NBO - CPT

£207 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 8/4. 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
£428
Overall average: £588
Air Tanzania, TAAG
Sat 25/4Fri 1/5
NBO - CPT • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
£628
Typical prices: £569-£610
Kenya Airways
Sat 25/4Sat 2/5
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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Direct flights
3 days a week
Tue, Wed, Sat
You can fly direct with Kenya Airways. Average duration is 5h 45m
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Ethiopian Air
Cheapest • from £489 (return)
Kenya Airways
Best reviews • 6.7 score
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Luanda (NBJ)
Cheapest • Avg £253 (return)
Livingstone (LVI)
Shortest trip • 7h 10m (one-way)
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Kenya Airways
Most punctual • 74% on-time
Evening flights
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
3 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 15% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
October
Cheapest • 22% price drop
April
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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

Sat, 25 Apr - Fri, 1 May
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23:50 - 17:45
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CPT
18h 55m
2 stops
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00:30 - 05:10
CPT
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NBO
27h 40m
1 stop
£428Multiple Airlines
Thu, 23 Apr - Fri, 15 May
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07:40 - 17:45
NBO
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CPT
11h 05m
2 stops
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05:45 - 21:25
CPT
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NBO
14h 40m
2 stops
£460Multiple Airlines
Thu, 23 Apr - Fri, 15 May
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07:40 - 17:45
NBO
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CPT
11h 05m
2 stops
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13:50 - 01:40
CPT
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NBO
10h 50m
1 stop
£474Multiple Airlines
Sat, 25 Apr - Sat, 2 May
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23:50 - 17:45
NBO
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CPT
18h 55m
2 stops
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07:00 - 05:10
CPT
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NBO
21h 10m
2 stops
£481Multiple Airlines
Mon, 27 Apr - Tue, 5 May
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03:20 - 14:35
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CPT
12h 15m
1 stop
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13:50 - 01:40
CPT
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NBO
10h 50m
1 stop
£489Ethiopian Air
Sun, 3 May - Wed, 13 May
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03:20 - 13:00
NBO
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CPT
10h 40m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
15:25 - 01:40
CPT
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NBO
9h 15m
1 stop
£519Ethiopian Air
Thu, 23 Apr - Fri, 15 May
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07:40 - 17:45
NBO
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CPT
11h 05m
2 stops
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17:10 - 21:25
CPT
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NBO
27h 15m
3 stops
£520Multiple Airlines
Fri, 15 May - Wed, 20 May
Ethiopian Air Logo
03:20 - 14:35
NBO
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CPT
12h 15m
1 stop
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13:50 - 01:40
CPT
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NBO
10h 50m
1 stop
£522Ethiopian Air
Fri, 24 Apr - Sat, 2 May
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03:20 - 13:00
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CPT
10h 40m
1 stop
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13:50 - 01:40
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NBO
10h 50m
1 stop
£525Ethiopian Air
Sat, 25 Apr - Sat, 2 May
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23:50 - 17:45
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CPT
18h 55m
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14:20 - 21:05
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NBO
5h 45mdirect
£528Multiple Airlines
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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.

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 £588 and £567 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.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £408 on average.

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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Nairobi to Cape Town

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight£207
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (11% 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.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 £207 for a one-way ticket and £428 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?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Nairobi and Cape Town.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Nairobi to Cape Town are Kenya Airways and TAAG. With an average price for the route of £604 and an overall rating of 6.7, Kenya Airways is the most popular choice. TAAG is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £260 and an overall rating of 5.7.

  • 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.
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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 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.
6.7
Kenya AirwaysOverall score based on 298 reviews
6.4Food
7.7Crew
6.3Entertainment
6.8Comfort
6.9Boarding
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They boarded backwards so our zone meant nothing!!! My TV was broken, the remote was broke, the head set jack was broke! So i was stuck for 15 hours with no form of entertainment!!! The service was ok but they didn't check on us or serve many snacks. They acted like you were a burden when you hit the call button.

2.0 MediocreNeil, Mar 2026
NBO - JFK
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They boarded backwards so our zone meant nothing!!! My TV was broken, the remote was broke, the head set jack was broke! So i was stuck for 15 hours with no form of entertainment!!! The service was ok but they didn't check on us or serve many snacks. They acted like you were a burden when you hit the call button.

The plane was delayed almost three hours because boarding was unorganized then we were delayed even longer because the plane had an issue. The plane didn't look well maintained, there was also alot of tape on the exterior. I won't fly kenya air ways again after this trip.

Sadly, flights were delayed both ways with no reasons given other than " operational".

The crew was good but the entertainment was poor . All old movies and TV shows and very few of them. Needs current entertainment. Seats too firm. Food just ok. Nice though to have option with upgrade of no one sitting in middle seat

I purchased the upgrade to have 3 seats open, so I was able to sleep 9 hours. Without that I would have been miserable

Our luggage was supposed to be checked through from Arusha to Cape Town. We didn't know that it was a self transfer in Johannisburg. Kayak should not have sold this flight combination with out a self transfer alert.

There was chaos checking because of a canceled flight the day prior. Also, we had an issue with tickets. The KQ agent went above a d beyond to help us get on board the flight Overall the 13+ hour flight is uncomfortable in coach. I may try to upgrade on return

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

We boarded late; there was a problem with passengers that I believe TAAG could have handled much better. The Crew Handled it Excellentely but TAAG was not able to resolve the issues instantly and led to a 2 hour delay

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.

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

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Nairobi (NBO)
Cape Town (CPT)