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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 877
Typical prices: C$ 454-C$ 977
Ethiopian Air
Tue 6/10Fri 16/10
NBO - CPT • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 1,277
Typical prices: C$ 1,072-C$ 1,121
Kenya Airways
Sat 13/2Wed 17/2
NBO - CPT • Direct
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Tue, Wed, Sat
You can fly direct with Kenya Airways. Average duration is 5h 45m
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Cheapest • Avg C$ 572 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 10m (one-way)
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Most punctual • 67% on-time
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Cheap Flights from Nairobi to Cape Town (NBO-CPT)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Nairobi to Cape Town

Tue, 6 Oct - Fri, 16 Oct
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:00 a.m. - 2:10 p.m.NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
12h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
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1:50 p.m. - 1:40 a.m.CPT  Cape Town Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
10h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
C$ 877Ethiopian Air
Wed, 14 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:00 a.m. - 2:10 p.m.NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
12h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
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3:10 p.m. - 1:40 a.m.CPT  Cape Town Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
9h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
C$ 921Ethiopian Air
Tue, 22 Sep - Fri, 2 Oct
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
11h 00m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
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3:10 p.m. - 1:40 a.m.CPT  Cape Town Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
9h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
C$ 930Ethiopian Air
Sat, 17 Oct - Mon, 26 Oct
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:00 a.m. - 2:10 p.m.NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
12h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
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1:50 p.m. - 1:40 a.m.CPT  Cape Town Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
10h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
C$ 973Ethiopian Air
Tue, 17 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
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2:55 a.m. - 2:10 p.m.NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
12h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
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1:50 p.m. - 1:40 a.m.CPT  Cape Town Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
10h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
C$ 975Ethiopian Air
Sun, 7 Feb - Wed, 17 Feb
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6:00 p.m. - 6:05 p.m.NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
25h 05m2 stops Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
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12:20 p.m. - 10:05 p.m.CPT  Cape Town Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
8h 45m1 stop Johannesburg OR Tambo
C$ 978Multiple Airlines
Mon, 5 Oct - Fri, 9 Oct
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
11h 00m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
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3:10 p.m. - 1:40 a.m.CPT  Cape Town Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
9h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
C$ 984Ethiopian Air
Mon, 5 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct
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3:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
11h 00m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
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1:50 p.m. - 1:40 a.m.CPT  Cape Town Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
10h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
C$ 985Ethiopian Air
Mon, 5 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct
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3:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
11h 00m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
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1:50 p.m. - 1:40 a.m.CPT  Cape Town Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
10h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
C$ 989Ethiopian Air
Tue, 20 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct
Ethiopian Air Logo
3:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
11h 00m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
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
C$ 991Ethiopian Air
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Nairobi to Cape Town flights

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

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

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Cape Town from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport usually cost between C$ 700 and C$ 1,080 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 877 on Ethiopian Air (6 Oct–13 Oct).

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

The cheapest month for flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town is October, where tickets cost C$ 569 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 1,096 and C$ 1,096 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town?

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at C$ 591 on average.

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

To get a below average price on the flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Nairobi to Cape Town

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Daniel Scheffler

Expert on CPT and NBO

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Low season

July

Cheapest flight

C$ 610
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 18% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
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FAQs for booking Nairobi to Cape Town flights

  • Are there public transportation options to get from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to my hotel?

    The MyCiti bus will take you from the airport to the Cape Town Civic Center downtown. You can buy a travel card from the kiosk outside the airport. The journey takes about 25 minutes, and from here you can easily connect to busses to the suburbs and other parts of town. Buses leave about every 20 minutes and run daily from 5:00 am to 9:30 pm.

  • What are the popular layover cities on the flight from Nairobi to Cape Town?

    The most popular layover cities when flying this route are Addis Ababa (ADD) with Ethiopian Air. If you choose Kenya Airways, you might stop in Johannesburg (JNB) or Victoria Falls (VFA). Some flights have a short layover time of under an hour, so be aware of this before making any booking.

  • Which airline should I take if I’m traveling with my pet from Nairobi to Cape Town?

    Ethiopian Airlines accepts dogs or cats into the cabin as long as the dimensions of the carrier do not exceed 21 x 15 x 7 in and 17 lbs. Carriers larger than that may still be transported but will be placed in the cargo area. Dogs trained to assist the seeing or hearing impaired may be transported free of charge.

  • Do I need a visa to travel from Nairobi to Cape Town?

    A visa for South Africa is not needed for US nationals, but some Americans might be required to obtain a travel document. Check the official government website to see what you need. All travelers will need to present a valid passport with a validity of 30 days beyond the day they plan to leave the country and two blank passport pages.

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

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

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town was C$ 610 for a one-way ticket and C$ 877 for a round-trip.

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

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Nairobi to Cape Town flight route.

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

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

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

    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 Nairobi to Cape Town.

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

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

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

    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 Cape Town with an airline and back to Nairobi with another airline.

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

    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 Cape Town from Nairobi up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town

  • Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi serves as the hub for Kenya Airways. Choosing this airline will give you the most flight options as well as connection possibilities for other cities in South Africa, like Johannesburg and Durban.
  • Certain airlines, like Ethiopian Air, and Kenya Airways, include checked bags. Economy passengers can bring two free pieces of luggage, weighing 50 lbs each. Additional baggage may be purchased, or you may choose to upgrade to business class.
  • Kenya Airways offers nonstop flights from Nairobi to Cape Town. While other airlines might be cheaper, like Ethiopian Air or Fly Safari, they often have one or even two stops, adding much more time to your trip.
  • Students between the ages of 5 and 30 traveling with Kenya Airways can enjoy special perks with their Kool Flyers Student Club. Enroll in this program to enjoy flight discounts, and enhanced flexibility on your flights, like free flight changes. You will also be allowed one additional piece of luggage on your flight.
  • Kenya Airways offers special meals to cater to people with allergies and dietary restrictions. Special meals can be requested 24 hours in advance through the website. Business class passengers on Ethiopian Airlines can view the menu ahead of time and make special requests.

Prefer to fly direct from Nairobi to Cape Town?

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

Direct departures

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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Direct returns

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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