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Cheap Flights from Nairobi to Cape Town & Flight Information
Origin airport IATA code
NBO
Destination airport IATA code
CPT
Number of flight options
2
Average flight time
5 hours 41 mins

Cape Town CPT Flight Information

Traveling From
Nairobi
Origin Airport IATA Code
NBO
Traveling To
Cape Town
Destination Airport IATA Code
CPT
Number of Airlines Serving
1
Available Airlines
Distance
4099 km
Direct Flight Time
3 45
Flight Price

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight between Nairobi and Cape Town?
Need to get away from it all for a while? Or perhaps take off on a romantic getaway? Whatever your reason for jetsetting to Cape Town, Kenya Airways can get you there with direct flights from Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.) to CPT.
How long is a direct flight from Nairobi to Cape Town?
Your next great adventure is on the other side of a flight of 5 hours and 45 minutes. That’s roughly how long it takes to cover the total distance of 2,600 miles from Nairobi to Cape Town.
What are the best airports for Nairobi to Cape Town flights?
Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.) is probably where you’ll be departing from if you’re on your way from Nairobi to Cape Town. Want to know where you’ll be landing? Odds are it’ll be Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.).
What are some of the most popular airlines flying from Nairobi to Cape Town?
Whether it’s an included meal or friendly service, we all have particular in-flight features we look for when picking an airline. Check out these popular air carriers to see which one offers exactly what you’re searching for:

  • Kenya Airways with 108 flights every month.
  • Emirates with 30 flights every month.
  • Qatar Airways with 30 flights every month.
  • Lufthansa with 21 flights every month.
  • KLM with 17 flights every month.
  • Ethiopian Airlines with 17 flights every month.

How many flights are there from Nairobi to Cape Town?
With at least 8 flights operating between Nairobi and Cape Town each day, it’s never too late to organise a holiday to Cape Town.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
This is one is easy to remember: Ticket Thursdays. We found that tickets booked on a Thursday resulted in the best deal on average in 2021. However, Friday can be the worst day to purchase plane tickets, as it was the day with the highest average ticket price based on flight demand on ebookers in 2021.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
When analysing flight demand on ebookers in 2021, Friday turned out to be the cheapest day to fly, with Tuesday as a close second. That’s definitely something to consider when booking your next trip! Thinking of traveling mid-week? It turns out that Wednesdays generally had the most expensive airline tickets, so keep this in mind when planning for your next trip.*According to flight demand on ebookers.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.

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Cheap flights from Nairobi to Cape Town 

Our advanced search tools and comprehensive filters help you find a flight that fits your budget. To search for cheap flights, just enter your travel dates and sort your results by price. With all available tickets listed lowest price first, it’s easy to select the one that’s easiest on your wallet.  

To find the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Cape Town, you can also travel outside peak season. The more flexible you can be on travel dates, the easier it is to find those cheap flight tickets. We know, for example, that the cheapest time to travel between Nairobi to Cape Town is . In the current list of deals available, prices start at and can rise to for return flights.  

Find the best flight from Nairobi to Cape Town  

Every day between Nairobi and Cape Town, 2 flights from 1 airlines jet back and forth. And with ebookers, you can book tickets for any one of those flights. If you book a direct flight with Kenya Airways, you’ll arrive safely in your destination in around 3hours. If you can think of a quicker way to cover the 4099 km between null and null, let us know! 

Flights from Nairobi to Cape Town — a great choice on great deals 

We only need a little information to give you a lot of choice. Just tell us when you’re planning your family holiday, long weekend, luxury getaway or quick business trip, and we’ll do the rest. And to keep your choice-making easy, we’ve given you plenty of ways to narrow down your search. Choose one-way, roundtrip or multi city flights, select your preferred airline, your time of arrival and departure and cabin class using the filters.  

Once you’ve told us what you want, we’ll show you what’s on offer. All you need to do is take your pick and start packing.  

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We want the experience of booking your flight from Nairobi to Cape Town to be as simple as possible. That’s why we designed our search and filter options to make your life easy. Whether you are travelling on business or for pleasure, ebookers has you covered. 

When you’re ready to book, our service is always fast and transparent. We know plans change, so we have a range of flexible booking options. Choose between refundable bookings and flights with no charges should you need to rearrange and travel stress-free. 

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Taj Cape Town

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AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront

AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront

4 out of 5
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (399 reviews)
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Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport

Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport

2 out of 5
Adjoining BP Service & Filling Station, at Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, Western Cape
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City Lodge Hotel Victoria And Alfred Waterfront

City Lodge Hotel Victoria And Alfred Waterfront

3 out of 5
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8.8/10 Excellent! (704 reviews)
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Reviewed on 12 Apr 2024

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Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

3.5 out of 5
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The Table Bay Hotel

The Table Bay Hotel

5 out of 5
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (716 reviews)
"This is an amazing property and being on the waterfront it’s such a safe location. So many. Are and restaurants from just a stones throw away. The hotel itself is absolutely amazing and so clean. The rooms are so clean and luxurious. I’d definitely recommend this hotel."

Reviewed on 14 Apr 2024

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*Savings based on all holiday package bookings with Flight + Hotel on ebookers.com from January 2017 to December 2017, as compared to the price of the same components booked separately. Savings will vary based on origin/destination, length of trip, stay dates and selected travel supplier(s). Savings not available on all packages. For Free Flight or 100% Off Flight deals, package savings is greater than or equal to the current cost of one component, when both are priced separately.

Fare, taxes & fees: Fares were found on ebookers.com and are updated daily. They include all taxes and fees, except baggage fees.

Refunds/changes/cancellations: Itinerary changes, if permitted for the fare, will have a £25.00 / 45.00 Euro service fee charged by ebookers, plus any airline fare and tax increase that may be applicable.

Other conditions: Schedules, fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates or in all markets. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly/partially unused ticket. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Fare rules are provided for the selected itinerary before booking.