Cheap flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg from £173

Cheap flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg from £173

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Nairobi NBOJohannesburg JNB

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Nairobi NBOJohannesburg JNB

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Nairobi NBOJohannesburg JNB

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Getting from Johannesburg's airport to the city center

Johannesburg is served by O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), located 24 km east of the city center. As Africa's busiest airport, it offers several airport transfers to city center destinations including the Gautrain rapid rail service, metered taxis, ride-hailing apps, shuttle buses, and private transfers. The Gautrain provides the fastest and most reliable connection to Sandton and central Johannesburg, while road-based options offer flexibility for travelers with heavy luggage or destinations not on the rail network. Journey times by road vary significantly depending on traffic conditions, particularly during peak hours.

Notes:

  • Prices in ZAR (South African Rand); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The Gautrain operates from approximately 05:30 to 20:30 on weekdays, with reduced hours on weekends.
  • Ride-hailing pickups at O.R. Tambo are from designated areas on the arrivals level.
  • Traffic on the N12 and R24 highways can significantly extend journey times during peak hours (07:00–09:00 and 16:00–18:00).
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Johannesburg

Depart from
Jomo Kenyatta International
Arrive to
O. R. Tambo International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
2915 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
3644444
1222122
1222222
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Weekly flights: 54 totalDaily flights: 7.71 averageMost flights: Tuesday 6 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
4444433
2222222
2222222
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Weekly flights: 54 totalDaily flights: 7.71 averageMost flights: Monday 4 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
4444446
2222222
2222222
11---------------
Weekly flights: 60 totalDaily flights: 8.57 averageMost flights: Sunday 6 flights
AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
6666665
2222222
2222222
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Weekly flights: 73 totalDaily flights: 10.43 averageMost flights: Monday 6 flights

Check-in for a flight from Nairobi to Johannesburg

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
Kenya AirwaysKQAKQNo
Safarilink AviationXLKF2Yes
AirlinkLNK4ZNo
Fly SafairSFRFAYes

Weather in Johannesburg

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January27°C16°C
February27°C16°C
March26°C15°C
April23°C12°C
May21°C10°C
June18°C6°C
July18°C6°C
August21°C9°C
September26°C12°C
October27°C14°C
November26°C15°C
December27°C16°C
Hottest Month
27°C
January
Coldest month
6°C
July
Sunny days
296
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
16 May
21°C12°C
23 May
21°C15°C
Sunday
17 May
20°C12°C
24 May
20°C15°C
Monday
18 May
19°C14°C
25 May
19°C14°C
Tuesday
19 May
75%
18°C13°C
26 May
20°C13°C
Wednesday
20 May
19°C12°C
27 May
21°C14°C
Thursday
21 May
79%
20°C14°C
28 May
89%
19°C14°C
Friday
22 May
21°C13°C
29 May
17°C10°C
Travelers usually depart from Jomo Kenyatta International, or Wilson when they travel from Nairobi to Johannesburg. Book your trip to arrive at O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International. The distance between Nairobi and Johannesburg is 2915 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, Safarilink Aviation, Airlink, and Fly Safair. Nairobi and Johannesburg have 400 direct flights per week.

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