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
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
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$439 16 Nov – 23 Novfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
$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
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov – 23 Nov | $439 | Air Tanzania | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Dec – 25 Jan 2027 | $339 | TAAG Angola | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Jan 2027 – 17 Feb 2027 | $519 | Air Tanzania | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Jan 2027 – 5 Feb 2027 | $541 | Air Tanzania | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Jan 2027 – 4 Feb 2027 | $435 | Air Tanzania | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $339.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air Tanzania, TAAG Angola.
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
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$234 6 Decfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
$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.
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
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Dec | $234 | TAAG Angola | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 13 Dec | $229 | TAAG Angola | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 14 Dec | $229 | TAAG Angola | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 27 Dec | $237 | TAAG Angola | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 25 Jan 2027 | $233 | TAAG Angola | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 15 Feb 2027 | $237 | TAAG Angola | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 1 Mar 2027 | $239 | TAAG Angola | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 7 Mar 2027 | $239 | TAAG Angola | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $229.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: TAAG Angola.
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.
Today's prices for 16 Nov – 23 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 6 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days 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 | $339 | Cheapest seen | 37 |
| 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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | $300 | $222 | +29% | 19 |
| 30–59 days | $233 | $224 | Cheapest seen | 42 |
| 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