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Find cheap flights from Cape Town to Nairobi from $337

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cape Town to Nairobi departing on 7/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Cape Town to Nairobi, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Nairobi (CPT-NBO)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Cape Town to Nairobi that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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11:00 pm - 5:45 amCPT-NBO
5h 45mnonstop
1:30 pm - 6:50 pmNBO-CPT
30h 20m2 stops
$437Kenya Airways
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Thu, May 23 - Tue, Jun 4
11:00 pm - 5:45 amCPT-NBO
5h 45mnonstop
10:15 pm - 6:50 pmNBO-CPT
21h 35m3 stops
$453Kenya Airways
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Thu, May 16 - Fri, May 24
2:30 pm - 10:20 pmCPT-NBO
6h 50m1 stop
10:15 pm - 6:45 pmNBO-CPT
21h 30m3 stops
$488Kenya Airways
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Fri, Oct 25 - Wed, Nov 6
4:10 pm - 5:10 amCPT-NBO
12h 00m3 stops
5:40 am - 3:10 pmNBO-CPT
10h 30m2 stops
$629RwandAir
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Thu, May 23 - Tue, Jun 4
5:50 am - 8:00 pmCPT-NBO
13h 10m3 stops
6:15 am - 10:00 pmNBO-CPT
16h 45m3 stops
Fri, Oct 18 - Sun, Oct 27
6:05 am - 2:40 pmCPT-NBO
7h 35m1 stop
3:30 pm - 8:30 amNBO-CPT
18h 00m1 stop
$642Airlink
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Fri, Oct 18 - Sun, Oct 27
6:05 am - 2:40 pmCPT-NBO
7h 35m1 stop
3:30 pm - 12:40 pmNBO-CPT
22h 10m1 stop
$643Airlink
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Thu, May 16 - Fri, May 24
6:15 am - 8:00 pmCPT-NBO
12h 45m3 stops
6:15 am - 10:30 pmNBO-CPT
17h 15m3 stops
Wed, May 22 - Mon, Jun 3
6:10 pm - 2:40 pmCPT-NBO
19h 30m1 stop
3:30 pm - 12:40 pmNBO-CPT
22h 10m1 stop
$648Airlink
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Sun, Jun 2 - Sun, Jun 9
2:35 pm - 1:00 amCPT-NBO
9h 25m1 stop
5:20 am - 2:30 pmNBO-CPT
10h 10m1 stop
$650Ethiopian Air
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Wed, May 22 - Tue, Jun 4

Flights from Cape Town to Nairobi - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cape Town to Nairobi to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Nairobi?

The average price of all flights from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Nairobi on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Cape Town to Nairobi. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport is August, where tickets cost $420 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and February, where the average cost of tickets is $607 and $466 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 67 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Nairobi?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Cape Town to Nairobi were found on Kenya Airways ($437) and RwandAir ($629). Ethiopian Air proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $393.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Cape Town and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport.
There is just one airline that flies from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport direct and that is Kenya Airways. The best one-way deal found from Kenya Airways for the route is $383.

How many flights are there between Cape Town and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport per day?

There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Cape Town and lands in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, with an average flight time of 5h 45m. The most common departure time is 2:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 3 flights.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Cape Town and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Cape Town to Nairobi take?

Nonstop flights from Cape Town generally make it to Nairobi in 5h 45m. The flying distance between the two cities is 2,546 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Cape Town to Nairobi?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Cape Town at 2:05 pm and will be landing in Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport at 8:50 pm.

What’s the latest departure time from Cape Town to Nairobi?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport jets off at 11:00 pm and lands at 5:45 am.

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Low season

May

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$337
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 3% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Cape Town to Nairobi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cape Town to Nairobi based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Cape Town to Nairobi flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport was $337 for a one-way ticket and $437 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Cape Town and Nairobi?

    A passport is required to fly from Cape Town to Nairobi.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Cape Town to Nairobi?

    Only KLM offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Cape Town to Nairobi flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cape Town to Nairobi?

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Cape Town to Nairobi flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cape Town to Nairobi?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Cape Town and Nairobi.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Cape Town to Nairobi?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Cape Town to Nairobi on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Cape Town to Nairobi, Airlink or Kenya Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cape Town to Nairobi are Airlink and Kenya Airways. With an average price for the route of $697 and an overall rating of 8.2, Airlink is the most popular choice. Kenya Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $445 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cape Town to Nairobi?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cape Town to Nairobi.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cape Town to Nairobi?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Nairobi from Cape Town is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cape Town to Nairobi?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Nairobi with an airline and back to Cape Town with another airline. Booking your flights between Cape Town and NBO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cape Town to Nairobi?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Nairobi from Cape Town up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from CPT to Nairobi

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $283 or less one-way and $526 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Cape Town to Nairobi?

Find which airlines fly direct from Cape Town Intl to Jomo Kenyatta Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Cape Town Intl to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tuesday

Delta, Kenya Airways

Delta, Kenya Airways

Thursday

Delta, Kenya Airways

Delta, Kenya Airways

Saturday

Delta, Kenya Airways

Delta, Kenya Airways

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Nonstop returns

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Cape Town Intl

Tuesday

Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways

Thursday

Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways

Saturday

Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways

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Top airlines flying from Cape Town to Nairobi

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cape Town to Nairobi. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Cape Town to Nairobi? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.2
AirlinkOverall score based on 76 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.5Food
6.2Entertainment
8.1Comfort
8.8Crew
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Airlink is my preferred airline for travel in South and Southern Africa. Upington international airport is small so check in and security screening is a breeze. Boarding is easy and the flight was good. Took a while to get the luggage at OR Tambo airport but all in all a nice experience

8.0 ExcellentGerhard, May 2024UTN - JNB
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Airlink is my preferred airline for travel in South and Southern Africa. Upington international airport is small so check in and security screening is a breeze. Boarding is easy and the flight was good. Took a while to get the luggage at OR Tambo airport but all in all a nice experience

It was a great experience , it was quick and on time

this route is more expensive than you would expect. Boarding, disembarking was easy and fast. Cabin crew was friendly. Seats are small

The meal was excellent and well suited to a short journey.

Original flight was delayed due to technical issue. Very poor communication. The manager only appeared when we were climbing on board the plane.This resulted in us missing our follow on flight also with Airlink. No ticket issued from Skukuza and no assistance when we landed to address the issue. We had to make our own arrangements and go to their sales desk. Again they had no knowledge of the flight delay and of any passengers that had connecting flights. The lady (unfortunately with all the STRESS I have forgotten her name) at the counter was extremely helpful and is an excellent example of the type of employee Airlink need to promote and employ. Our luggage was in limbo due to all the missing information and assistance. We had to resort to buying extra tickets from South African Airways who were extremely helpful. I work at an airport so am familiar with its workings. I will infuture be looking for alternative flights.

Airline is the best airline experience I’ve ever had.

My flight was good no comments Crew members were good Flight on schedule even earlier at some point Thanks

Easy boarding, smooth flight, friendly and helpful attendants. As with every other airline, there isn't enough leg room to be comfortable. Food was adequate.

Easy short flight from Johannesburg to Harare. Boarding was slow, flight attendants were friendly. They did a meal service on this short flight, including wine, which was pretty cool.

Flight was moved forward by 2 hours with 3 days notice. This meant I could not connect from flight from Johannesburg. So did not take the flight and drove to Kasane. Will never use Air Botswana unless absolutely necessary. Mark

Food was great. They never to add more current entertainment like movies and shows

Good flight. Paid for seats sat the frront section of the economy. Better than rear cabin.

Flight was delayed for 9 hours. We finally arrived ved at 0435hrs instead of 1950hrs the previous day. No compensation was provided.

Apart from delay of 3 hrs in Nairobi for onward flight to Dar all fine. Looked like operational issues caused it.

It has been 1 week since arriving at my destination and I still have not recieved my kite surfing bags. Office will not communicate properly on location or when my bags will arrive. No advice on what to do on luggage that has not arrived in over a week. Simply not happy with Kenya airways at the moment.

Excellent. They canceled our flight & put us up for the night. Then upgraded us. We are impressed

The flight attendants on this flight were incredible! One even gave me her own dinner when my special meal order wasn’t transferred due to a flight delay! She insisted and I was so grateful. That is going above and beyond! The issue I had with the flight was with Lufthansa support. I missed my connection due to a flight delay and they wouldn’t rebook online, only in person. This took a lot of time and visits to the airport waiting for a Lufthansa agent to arrive 5 hours later than posted and almost paying full-fare price for the new flights and refusal to add my special meal orders. It made for a challenging journey home and I didn’t feel valued as a customer.

If my flight from Heathrow to Nairobi had not been cancelled I would’ve been in kisumu to fly back! And I have still not had my refund! So you have my cash and I’ve got nothing in return. Wonderful!

Great job in making sure that the customer is always having a great time

The flight never took off. We sat on the tarmac for over two hours due to an electrical fault and finally the flight was cancelled. We were told that hotels would be organised but there was no further communication. In the end I retrieved my baggage and went to the car park to pick up my car and drive home. It cost me over £150 to park the car for two weeks, plus of course petrol, and over £600 for the four flights and £50 for the travel visa. All gone up in my smoke. I’m bitterly disappointed that my business Trip was cancelled and have been told I will get a “partial refund” within three months!!! What a way to treat a customer.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Cape Town to Nairobi found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/26Fri
3 stops
22h 20mCPT-NBO
$337
7/26Fri
1 stopEthiopian Air
9h 45mCPT-NBO
$393
7/26Fri
2 stopsAirlink
20h 15mCPT-NBO
$520
9/7Sat
3 stops
13h 15mCPT-NBO
$604
9/7Sat
1 stop
18h 00mCPT-NBO
$635
9/7Sat
2 stops
51h 50mCPT-NBO
$1,215
9/7Sat
nonstopKenya Airways
5h 45mCPT-NBO
$1,555

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Last minute flights from Cape Town to Nairobi

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Cape Town to Nairobi that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/7Tue
multi-stopKenya Airways
6h 50mCPT-NBO
5/27Mon
multi-stopKenya Airways
30h 20mNBO-CPT
$478
5/7Tue
multi-stop
10h 10mCPT-NBO
5/27Mon
multi-stop
9h 50mNBO-CPT
$666
5/10Fri
multi-stopAirlink
22h 20mCPT-NBO
5/13Mon
multi-stopAirlink
24h 00mNBO-CPT
$684
5/7Tue
multi-stopQatar Airways
33h 40mCPT-NBO
5/26Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
34h 50mNBO-CPT
$761
5/7Tue
multi-stop
6h 50mCPT-NBO
5/27Mon
multi-stop
17h 00mNBO-CPT
$809
5/7Tue
nonstopKenya Airways
5h 45mCPT-NBO
5/27Mon
multi-stopKenya Airways
7h 10mNBO-CPT
$823
5/10Fri
multi-stopQatar Airways
16h 55mCPT-NBO
5/12Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
34h 50mNBO-CPT
$908
5/10Fri
multi-stopQatar Airways
27h 25mCPT-NBO
5/12Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
34h 50mNBO-CPT
$910
5/7Tue
multi-stop
26h 20mCPT-NBO
5/27Mon
multi-stop
19h 20mNBO-CPT
$962
5/7Tue
multi-stopQatar Airways
33h 40mCPT-NBO
5/26Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
20h 55mNBO-CPT
$973

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Cape Town - Nairobi Flights

Departure:

Cape Town (CPT)South Africa

Destination:

Nairobi (NBO)Kenya

Return flight deals:

Nairobi - Cape Town

Cabin classes:

$1,888
$1,446
$423

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