Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Nairobi to Johannesburg?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nairobi and Johannesburg takes around 4.2 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Nairobi and Johannesburg?

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The flight distance between Nairobi and Johannesburg is 2915 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Nairobi and Johannesburg?

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Several carriers operate flights between Nairobi and Johannesburg. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Airlink, Kenya Airways, South African Airways.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Nairobi?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Nairobi and Mombasa, Entebbe, Kisumu, Malindi, Ukunda, Eldoret, Lamu, New York, Dar es Salaam, Cape Town, Dubai, Juba, Los Angeles, Wajir, Maasai Mara, London, Manila, Addis Ababa, Minneapolis, Mumbai.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Cape Town, Durban, Harare, New York, Accra, Lagos, São Paulo, Port Elizabeth, Tel Aviv, Windhoek, Lusaka, Entebbe, Livingstone, Rio de Janeiro, London, East London, Victoria Falls, George, Bulawayo, Paris.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Nairobi?

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Nairobi is mainly served by Jomo Kenyatta International. But there are other airports nearby, including Wilson.

Question 7

What airports are near Nairobi?

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The main airport in Nairobi is Jomo Kenyatta International. It is also served by Arusha, Amboseli, Nanyuki.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Nairobi and Johannesburg?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Nairobi and Johannesburg thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Nairobi and Johannesburg can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Nairobi and Johannesburg?

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Currently, you can fly between Nairobi and Johannesburg with Kenya Airways, Fly Safair, Ethiopian Airlines, Precision Air, Airlink.

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between Nairobi and Johannesburg?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Nairobi and Johannesburg, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 12

What flights operate between Nairobi and Johannesburg?

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Traveling between Nairobi and Johannesburg, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 13

How many airports are there near Nairobi?

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There are a number of airports in and around Nairobi. The main one is Jomo Kenyatta International and other nearby airports include Arusha, Amboseli, Nanyuki

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Nairobi and Johannesburg depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Nairobi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Nairobi and Johannesburg arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Nairobi and Johannesburg depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Nairobi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Nairobi and Johannesburg arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	$325
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	$576
Cheapest round-trip	$559
Average round-trip	$635
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Airline	Sun 14.04	Mon 15.04	Tue 16.04	Wed 17.04	Thu 18.04	Fri 19.04	Sat 20.04
Kenya Airways	7	8	6	6	8	8	8
Airlink	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
South African Airways	1	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Sun 21.04	Mon 22.04	Tue 23.04	Wed 24.04	Thu 25.04	Fri 26.04	Sat 27.04
Kenya Airways	7	8	6	6	8	8	8
Airlink	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
South African Airways	1	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Sun 28.04	Mon 29.04	Tue 30.04	Wed 01.05	Thu 02.05	Fri 03.05	Sat 04.05
Kenya Airways	8	7	6	6	8	8	8
Airlink	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
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Airline	Sun 05.05	Mon 06.05	Tue 07.05	Wed 08.05	Thu 09.05	Fri 10.05	Sat 11.05
Kenya Airways	8	8	6	6	8	8	8
Airlink	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
South African Airways	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Kenya Airways	KQA	KQ	Yes	No
Fly Safair	SFR	FA	Yes	0 0
Ethiopian Airlines	ETH	ET	Yes	0 0
Precision Air	PRF	PW	Yes	0 0
Airlink	LNK	4Z	Yes	0 0

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	27°C	16°C
February	26°C	16°C
March	26°C	15°C
April	22°C	12°C
May	21°C	9°C
June	18°C	6°C
July	18°C	6°C
August	21°C	8°C
September	26°C	12°C
October	27°C	14°C
November	27°C	15°C
December	26°C	16°C