Cheap Flights from Nairobi (NBO) to Cape Town (CPT) from AU$604

Featured airlines

    Plan, book, fly with confidence
    trending down icon
    Be in the know
    Get alerts if flight prices drop or rise*
    bex rewards loyalty icon
    Book smarter
    Save up to 35% on select hotels after you book a flight*
    payments icon
    Earn twice
    Earn your airline miles on top of our rewards
    Sign in

Cheap Flights from Nairobi (NBO) to Cape Town (CPT)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at AU$604 for one-way flights and AU$892 for round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Ethiopian Airlines
Thu., 9 May - Thu., 16 May
NBO
Nairobi
CPT
Cape Town
AU$892 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$892
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Thu., 9 May from Nairobi to Cape Town, returning Thu., 16 May, priced at AU$892 found 4 days ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Thu., 6 Jun. - Thu., 20 Jun.
NBO
Nairobi
CPT
Cape Town
AU$956 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$956
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Thu., 6 Jun. from Nairobi to Cape Town, returning Thu., 20 Jun., priced at AU$956 found 2 days ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Thu., 9 May - Wed., 15 May
NBO
Nairobi
CPT
Cape Town
AU$960 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$960
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Thu., 9 May from Nairobi to Cape Town, returning Wed., 15 May, priced at AU$960 found 2 days ago
Rwandair
Tue., 4 Jun. - Tue., 11 Jun.
NBO
Nairobi
CPT
Cape Town
AU$990 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$990
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Rwandair flight, departing Tue., 4 Jun. from Nairobi to Cape Town, returning Tue., 11 Jun., priced at AU$990 found 4 days ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Tue., 4 Jun. - Sat., 8 Jun.
NBO
Nairobi
CPT
Cape Town
AU$991 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$991
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Tue., 4 Jun. from Nairobi to Cape Town, returning Sat., 8 Jun., priced at AU$991 found 1 day ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Mon., 27 May - Mon., 3 Jun.
NBO
Nairobi
CPT
Cape Town
AU$996 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$996
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Mon., 27 May from Nairobi to Cape Town, returning Mon., 3 Jun., priced at AU$996 found 1 day ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Thu., 9 May - Wed., 15 May
NBO
Nairobi
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,000 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$1,000
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Thu., 9 May from Nairobi to Cape Town, returning Wed., 15 May, priced at AU$1,000 found 2 days ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Tue., 4 Jun. - Tue., 11 Jun.
NBO
Nairobi
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,001 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$1,001
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Tue., 4 Jun. from Nairobi to Cape Town, returning Tue., 11 Jun., priced at AU$1,001 found 4 days ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Mon., 27 May - Sun., 2 Jun.
NBO
Nairobi
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,009 Return, found 1 hour ago
AU$1,009
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Mon., 27 May from Nairobi to Cape Town, returning Sun., 2 Jun., priced at AU$1,009 found 1 hour ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Thu., 17 Oct. - Sun., 20 Oct.
NBO
Nairobi
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,021 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$1,021
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Thu., 17 Oct. from Nairobi to Cape Town, returning Sun., 20 Oct., priced at AU$1,021 found 4 days ago
Flight from Nairobi to Cape Town route information
Origin airport
Jomo Kenyatta Intl.
Destination airport
Cape Town Intl.
Airlines serving
Airlink, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways, Rwandair, Turkish Airlines
Return price
AU$891
Distance
4075 km

Your quick guide to flights from Nairobi to Cape Town

Pick up great flights from Nairobi to Cape Town

With Expedia, you have your pick of 1 flights a day with 20 airlines covering flights from Nairobi to Cape Town. Whether you’re on a business trip, a family holiday or a luxury break, just enter your travel dates, hit search then check out your choice of flights. Select from return, one way or multi-city flights, and use the advance search tool if you want a direct or refundable flight. You can narrow your search to show you just your preferred cabin class and airline, too. It’s all easy. You can book direct flights from Nairobi to Cape Town that take around 3 hours.

Find cheap flights from Nairobi to Cape Town

From the great flight deals with prices currently ranging from AU$892 to AU$1,021, you can choose to see the cheapest flights first. Generally, you can book the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Cape Town around 4 to 6 weeks in advance. If your travel dates are flexible, try to avoid weekends and peak seasons – when you are more likely to grab the lowest prices. Even last minute, there are some impressive deals. The cheapest time to fly to Cape Town is normally in May.

Reasons to book your flight from Nairobi to Cape Town with Expedia

Expedia makes it easy to find, book, and travel, with everything you need all in one place. When you enter your travel details, find fantastic deals just for you on flight tickets from Nairobi to Cape Town across all the main airline carriers, so you can save time, dollars, and hassle finding the perfect flight. If you think your plans could change, choose refundable flights so any changes won’t cost you more. Book your flight to Cape Town right now and, if you join Expedia Rewards, you earn points this time and every time you travel with Expedia.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Nairobi Airport to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)?
The lowest price advertised for a round-trip flight between NBO and Cape Town Intl. Airport is AU$892. But you better move fast. This figure is taken from fares listed within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO) to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT)?
Each airline has its own set of terms and conditions. If you decide to cancel your trip, head to our Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from Nairobi Airport to Cape Town Intl. Airport that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you’re searching for Nairobi Airport to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) flights, you’ll see a “no change fees” filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from NBO to Cape Town Intl. Airport?
Nairobi to Cape Town is around 4 100 kilometres, so be prepared to spend quite a while in the air. Make sure you pack all the essentials, from your toothbrush to your hairbrush. Throw in some snacks to munch on throughout your flight too.
Which airlines fly direct from Nairobi Airport to Cape Town Intl. Airport?
Check out Kenya Airways (KQ) if you want to travel straight from NBO to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT). This airline offers 8 flights every month, so you’re sure to find one that fits your travel schedule.
Are NBO to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Last-minute planners can occasionally pick up a bargain, with some of the cheapest airfares from Nairobi Airport to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) arising a few weeks before the date of departure. If you’d rather plan ahead of time, Expedia compares and updates all the best flight deals frequently — as early as a year in advance in some cases. It depends on the carrier though, as not all airlines quote prices so far in advance.
*Available to Expedia members.