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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Nairobi from $261

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12:30 am - 5:10 amCPT-NBO
27h 40m1 stop
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3:50 pm - 2:00 pmNBO-CPT
23h 10m1 stop
$322TAAG
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Fri, Oct 17 - Mon, Oct 20
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6:00 am - 9:55 pmCPT-NBO
14h 55m3 stops
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5:25 pm - 10:10 pmNBO-CPT
5h 45mnonstop
$491Kenya Airways
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Tue, Aug 5 - Tue, Aug 12
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9:00 am - 5:10 amCPT-NBO
19h 10m2 stops
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3:50 pm - 2:00 pmNBO-CPT
23h 10m1 stop
Sat, Oct 18 - Mon, Oct 20
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2:35 pm - 1:40 amCPT-NBO
10h 05m1 stop
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3:45 am - 1:45 pmNBO-CPT
11h 00m1 stop
$559Ethiopian Air
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2:35 pm - 1:40 amCPT-NBO
10h 05m1 stop
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3:45 am - 1:45 pmNBO-CPT
11h 00m1 stop
$560Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Aug 6 - Sun, Aug 10
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7:50 pm - 6:30 amCPT-NBO
9h 40m1 stop
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10:55 pm - 8:05 pmNBO-CPT
22h 10m2 stops
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3:20 pm - 2:40 pmCPT-NBO
22h 20m1 stop
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2:15 am - 9:45 amNBO-CPT
8h 30m1 stop
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6:05 am - 2:40 pmCPT-NBO
7h 35m1 stop
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2:15 am - 2:35 pmNBO-CPT
13h 20m1 stop
$645Airlink
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Sat, Jul 26 - Fri, Aug 1
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1:00 pm - 6:40 amCPT-NBO
16h 40m1 stop
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1:20 am - 10:50 amNBO-CPT
34h 30m1 stop
$842Qatar Airways
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4:30 pm - 5:00 amCPT-NBO
35h 30m3 stops
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1:20 am - 7:55 pmNBO-CPT
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Kenya Airways flights from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport

Our best Kenya Airways deals on Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flight tickets
Kenya Airways
Aug 5
CPT6:00 amCape Town Intl
14h 55m
3 stops
NBO9:55 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Aug 12
NBO5:25 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
5h 45m
CPT10:10 pmCape Town Intl
Kenya Airways
Aug 5
CPT6:00 amCape Town Intl
14h 55m
3 stops
NBO9:55 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Aug 12
NBO9:10 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
20h 35m
1 stop
CPT4:45 pmCape Town Intl
Kenya Airways
Aug 5
CPT11:30 pmCape Town Intl
5h 45m
NBO6:15 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Aug 12
NBO5:25 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
5h 45m
CPT10:10 pmCape Town Intl

Qatar Airways flights from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Aug 5
CPT1:00 pmCape Town Intl
16h 40m
1 stop
NBO6:40 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Aug 11
NBO1:20 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
34h 30m
1 stop
CPT10:50 amCape Town Intl
Qatar Airways
Aug 6
CPT4:30 pmCape Town Intl
35h 30m
3 stops
NBO5:00 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Aug 11
NBO1:20 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
19h 35m
2 stops
CPT7:55 pmCape Town Intl

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Cape Town and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

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

If you aren’t able to travel during the month of May, then book flights to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport from Cape Town during July instead. Flights to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport in July, while not as cheap as those in May, still average around $612.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

According to our data, Friday is the cheapest day to fly to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport from Cape Town. The lowest ticket price found for a Friday departure recently was $577. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. Flights from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport on a Saturday will generally be more expensive and average around $802. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

Our data shows that the cheapest Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights are usually those with departure times in the morning. Our users have found flights to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport in the morning for as low as $656. Flights to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport are more costly at noon, with an average ticket price of $771. Departure times at noon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

What is the cheapest Cape Town Intl to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport from Cape Town when booking 15 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport for around $635 when searching 15 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport from Cape Town for as low as $522 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Cape Town Intl to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Cape Town Intl to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights?

You could potentially save up to 28% on your flight if you consider stops on a Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flight.

How have Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of June 2025, prices for Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport flights are approximately 12% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$261

Fastest flight time

5h 45m

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The best one-way flight to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport from Cape Town in the past 72 hours is $261. The best round-trip flight deal from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $322.
The fastest flight from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport takes 5h 45m
Direct flights go from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The only airline offering direct flights is Kenya Airways.

  • How far is Cape Town Intl to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl by plane?

    The distance between Cape Town Intl and Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl is about 2547.7 mi. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 5h 45m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport were last updated today.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cape Town Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Cape Town Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Cape Town Intl Airport to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Best airlines flying from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport

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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom $474Free CancellationRating
6.9
265 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $560Free CancellationRating
7.2
781 reviews
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AirlinkPriceFrom $635Free CancellationRating
8.6
70 reviews
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  • Kenya Airways Flights From Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport

    The lowest priced Kenya Airways flight from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport from the last 72 hours was $474. Generally, Kenya Airways has 6 flights on this route every week with an average price of $591. Kenya Airways is rated 6.9/10 by our users.


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