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

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

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

Ethiopian Airlines
Sat, 11 Apr - Wed, 15 Apr
NBO
Nairobi
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,088 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$1,088
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Sat, 11 Apr from Nairobi to Cape Town, returning Wed, 15 Apr, priced at AU$1,088 found 4 days ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Sun, 2 Aug - Thu, 6 Aug
NBO
Nairobi
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,095 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$1,095
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Sun, 2 Aug from Nairobi to Cape Town, returning Thu, 6 Aug, priced at AU$1,095 found 5 days ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Thu, 12 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
NBO
Nairobi
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,117 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$1,117
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Thu, 12 Mar from Nairobi to Cape Town, returning Tue, 24 Mar, priced at AU$1,117 found 6 days ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Sat, 11 Apr - Wed, 15 Apr
NBO
Nairobi
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,121 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$1,121
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Sat, 11 Apr from Nairobi to Cape Town, returning Wed, 15 Apr, priced at AU$1,121 found 4 days ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Thu, 4 Dec - Sun, 7 Dec
NBO
Nairobi
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,131 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$1,131
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Thu, 4 Dec from Nairobi to Cape Town, returning Sun, 7 Dec, priced at AU$1,131 found 1 day ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Sun, 2 Aug - Thu, 6 Aug
NBO
Nairobi
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,196 Return, found 5 days ago
AU$1,196
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Sun, 2 Aug from Nairobi to Cape Town, returning Thu, 6 Aug, priced at AU$1,196 found 5 days ago
Kenya Airways
Thu, 12 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
NBO
Nairobi
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,264 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$1,264
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Thu, 12 Mar from Nairobi to Cape Town, returning Tue, 24 Mar, priced at AU$1,264 found 6 days ago
Airlink
Sat, 11 Apr - Wed, 15 Apr
NBO
Nairobi
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,313 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$1,313
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Airlink flight, departing Sat, 11 Apr from Nairobi to Cape Town, returning Wed, 15 Apr, priced at AU$1,313 found 4 days ago
South African Airways
Thu, 12 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
NBO
Nairobi
CPT
Cape Town
AU$1,710 Return, found 6 days ago
AU$1,710
Return
found 6 days ago
Select South African Airways flight, departing Thu, 12 Mar from Nairobi to Cape Town, returning Tue, 24 Mar, priced at AU$1,710 found 6 days ago
Qatar Airways
Mon, 1 Dec - Mon, 8 Dec
NBO
Nairobi
CPT
Cape Town
AU$2,083 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$2,083
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Mon, 1 Dec from Nairobi to Cape Town, returning Mon, 8 Dec, priced at AU$2,083 found 2 days ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Cape Town (CPT)

March is typically the cheapest month to fly

From AU$872 - AU$1,232 per traveller.

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$1,088. 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.

Travel information

Origin airport
Jomo Kenyatta Intl.
Destination airport
Cape Town Intl.
Airlines serving
Airlink, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways, South African Airways
Return price
AU$1,088
Distance
4075 km
Average flight time
5 hours 41 mins

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