Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Kisumu (JNB - KIS)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Johannesburg to Kisumu and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$959	Ethiopian, Kenya Airways 2 stops 27 hr Thu, May 7 — Wed, May 13	The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Kisumu is currently $959
Cheapest one-way flight	$600	Kenya Airways 1 stop 24 hr Wed, May 6	The cheapest one-way flight from Johannesburg to Kisumu is currently $600
Last-minute weekend getaway	$959	Ethiopian, Kenya Airways 2 stops 19 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Johannesburg to Kisumu is currently $959
Cheapest business class flights	$2,533	Kenya Airways 1 stop 24 hr Mon, May 4 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Kisumu is currently $2,533

Fastest flight	6 hr 35 min	The fastest flight with stops from Johannesburg to Kisumu takes 6 hr 35 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Kisumu is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $730–830
May Most expensive	Typical prices: $900–950

Popular airlines from Johannesburg to Kisumu

Kenya Airways

from $976

Typical price: $860–1,050

41 weekly connecting flights

JNB - KIS Every day

Popular airports near Johannesburg

O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

Johannesburg South Africa 14 mi
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)

Johannesburg South Africa 51 min 19 mi
Polokwane International Airport (PTG) (PTG)

Polokwane South Africa 3 hr 32 min 185 mi

Popular airports near Kisumu

Kisumu International Airport (KIS)

Kisumu Kenya 12 min 2 mi
Eldoret International Airport (EDL)

Eldoret Kenya 2 hr 20 min 47 mi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

Nairobi Kenya 6 hr 41 min 171 mi
Kichwa Tembo Airstrip - HKTB (KTJ)

Maasai Mara National Reserve Kenya 4 hr 16 min 83 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Johannesburg to Kisumu

The cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Kisumu are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $730 to $830.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Kisumu recently found on Google Flights was with Ethiopian, Kenya Airways from $959. The cheapest one-way flight was with Kenya Airways from $600.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Kenya Airways flight from Johannesburg to Kisumu is $976, flying from May 7 to May 13.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Kisumu starts at $959 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 13. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $600 and departs on Wed, May 6.

6 hr 35 min is the shortest flight time from Johannesburg to Kisumu.

Kisumu has hot, humid weather year-round. Oct–May is a popular time to visit. There are 2 rainy seasons (typically Mar–Jun and Oct–Dec). The drier months (May–Aug) are a common time for wildlife viewing.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Johannesburg to Kisumu.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Johannesburg to Kisumu really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Johannesburg to Kisumu.

In terms of flights, Kenya Airways is the most popular. Kenya Airways offers 41 connecting flights per week. Kenya Airways flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Johannesburg and Kisumu.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Kisumu recently found on Google Flights was with Ethiopian, Kenya Airways from $959. The cheapest one-way flight was with Kenya Airways from $600.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Kenya Airways flight from Johannesburg to Kisumu is $976, flying from May 7 to May 13.

No airline flies direct from Johannesburg to Kisumu.

There are 41 Kenya Airways connecting flights from Johannesburg to Kisumu per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Johannesburg and Kisumu at price $959 is offered by Ethiopian, Kenya Airways from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

No airline flies direct from Johannesburg to Kisumu.

There are 41 Kenya Airways connecting flights from Johannesburg to Kisumu per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Johannesburg to Kisumu.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Johannesburg to Kisumu, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Johannesburg and Kisumu start at $2,533 from Mon, May 4 to Sun, May 10 with Kenya Airways.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Johannesburg and Kisumu start at $959 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 13.

To book business class trips from Johannesburg to Kisumu, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Johannesburg and Kisumu starts at $959 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Ethiopian, Kenya Airways.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Johannesburg and Kisumu at price $959 is offered by Ethiopian, Kenya Airways from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Johannesburg to Kisumu, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.