CPT - NBO

£234 Find Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Nairobi

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cape Town to Nairobi departing on 16/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Cape Town to Nairobi, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Cape Town to Nairobi, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£390
Overall average: £478
Ethiopian Air
Tue 10/2Fri 20/2
CPT - NBO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£234
Typical prices: £248-£431
Multiple Airlines
Thu 16/7
CPT - NBO • 2 stops
Our travellers' advice
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
For a quick check-in, use Cape Town's central main hall.
Use local taxis from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta for city trips.
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Ethiopian Air
Cheapest • from £390 (return)
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Best reviews • 8.4 score
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6 weeks
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 6 weeks in advance save around 16% compared to booking last minute.
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May
Cheapest • 5% price drop
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Direct flights
4 days a week
There are direct flights from Cape Town to Nairobi 4 days a week: Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat.
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Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Nairobi (CPT-NBO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Cape Town to Nairobi that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Cape Town to Nairobi

Tue, 10 Feb - Fri, 20 Feb
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 01:40
CPT
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NBO
10h 50m
1 stop
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03:45 - 14:35
NBO
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CPT
11h 50m
1 stop
£390Ethiopian Air
Tue, 10 Feb - Thu, 30 Jul
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13:50 - 01:40
CPT
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NBO
10h 50m
1 stop
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03:20 - 13:00
NBO
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CPT
10h 40m
1 stop
£404Ethiopian Air
Tue, 10 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb
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13:50 - 01:40
CPT
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NBO
10h 50m
1 stop
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17:30 - 13:00
NBO
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CPT
20h 30m
1 stop
£457Ethiopian Air
Fri, 20 Feb - Mon, 16 Mar
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14:35 - 01:40
CPT
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NBO
10h 05m
1 stop
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03:45 - 13:00
NBO
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CPT
10h 15m
1 stop
£458Ethiopian Air
Tue, 3 Mar - Sat, 7 Mar
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15:25 - 01:40
CPT
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NBO
9h 15m
1 stop
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03:45 - 13:00
NBO
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CPT
10h 15m
1 stop
£460Ethiopian Air
Sun, 22 Feb - Fri, 13 Mar
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13:50 - 01:40
CPT
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NBO
10h 50m
1 stop
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03:45 - 13:00
NBO
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CPT
10h 15m
1 stop
£461Ethiopian Air
Wed, 25 Feb - Mon, 16 Mar
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14:35 - 01:40
CPT
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NBO
10h 05m
1 stop
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03:45 - 14:35
NBO
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CPT
11h 50m
1 stop
£484Ethiopian Air
Sun, 3 May - Tue, 5 May
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13:50 - 01:40
CPT
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NBO
10h 50m
1 stop
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03:20 - 14:35
NBO
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CPT
12h 15m
1 stop
£484Ethiopian Air
Sun, 1 Mar - Tue, 3 Mar
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15:25 - 01:40
CPT
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NBO
9h 15m
1 stop
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03:45 - 13:45
NBO
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CPT
11h 00m
1 stop
£485Ethiopian Air
Fri, 20 Feb - Mon, 16 Mar
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14:35 - 01:40
CPT
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NBO
10h 05m
1 stop
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03:45 - 13:00
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CPT
10h 15m
1 stop
£486Ethiopian Air
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Cape Town to Nairobi flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cape Town to Nairobi to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport is May, where tickets cost £443 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £478 and £478 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Cape Town to Nairobi

 
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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Cape Town to Nairobi

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£234
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (1% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Cape Town to Nairobi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cape Town to Nairobi based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Cape Town to Nairobi flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport was £234 for a one-way ticket and £390 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cape Town to Nairobi?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Cape Town to Nairobi flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Cape Town to Nairobi?

    You can catch a direct flight from Cape Town to Nairobi on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cape Town to Nairobi?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cape Town to Nairobi.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cape Town to Nairobi?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Nairobi from Cape Town is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cape Town to Nairobi?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Nairobi with an airline and back to Cape Town with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cape Town to Nairobi?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Nairobi from Cape Town up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Nairobi to Cape Town? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £267 or less one-way and £485 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Cape Town to Nairobi?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Cape Town Intl to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Cape Town Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Cape Town Intl to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tuesday

Kenya Airways

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Wednesday

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Thursday

Kenya Airways

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Saturday

Kenya Airways

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Direct returns

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Cape Town Intl

Tuesday

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Saturday

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Reviews of the top airline flying from Cape Town to Nairobi

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cape Town to Nairobi. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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AirlinkOverall score based on 81 reviews
8.9Crew
8.2Boarding
8.3Comfort
6.3Entertainment
7.9Food
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Delayed boarding... we were kept standing in the bus for too long... the bus was packed and smelling people!!! As if it's not enough,when we finally came off the bus, we had to wait again standing in the sun waiting to board..

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Oct 2025
JNB - HRE
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Delayed boarding... we were kept standing in the bus for too long... the bus was packed and smelling people!!! As if it's not enough,when we finally came off the bus, we had to wait again standing in the sun waiting to board..

Our flight from Kasane to JNB was delayed, which meant we missed our connection to CPT. The JNB ground staff were not helpful at first, initially insisting that our flight into JNB had been on time when in fact it was 40 minutes late. No domestic transfer staff available. So we had to wait another 3 hours for the next flight to CPT, then nearly 40 minutes for our luggage. Getting into our hotel after midnight was never in the itinerary. Airlink travel is not in our future!

+ There was a great small meal even on the short flight + They gave our kids a magazine that kept them busy because there were no screens - We didn't get a boarding pass for our infant in arms for the connecting flight

Just an short flight. So it was great. Airlink is pretty good😀

Airlink is my preferred airline for travel in South and Southern Africa. Upington international airport is small so check in and security screening is a breeze. Boarding is easy and the flight was good. Took a while to get the luggage at OR Tambo airport but all in all a nice experience

It was a great experience , it was quick and on time

this route is more expensive than you would expect. Boarding, disembarking was easy and fast. Cabin crew was friendly. Seats are small

The meal was excellent and well suited to a short journey.

Original flight was delayed due to technical issue. Very poor communication. The manager only appeared when we were climbing on board the plane.This resulted in us missing our follow on flight also with Airlink. No ticket issued from Skukuza and no assistance when we landed to address the issue. We had to make our own arrangements and go to their sales desk. Again they had no knowledge of the flight delay and of any passengers that had connecting flights. The lady (unfortunately with all the STRESS I have forgotten her name) at the counter was extremely helpful and is an excellent example of the type of employee Airlink need to promote and employ. Our luggage was in limbo due to all the missing information and assistance. We had to resort to buying extra tickets from South African Airways who were extremely helpful. I work at an airport so am familiar with its workings. I will infuture be looking for alternative flights.

Airline is the best airline experience I’ve ever had.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Cape Town to Nairobi

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Cape Town (CPT)
Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO)