Question 1

How long is the flight from Nairobi to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

A direct flight from Nairobi to Johannesburg typically takes around 4 hours 15 minutes. If you choose a connecting flight, you should allow more time. Typical one-stop journeys take around 6 hours 30 minutes. For the quickest journey, a direct flight is usually the most comfortable choice.

Question 2

Are there direct flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are direct flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg, with an average of around 3 to 4 flights per day, operated by, among others, Kenya Airways and Airlink. If you want to travel without a stopover, it is worth filtering specifically for direct flights when searching.

Question 3

Which airlines fly from Nairobi to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg are operated by, among others, Kenya Airways and Airlink. There are also connecting flights with one stop, for example with Emirates (via Dubai), RwandAir (via Kigali) and Air Tanzania (via Dar es Salaam). If a short travel time matters to you, a direct flight is usually the most convenient option. Connecting flights often give you more choice of departure times and airlines.

Question 4

On which days are there direct flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg operate daily. The schedule may vary by season, so it is worth comparing several travel dates. If your preferred day has no direct service, nearby departure days or short connecting flights may be a good alternative.

Question 5

How many flights are there per day from Nairobi to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

On the route from Nairobi to Johannesburg there are on average around 3 to 4 flights per day. The number of services can vary by day of the week and season. If you are flexible with your dates, it is worth comparing several departure days.

Question 6

How many flights per week are there from Nairobi to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

From Nairobi to Johannesburg there are around 21 to 22 flights per week. This means you usually have suitable connections to choose from on several days and at various times. As well as price, it is worth comparing flight duration, airline and any potential additional charges.

Question 7

When does the first flight from Nairobi to Johannesburg depart?

Accepted Answer

The earliest direct flight from Nairobi to Johannesburg usually departs at 00:45. The exact departure time may vary by day of the week and airline. Early flights are particularly useful if you want to make the most of your arrival day in Johannesburg.

Question 8

When does the last flight from Nairobi to Johannesburg depart?

Accepted Answer

The last direct flight from Nairobi to Johannesburg usually departs at 21:10. Late flights can be convenient if you want to travel after work or in the evening. Do check whether it is a direct flight, as a connecting service could push the arrival time significantly later.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Nairobi Johannesburg	Outbound 01/12/26 1 Stopover (DAR) TC0201, TC0206 06h 35min	Return 08/12/26 1 Stopover (DAR) TC0207, TC0202 07h 45min	Air Tanzania		£304
Best option Nairobi Johannesburg	Outbound 08/08/26 1 Stopover (LLW) ET0051, ET0024 07h 30min	Return 15/08/26 1 Stopover (LLW) ET0025, ET0050 05h 30min	Ethiopian Airlines		£530
Nairobi Johannesburg	Outbound 06/10/26 1 Stopover (DAR) TC0205, TC0208 21h 15min	Return 20/10/26 1 Stopover (DAR) TC0207, TC0200 15h 45min	Air Tanzania		£310
Nairobi Johannesburg	Outbound 01/12/26 1 Stopover (DAR) TC0203, TC0208 14h 35min	Return 08/12/26 1 Stopover (DAR) TC0207, TC0232 24h 15min	Air Tanzania		£305
Nairobi Johannesburg	Outbound 08/08/26 1 Stopover (DAR) TC0205, TC0208 21h 15min	Return 15/08/26 1 Stopover (DAR) TC0209, TC0232 24h 15min	Air Tanzania		£319
Nairobi Johannesburg	Outbound 06/10/26 1 Stopover (DAR) TC0203, TC0208 14h 35min	Return 20/10/26 1 Stopover (DAR) TC0207, TC0202 07h 45min	Air Tanzania		£334
Nairobi Johannesburg	Outbound 08/08/26 1 Stopover (DAR) TC0205, TC0208 21h 15min	Return 15/08/26 1 Stopover (DAR) TC0209, TC0232 24h 15min	Air Tanzania	?	£330
Nairobi Johannesburg	Outbound 08/08/26 1 Stopover (DAR) TC0205, TC0208 21h 15min	Return 15/08/26 1 Stopover (DAR) TC0209, TC0232 24h 15min	Air Tanzania		£345
Nairobi Johannesburg	Outbound 01/12/26 1 Stopover (DAR) TC0203, TC0208 14h 35min	Return 08/12/26 1 Stopover (DAR) TC0207, TC0200 15h 45min	Air Tanzania	?	£392
Nairobi Johannesburg	Outbound 01/12/26 1 Stopover (EBB) UR0201, UR0712 10h 25min	Return 08/12/26 1 Stopover (EBB) UR0713, UR0200 11h 35min	Uganda Airlines	?	£396

Outbound and return from	303,90 £
Flight duration	min. 04:05 / max. 04:15
Return flight duration	min. 04:00/ max. 04:05
Distance	2915 km
Flights per week	35
Departure airport	Airport Nairobi Kenyatta (NBO)
Departure country	Flights from Kenya
Arrival airport	Airport Johannesburg O.R. Tambo (JNB)
Destination country	Flights to South Africa
Departure country - Arrival airport	Kenya - Johannesburg O.R. Tambo
Departure airport - Destination country	Nairobi Kenyatta - South Africa

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