Cheap flights from Nairobi to Cape Town from R5 666
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 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NBO — CPT
Jan 20 — Jan 271
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Nairobi to Cape Town Intl are usually found in October or September, booked 39 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday
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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 21 December 2025.
Mon 22/123:45NBO - CPT
1 stop10h 15mEthiopian Air
Thu 25/1215:25CPT - NBO
1 stop20h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/12R12 103
Mon 22/123:45NBO - CPT
1 stop10h 15mEthiopian Air
Sat 27/1215:25CPT - NBO
1 stop20h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/12R12 221
Mon 22/123:45NBO - CPT
1 stop10h 15mEthiopian Air
Sun 28/1213:50CPT - NBO
1 stop22h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/12R12 355
Wed 24/1223:50NBO - CPT
2 stops18h 55mAir Tanzania
Thu 19/218:55CPT - NBO
1 stop27h 15mAir Tanzania
Deal found 20/12R12 757
Mon 22/1217:30NBO - CPT
1 stop20h 30mEthiopian Air
Sat 27/1215:25CPT - NBO
1 stop20h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/12R12 942
Mon 22/1223:50NBO - CPT
2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/1214:25CPT - NBO
1 stop6h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/12R13 545
Sat 20/1223:50NBO - CPT
2 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/114:25CPT - NBO
1 stop6h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/12R13 629
Mon 22/123:45NBO - CPT
1 stop10h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/1212:00CPT - NBO
2 stops16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/12R14 031
Wed 24/127:45NBO - CPT
1 stop16h 50mKenya Airways
Thu 19/214:25CPT - NBO
1 stop6h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/12R14 132
Tue 23/127:40NBO - CPT
2 stops15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1214:25CPT - NBO
1 stop6h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/12R14 232
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 21 December 2025.
Fri 27/26:10NBO - CPT
1 stop9h 30mTAAG
Fri 27/20:30CPT - NBO
1 stop27h 40mTAAG
Deal found 20/12R5 951
Wed 1/43:45NBO - CPT
1 stop11h 50mEthiopian Air
Tue 7/415:25CPT - NBO
1 stop9h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/12R10 360
Sat 17/123:50NBO - CPT
2 stops18h 55mAir Tanzania
Sun 25/118:55CPT - NBO
1 stop10h 15mAir Tanzania
Deal found 19/12R11 751
Fri 3/46:10NBO - CPT
1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/418:25CPT - NBO
2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12R11 869
Mon 1/66:30NBO - CPT
1 stop11h 50mAirlink
Fri 5/69:55CPT - NBO
1 stop7h 35mAirlink
Deal found 19/12R12 304
Tue 19/53:45NBO - CPT
1 stop11h 00mEthiopian Air
Sun 24/515:25CPT - NBO
1 stop20h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/12R10 980
Wed 4/215:30NBO - CPT
1 stop8h 20mAirlink
Wed 11/26:05CPT - NBO
1 stop7h 35mAirlink
Deal found 21/12R12 422
Wed 21/13:45NBO - CPT
1 stop10h 15mEthiopian Air
Mon 26/114:35CPT - NBO
1 stop21h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/12R11 735
Thu 19/315:30NBO - CPT
1 stop8h 20mAirlink
Tue 24/36:05CPT - NBO
1 stop7h 35mAirlink
Deal found 21/12R12 439
Wed 28/13:45NBO - CPT
1 stop10h 15mEthiopian Air
Sun 1/213:50CPT - NBO
1 stop22h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/12R11 735
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 21 December 2025.
Mon 2/21:15NBO - CPT
Nonstop5h 45mKenya Airways
Tue 10/27:20CPT - NBO
Nonstop5h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/12R13 042
Wed 4/217:20NBO - CPT
Nonstop5h 45mKenya Airways
Wed 11/223:25CPT - NBO
Nonstop5h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 21/12R13 159
Sat 7/28:15NBO - CPT
Nonstop5h 45mKenya Airways
Sat 14/214:20CPT - NBO
Nonstop5h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/12R13 193
Thu 2/417:25NBO - CPT
Nonstop5h 45mKenya Airways
Tue 7/423:30CPT - NBO
Nonstop5h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 21/12R13 428
Sat 17/18:15NBO - CPT
Nonstop5h 45mKenya Airways
Sat 24/114:20CPT - NBO
Nonstop5h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/12R14 182
Thu 2/417:25NBO - CPT
Nonstop5h 45mKenya Airways
Mon 6/414:35CPT - NBO
Nonstop6h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 21/12R16 898
Last-minute flights from Nairobi to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Nairobi to Cape Town. Data last updated 21 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Sun 11/16:10NBO - CPT
1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/115:20CPT - NBO
2 stops36h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/12R9 455
Fri 16/16:10NBO - CPT
1 stop18h 20mTAAG
Sat 24/115:30CPT - NBO
1 stop12h 40mTAAG
Deal found 21/12R8 482
Fri 16/16:10NBO - CPT
2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/10:30CPT - NBO
1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12R9 354
Sun 18/16:10NBO - CPT
1 stop18h 20mTAAG
Sun 25/115:55CPT - NBO
1 stop21h 55mTAAG
Deal found 21/12R7 862
Sun 18/16:10NBO - CPT
2 stops17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/115:55CPT - NBO
1 stop21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12R9 019
Mon 19/115:50NBO - CPT
2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/10:30CPT - NBO
1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/12R9 538
Fri 23/16:10NBO - CPT
1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/118:25CPT - NBO
2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12R8 633
Fri 30/16:10NBO - CPT
1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/218:25CPT - NBO
2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/12R7 242
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 21 December 2025.
Fri 15/56:10NBO - CPT
2 stops14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/12R5 666
Mon 9/216:05NBO - CPT
1 stop22h 55mTAAG
Deal found 20/12R5 867
Sun 1/26:10NBO - CPT
2 stops17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12R5 934
Mon 9/215:50NBO - CPT
2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/12R6 035
Mon 5/115:50NBO - CPT
1 stop23h 10mTAAG
Deal found 19/12R6 437
Mon 12/116:05NBO - CPT
1 stop22h 55mTAAG
Deal found 21/12R6 538
Fri 15/56:10NBO - CPT
1 stop9h 30mTAAG
Deal found 19/12R6 571
Sun 1/26:10NBO - CPT
1 stop9h 30mTAAG
Deal found 21/12R6 622
Wed 21/13:45NBO - CPT
1 stop10h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/12R6 689
Mon 19/115:50NBO - CPT
1 stop23h 10mTAAG
Deal found 20/12R6 705
Find flight deals from Nairobi to Cape Town
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Nairobi (NB0) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 December 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Nairobi to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 21 December 2025.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
NairobiCape Town
NBO - CPT
NBOCPT
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Fri 27/2
6:10-14:40
1 stop9h 30m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 27/2
0:30-5:10
1 stop27h 40m
R5 951
NairobiCape Town
NBO - CPT
NBOCPT
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Wed 1/4
3:45-14:35
1 stop11h 50m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 7/4
15:25-1:40
1 stop9h 15m
R10 360
NairobiCape Town
NBO - CPT
NBOCPT
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Tue 19/5
3:45-13:45
1 stop11h 00m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 24/5
15:25-13:10
1 stop20h 45m
R10 980
NairobiCape Town
NBO - CPT
NBOCPT
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Wed 21/1
3:45-13:00
1 stop10h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 26/1
14:35-13:10
1 stop21h 35m
R11 735
NairobiCape Town
NBO - CPT
NBOCPT
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Wed 28/1
3:45-13:00
1 stop10h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 1/2
13:50-13:10
1 stop22h 20m
R11 735
NairobiCape Town
NBO - CPT
NBOCPT
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Sat 17/1
23:50-17:45
2 stops18h 55m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 25/1
18:55-6:10
1 stop10h 15m
R11 751
NairobiCape Town
NBO - CPT
NBOCPT
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Fri 3/4
6:10-23:30
1 stop18h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 10/4
18:25-5:10
2 stops33h 45m
R11 869
NairobiCape Town
NBO - CPT
NBOCPT
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Mon 1/6
6:30-17:20
1 stop11h 50m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 5/6
9:55-18:30
1 stop7h 35m
R12 304
NairobiCape Town
NBO - CPT
NBOCPT
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Wed 4/2
15:30-22:50
1 stop8h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Wed 11/2
6:05-14:40
1 stop7h 35m
R12 422
NairobiCape Town
NBO - CPT
NBOCPT
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Thu 19/3
15:30-22:50
1 stop8h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 24/3
6:05-14:40
1 stop7h 35m
R12 439
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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?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Nairobi to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 19 December 2025.
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 39 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nairobi to Cape Town (average of R5 364). Flying from Nairobi to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R9 941). 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?
Find hourly flight availability from Nairobi to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 December 2025.
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 32% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.
How often are flights from Nairobi to Cape Town delayed?
About 21% of weekly flights between Nairobi and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 193 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Nairobi to Cape Town flights?
Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Nairobi to Cape Town flights?
Over the past year, Kenya Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 21% of flights being delayed.
Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated 21 December 2025.
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.
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
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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 0 inbound flights from Nairobi per day from 5 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 R5 951, TAAG can have you in Cape Town from Nairobi in 9h 30m. The distance from Nairobi to Cape Town is about 4097 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Nairobi to Cape Town round-trip?
Currently priced at R5 226, TAAG will fly you from Nairobi to Cape Town and back. In addition to TAAG, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Airlink and Ethiopian Air - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R6 661 and R9 628, respectively. You may be able to fly from Nairobi to Cape Town for 56% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nairobi to Cape Town (average of R5 364). Flying from Nairobi to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R9 941). 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.
Explore flights to Cape Town departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 21 December 2025.
Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Nairobi to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 21 December 2025.
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