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Find cheap one-way flights from Nairobi to Cape Town starting at US$404.

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Cheapest airlines flights from Nairobi to Cape Town

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Ethiopian Airlines
From US$352
UTair Express
From US$372
Rwandair
From US$434
Kenya Airways
From US$443
Precision Air
From US$501
EgyptAir
From US$503
South African Airlink
From US$575
Air Tanzania
From US$576
Asky Airlines
From US$582
Turkish Airlines
From US$708
ANA airlines

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Find cheap flights from Nairobi to Cape Town by different airports

Searching for potential routes that might be cheaper and faster? Check out these alternative flights from Nairobi to Cape Town.

  • Cheapest
    Ethiopian Airlines
    NBO
    06:15
    17h 40m
    2 transfer
    CPT
    22:55
    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport - Cape Town International Airport
    Sat, Apr 27Ethiopian Airlines
    US$352
  • Ethiopian Airlines
    NBO
    06:15
    17h 40m
    2 transfer
    CPT
    22:55
    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport - Cape Town International Airport
    Sat, Apr 27Ethiopian Airlines
    US$352
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  • When are flight tickets from Nairobi (NBO) to Cape Town (CPT) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Nairobi to Cape Town based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
  • How much do flights from Nairobi (NBO) to Cape Town (CPT) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around $824.
  • How long does it take to fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Cape Town (CPT) and what is the distance?

    It takes around 6 hours 53 minutes to fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Cape Town (CPT).
  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Cape Town?

    • The distance from Cape Town International Airport to downtown is about 17km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Cape Town (CPT)?

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

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Nairobi to Cape Town Flight Information

Cheapest nonstop flight price

$403

Cheapest round-trip ticket price

$458

Off-season for travel

January

Peak season for travel

October

Flight distance

4,100.58km

Average flight time

6 hours 53 minutes

Popular airline

South African Airlink