S$588 Cheap Flights from Nairobi to Cape Town

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

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at S$588 for one-way flights and S$1,046 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Kenya Airways
Wed, 21 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan
NBO
Nairobi
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,046 Return, found 3 days ago
S$1,046
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Wed, 21 Jan from Nairobi to Cape Town, returning Mon, 26 Jan, priced at S$1,046 found 3 days ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Sat, 4 Jul - Thu, 9 Jul
NBO
Nairobi
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,059 Return, found 6 hours ago
S$1,059
Return
found 6 hours ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Sat, 4 Jul from Nairobi to Cape Town, returning Thu, 9 Jul, priced at S$1,059 found 6 hours ago
Kenya Airways
Wed, 21 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan
NBO
Nairobi
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,071 Return, found 3 days ago
S$1,071
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Wed, 21 Jan from Nairobi to Cape Town, returning Sun, 25 Jan, priced at S$1,071 found 3 days ago
Kenya Airways
Sat, 4 Jul - Thu, 9 Jul
NBO
Nairobi
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,073 Return, found 6 hours ago
S$1,073
Return
found 6 hours ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Sat, 4 Jul from Nairobi to Cape Town, returning Thu, 9 Jul, priced at S$1,073 found 6 hours ago
Kenya Airways
Wed, 21 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan
NBO
Nairobi
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,099 Return, found 3 days ago
S$1,099
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Wed, 21 Jan from Nairobi to Cape Town, returning Mon, 26 Jan, priced at S$1,099 found 3 days ago
Kenya Airways
Sat, 4 Jul - Thu, 9 Jul
NBO
Nairobi
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,101 Return, found 6 hours ago
S$1,101
Return
found 6 hours ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Sat, 4 Jul from Nairobi to Cape Town, returning Thu, 9 Jul, priced at S$1,101 found 6 hours ago
Kenya Airways
Sun, 22 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov
NBO
Nairobi
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,102 Return, found 1 day ago
S$1,102
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Sun, 22 Nov from Nairobi to Cape Town, returning Mon, 30 Nov, priced at S$1,102 found 1 day ago
Kenya Airways
Sat, 24 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan
NBO
Nairobi
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,107 Return, found 5 days ago
S$1,107
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Sat, 24 Jan from Nairobi to Cape Town, returning Sat, 31 Jan, priced at S$1,107 found 5 days ago
Kenya Airways
Wed, 18 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb
NBO
Nairobi
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,110 Return, found 3 days ago
S$1,110
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Wed, 18 Feb from Nairobi to Cape Town, returning Sat, 21 Feb, priced at S$1,110 found 3 days ago
Rwandair
Sat, 4 Jul - Thu, 9 Jul
NBO
Nairobi
CPT
Cape Town
S$1,240 Return, found 6 hours ago
S$1,240
Return
found 6 hours ago
Select Rwandair flight, departing Sat, 4 Jul from Nairobi to Cape Town, returning Thu, 9 Jul, priced at S$1,240 found 6 hours ago

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

May is typically the cheapest month to fly

From S$796 - S$1,038 per traveller.

Alternative airports near Cape Town

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Cape Town Intl. CPT. Cheapest and Closest option available. Average driving time to city centre is 16 minutes. Flights from S$1,046
CPT
Cape Town Intl.
CheapestClosest
Average driving time to city centre16 min
Flights from S$1,046

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 S$1,046. 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
Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways
Return price
S$1,046
Distance
4075 km
Average flight time
5 hours 41 mins

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