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Quick Flight Summary from Nairobi to Johannesburg

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    $ 227
  • Direct flight duration 6 hour 35 min
  • Direct airlines Kenya Airways
  • Arrival airports HLA / JNB
  • Best days to book Sunday, Monday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    $ 236

Cheapest flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg

Best Price

Taag

Taag
11 Oct, Sun
Nairobi – Johannesburg
11h 15m
1 stop
NBOJNB
Shortest Flight

Air Tanzania

Air Tanzania
3 Sep, Thu
Nairobi – Johannesburg
6h 35m
1 stop
NBOJNB

Air Tanzania

Air Tanzania
24 Sep, Thu
Nairobi – Johannesburg
6h 35m
1 stop
NBOJNB

Air Tanzania

Air Tanzania
4 Sep, Fri
Nairobi – Johannesburg
6h 35m
1 stop
NBOJNB

Air Tanzania

Air Tanzania
5 Sep, Sat
Nairobi – Johannesburg
14h 35m
1 stop
NBOJNB

Taag

Taag
12 Oct, Mon
Nairobi – Johannesburg
10h 55m
1 stop
NBOJNB

Air Tanzania

Air Tanzania
21 Sep, Mon
Nairobi – Johannesburg
6h 35m
1 stop
NBOJNB

Air Tanzania

Air Tanzania
10 Sep, Thu
Nairobi – Johannesburg
14h 35m
1 stop
NBOJNB

Air Tanzania

Air Tanzania
13 Sep, Sun
Nairobi – Johannesburg
22h 5m
1 stop
NBOJNB

Last update: 27 August 2026 15:39

Direct flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg

Kenya Airways

Estimated Prices for Nairobi to Johannesburg Flights

Cheapest Day7 September Monday
Best Price
$ 220
Average Price
$ 258
$ 382
$ 220
$ 291
27Thu
Aug
$ 222
28Fri
$ 382
29Sat
$ 222
30Sun
31Mon
$ 287
01Tue
Sep
02Wed
$ 291
03Thu
$ 223
04Fri
05Sat
06Sun
$ 220
07Mon
08Tue
$ 291
09Wed
$ 291
10Thu
$ 223
11Fri
12Sat
$ 222
13Sun
$ 222
14Mon
15Tue
16Wed
17Thu
$ 228
18Fri
$ 290
19Sat
20Sun
$ 228
21Mon
22Tue
23Wed
24Thu
25Fri

Key Features of the Airlines

Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.

Transportation to Airport from Nairobi City Center

Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport

You can reach the airport from Nairobi city center by taxi or the airport shuttle service that is provided by your hotel. There are the minibuses called 'matatu' and the buses for the passengers who prefer public transportation. Renting a car is another transportation alternative you can prefer. You should keep in mind that the traffic in the city is particularly dense during the day, and you should set out early no matter which means of transportation you prefer.

Bus

You can get on the bus number 34 departing from the city center to reach the airport. Ticket price only costs 50 KES and your journey takes about 40 minutes.

Hotel Shuttle Services

Hotel shuttle services offered by the hotels are one of the most comfortable transportation alternatives if you don’t want to lose time with renting a car because it is necessary to bargain with taxi drivers and means of public transportation are troublesome. If your hotel provides this service, you need to contact your hotel in advance and make a reservation to take advantage of this service.

Taxi

Taking a taxi is generally a frequently preferred transportation option in the city. However, you should remember that you need to bargain for taxi fare. If you are going to take a taxi to reach the airport, you can ask your hotel to help you with this, so you can travel by a trusted and safer taxi. You can reach the airport in about half an hour by taking a taxi.  

Matatu

In addition to the buses, matatu option is also available for those who prefer public transportation. You can reach the airport by these minibuses that are quite cheap, but you should keep in mind that you might have difficulty if you have lots of luggage because matatu minibuses are very crowded and the drivers usually drive fast and carelessly.

Rent a car

You can find the offices of many car rental companies in the city center. You need to drive straight through the A101 Mombasa road to reach the airport. If you are going to rent a car only to reach the airport, you can rent a car with a driver or you can rent a car from a company that has an office at the airport.

You should keep in mind that the traffic flows on the left side and the traffic rules are not very effective. You should also remember that the traffic is extremely heavy at certain times before deciding on the time you will leave.  

Transportation to Johannesburg City Center from Airport

O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport

O.R. Tambo International Airport, also known as O.R. Tambo, is located near Johannesburg city centre. You can travel to the city centre from the airport by buses or taxis which you can find in front of the airport terminals. There are also other transportation options such as limousine and train which respond to different needs for the passengers at the airport. There are both international and domestic flights at the airport, which hosts millions of passengers every year.

Bus

Among the vehicles that you can choose for traveling to the city centre from O.R. Tambo International Airport, bus is the most affordable one. Buses going to the city centre depart from the terminal exit and pick up passengers from both domestic and international terminals. Bus fares are usually low and once you arrive in the city centre, you can walk to your destination or take a taxi or another bus. If you are not familiar with the city and visiting for the first time, it is recommended to take a taxi instead of public transportation such as bus.

Taxi

You can easily find a taxi at any time of the day in front of the airport terminal and travel to different districts in or near Johannesburg city centre. Compared to the other vehicles, taking a taxi is a far better option for the foreigners visiting the city for the first time, because of safety reasons. Traveling to Johannesburg city centre by the taxis you can take from the exit gates of the airport terminals takes about 35 – 40 minutes. Moreover, taxi fares in the city are generally not too high, and if you are traveling in groups of 2 – 3 people, you can travel to the city centre by taxi at reasonable prices.

Train

You can also travel by the trains that you can take from the train station located between the A and B terminals at the airport. The train fares are just as reasonable as the bus fares. When you take the train, you can travel to different routes you want to go in the city centre.

Limousine

There are also more comfortable  transportation options such as limousines at the airport for the passengers. The limousines, which you can hire from the terminal, offer an extremely fast and pleasant journey with their chauffeurs. Limousines, together with taxis, are the safest vehicles to travel to the city centre.

Rent a Car

Passengers who want to rent a car at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport can get a car delivered in a short time by going to the offices of international rent a car companies such as Hertz, AVIS, Europcar, Budget or National. Rental cars are a convenient and fast way to travel and passengers may also choose luxury cars . Remember to take your travel documents and identification papers, which you will need to rent a car, with you. Also, by making reservation in advance, you can get your car ready before you land on the airport and begin driving to the city centre without losing too much time.

Johannesburg Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Today
Thursday
27 Aug
Cloudy
20°10°
Friday
28 Aug
Clear
21°9°
Saturday
29 Aug
Cloudy
21°9°
Sunday
30 Aug
Cloudy
21°9°
Monday
31 Aug
Cloudy
23°12°

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Nairobi-Johannesburg flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Nairobi-Johannesburg flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Nairobi-Johannesburg flights, you can use Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport, Wilson Airport as departure airport, and Lanseria Intl. Airport, O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Nairobi-Johannesburg is 2925 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 3 hour 40 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Nairobi-Johannesburg flights is Sunday.
Kenya Airways organizes direct flights between Nairobi-Johannesburg.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Taag starts from approximately $ 208.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Air Tanzania
$ 290
Taag
$ 208
Uganda Airlines
$ 287
1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 2 pieces X 23 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours)

Last update: 18.08.2026

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