Cape Town, South AfricaNairobi, Kenya

Flights from Cape Town to Nairobi

Nonstop flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Nairobi (NBO) take about 5h 38m (4,101 km). Kenya Airways flies it. Lowest fare seen: $354 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Nairobi

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Explore the vibrant skyline of Nairobi with its modern skyscrapers under an overcast sky. — arriving in Nairobi

Airport transfer

NBO → Nairobi, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Cape Town →3 lounges at Cape Town Airport Trains, buses and taxi faresNBO to Nairobi: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Nairobi →4 drop-off points, from $3.90

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Airlines flying Cape Town to Nairobi

Carriers on CPT–NBO according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Kenya Airwaysnonstop fare seen

Cape Town to Nairobi fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Dec 2026, from $354 one-way. With stops: Jan 2027, from $339. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Nov 2026	$69022 Nov 2026 · Kenya Airways	$360 · 1 stop22 Nov 2026
Dec 2026	$35429 Dec 2026 · Kenya Airways	—
Jan 2027	$45821 Jan 2027 · Kenya Airways	$339 · 1 stop10 Jan 2027
Feb 2027	$7087 Feb 2027 · Kenya Airways	$357 · 1 stop4 Feb 2027
Mar 2027	$7731 Mar 2027 · Kenya Airways	$358 · 1 stop21 Mar 2027
Apr 2027	$7731 Apr 2027 · Kenya Airways	$358 · 1 stop1 Apr 2027
May 2027	$77421 May 2027 · Kenya Airways	$379 · 2 stops21 May 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $354 for December 2026, $339 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 6 of 6 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Cape Town to Nairobi, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Nairobi

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Kenya is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — Cape Town to Nairobi flights

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Nairobi?

A nonstop flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Nairobi (NBO) takes about 5h 38m, covering 4,101 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Cape Town from Nairobi by air?

The great-circle distance between Cape Town International Airport and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 4,101 km (2,548 miles), a long-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Cape Town to Nairobi?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the CPT–NBO route include Kenya Airways. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Cape Town to Nairobi cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on CPT–NBO was $354 USD with Kenya Airways (nonstop), departing 29 Dec 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Nairobi?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in January 2027 were cheapest, from $339 one-way, against $379 for May 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Cape Town to Nairobi?

In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $339 with one stop against $354 nonstop, a saving of $15. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from South Africa to Kenya?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Kenya visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

What is the best time to visit Nairobi?

Kenya is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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