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Flights from Nairobi to Cape Town

Find cheap airlines flights from Nairobi to Cape Town

Choose from 5 carriers that fly from Nairobi to Cape Town, including Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, and Air Tanzania. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Kenya Airways.
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Cheap flight deals from Nairobi to Cape Town

Non stop flight deals! Book direct flights from Nairobi to Cape Town: One way flights from $452, round trip flights from $680. Cheapest next 3 months.

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Flight Info | Nairobi to Cape Town

The distance between Nairobi and Cape Town is about 4,100.58 km. It takes around 6 hours 48 minutes on average to fly from Nairobi to Cape Town. The most popular month to Cape Town is June. The off-season for travel is March.

Cheapest one-way flight price $381
Cheapest round-trip ticket price $308
Off-season for travel March
Peak season for travel June
Flight distance 4,100.58 km
Average flight time 6 hours 48 minutes
Popular airline Ethiopian Airlines

When is the cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Cape Town?

The cheapest time for Nairobi to Cape Town flights: Sep 7 to Sep 14 — one way flight prices from $298.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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 $885.

  • How long does it take to fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Cape Town (CPT) and what is the distance?

    It takes around 6 hours 48 minutes to fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Cape Town (CPT).

  • 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): Saudia and Kenya Airways.

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