NBO - CPT

£326 Find Cheap Flights from Nairobi to Cape Town

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Nairobi to Cape Town departing on 26/1. 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 Nairobi to Cape Town, 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 Nairobi to Cape Town, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£413
Typical prices: £458-£609
Ethiopian Air
Mon 2/2Sat 7/2
NBO - CPT • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£1,958
Typical prices: £576-£799
Kenya Airways
Mon 2/2Sat 7/2
NBO - CPT • Direct
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Check-in at NBO opens 3 hours before departure.
Use rideshare services from CPT's Parking Area P2.
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When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 14% compared to booking last minute.
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October
Cheapest • 22% price drop
December
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There are direct flights from Nairobi to Cape Town 3 days a week: Tue, Wed, Sat.
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Cheap Flights from Nairobi to Cape Town (NBO-CPT)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Nairobi to Cape Town 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Nairobi to Cape Town

Mon, 2 Feb - Sat, 7 Feb
Ethiopian Air Logo
03:45 - 14:35
NBO
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CPT
11h 50m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 01:40
CPT
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NBO
10h 50m1 stop
£413Ethiopian Air
Fri, 6 Feb - Sat, 14 Feb
Ethiopian Air Logo
03:45 - 14:35
NBO
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CPT
11h 50m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
13:50 - 01:40
CPT
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NBO
10h 50m1 stop
£416Ethiopian Air
Wed, 31 Dec - Fri, 16 Jan
Ethiopian Air Logo
03:45 - 13:00
NBO
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CPT
10h 15m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:35 - 01:40
CPT
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NBO
10h 05m1 stop
£428Ethiopian Air
Mon, 12 Jan - Sat, 24 Jan
Ethiopian Air Logo
03:45 - 13:00
NBO
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CPT
10h 15m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:25 - 01:40
CPT
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NBO
9h 15m1 stop
£428Ethiopian Air
Wed, 28 Jan - Thu, 5 Feb
Ethiopian Air Logo
03:45 - 13:00
NBO
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CPT
10h 15m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:25 - 01:40
CPT
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NBO
9h 15m1 stop
£437Ethiopian Air
Mon, 23 Feb - Fri, 27 Feb
Ethiopian Air Logo
03:45 - 14:35
NBO
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CPT
11h 50m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:35 - 01:40
CPT
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NBO
10h 05m1 stop
£452Ethiopian Air
Fri, 6 Feb - Thu, 12 Feb
Ethiopian Air Logo
03:45 - 13:00
NBO
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CPT
10h 15m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:25 - 01:40
CPT
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NBO
9h 15m1 stop
£455Ethiopian Air
Sun, 5 Apr - Sun, 12 Apr
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06:10 - 14:40
NBO
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CPT
9h 30m1 stop
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00:30 - 14:50
CPT
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NBO
13h 20m1 stop
£465TAAG
Wed, 1 Apr - Tue, 7 Apr
Ethiopian Air Logo
03:45 - 13:00
NBO
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CPT
10h 15m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:25 - 01:40
CPT
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NBO
9h 15m1 stop
£466Ethiopian Air
Mon, 30 Mar - Thu, 9 Apr
Ethiopian Air Logo
03:45 - 14:35
NBO
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CPT
11h 50m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:25 - 01:40
CPT
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NBO
9h 15m1 stop
£470Ethiopian Air
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Nairobi to Cape Town flights

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

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town departing in February.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town, 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 Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town is October, where tickets cost £413 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £582 and £582 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of £579, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town, 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 Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Nairobi to Cape Town

 
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For international departures at NBO, check-in desks open a maximum of three hours before departure. Self-service kiosks are available for Kenya Airways and KLM flights.

CPT

Upon arrival at CPT, use rideshare services like Uber from Parking Area P2 for a convenient trip to Cape Town CBD.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Nairobi to Cape Town

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight£326
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (9% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Nairobi to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Nairobi to Cape Town 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 Nairobi to Cape Town flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town was £326 for a one-way ticket and £452 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Nairobi to Cape Town?

    When flying out of Nairobi you will be using Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl. You will be landing at Cape Town, also known as Cape Town Intl.

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

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Nairobi to Cape Town flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Nairobi to Cape Town?

    Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Nairobi and Cape Town, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Nairobi to Cape Town, Ethiopian Air or Kenya Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Nairobi to Cape Town are Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways. With an average price for the route of £461 and an overall rating of 7.2, Ethiopian Air is the most popular choice. Kenya Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £582 and an overall rating of 6.8.

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

    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 Nairobi to Cape Town.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from Nairobi 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 Nairobi to Cape Town?

    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 Cape Town with an airline and back to Nairobi with another airline.

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

    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 Cape Town from Nairobi up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Nairobi to Cape Town?

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

Direct departures

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Cape Town Intl

Tuesday

Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways

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

Kenya Airways

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Nairobi to Cape Town

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Nairobi to Cape Town. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Nairobi to Cape Town? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.2
Ethiopian AirOverall score based on 912 reviews
7.1Comfort
7.5Crew
6.9Food
7.2Boarding
6.7Entertainment
Airline reviews

Need to do a lot of improvement on service and cleaness

4.0 Okaypuguh, Oct 2025
CGK - BKK
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Need to do a lot of improvement on service and cleaness

Our first flight was delayed and when we got off that plane, nobody was really helping to direct us to the next gate. It was very frustrating. One staff simply said hurry, which wasn’t helpful. We had to go a long way to get to the next gate. Another issue on the plane itself was the bathrooms were disgusting and filthy and it didn’t seem like anybody was checking on them were cleaning them and it was a long flight. There was urine on the floor and they stunk. Also, the screen in front of my seat did not work, and I tried different headphones and still had no sound. You would think somehow those things are reviewed occasionally for working order.

My recent experience with ASKY Airlines was disappointing. The check-in process was disorganized, and I was provided with inaccurate information regarding baggage requirements, resulting in unforeseen expenses. Additionally, the ground staff demonstrated a lack of professionalism and appeared insufficiently trained to handle passenger needs effectively. Regrettably, this initial encounter has left me reluctant to consider future travel with the airline.

The Boeing 737 MAX on this route, flown in the middle of the night, is an UTTER FAILURE for business travellers. The whole point of business travel is to arrive alert and recover from travel quickly, and this little aeroplane with its quarter recline uncomfortable business seats does nothing for that. It’s a small step up from economy in that you have decent legroom, but that’s it. Absolute margin at the cost of the traveller.

POSITIVES The hostesses were mostly pleasant, NEGATIVES The full flight wifi was horrible, hardly able to use it. My charger port was not working which made me use my neighbour's port which resulted in an accident which ruined her flight. During dinner, meat ran out when the cart got to us forcing us to eat vegetarian which was not great. We watched everyone around us eating meat. My wifi did not transfer to the second leg of my trip as they promised as they changed the plane. I was thrown off the window seat I booked for the 2nd leg of my journey as they changed planes, all done at my expense. This was not a cheap flight ($2600) which i hurriedly had to book to attend my mother's funeral who passed away suddenly. I was honestly disappointed with the whole saga as I heard Ethiopian Airlines was one of Africa's best.

Forgotten Suite inside of the top compartment but went back to ask and they didn’t leave at the lost and found place. Also the checking in was so horrible. I had multi city and one of the passenger saint have visa go go go Dubai. The Ethiopian airlines never had information about requirement for US permanent resident so couldn’t go to Dubai. And when coming back to US we were told we can not use our Addis to Washington ticket and they forced us to get new ticket. Very horrible experience.

I had a comfortable seat that makes my trip wonderful. I appreciate the Ethiopia crew, they were very helpful

The flight itself was fine. The exception is that my luggage was destroyed, and I filed a claim that I haven't heard from anyone.

United was best airlines I have seen since I got there choose united airlines

No Asian Vegetarian food was available on this sector but only fish and chicken and pasta were offered.

For a long haul flight, the seats were too narrow. Paid for extra legroom but wish I could have paid for width! I was pressed against another person for the whole donation of the flight.

Delayed flight made my day very long, but other than that KQ got me to my destination in good shape.

The nice treatment and lovely pilots who accepted my son inside for a photo.So lovely of them

Got delayed for over 24 hours. Fight was cancelled. Was put up at a nice hotel whose kitchen was unfortunately not prepared for the sudden influx of guests The headphone jacks on the seat were loose and sound kept getting dropped over the headphones. Food was good though. Certain items (Amarula) were not available for purchase over the on-plane duty free. Had been told i would pick my luggage at my final destination*wrong* had to pick it up in JFK and recheck it and then got charged for it**** too tired to argue with the Delta staff on the issue.... after a 15 hr flight.

This one is not bad even it is late, but they apologize and every time they announced the update.

I’m very disappointed for this trip and I will never travel again in this airline. In addition, I don’t recommend to any human being to travel to Kenya Airways. They keep me at Nairobi for 4 days without care. I was at Nairobi from 6 a.m Morning up to 10 a:m Thursday. For that reason, I have trouble for my work and may be I will lose my job. During for those 4 days I didn’t have my medicine, I didn’t have clothes to change because all my clothes were in my checked bags. On Thursday, when I got flight, they don’t even apologize for all consequences I had. During for those 4 days, I learned many things for this airline. It is their system to treat passengers like this because they had hundreds or thousands passengers around Nairobi waiting for their flights after their original flights cancelled. If I lose my job, I planned to file claim to the airline. This is not airline to travel with.

They weight duty free goods at check in and count the weight as carry on luggage. Results : for 4 bottles I had to opay $150. rip off. Be careful to avoid any duty free shopping at Dubai airport

The boarding was fast, the food was great; however, the seats & leg space were tight.

I enjoyed my flight I arrived safe with all my luggage

No complaints just improve on the food service. Provide enough dinner. People are complaining about that.

The scheduled departure was delayed 9 1/2 hours and then delayed another 45 minutes due to baggage or something. Apparently the return flight is delayed 10 hours also, which means I miss my Lufthansa flight out of Luanda. Perhaps this is a scheduling change for which people were not notified until the last minute.

I did not receive any confirmation email of this booking and only on receiving it 24 hrs closer to the flight - I tried to cancel it as I has already booked another flight

Short lay-overs and total flight times. Everything else could have been better.

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