Question 1

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 26% of flights being delayed.

Question 2

How often are flights from Cape Town to Nairobi delayed?

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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.

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

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Currently priced at R5 055, 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 Ethiopian Air - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R6 231 and R9 237, respectively. Users have found that TAAG is 57% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 6

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 Air Tanzania (R4 005), TAAG (R4 722), and Ethiopian Air (R5 074).

Question 7

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 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.

Question 8

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

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Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Nairobi (average of R10 452). Flying from Cape Town to Nairobi in August is currently the most expensive (average of R12 878). 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 9

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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 11

What are the cheapest flights from Cape Town to Nairobi?

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While on average a flight from Cape Town to Nairobi is generally R8 547, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R4 284. When looking at the most popular route, (Cape Town Intl - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl), you can expect to pay R8 076 for that flight.

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

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

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Cape Town to Nairobi flights have a stopover in Addis Ababa most often.

Question 14

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

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Flights departing from Cape Town and landing in Nairobi stopover in Johannesburg least frequently.

Question 15

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

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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 28% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Question 16

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 17

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

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

Question 18

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 19

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

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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 20

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 21

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 22

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

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Question 23

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

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Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R11 914

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
TAAG	CheapestR5 055	AverageR8 216	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time58%	Search TAAG flights
Air Tanzania	CheapestR6 231	AverageR9 363	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air Tanzania flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR9 237	AverageR11 261	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Airlink	CheapestR10 919	AverageR13 930	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Airlink flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR11 006	AverageR13 105	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights

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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?

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

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 28% 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.

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