Cheap flights from Cape Town to Nairobi from R5 212
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 30/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — NBO
Feb 8 — Feb 151
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Nairobi are usually found in May or January, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday
Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Nairobi
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Nairobi (NB0). 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 9 January 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Nairobi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 January 2026.
Sun 22/28:10CPT - NBO
2 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/36:10NBO - CPT
2 stops18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1R8 840
Fri 6/28:30CPT - NBO
2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 13/25:30NBO - CPT
2 stops16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1R9 170
Sun 22/20:30CPT - NBO
1 stop13h 20mTAAG
Mon 2/316:05NBO - CPT
1 stop22h 55mTAAG
Deal found 9/1R9 220
Sun 11/115:25CPT - NBO
1 stop9h 15mEthiopian Air
Sat 17/13:45NBO - CPT
1 stop11h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/1R9 285
Thu 5/215:30CPT - NBO
1 stop12h 40mTAAG
Sun 15/26:10NBO - CPT
1 stop9h 30mTAAG
Deal found 7/1R9 302
Tue 10/213:50CPT - NBO
1 stop10h 50mEthiopian Air
Fri 20/23:45NBO - CPT
1 stop10h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/1R9 318
Tue 3/215:25CPT - NBO
1 stop9h 15mEthiopian Air
Tue 10/23:45NBO - CPT
1 stop11h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/1R9 335
Tue 10/213:50CPT - NBO
1 stop10h 50mEthiopian Air
Mon 16/23:45NBO - CPT
1 stop11h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/1R9 401
Sun 22/215:55CPT - NBO
1 stop21h 55mTAAG
Sun 1/36:10NBO - CPT
1 stop9h 30mTAAG
Deal found 8/1R9 500
Sun 5/40:30CPT - NBO
1 stop13h 20mTAAG
Mon 13/416:05NBO - CPT
1 stop22h 55mTAAG
Deal found 8/1R9 648
Tue 9/613:50CPT - NBO
1 stop10h 50mEthiopian Air
Mon 22/63:20NBO - CPT
1 stop12h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/1R9 714
Best flights from Cape Town to Nairobi
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cape Town to Nairobi that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 9 January 2026.
Mon 19/114:35CPT - NBO
1 stop10h 05mEthiopian Air
Fri 6/23:45NBO - CPT
1 stop10h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/1R10 341
Fri 23/114:35CPT - NBO
1 stop10h 05mEthiopian Air
Sun 1/23:45NBO - CPT
1 stop11h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/1R10 341
Thu 22/115:25CPT - NBO
1 stop9h 15mEthiopian Air
Sat 31/13:45NBO - CPT
1 stop11h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/1R10 341
Thu 5/315:25CPT - NBO
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Sat 7/33:45NBO - CPT
1 stop10h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/1R10 341
Sat 24/115:25CPT - NBO
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Sat 31/13:45NBO - CPT
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Deal found 9/1R10 341
Tue 20/115:25CPT - NBO
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Sun 1/23:45NBO - CPT
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Deal found 9/1R10 341
Sat 24/115:25CPT - NBO
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Mon 2/23:45NBO - CPT
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Deal found 9/1R10 341
Thu 22/115:25CPT - NBO
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Sun 1/23:45NBO - CPT
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Deal found 9/1R10 341
Sat 24/115:25CPT - NBO
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Sun 1/23:45NBO - CPT
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Deal found 9/1R10 341
Thu 22/115:25CPT - NBO
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Wed 4/23:45NBO - CPT
1 stop11h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/1R10 341
Tue 3/315:25CPT - NBO
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Fri 6/33:45NBO - CPT
1 stop10h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/1R10 456
Tue 3/315:25CPT - NBO
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Mon 9/33:45NBO - CPT
1 stop10h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/1R10 456
Direct flights from Cape Town to Nairobi
Explore direct flight options from Cape Town to Nairobi based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 9 January 2026.
Tue 10/27:20CPT - NBO
Nonstop5h 45mKenya Airways
Mon 16/21:15NBO - CPT
Nonstop5h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 7/1R11 611
Tue 10/27:20CPT - NBO
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Sat 21/28:15NBO - CPT
Nonstop5h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 7/1R11 660
Wed 21/123:25CPT - NBO
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Wed 4/217:20NBO - CPT
Nonstop5h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 9/1R11 759
Tue 7/423:30CPT - NBO
Nonstop5h 45mKenya Airways
Tue 14/417:25NBO - CPT
Nonstop5h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 9/1R11 792
Mon 23/214:25CPT - NBO
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Wed 25/217:20NBO - CPT
Nonstop5h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 8/1R12 040
Wed 21/123:25CPT - NBO
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Mon 2/21:15NBO - CPT
Nonstop5h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 9/1R12 122
Tue 3/37:20CPT - NBO
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Mon 9/31:15NBO - CPT
Nonstop5h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 7/1R12 403
Tue 3/27:20CPT - NBO
Nonstop5h 45mKenya Airways
Wed 11/217:20NBO - CPT
Nonstop5h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 8/1R12 518
Wed 21/123:25CPT - NBO
Nonstop5h 45mKenya Airways
Sat 7/28:15NBO - CPT
Nonstop5h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 9/1R12 848
Sat 28/214:20CPT - NBO
Nonstop5h 45mKenya Airways
Sat 7/38:15NBO - CPT
Nonstop5h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 7/1R13 128
Sat 24/114:20CPT - NBO
Nonstop5h 45mKenya Airways
Mon 2/21:15NBO - CPT
Nonstop5h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 9/1R13 194
Last-minute flights from Cape Town to Nairobi
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Nairobi. Data last updated 9 January 2026 and is based on user searches.
Mon 2/214:35CPT - NBO
1 stop10h 05mEthiopian Air
Fri 6/23:45NBO - CPT
1 stop10h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/1R9 170
Tue 3/215:25CPT - NBO
1 stop9h 15mEthiopian Air
Tue 10/23:45NBO - CPT
1 stop11h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/1R9 335
Thu 5/215:30CPT - NBO
1 stop12h 40mTAAG
Sun 15/26:10NBO - CPT
1 stop9h 30mTAAG
Deal found 7/1R9 302
Tue 10/213:50CPT - NBO
1 stop10h 50mEthiopian Air
Fri 20/23:45NBO - CPT
1 stop10h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/1R9 220
Tue 10/213:50CPT - NBO
1 stop10h 50mEthiopian Air
Mon 16/23:45NBO - CPT
1 stop11h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/1R9 401
Sat 14/215:30CPT - NBO
1 stop12h 40mTAAG
Sun 22/26:10NBO - CPT
1 stop9h 30mTAAG
Deal found 9/1R9 187
Sun 22/28:10CPT - NBO
2 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/36:10NBO - CPT
2 stops18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1R8 840
Sun 22/20:30CPT - NBO
1 stop13h 20mTAAG
Mon 2/316:05NBO - CPT
1 stop22h 55mTAAG
Deal found 9/1R9 088
Sun 22/215:55CPT - NBO
1 stop21h 55mTAAG
Sun 1/36:10NBO - CPT
1 stop9h 30mTAAG
Deal found 8/1R9 500
One-way flights from Cape Town to Nairobi
Search for one-way flight options from Cape Town to Nairobi. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 9 January 2026.
Wed 21/18:30CPT - NBO
2 stops11h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1R5 212
Thu 7/523:30CPT - NBO
Nonstop5h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 7/1R5 245
Thu 25/623:30CPT - NBO
Nonstop5h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 6/1R5 261
Sun 8/317:10CPT - NBO
3 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/1R5 278
Thu 22/15:45CPT - NBO
3 stops22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/1R5 311
Wed 6/59:00CPT - NBO
1 stop12h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1R5 377
Thu 15/16:00CPT - NBO
1 stop23h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 8/1R5 393
Tue 24/312:20CPT - NBO
1 stop17h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 8/1R5 410
Mon 29/612:20CPT - NBO
1 stop8h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 6/1R5 426
Wed 21/123:25CPT - NBO
Nonstop5h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 9/1R5 443
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Nairobi 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 9 January 2026.
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Route
Depart
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Price
Cape TownNairobi
CPT - NBO
CPTNBO
Cape Town Intl
Mon 19/1
14:35-1:40
1 stop10h 05m
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Fri 6/2
3:45-13:00
1 stop10h 15m
R10 341
Cape TownNairobi
CPT - NBO
CPTNBO
Cape Town Intl
Fri 23/1
14:35-1:40
1 stop10h 05m
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Sun 1/2
3:45-13:45
1 stop11h 00m
R10 341
Cape TownNairobi
CPT - NBO
CPTNBO
Cape Town Intl
Thu 22/1
15:25-1:40
1 stop9h 15m
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Sat 31/1
3:45-14:35
1 stop11h 50m
R10 341
Cape TownNairobi
CPT - NBO
CPTNBO
Cape Town Intl
Thu 5/3
15:25-1:40
1 stop9h 15m
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Sat 7/3
3:45-13:00
1 stop10h 15m
R10 341
Cape TownNairobi
CPT - NBO
CPTNBO
Cape Town Intl
Sat 24/1
15:25-1:40
1 stop9h 15m
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Sat 31/1
3:45-14:35
1 stop11h 50m
R10 341
Cape TownNairobi
CPT - NBO
CPTNBO
Cape Town Intl
Tue 20/1
15:25-1:40
1 stop9h 15m
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Sun 1/2
3:45-13:45
1 stop11h 00m
R10 341
Cape TownNairobi
CPT - NBO
CPTNBO
Cape Town Intl
Sat 24/1
15:25-1:40
1 stop9h 15m
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Mon 2/2
3:45-13:00
1 stop10h 15m
R10 341
Cape TownNairobi
CPT - NBO
CPTNBO
Cape Town Intl
Thu 22/1
15:25-1:40
1 stop9h 15m
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Sun 1/2
3:45-13:45
1 stop11h 00m
R10 341
Cape TownNairobi
CPT - NBO
CPTNBO
Cape Town Intl
Sat 24/1
15:25-1:40
1 stop9h 15m
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Sun 1/2
3:45-13:45
1 stop11h 00m
R10 341
Cape TownNairobi
CPT - NBO
CPTNBO
Cape Town Intl
Thu 22/1
15:25-1:40
1 stop9h 15m
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Wed 4/2
3:45-14:35
1 stop11h 50m
R10 341
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Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Nairobi
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Nairobi
How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Nairobi?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Nairobi. Price data was last updated on 2 January 2026.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to Nairobi, you should look to book at least 89 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Nairobi?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Nairobi (average of R5 063). Flying from Cape Town to Nairobi in April is currently the most expensive (average of R8 246). 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 CPT to NBO?
Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Nairobi. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 9 January 2026.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Cape Town to Nairobi in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 29% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.
How often are flights from Cape Town to Nairobi delayed?
About 17% of weekly flights between Cape Town and Nairobi have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 183 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Cape Town to Nairobi flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Friday 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 Cape Town to Nairobi flights?
Over the past year, Kenya Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 17% of flights being delayed.
Reviews of airlines servicing Nairobi
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Nairobi. 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 Nairobi. Reviews last updated 9 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Airlink, South African, andEthiopian Air from Cape Town to Nairobi by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Related info for your journey
Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Nairobi. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to Nairobi?
If you book a flight to Nairobi from Cape Town, you will be flying from Cape Town Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is located 15,6 km from the centre of Cape Town. There is 1 flight from Cape Town Intl to Nairobi per day from 5 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Cape Town to Nairobi?
A quick flight from Cape Town to Nairobi can take about 10h 05m. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R10 341. The distance between Cape Town and Nairobi is about 4097 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Nairobi round-trip?
Currently priced at R4 986, TAAG will fly you from Cape Town to Nairobi and back. In addition to TAAG, 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 R8 064 and R9 127, respectively. Users have found that TAAG is 52% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Nairobi one-way?
The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Cape Town to Nairobi are Ethiopian Air (R4 615), Qatar Airways (R4 751), and Kenya Airways (R5 117).
What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Nairobi?
While on average a flight from Cape Town to Nairobi is generally R8 887, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R5 013. When looking at the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl), you can expect to pay R8 840 for that flight.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Cape Town to Nairobi?
Cape Town to Nairobi flights have a stopover in Johannesburg most often. Addis Ababa sees the next most stopovers on Cape Town to Nairobi flights. Victoria Falls ranks third in terms of the most popular layover location on Cape Town to Nairobi flights.
What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Johannesburg?
The majority of Johannesburg visitors spend their time at Gold Reef City, Johannesburg Planetarium, and Carlton Centre. Gold Reef City, Johannesburg Planetarium, and Carlton Centre can be visited by traveling about 25,0 km, 21,6 km, and 20,5 km respectively from Johannesburg OR Tambo. Those looking to explore during their stopover in Johannesburg can hire a car from Johannesburg OR Tambo for about R456 per day.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Cape Town to Nairobi flights?
Flights departing from Cape Town and landing in Nairobi stopover in Livingstone least frequently. Harare sees the second fewest stopovers for non-direct flights flying from Cape Town to Nairobi.
Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Nairobi that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Nairobi flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Nairobi?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Nairobi.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Nairobi?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Nairobi 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 Cape Town to Nairobi?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Nairobi (average of R5 063). Flying from Cape Town to Nairobi in April is currently the most expensive (average of R8 246). 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.
Browse through other flights departing from Cape Town. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 9 January 2026.
Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Nairobi. 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 9 January 2026.
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