Cheap Flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg
Cheap Flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg
Looking for cheap flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Nairobi to Johannesburg vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 11,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg for specific travel dates.
2026-11-05
NBO - JNB
Economy | Non stop | 6 left
From 11,500 Pts + $120
2026-11-06
NBO - JNB
Economy | Non stop | 5 left
From 11,500 Pts + $120
2026-11-07
NBO - JNB
Economy | Non stop | 6 left
From 11,500 Pts + $120
2026-11-08
NBO - JNB
Economy | Non stop | 6 left
From 11,500 Pts + $120
2026-11-09
NBO - JNB
Economy | Non stop | 6 left
From 11,500 Pts + $120
2026-11-10
NBO - JNB
Economy | Non stop | 3 left
From 11,500 Pts + $120
Nairobi to Johannesburg flight facts
Distance
1,809 mi
2,911 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 4h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−1h
Johannesburg is 1 hour behind Nairobi.
Airports in Nairobi
NBO · Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Airports in Johannesburg
JNB · OR Tambo Intl
Premium cabin flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg
Premium cabin
2026-11-11
NBO - JNB
Business | Non stop | 1 left
From 35,000 Pts + $129.9
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
NBO - JNB
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 35,000 Pts + $129.9
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
NBO - JNB
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 35,000 Pts + $129.9
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
NBO - JNB
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 35,000 Pts + $129.9
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
NBO - JNB
Business | Non stop | 1 left
From 35,000 Pts + $129.9
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
NBO - JNB
Business | Non stop | 2 left
From 35,000 Pts + $129.9
Selected hotels for your next stay
Johannesburg (South Africa)
Park Hyatt Johannesburg
From 25,000 Pts or $341
Johannesburg (South Africa)
The Houghton Hotel, an SLH Hotel
From 52,000 Pts or $172
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Nairobi to Johannesburg depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Nairobi to Johannesburg.
Nairobi and Johannesburg are about 1,809 miles (2,911 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,809-mile straight-line distance takes about 4h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Johannesburg is 1 hour behind Nairobi.
Departures from Nairobi: Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO). Arrivals in Johannesburg: OR Tambo Intl (JNB).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Johannesburg, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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