How long is the flight from Nairobi to Cape Town?

For as low as R10 518, Ethiopian Air can have you in Cape Town from Nairobi in 11h 50m. The distance from Nairobi to Cape Town is about 4097 km.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Nairobi to Cape Town round-trip?

Currently priced at R7 039, Airlink will fly you from Nairobi to Cape Town and back. In addition to Airlink, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Air - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R7 554 and R9 849, respectively. You may be able to fly from Nairobi to Cape Town for 46% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Nairobi to Cape Town?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Nairobi to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Nairobi to Cape Town?

Before booking your flight from Nairobi to Cape Town, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Airlink, Ethiopian Air or Kenya Airways.

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Nairobi to Cape Town?

Travellers have found that booking a Thursday departure is the best way to save up to 24% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Nairobi to Cape Town?

To save up to 59% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 41 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Nairobi to Cape Town from R13 121 1-2 weeks out and tickets from R14 485 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Nairobi to Cape Town?

Our data shows that June tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from Nairobi. Users have commonly found prices around R13 167 for the month, but tickets can be as low as R7 048. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Nairobi?

Most people fly into Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they book a flight to Cape Town from Nairobi. On average, Cape Town Intl has 1 inbound flight from Nairobi per day from 4 airlines. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 15,6 km from Cape Town’s city centre.

Can I find deals for flights from Nairobi to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Nairobi to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Nairobi to Cape Town?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Nairobi to Cape Town.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Nairobi to Cape Town?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Nairobi to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

R6 056+ Cheap Flights from Nairobi to Cape Town

Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Nairobi to Cape Town?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Nairobi to Cape Town flights typically cost between R10 784 and R13 945 in September. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R10 182 on TAAG (Sept 5-Sept 13).

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Nairobi to Cape Town Intl are usually found in June or August, booked 40 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Nairobi to Cape Town

Round-trip from	R10 182
One-way from	R6 056
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	June
Average price	R12 626

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2 total stops
31h 00m total
Nairobi to Cape Town

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Cheapest flights from Nairobi to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Nairobi to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 August 2025.

Fri 5/96:10NBO - CPT

1 stop18h 20mTAAG

Sat 13/915:30CPT - NBO

1 stop12h 40mTAAG

Deal found 21/8R10 182

Sun 14/126:10NBO - CPT

1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sat 20/129:00CPT - NBO

2 stops19h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/8R10 217

Tue 2/911:25NBO - CPT

1 stop27h 35mTAAG

Sun 7/915:30CPT - NBO

1 stop22h 20mTAAG

Deal found 20/8R10 253

Mon 1/915:50NBO - CPT

1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 7/96:05CPT - NBO

2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/8R10 518

Tue 26/87:40NBO - CPT

2 stops15h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sun 31/85:45CPT - NBO

2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/8R10 642

Thu 18/911:25NBO - CPT

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1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines

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3 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/8R10 766

Thu 18/911:25NBO - CPT

1 stop27h 35mTAAG

Wed 24/90:30CPT - NBO

1 stop27h 40mTAAG

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1 stop27h 35mTAAG

Sun 21/90:30CPT - NBO

1 stop13h 20mTAAG

Deal found 22/8R10 837

Tue 16/911:25NBO - CPT

2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 21/90:30CPT - NBO

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Deal found 22/8R10 873

Sun 12/106:10NBO - CPT

2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 19/106:05CPT - NBO

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Deal found 21/8R11 032

Wed 8/106:50NBO - CPT

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Mon 13/106:20CPT - NBO

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Best flights from Nairobi to Cape Town
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Nairobi to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 22 August 2025.

Fri 19/93:45NBO - CPT

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Sat 27/915:25CPT - NBO

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Deal found 21/8R10 518

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Wed 11/314:35CPT - NBO

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Tue 16/915:25CPT - NBO

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Deal found 22/8R11 244

Direct flights from Nairobi to Cape Town
Explore direct flight options from Nairobi to Cape Town based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 22 August 2025.

Tue 30/917:25NBO - CPT

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Deal found 21/8R14 326

Last-minute flights from Nairobi to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Nairobi to Cape Town. Data last updated 22 August 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 26/87:40NBO - CPT

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Wed 24/90:30CPT - NBO

1 stop27h 40mTAAG

Deal found 21/8R10 784

One-way flights from Nairobi to Cape Town
Search for one-way flight options from Nairobi to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 22 August 2025.

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Deal found 20/8R6 056

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Deal found 20/8R6 516

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Deal found 20/8R6 552

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Fly to

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Depart

Return

Price

NairobiCape Town

NBO - CPT

NBOCPT

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 19/9

3:45-14:35

1 stop11h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 27/9

15:25-1:40

1 stop9h 15m

R10 518

NairobiCape Town

NBO - CPT

NBOCPT

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 12/1

3:45-13:00

1 stop10h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

14:35-1:40

1 stop10h 05m

R10 518

NairobiCape Town

NBO - CPT

NBOCPT

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 11/12

3:45-13:45

1 stop11h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/12

13:50-1:40

1 stop10h 50m

R10 518

NairobiCape Town

NBO - CPT

NBOCPT

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 31/10

3:45-14:35

1 stop11h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/11

14:35-1:40

1 stop10h 05m

R10 518

NairobiCape Town

NBO - CPT

NBOCPT

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 14/1

3:45-13:00

1 stop10h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

14:35-1:40

1 stop10h 05m

R10 518

NairobiCape Town

NBO - CPT

NBOCPT

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 14/1

3:45-13:00

1 stop10h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/3

15:25-1:40

1 stop9h 15m

R10 518

NairobiCape Town

NBO - CPT

NBOCPT

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 16/9

11:25-14:00

1 stop27h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/9

0:30-14:50

1 stop13h 20m

R10 837

NairobiCape Town

NBO - CPT

NBOCPT

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 16/9

11:25-9:45

2 stops23h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 21/9

0:30-14:50

1 stop13h 20m

R10 873

NairobiCape Town

NBO - CPT

NBOCPT

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 10/1

3:45-13:00

1 stop10h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/3

13:50-1:40

1 stop10h 50m

R10 943

NairobiCape Town

NBO - CPT

NBOCPT

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 14/1

3:45-13:00

1 stop10h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 15/3

15:25-1:40

1 stop9h 15m

R11 174

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Best time to book a flight from Nairobi to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Nairobi to Cape Town

How far ahead should I book a flight from Nairobi to Cape Town?

The price you pay for your flight from Nairobi to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 40 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Nairobi to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nairobi to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Nairobi to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NBO to CPT?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Nairobi to Cape Town at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 26% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Nairobi to Cape Town?

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Airlink, South African, andEthiopian Air from Nairobi to Cape Town to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Airlink

8,6

Very Good

75 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 1

10,0

Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Airlink

8,6

Very Good

75 reviews

Airlink

8,6

Very Good

75 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 1

10,0

Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

South African

7,6

Good

43 reviews

Airlink

8,6

Very Good

75 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 1

10,0

Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

837 reviews

Airlink

8,6

Very Good

75 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 1

10,0

Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Kenya Airways

6,9

Okay

278 reviews

Airlink

8,6

Very Good

75 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 1

10,0

Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Nairobi?
Most people fly into Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they book a flight to Cape Town from Nairobi. On average, Cape Town Intl has 1 inbound flight from Nairobi per day from 4 airlines. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 15,6 km from Cape Town’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Nairobi to Cape Town?
For as low as R10 518, Ethiopian Air can have you in Cape Town from Nairobi in 11h 50m. The distance from Nairobi to Cape Town is about 4097 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Nairobi to Cape Town round-trip?
Currently priced at R7 039, Airlink will fly you from Nairobi to Cape Town and back. In addition to Airlink, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Air - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R7 554 and R9 849, respectively. You may be able to fly from Nairobi to Cape Town for 46% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
Can I find deals for flights from Nairobi to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Nairobi to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Nairobi to Cape Town?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Nairobi to Cape Town.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Nairobi to Cape Town?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Nairobi to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Nairobi to Cape Town?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nairobi to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Nairobi to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Airlink	CheapestR7 039	AverageR13 952	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Airlink flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR7 554	AverageR13 895	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR9 849	AverageR10 778	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
South African	CheapestR15 661	AverageR18 735	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights

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Cheap flights from Nairobi to Cape Town from R6 056

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Nairobi to Cape Town Intl are usually found in June or August, booked 40 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Nairobi to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 August 2025.