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Cheapest return flight
£397
Typical prices: £421-£642
TAAG
Wed 21/2Wed 28/2
NBO - CPT • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£671
Typical prices: £567-£683
Kenya Airways
Wed 5/12Wed 12/12
NBO - CPT • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Kenya Airways. Average duration is 5h 45m
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Most punctual • 68% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 26 weeks in advance save around 30% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 17% price drop
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Top stopover airports
Cheapest • Avg £374 (return)
Shortest trip • 6h 57m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Nairobi to Cape Town (NBO-CPT)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Nairobi to Cape Town

Sun, 21 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb
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18:00 - 05:45NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
12h 45m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl
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15:05 - 17:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
25h 15m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl
£397TAAG
Fri, 19 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb
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18:00 - 14:05NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
21h 05m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl
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15:05 - 17:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
25h 15m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl
£397TAAG
Sun, 21 Feb - Mon, 1 Mar
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18:00 - 14:05NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
21h 05m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl
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06:45 - 17:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
9h 35m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl
£397TAAG
Fri, 19 Feb - Mon, 1 Mar
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18:00 - 14:05NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
21h 05m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl
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06:45 - 17:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
9h 35m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl
£397TAAG
Sat, 20 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb
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23:40 - 17:45NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
19h 05m2 stops Dar Es Salaam Victoria Falls
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18:55 - 07:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
11h 05m1 stop Dar Es Salaam
£429Air Tanzania
Sat, 20 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb
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23:40 - 17:45NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
19h 05m2 stops Dar Es Salaam Victoria Falls
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18:55 - 16:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
20h 25m2 stops Dar Es Salaam Zanzibar Intl
£429Air Tanzania
Mon, 25 Jan - Mon, 1 Feb
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18:20 - 15:25NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
22h 05m2 stops Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
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06:45 - 17:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
9h 35m1 stop Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl
£477Multiple Airlines
Sat, 5 Dec - Sat, 12 Dec
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08:15 - 13:00NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
5h 45mdirect
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14:20 - 21:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
5h 45mdirect
£671Kenya Airways
Sat, 27 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb
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08:15 - 13:00NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
5h 45mdirect
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14:25 - 22:15CPT  Cape Town Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
6h 50m1 stop Livingstone
£691Kenya Airways
Sat, 20 Feb - Mon, 1 Mar
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08:15 - 13:00NBO  Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
5h 45mdirect
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14:30 - 22:15CPT  Cape Town Intl-NBO Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
6h 45m1 stop Victoria Falls
£694Kenya Airways
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town flights

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How much is a return flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town?

Return flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town typically range from £421 to £642. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £397 on TAAG.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town. It's 16% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 10% higher.

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

•May is the cheapest month to fly from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town at £455 return.
•December (£622) and August (£611) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 36% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town the cheapest?

Flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town are cheapest 26 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 30% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Nairobi to Cape Town

 
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Key details for Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

£273
Beat the crowds with an average 66% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 65% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town

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Your Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town:

    • Earliest: departs at 01:15 and lands at 07:00
    • Latest: departs at 17:20 and lands at 23:05.

    The flight takes about 5h 45m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town.

  • How long is a flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town?

    A direct flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town takes 5h 45m, covering 2,546 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town flight?

    Return flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town range from £421 to £642, with an average of £547 over the past 12 months. Anything below £421 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 3% below the route average of £547. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but availability is limited.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town?

    On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £374 return via Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl (NBJ), compared with £602 for direct.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town?

    Kenya Airways is the only airline operating Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town flights. 68% of its flights are on time.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Kenya Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner variants.

  • Have flight prices from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £397 to £2,631. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town looking right now?

    One-way fares from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £336, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT)?

    Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £20 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Sixt
    • Europcar
    • Woodford
    • GREEN MOTION
    • Hertz

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town?

    Flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town usually depart from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town?

    Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town route, 32% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 3h 57m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town pass through?

    One-stop flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town most commonly connect through:

    • Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl (NBJ) – 43% of one-stop connections
    • Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 29% of one-stop connections
    • Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) – 19% of one-stop connections
    • Livingstone (LVI) – 4% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £460 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £603, a difference of £143.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines fly from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town?

    Only Kenya Airways operates flights between Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and Cape Town.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town?

    Flying via Victoria Falls (VFA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 57m, compared to 6h 59m via Livingstone (LVI) and 9h 09m via Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

  • What is the time difference between Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and Cape Town?

    Cape Town is 1 hour behind Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport (South Africa Time vs Eastern Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Cape Town?

    Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Camps Bay Beach, Newlands Cricket Ground, and Sea Point Pavilion. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Kenya Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

    Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Friday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Friday flights average £460, about £143 less than Saturday fares (24% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 26 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 30% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town trip for May. Fares historically average £455 return in that month – typically £167 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl Airport (NBJ) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages £374 return on this route – about £229 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Cape Town Intl Airport.

    • Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
    • Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport

Prefer to fly direct from Nairobi to Cape Town?

 
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Direct departures

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Cape Town Intl

Tuesday

Kenya Airways

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Wednesday

Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways

Saturday

Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways

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Direct returns

Cape Town Intl to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tuesday

Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways

Wednesday

Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways

Saturday

Kenya Airways

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