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Johannesburg Nairobi

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Thu., 26 Dec. JNB - NBO

Thu., 26 Dec. NBO - JNB

$876 $836

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Wed., 12 Feb. JNB - NBO

$293 $284

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Johannesburg Nairobi

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Wed., 01 Jan. JNB - NBO

Sun., 19 Jan. NBO - JNB

$773 $736

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Johannesburg Nairobi

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Mon., 20 Jan. NBO - JNB

$1027 $1002

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Johannesburg Nairobi

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$837 $800

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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket

57% Trains in Nairobi are 57% cheaper than in Johannesburg.

Johannesburg $2.82

Nairobi $1.22

Meal Mid-priced restaurant

59% A meal in Nairobi is 59% cheaper than a meal in Johannesburg.

Johannesburg $17.63

Nairobi $7.31

Taxi Standard daytime start rate

39% Taxis are 39% more expensive in Nairobi than in Johannesburg.

Johannesburg $1.76

Nairobi $2.44

Coffee Regular cappuccino

9% Coffee is 9% more expensive in Nairobi than in Johannesburg.

Johannesburg $3.21

Nairobi $3.51

Exchange rate

1 AUD = 81.91 KES

1 KES = 0.02 AUD

Last checked on 21 December 2024

Distance: 2925 kms

Johannesburg airports

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) How far from city centre: 1 kms

Nairobi airports

Jomo Kenyatta Internatonal (NBO) How far from city centre: 16 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi

How long does the flight take to go from Johannesburg to Nairobi?

The total flight time between Johannesburg and Nairobi is of around 04:59 hours on average, considering an average distance of 3,212 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How can I find cheap flights from Johannesburg to Nairobi at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi is $284. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

Is Nairobi expensive to visit compared to Johannesburg?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Nairobi costs an average of 2.44 AUD, 39% more expensive than Johannesburg, with a fare of 1.76 AUD, while train tickets costs 57% less in Nairobi: 1.22 AUD against 2.82 AUD in Johannesburg. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 7.31 AUD in Nairobi, 59% less than the 17.63 AUD in Johannesburg. The price of the coffee is around 9% more expensive in Nairobi, with an average of 3.51 AUD , while in Johannesburg the coffee costs 3.21 AUD.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Johannesburg to Nairobi?

At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Kenya may apply when travelling from Johannesburg. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

How is the weather in Nairobi compared to Johannesburg?

While in Johannesburg the temperatures can reach an average of 31.84 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 6.0 mm ,Nairobi's temperatures can go up to 30.06 ºC during the hot season, with 6.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 9.29 ºC in Nairobi, compared to the -0.43 ºC average degrees reported in Johannesburg. During the winter period, Johannesburg can register 0.9 mm precipitation, while Nairobi have an average of 2.3 mm rain level.

Which airports have flights between Johannesburg and Nairobi?

The main airport route flying between Johannesburg and Nairobi is: OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Jomo Kenyatta Internatonal (NBO). This route is covered by the following airline(s): Kenya Airways. South African Airways. Etihad Airways.