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Cheap flights from Nairobi to Cape Town from R6 494

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 20/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NBO — CPT
Mar 29 — Apr 51
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Nairobi to Cape Town Intl are usually found in June or April, booked 40 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Nairobi to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Nairobi (NB0) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 24 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R11 169

One-way from

R6 494

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

R12 988
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 13/6-17/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 20m total
  • Nairobi to Cape Town
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20/4
  • 20/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 55m total
  • Nairobi to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R16 977 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 470 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Nairobi to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Nairobi to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 24 March 2025.

Fri 13/63:45NBO - CPT
1 stop10h 15mEthiopian Air
Tue 17/615:25CPT - NBO
1 stop9h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/3R11 169
Thu 8/512:30NBO - CPT
2 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/57:00CPT - NBO
2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3R11 315
Sun 14/92:15NBO - CPT
1 stop11h 25mAirlink
Mon 22/918:25CPT - NBO
1 stop19h 15mAirlink
Deal found 24/3R13 316
Thu 1/517:25NBO - CPT
Nonstop5h 45mKenya Airways
Thu 8/523:30CPT - NBO
Nonstop5h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 24/3R14 025

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Nairobi to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 24 March 2025.
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Nairobi

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Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NairobiCape Town

NBO - CPT

NBOCPT

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 13/6

3:45-13:00

1 stop10h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/6

15:25-1:30

1 stop9h 05m

R11 169

NairobiCape Town

NBO - CPT

NBOCPT

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 8/5

12:30-20:20

2 stops32h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/5

7:00-7:15

2 stops23h 15m

R11 315

NairobiCape Town

NBO - CPT

NBOCPT

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 14/9

2:15-12:40

1 stop11h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 22/9

18:25-14:40

1 stop19h 15m

R13 316

NairobiCape Town

NBO - CPT

NBOCPT

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 1/5

17:25-22:10

Nonstop5h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/5

23:30-6:15

Nonstop5h 45m

R14 025

NairobiCape Town

NBO - CPT

NBOCPT

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 20/4

14:20-8:15

2 stops18h 55m

R6 494

NairobiCape Town

NBO - CPT

NBOCPT

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 6/6

3:45-13:00

1 stop10h 15m

R7 713

NairobiCape Town

NBO - CPT

NBOCPT

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 19/6

7:30-13:40

1 stop7h 10m

R9 405

NairobiCape Town

NBO - CPT

NBOCPT

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 8/6

2:15-9:45

1 stop8h 30m

R11 606

NairobiCape Town

NBO - CPT

NBOCPT

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 6/6

2:55-12:10

2 stops34h 15m

R11 733

NairobiCape Town

NBO - CPT

NBOCPT

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 19/4

3:35-11:50

1 stop33h 15m

R14 462

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Best time to book a flight from Nairobi to Cape Town

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Nairobi to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Nairobi to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Nairobi to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 40 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Nairobi to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nairobi to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Nairobi to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NBO to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Nairobi to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 24 March 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Nairobi to Cape Town at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 19% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

Plan your trip to Cape Town by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated 24 March 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Nairobi to Cape Town, such as Airlink, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
67 reviews
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Boarding

8,5

Overall

8,6

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Food

8,0

Crew

9,0

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
67 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
67 reviews
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Boarding

8,5

Overall

8,6

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Food

8,0

Crew

9,0

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 540 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
67 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,5

Overall

8,6

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Food

8,0

Crew

9,0

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 745 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
67 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,5

Overall

8,6

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Food

8,0

Crew

9,0

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
766 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
67 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,5

Overall

8,6

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Food

8,0

Crew

9,0

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Kenya Airways
6,8
Okay
261 reviews
Airlink
8,6
Very Good
67 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,5

Overall

8,6

Comfort

8,3

Entertainment

6,6

Food

8,0

Crew

9,0

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Nairobi to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Nairobi?

    Most people fly into Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they book a flight to Cape Town from Nairobi. On average, Cape Town Intl has 0 inbound flights from Nairobi per day from 5 airlines. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 15,6 km from Cape Town’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Nairobi to Cape Town round-trip?

    Currently priced at R11 169, Ethiopian Air will fly you from Nairobi to Cape Town and back. In addition to Ethiopian Air, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Airlink and Kenya Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from R13 316 and R14 025, respectively. You may be able to fly from Nairobi to Cape Town for 15% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Nairobi to Cape Town one-way?

    R7 713 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Ethiopian Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Kenya Airways and Airlink, with prices starting from R9 405 and R11 606, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Nairobi to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Nairobi to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Nairobi to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Nairobi to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Nairobi to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Nairobi to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Nairobi to Cape Town?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nairobi to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Nairobi to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 660AverageR10 860FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR11 738AverageR13 910FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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AirlinkCheapestR13 021AverageR15 401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapestR16 088AverageR19 246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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