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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 983
Typical prices: C$ 839-C$ 1,197
Ethiopian Air
Sat 10/11Fri 16/11
CPT - NBO • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 1,067
Typical prices: C$ 1,018-C$ 1,157
Kenya Airways
Sat 24/11Fri 30/11
CPT - NBO • Direct
Direct flights
3 days a week
You can fly direct with Kenya Airways. Average duration is 5h 45m
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Kenya Airways
Most punctual • 74% on-time
Night
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
23 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 23 weeks in advance save around 28% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 14% price drop
November
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl (NBJ)
Cheapest • Avg C$ 649 (round-trip)
Victoria Falls (VFA)
Shortest trip • 6h 57m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Nairobi (CPT-NBO)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Cape Town to Nairobi

Tue, 10 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:10 p.m. - 1:25 a.m.CPT  Cape Town Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
9h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
4:55 a.m. - 2:10 p.m.NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
10h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
C$ 983Ethiopian Air
Wed, 10 Feb - Tue, 16 Feb
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 p.m. - 1:40 a.m.CPT  Cape Town Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
10h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:15 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
10h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
C$ 989Ethiopian Air
Tue, 24 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec
Kenya Airways Logo
7:20 a.m. - 2:05 p.m.CPT  Cape Town Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
5h 45mdirect
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7:25 a.m. - 1:35 p.m.NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
7h 10m1 stop Livingstone
C$ 1,067Kenya Airways
Fri, 13 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 p.m. - 1:25 a.m.CPT  Cape Town Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
10h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
4:55 a.m. - 2:10 p.m.NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
10h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
C$ 1,070Ethiopian Air
Fri, 20 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 p.m. - 1:25 a.m.CPT  Cape Town Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
10h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
4:55 a.m. - 2:10 p.m.NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
10h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
C$ 1,071Ethiopian Air
Fri, 20 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 p.m. - 1:25 a.m.CPT  Cape Town Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
10h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
4:55 a.m. - 2:10 p.m.NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
10h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
C$ 1,073Ethiopian Air
Fri, 20 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 p.m. - 1:25 a.m.CPT  Cape Town Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
10h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
4:55 a.m. - 2:10 p.m.NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
10h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
C$ 1,078Ethiopian Air
Tue, 24 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec
Kenya Airways Logo
2:25 p.m. - 10:15 p.m.CPT  Cape Town Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
6h 50m1 stop Livingstone
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7:25 a.m. - 1:35 p.m.NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
7h 10m1 stop Livingstone
C$ 1,081Kenya Airways
Tue, 24 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:00 a.m. - 6:40 a.m.CPT  Cape Town Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
20h 40m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dar Es Salaam
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7:40 a.m. - 11:35 p.m.NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
16h 55m2 stops Dar Es Salaam Johannesburg OR Tambo
C$ 1,099Multiple Airlines
Fri, 19 Mar - Sun, 28 Mar
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 p.m. - 1:10 p.m.CPT  Cape Town Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
22h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:55 a.m. - 2:10 p.m.NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
12h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
C$ 1,109Ethiopian Air
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

Round-trip flights from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport typically range from C$ 839 to C$ 1,197. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 983, on Ethiopian Air.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport. It's 19% cheaper than the average day, while Tuesday is the most expensive, with prices 7% higher.

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

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport at C$ 885 round-trip.
•May (C$ 1,130) and October (C$ 1,104) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 27% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport are cheapest 23 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 28% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

C$ 482
Beat the crowds with an average 38% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 49% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport

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Your Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport:

    • Earliest: departs at 7:20 am and lands at 1:05 pm
    • Latest: departs at 11:25 pm and lands at 5:10 am.

    The flight takes about 5h 45m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport.

  • How long does a flight from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport take?

    A direct flight from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport takes 5h 45m, covering 6,593 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport range from C$ 839 to C$ 1,197, with an average of C$ 1,026 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 839 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 8% above the C$ 1,026 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 649 round-trip via Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl (NBJ), compared to C$ 1,085 for direct.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    Kenya Airways is the only airline operating Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights. 74% of its flights are on time.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Kenya Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

  • Have flight prices from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 983 to C$ 5,191. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 633, which is 20% above the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport (NBO)?

    Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport (NBO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 35 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Autounion Car Rental
    • GREEN MOTION
    • Hertz
    • Right Cars
    • Europcar

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    Flights from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport usually depart from Cape Town Intl (CPT) and arrive at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport route, 26% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 3h 51m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 43% of one-stop connections
    • Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl (NBJ) – 28% of one-stop connections
    • Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) – 21% of one-stop connections
    • Victoria Falls (VFA) – 4% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 25% on flights from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport. Monday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 833 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at C$ 1,106, a difference of C$ 273.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines fly from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    Only Kenya Airways operates flights between Cape Town and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport when travelling from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    Flying via Victoria Falls (VFA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 57m, compared with 6h 59m via Livingstone (LVI) and 8h 36m via Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

  • What is the time difference between Cape Town and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport is 1 hour ahead of Cape Town (Eastern Africa Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Kenya Airways: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure and avoid flying on Tuesday. On this route, Monday flights average C$ 833, about C$ 273 less than Tuesday fares (25% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 23 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 28% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport trip for February. Fares historically average C$ 885 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 245 less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl Airport (NBJ) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages C$ 649 round-trip on this route – about C$ 437 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport.

    • Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport
    • Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport By IHG

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Direct departures

Cape Town Intl to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tuesday

Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways

Wednesday

Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways

Saturday

Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways

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Direct returns

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Cape Town Intl

Tuesday

Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways

Wednesday

Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways

Saturday

Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways

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