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Find cheap airlines flights from Cape Town to Nairobi

Choose from 1 carriers that fly from Cape Town to Nairobi, including Ethiopian Airlines, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Kenya Airways.
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Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Nairobi

Non stop flight deals! Book direct flights from Cape Town to Nairobi: One way flights from KWD 164, round trip flights from KWD 199. Cheapest next 3 months.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flight Info | Cape Town to Nairobi

The distance between Cape Town and Nairobi is about 4,100.58 km. It takes around 6 hours 31 minutes on average to fly from Cape Town to Nairobi. The most popular month to Nairobi is April. The off-season for travel is May.

Cheapest one-way flight price KWD 102
Cheapest return ticket price KWD 97
Off-season for travel May
Peak season for travel April
Flight distance 4,100.58 km
Average flight time 6 hours 31 minutes
Popular airline Ethiopian Airlines

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cape Town to Nairobi?

The cheapest time for Cape Town to Nairobi flights: Aug 31 to Sep 7 — one way flight prices from KWD 76.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Cape Town (CPT) to Nairobi (NBO) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Cape Town to Nairobi based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Nairobi (NBO) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around KWD 213.

  • How long does it take to fly from Cape Town (CPT) to Nairobi (NBO)?

    It takes about 6 hours 31 minutes to fly from Cape Town (CPT) to Nairobi (NBO).

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cape Town (CPT) to Nairobi (NBO)?

    Airlines with flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Nairobi (NBO): Saudia and Kenya Airways.

  • How many airports are there in Nairobi (NBO)?

    There are 2 airport(s) near Nairobi (NBO): Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Wilson Airport.

How to find a cheap flight from Cape Town to Nairobi

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Tap "Date" on flight search bar to scan through the calender for Cape Town to Nairobi airfare over next 6 months in 2025. If you would like to fly in next 3 months, it seems the cheapest date is on Tue, Jul 29 at KWD 164 for one-way flights.
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