Cheap flights from Cape Town to Nairobi

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Cheap Cape Town - Nairobi flight offers

Find cheap flight tickets and last-minute flight deals from Cape Town to Nairobi

TAAG Angola Airlines
Sat 25-07 (CPT) Cape Town -> (NBO) Nairobi
Direct
TAAG Angola Airlines
Mon 31-08 (NBO) Nairobi -> (CPT) Cape Town
Direct
Price found 2 days ago
from €418
Kenya Airways
Tue 28-07 (CPT) Cape Town -> (NBO) Nairobi
Direct
Kenya Airways
Mon 31-08 (NBO) Nairobi -> (CPT) Cape Town
Direct
Price found Yesterday
from €632
TAAG Angola Airlines
Sat 25-07 (CPT) Cape Town -> (NBO) Nairobi
Direct
TAAG Angola Airlines
Mon 31-08 (NBO) Nairobi -> (CPT) Cape Town
Direct
Price found 2 days ago
from €418
Kenya Airways
Tue 28-07 (CPT) Cape Town -> (NBO) Nairobi
Direct
Kenya Airways
Mon 31-08 (NBO) Nairobi -> (CPT) Cape Town
Direct
Price found Yesterday
from €632

Info about flights from Cape Town to Nairobi

Some useful info about flights from Cape Town to Nairobi to help you plan your next trip

Average flight duration 5h 53m
Average number of flights per week 2
First flight time 05:45
Last flight time 23:30
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Top airlines on the route Cape Town - Nairobi

Airlines providing flights to Nairobi from Cape Town

TAAG Angola Airlines
TAAG Angola Airlines
Ethiopian
Ethiopian
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways

How to get the best price from Cape Town to Nairobi?

Depending on when you travel and how far in advance you book, fares between Cape Town and Nairobi can differ a lot.

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Which airports serve Cape Town and Nairobi?

When planning a trip of about 4100 km, it's a good idea to check flights from surrounding airports too.

  • Airports in Cape Town: Cape Town is the only operational airport in the area.
  • Airports in Nairobi: Another nearby option is Wilson.

The closest airport isn’t always the cheapest — it’s worth checking the alternatives too. In some cities, smaller airports offer lower fares than the main ones.

Flights from Cape Town to Nairobi - Jomo Kenyatta International

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Other popular destinations

Travelers flying to Kenya also checked out: Lodwar, Malindi, Mombasa, Nairobi, Ukunda.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions about flights from Cape Town to Nairobi.

How much does an airline ticket from Cape Town to Nairobi cost?

Flight prices can vary a lot depending on the period and destination. At the moment, this information is not available for flights from Cape Town to Nairobi.

How far is Cape Town from Nairobi?

Cape Town is about 4100 km from Nairobi.

What are the airports in Nairobi?

Nairobi has another airport: Wilson.

What are the airports in Cape Town?

Cape Town has one airport: Cape Town.

What are the most popular cities in Kenya?

The most popular cities in Kenya according to our users' searches are: Lodwar, Malindi, Mombasa, Nairobi, Ukunda.

When should I book a flight from Cape Town to Nairobi?

The best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Nairobi is 1 month in advance, while the worst time is 8 weeks in advance.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Nairobi?

This information is not available at the moment.

What is the most expensive month to fly from Cape Town to Nairobi?

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What is the best day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Nairobi?

For flights from Cape Town to Nairobi Monday is on average the cheapest day to fly, while Wednesday is the most expensive day to fly.