Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Nairobi are usually found in February or December, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday
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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 22 September 2026.
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August
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February
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R12 018
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R12 758 potential increase over avg. return price).
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Nairobi?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to Nairobi, you should look to book at least 90 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Nairobi (average of R10 215). Flying from Cape Town to Nairobi in August is currently the most expensive (average of R12 586). 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 22 September 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 27% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.
How often are flights from Cape Town to Nairobi delayed?
About 26% of weekly flights between Cape Town and Nairobi have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 231 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Cape Town to Nairobi flights?
Historically, flights departing at night 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?
Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday 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 26% 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 22 September 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Airlink,Air Tanzania, 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.
Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
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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 are 0 flights from Cape Town Intl to Nairobi per day from 5 different airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Nairobi round-trip?
Currently priced at R4 940, 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 Air Tanzania and Kenya Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R6 089 and R8 674, respectively. Users have found that TAAG is 57% 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 Air Tanzania (R3 914), TAAG (R4 666), and Ethiopian Air (R4 972).
What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Nairobi?
While on average a flight from Cape Town to Nairobi is generally R8 765, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R4 186. When looking at the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl), you can expect to pay R7 909 for that flight.
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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Nairobi (average of R10 215). Flying from Cape Town to Nairobi in August is currently the most expensive (average of R12 586). 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 22 September 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 7 457 451 searches. Data last updated 22 September 2026.
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