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Flights from Nairobi to Cape Town - Travel Insights & Trends

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.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town, 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 Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town is January, where tickets cost C$ 850 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 1,037 and C$ 989 respectively.

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

The average price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of C$ 641, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town, 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 Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 147 days before departure.

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Low season

June

High season

December
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (11% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Nairobi to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Nairobi to Cape Town 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 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.

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

    The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Nairobi to Cape Town flight route.

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

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

  • 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, Thursday, 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.

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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.
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Prefer to fly non-stop 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.

Nonstop departures

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Cape Town Intl

Tuesday

Kenya Airways

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Thursday

Kenya Airways

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Saturday

Kenya Airways

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Cape Town Intl to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tuesday

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Thursday

Delta,Kenya Airways

Delta,Kenya Airways

Saturday

Delta,Kenya Airways

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