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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Cape Town to Nairobi flights typically cost between R9 395 and R12 486 in March. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R5 283 on TAAG (Mar 8-Mar 16).

Question 1

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Cape Town to Nairobi flights typically cost between R9 395 and R12 486 in March.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R5 283 on TAAG (Mar 8-Mar 16).

Question 3

What is the most punctual flight time for Cape Town to Nairobi flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

Question 4

How often are flights from Cape Town to Nairobi delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 18% of weekly flights between Cape Town and Nairobi have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 170 minutes.

Question 5

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Cape Town to Nairobi flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Kenya Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 18% of flights being delayed.

Question 6

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

A quick flight from Cape Town to Nairobi can take about 9h 15m. TAAG provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R8 672. The distance between Cape Town and Nairobi is about 4097 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Currently priced at R4 855, 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 R7 848 and R8 887, respectively. Users have found that TAAG is 52% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 8

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to Nairobi one-way?

Accepted Answer

The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Cape Town to Nairobi are Qatar Airways (R4 626), Ethiopian Air (R4 767), and Kenya Airways (R5 029).

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Nairobi (average of R4 930). Flying from Cape Town to Nairobi in April is currently the most expensive (average of R8 046). 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 11

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nairobi ranges from 10.0 - 160.0 inches per month. April is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 160.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Nairobi when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Nairobi, 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 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 17.0 C).

Question 13

What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

While on average a flight from Cape Town to Nairobi is generally R8 864, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R4 881. When looking at the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl), you can expect to pay R6 520 for that flight.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Cape Town to Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 16

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Cape Town to Nairobi flights?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 17

What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

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 R475 per day.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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 are 0 flights from Cape Town Intl to Nairobi per day from 5 different airlines.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 21

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

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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 Nairobi.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 23

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

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Cape Town to Nairobi. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 24

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

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Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Nairobi from Cape Town by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 25

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Question 26

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Round-trip from	R5 283
Popular in	February
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R10 181

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
TAAG	CheapestR4 855	AverageR5 149	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time58%	Search TAAG flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR7 848	AverageR8 954	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR8 887	AverageR9 976	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Airlink	CheapestR10 218	AverageR10 721	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Airlink flights
South African	CheapestR14 885	AverageR15 187	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights

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