoSee prices for these dates

One-way

The cheapest one-way fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $232 to $238.

Cheapest one-way found recently

$234

6 Dec · TAAG Angola

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

Leaves 6:20 p.m. · 10 h 55 min trip

1 stop

found 2 days ago

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Cheapest nonstop one-way

None seen yet.

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Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

Cheapest found recently $234 6 Decfound 2 days agoOpen this trip

Cheapest we hold, of any age $229 13 Decfound 7 days agoOpen this trip

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $222 to $239.

$234, the cheapest one-way found recently, sits here in that range of $222 to $239.

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

Is this a good one-way price?

Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 8 departure dates from 6 Dec to 7 Mar 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 6 Dec to compare.

Every date we hold

12 fares on 8 departure dates

6 Dec: $234, found 2 days ago13 Dec: $229, found 7 days ago14 Dec: $229, found 7 days ago27 Dec: $237, found 3 days ago25 Jan 2027: $233, found 7 days ago15 Feb 2027: $237, found 7 days ago1 Mar 2027: $239, found 4 days ago7 Mar 2027: $239, found 3 days agoDecJanFebMar
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DatesFromAirlineAirportsStopsFound
6 Dec$234TAAG AngolaJomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)1 stopfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
13 Dec$229TAAG AngolaJomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)1 stopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
14 Dec$229TAAG AngolaJomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)1 stopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
27 Dec$237TAAG AngolaJomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)1 stopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
25 Jan 2027$233TAAG AngolaJomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)1 stopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
15 Feb 2027$237TAAG AngolaJomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)1 stopfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
1 Mar 2027$239TAAG AngolaJomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)1 stopfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
7 Mar 2027$239TAAG AngolaJomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)1 stopfound 3 days agoOpen this trip

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $229.

December 2026From $229Cheapest seen4 departure dates13 Dec · found 7 days agoOpen this trip
January 2027From $2331 departure date25 Jan 2027 · found 7 days agoOpen this trip
February 2027From $2371 departure date15 Feb 2027 · found 7 days agoOpen this trip
March 2027From $2392 departure dates1 Mar 2027 · found 4 days agoOpen this trip

Premium cabin fares from Nairobi to Johannesburg

We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.

How far ahead were prices cheapest for Nairobi to Johannesburg?

Return

Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 22% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 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.

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Typical price in each booking range — round trip, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
0–6 days$436$327+28%23
7–13 days$434$327+28%28
14–29 days$428$321+26%34
30–59 days$340$339Cheapest seen37
60–89 days$363$339+7%43
90–179 days$362$340+7%31
180+ days$341$341+0%10

One-way

Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 22% lower than 14 to 29 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 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.

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Typical price in each booking range — one way, per traveler in Economy.
Booked ahead byTypical fareCheapest dayAbove the cheapestDays of prices
14–29 days$300$222+29%19
30–59 days$233$224Cheapest seen42
60–89 days$238$227+2%36
90–179 days$238$232+2%43
180+ days$238$236+2%25

Live price for these dates

The cheapest return found recently is for 16 Nov – 23 Nov. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.

Questions about this trip

How much is a return flight from Nairobi to Johannesburg?

The cheapest return found recently is $439 with Air Tanzania, 16 Nov to 23 Nov, found 4 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $339 with TAAG Angola, 14 Dec to 25 Jan 2027, found 7 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $435 to $519.

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

The cheapest one-way found recently is $234 with TAAG Angola, 6 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $229 with TAAG Angola, 13 Dec, found 7 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $232 to $238.

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

December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $339, 14 Dec to 25 Jan 2027, found 7 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $229, 13 Dec, found 7 days ago.

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

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 22% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 22% lower than 14 to 29 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Nairobi to Johannesburg?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $741 with Kenya Airways, 16 Nov to 23 Nov, found 4 days ago.

How long is the flight from Nairobi to Johannesburg?

The cheapest one-way found recently, with TAAG Angola on 6 Dec, takes 10 h 55 min with 1 stop.

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg?

Between 16 Nov and 26 Jan 2027, Air Tanzania has the cheapest return on 4 of the 5 departure dates we hold, and TAAG Angola on 1. Between 6 Dec and 7 Mar 2027, TAAG Angola has the cheapest one-way on all 8 departure dates we hold.

Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work