Can I fly direct from Nairobi to Cape Town?

Direct flights from Nairobi to Cape Town are not frequently available. Historically, only 3% of flights on this route were direct in the trailing 90 days. When connecting flights were necessary, travelers typically experienced a median of 2 stopovers.

Should I set a price alert for Nairobi to Cape Town flights?

Historically, deals for flights from Nairobi to Cape Town have been frequent. This suggests that setting a price alert could be beneficial for this route. Based on data from the trailing 30 days, price fluctuations are common enough to warrant monitoring.

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Q: How long is the flight from Nairobi to Cape Town?

A direct flight from Nairobi to Cape Town typically takes 5 hours and 45 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time extends to 12 hours and 45 minutes. The approximate distance covered on this route is 4100 kilometers.

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December 11 - December 26

Cheapest

NBO - Cape Town

$762

$493

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December 6 - December 13

NBO - Cape Town

$780

$494

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December 18 - December 24

NBO - Cape Town

$780

$495

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December 21 - December 28

NBO - Cape Town

$792

$496

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December 20 - December 27

NBO - Cape Town

$785

$496

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November 15 - November 21

Best

NBO - Cape Town

$807

$498

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November 2 - November 7

Best

NBO - Cape Town

$819

$498

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August 10 - August 17

Best

Earliest

NBO - Cape Town

$898

$500

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November 2 - November 8

Best

NBO - Cape Town

$810

$501

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October 23 - October 29

NBO - Cape Town

$828

$502

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Nairobi to Cape Town: Overview

Insights for flights from Nairobi to Cape Town

Flights from Nairobi to Cape Town cover a substantial distance of 4100 km, classifying this as a long-haul route. This significant distance means that journeys often involve multiple connections, impacting overall travel time and fare structures.

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Nairobi to Cape Town, fares typically range from $753 to $1113, with a median price of $976. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Approximately 7% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, indicating that finding a particularly low fare can require some flexibility. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can be beneficial.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Cape Town? The data indicates that February is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $367. Following closely, January offers a median fare of $569, and March presents a median of $583. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median.

Most itineraries for this route are connecting flights, with only 3% of recent fares being non-stop. This means that for the majority of travelers, flights will include at least one stopover. When connections are involved, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How long is the flight from Nairobi to Cape Town? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 22h 20m. Given that most itineraries involve multiple stopovers, this duration reflects the time spent in transit and during layovers.

How much is a round trip from Nairobi to Cape Town

Regular price: $647 - $1,154

Prices for flights from Nairobi to Cape Town are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $647 and $1154. The current lowest deal is $493 with TAAG Angola Airlines for travel from December 11 to December 26.

now $493

Low $647

High $1,154

The cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Cape Town

The cheapest month to fly from Nairobi to Cape Town is February, with a median price of $367. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $1019. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $367

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Most Expensive

Flights from $1,019

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Direct flights from Nairobi to Cape Town

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Last-minute flights going from Nairobi to Cape Town

Mon, Jul 13

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Cape Town

Nairobi (NBO) - Cape Town (CPT)

TAAG Angola Airlines

$808

$529

One-way

Mon, Jul 13

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Cape Town

Nairobi (NBO) - Cape Town (CPT)

TAAG Angola Airlines

$757

$558

One-way

Fri, Jul 17

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Cape Town

Nairobi (NBO) - Cape Town (CPT)

TAAG Angola Airlines

$817

$507

One-way

Fri, Jul 17

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Cape Town

Nairobi (NBO) - Cape Town (CPT)

TAAG Angola Airlines

$870

$596

One-way

Mon, Jul 20

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Cape Town

Nairobi (NBO) - Cape Town (CPT)

TAAG Angola Airlines

$794

$559

One-way

Fri, Jul 24

⌛ Last-Minute

NBO - Cape Town

Nairobi (NBO) - Cape Town (CPT)

TAAG Angola Airlines

$734

$560

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Nairobi to Cape Town

6 nights

Jan 3 - Jan 9

$959 → $524

45%

4 nights

Jan 3 - Jan 7

$970 → $539

44%

4 nights

Oct 25 - Oct 29

$915 → $501

45%

3 nights

Oct 26 - Oct 29

$914 → $501

45%

Popular Airports to fly from Nairobi to Cape Town

Nairobi - Cape Town route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Nairobi to Cape Town are near the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest at $367

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Nairobi to Cape Town, with a median price of $367.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 22h 20m

The median flight duration from Nairobi to Cape Town is 22 hours and 20 minutes, classified as long haul.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 3% of recent flights from Nairobi to Cape Town are direct, with connecting flights being dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

TAAG Angola Airlines has a recent deal for $493

A recent deal with TAAG Angola Airlines from Nairobi to Cape Town was found for $493.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Nairobi to Cape Town are frequent, appearing often over a 30-day window.

Nairobi main airports to depart from

Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO)

Cheapest

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is a primary option for flights from Nairobi to Cape Town.

📍 ~10 km from Nairobi city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$491

Wilson (WIL)

Wilson Airport offers another departure point for travelers flying from Nairobi to Cape Town.

📍 ~5 km from Nairobi city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1162

Cape Town main airports to arrive at

Cape Town International (CPT)

Cheapest

Cape Town International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Nairobi to Cape Town.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$491

Airports nearby Cape Town used as alternative

George (GRJ)

Cheapest

Consider George Airport for domestic connections to major South African hubs, despite fewer international flights.

📍 ~400 km from Cape Town (reachable by car, ~4-5 hour drive)

💸 Flights from ~$546

Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Port Elizabeth Airport offers a larger regional option with more frequent domestic services.

📍 ~650 km from Cape Town (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$588

Upington (UTN)

Upington Airport is an alternative domestic departure point, though with very limited flight options.

📍 ~800 km from Cape Town (reachable by car, extremely long drive)

💸 Flights from ~$752

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cape Town

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Nairobi to Cape Town is within 0-6 days of departure. During this period, the average price was $595. Booking 28-59 days out typically saw prices around $770, while booking 7-13 days in advance showed an average price of $1134. These trends are based on data from the trailing 90 days.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Nairobi to Cape Town was considered to be $753 or less. The median price for this route was $976. Prices typically ranged up to $1113, based on historical data from the past 90 days.

Historically, February has been the cheapest month to fly from Nairobi to Cape Town, with a median price of $367. January also offered lower prices, with a median of $569. The annual median price for this route was $976, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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Nairobi to Cape Town: Overview

Insights for flights from Nairobi to Cape Town

How much is a round trip from Nairobi to Cape Town

The cheapest time to fly from Nairobi to Cape Town

Direct flights from Nairobi to Cape Town

Last-minute flights going from Nairobi to Cape Town

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Nairobi to Cape Town

Popular Airports to fly from Nairobi to Cape Town

Nairobi - Cape Town route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

February is historically cheapest at $367

Flights typically take 22h 20m

Connecting flights are dominant

TAAG Angola Airlines has a recent deal for $493

Deals are frequent on this route

Nairobi main airports to depart from

Cape Town main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Cape Town used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cape Town

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