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Find cheap flights from Cape Town to Nairobi from $285

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 5/24. 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
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

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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10:55 am - 10:05 pmCPT-NBO
10h 10m1 stop
1:30 pm - 6:50 pmNBO-CPT
30h 20m2 stops
$481Kenya Airways
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Mon, Apr 15 - Tue, Apr 23
2:35 pm - 1:20 amCPT-NBO
9h 45m1 stop
5:00 am - 2:30 pmNBO-CPT
10h 30m1 stop
$610Ethiopian Air
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Wed, May 1 - Sun, May 5
6:40 pm - 2:40 pmCPT-NBO
19h 00m1 stop
3:30 pm - 10:50 pmNBO-CPT
8h 20m1 stop
$627Airlink
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Wed, Aug 7 - Thu, Aug 15
6:15 am - 8:00 pmCPT-NBO
12h 45m3 stops
6:15 am - 7:00 pmNBO-CPT
13h 45m3 stops
Wed, Aug 7 - Thu, Aug 15
6:05 am - 2:40 pmCPT-NBO
7h 35m1 stop
3:30 pm - 10:50 pmNBO-CPT
8h 20m1 stop
$642Airlink
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Thu, Jul 18 - Thu, Jul 25
2:00 pm - 2:40 pmCPT-NBO
23h 40m1 stop
3:30 pm - 5:20 pmNBO-CPT
26h 50m1 stop
$643Airlink
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Wed, May 1 - Sun, May 5
7:00 am - 8:00 pmCPT-NBO
12h 00m3 stops
6:15 am - 12:15 pmNBO-CPT
31h 00m3 stops
Wed, May 1 - Sun, May 5
9:15 pm - 6:20 amCPT-NBO
8h 05m1 stop
7:45 am - 6:50 pmNBO-CPT
12h 05m1 stop
$690South African
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Mon, Apr 15 - Tue, Apr 23
1:00 pm - 6:55 amCPT-NBO
16h 55m1 stop
1:20 am - 10:50 amNBO-CPT
34h 30m1 stop
$741Qatar Airways
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Wed, Aug 7 - Wed, Aug 14
7:15 pm - 6:55 amCPT-NBO
34h 40m1 stop
1:20 am - 5:15 pmNBO-CPT
16h 55m1 stop
$744Qatar Airways
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Wed, May 1 - Sat, May 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 Friday, 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 Thursday 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 May, where tickets cost $414 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of tickets is $439 and $438 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 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 66 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 ($481) and Ethiopian Air ($610). Kenya Airways proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $285.

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 $384.

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

$285
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.
Flight from Cape Town to Nairobi

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 $285 for a one-way ticket and $481 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 $702 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 $444 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 $230 or less one-way and $482 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

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 KAYAK reviews.
8.2
AirlinkOverall score based on 85 reviews
82boarding
88crew
64entertainment
84overall
82comfort
76food
Airline reviews

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

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

There was no entertainment, but that is not expected on a flight less than 2 1/2 hours. Uber clean aircraft, good boxed meal and friendly flight attendants. Very please with the experience

Front section of economy cabin is better than rear. Paid for seats selected.

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 staff were not very kind. I went back to get a drink, 4 of them back there chatting. They all looked at me continued to talk then they started doing stuff and one finally asked after I was standing there awhile what I needed. This happened multiple times. The movies were not the great and seemed dated. My seat squeaked every time I moved and it moved around a bit.

My flight from Nairobi to nyc. My seat made noise and moved around. The two toilets in the back didn’t work well cause you didn’t know if someone was in there cause the light didn’t work. The bathroom doors didn’t lock well either, so I walked in on someone. The crew wasn’t quick or super helpful. When I went to get something they were chatting and they would look at me, continue on with their conversation and finally I would interrupt to get a drink.

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!

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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.
5/24Fri
1 stopKenya Airways
6h 50mCPT-NBO
$285
4/16Tue
1 stopKenya Airways
6h 50mCPT-NBO
$286
4/16Tue
nonstopKenya Airways
5h 45mCPT-NBO
$318
5/24Fri
1 stop
9h 05mCPT-NBO
$322
8/7Wed
3 stops
13h 15mCPT-NBO
$334
5/19Sun
1 stopTurkish Airlines
32h 05mCPT-NBO
$373
8/7Wed
1 stopEthiopian Air
9h 45mCPT-NBO
$388
5/18Sat
1 stopEthiopian Air
10h 30mCPT-NBO
$414
8/7Wed
1 stopAirlink
7h 35mCPT-NBO
$451
5/25Sat
1 stopAirlink
19h 35mCPT-NBO
$459

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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.
3/30Sat
nonstopKenya Airways
5h 45mCPT-NBO
4/7Sun
multi-stopKenya Airways
30h 20mNBO-CPT
$477
3/30Sat
multi-stop
13h 10mCPT-NBO
4/7Sun
multi-stop
28h 25mNBO-CPT
$680
3/30Sat
nonstop
5h 45mCPT-NBO
4/7Sun
multi-stop
33h 05mNBO-CPT
$714
3/30Sat
nonstop
5h 45mCPT-NBO
4/7Sun
multi-stop
12h 15mNBO-CPT
$757
3/30Sat
multi-stopEthiopian Air
16h 55mCPT-NBO
4/6Sat
multi-stopEthiopian Air
10h 05mNBO-CPT
$786
3/30Sat
multi-stop
11h 00mCPT-NBO
4/6Sat
multi-stop
11h 35mNBO-CPT
$810
3/30Sat
nonstop
5h 45mCPT-NBO
4/6Sat
multi-stop
10h 05mNBO-CPT
$815
3/30Sat
multi-stop
9h 15mCPT-NBO
4/6Sat
multi-stop
10h 05mNBO-CPT
$838
3/30Sat
multi-stop
11h 00mCPT-NBO
4/7Sun
multi-stop
17h 50mNBO-CPT
$852
3/30Sat
multi-stop
11h 00mCPT-NBO
4/7Sun
multi-stop
10h 40mNBO-CPT
$903

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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:

$2,200
$471

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