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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Nairobi
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The best prices from Cape Town to Nairobi are usually found in May or July, booked 41 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday
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How to find the cheapest flight from
Cape Town (CPT) to Nairobi (NBO)
All the information you need to plan the best CPT to NBO flight in 2021: compare Cape Town to Nairobi flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Nairobi.
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CPT - NB0 Price
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R7 202 - R8 616
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NB0 Temperature
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23 - 28 °C
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NB0 Rainfall
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15 - 151 mm
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Popular in September High demand for flights, 13% potential price rise |
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Cheapest in May Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop |
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Round-trip from R7 202 From Cape Town to Nairobi |
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One-way from R6 916 One-way flight from Cape Town to Nairobi |
What is the cheapest day to fly return from Cape Town to Nairobi?
Departing on a Tuesday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 0% when planning your travel around this day of the week.
How far in advance should I book a flight from Cape Town to Nairobi?
Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 61 days in advance to save up to 33% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 61 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Cape Town to Nairobi 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as R5 973, or R6 859 for flights within the next 24 hours.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Nairobi?
April is one of the best times of the year to fly to Nairobi from Cape Town. Prices for April average R5 238 per person but you can even find prices for as low as R4 230. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of August. Opting for a April flight can save you 26% on your journey compared to booking in April
When is the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Nairobi (CPT - NB0)?
Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 27% on flights from Cape Town to Nairobi by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.
Cheap flights from Cape Town to Nairobi in April, May 2021
The best prices found for CPT to NBO flights in April, May
10 May - 14 May
R6 301pp
CPT
Cape Town Intl
Multiple airlines
2 STOPS
NBO
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
NBO
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Multiple Airlines
2 STOPS
CPT
Cape Town Intl
10 May - 17 May
R6 344pp
CPT
Cape Town Intl
Multiple airlines
2 STOPS
NBO
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
NBO
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Multiple Airlines
2 STOPS
CPT
Cape Town Intl
10 May - 18 May
R6 359pp
CPT
Cape Town Intl
Multiple airlines
2 STOPS
NBO
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
NBO
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Multiple Airlines
2 STOPS
CPT
Cape Town Intl
Cape Town to Nairobi 2021 flight deals
Cheap flights to Nairobi from Cape Town found for this year
10 May - 14 May
R6 301pp
CPT
Cape Town Intl
Multiple airlines
2 STOPS
NBO
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
NBO
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Multiple Airlines
2 STOPS
CPT
Cape Town Intl
10 May - 17 May
R6 344pp
CPT
Cape Town Intl
Multiple airlines
2 STOPS
NBO
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
NBO
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Multiple Airlines
2 STOPS
CPT
Cape Town Intl
10 May - 18 May
R6 359pp
CPT
Cape Town Intl
Multiple airlines
2 STOPS
NBO
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
NBO
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Multiple Airlines
2 STOPS
CPT
Cape Town Intl
Direct flights to Nairobi from Cape Town
Save time with Cape Town to Nairobi direct flight deals
10 Jun - 20 Nov
R10 145pp
CPT
Cape Town Intl
Kenya Airways
Direct
NBO
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
NBO
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Kenya Airways
Direct
CPT
Cape Town Intl
12 Jun - 21 Nov
R13 603pp
CPT
Cape Town Intl
Kenya Airways
Direct
NBO
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
NBO
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Kenya Airways
Direct
CPT
Cape Town Intl
One-way flights to Nairobi from Cape Town
The cheapest one-way flights from Cape Town to Nairobi
19:00 - 1:45
Kenya Airways
Direct
5h 45m
CPT - NBO
R6 916
Travelgenio
10:35 - 14:55
Multiple Airlines
2 stops
27h 20m
CPT - NBO
R20 334
Kiwi.com
10:35 - 21:20
Ethiopian Air
1 stop
9h 45m
CPT - NBO
R21 863
Related info for your journey
Useful info, stats and facts about <span class="emphasized">Cape Town</span> to <span class="emphasized">Nairobi</span> flights.
Destination information for Nairobi
Things to know before you go - useful duration and weather info for your trip from Cape Town to Nairobi.
Today's exchange rate
R1 = Sh 7,50
Average temperature for April in Nairobi
26.0 °C
Avg rainfall for April in Nairobi
120.0 mm
Airports servicing Nairobi
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO)
Nairobi Wilson (WIL)
Top 4 airlines flying from Cape Town to Nairobi
The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users travelling from Cape Town to Nairobi choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
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Hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Nairobi
See what time of day planes typically take off from Cape Town towards Nairobi.
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Midnight
6 AM
Noon
6 PM