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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Cape Town to Mombasa flights typically cost between R9 945 and R13 960 in February. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R8 930 on Ethiopian Air (Feb 9-Feb 24).

Question 1

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Mombasa?

Accepted Answer

Addis Ababa (ADD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R9 307.

Question 2

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Cape Town to Mombasa?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Nairobi (NBO) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 3h 24m.

Question 3

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Cape Town to Mombasa?

Accepted Answer

Addis Ababa (ADD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 70% of one-stop itineraries from Cape Town to Mombasa on Cheapflights.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Cape Town to Mombasa flights typically cost between R9 945 and R13 960 in February.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R8 930 on Ethiopian Air (Feb 9-Feb 24).

Question 5

What’s the fastest stopover option from Cape Town to Mombasa?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Nairobi (NBO) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 10h 05m.

Question 6

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Mombasa?

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Departing from Cape Town to Mombasa will take you 26h 15m. Cape Town and Mombasa are separated by a distance of 3972 km.

Question 7

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

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Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cape Town to Mombasa round-trip from R8 079. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Kenya Airways, from R10 299, and South African, from R14 215. You may be able to fly from Cape Town to Mombasa for 28% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Booking 43 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cape Town to Mombasa. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Mombasa (average of R406). Flying from Cape Town to Mombasa in January is currently the most expensive (average of R544). 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.

Question 10

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

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

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Mombasa ranges from 10.0 - 270.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 270.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Mombasa when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Mombasa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.0 C).

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Ethiopian Air, Kenya Airways and South African are the most popular airlines when flying from Cape Town to Mombasa.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Users have found that flying from Cape Town to Mombasa on a Sunday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

Question 15

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

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Find a great deal and save up to 26% by booking at least 44 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Cape Town to Mombasa within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at R9 071.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

March is one of the best times of the year to fly to Mombasa from Cape Town. Prices for March average R11 354 per person but you can even find prices for as low as R8 224. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a March flight can save you 17% on your journey compared to booking in December

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

When flying from Cape Town to Mombasa, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 13% versus a flight in the morning.

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

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

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

Question 20

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

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

Question 21

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Cape Town to Mombasa?

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When you search for this flight from Cape Town to Mombasa, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Question 22

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Cape Town to Mombasa?

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It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Cape Town to Mombasa.

Question 23

Can Cheapflights find flights from Cape Town to Mombasa with no change fees?

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Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Cape Town to Mombasa, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Question 24

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Cape Town to Mombasa become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Cape Town to Mombasa flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Round-trip from	R8 930
One-way from	R6 230
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R12 036

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR8 079	AverageR8 762	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR10 299	AverageR11 857	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
South African	CheapestR14 215	AverageR15 834	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights

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