Stunning landscape of Cape Town's iconic Table Mountain under a bright blue sky. — flights from Nairobi to Cape Town
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Flights from Nairobi to Cape Town

Nonstop flights from Nairobi (NBO) to Cape Town (CPT) take about 5h 38m (4,101 km). Kenya Airways flies it. Lowest fare seen: $610 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Cape Town

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

Stunning landscape of Cape Town's iconic Table Mountain under a bright blue sky. — arriving in Cape Town

Airport transfer

CPT → Cape Town, 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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Explore the vibrant skyline of Nairobi with its modern skyscrapers under an overcast sky. — lounges at Nairobi AirportNairobi Airport · 5 lounges
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Trains, buses and taxi faresCPT to Cape Town: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Cape Town →3 drop-off points

Things to book in Cape Town

All 16 things to do in Cape Town →
Robben Island (prison)from €42.50
Robben Island Museum 3.8 · 372 Tiqets reviews
from €50
Cape Town Hiking 4.6 · 118 Tiqets reviews
from €60
Table Mountain Cable Car 4.4 · 50 Tiqets reviews
from €100
Cape Town Hop-on Hop-off Tours 4.6 · 25 Tiqets reviews

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Airlines flying Nairobi to Cape Town

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

✈ Kenya Airwaysnonstop fare seen

Nairobi to Cape Town fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Dec 2026, from $610 one-way. With stops: Jan 2027, from $338. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026—$380 · 2 stops23 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$6166 Nov 2026 · Kenya Airways$384 · 2 stops20 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$61016 Dec 2026 · Kenya Airways$382 · 1 stop18 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$6476 Jan 2027 · Kenya Airways$338 · 2 stops11 Jan 2027
Feb 2027$6637 Feb 2027 · Kenya Airways$370 · 2 stops15 Feb 2027
Mar 2027$67413 Mar 2027 · Kenya Airways$365 · 2 stops21 Mar 2027
May 2027$67016 May 2027 · Kenya Airways$364 · 2 stops16 May 2027
Aug 2027$62529 Aug 2027 · Kenya Airways$369 · 2 stops29 Aug 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $338 in January 2027, against $380 for October 2026.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 7 of 7 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Nairobi to Cape Town, 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 Cape Town

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South Africa 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 — Nairobi to Cape Town flights

How long is the flight from Nairobi to Cape Town?
A nonstop flight from Nairobi (NBO) to Cape Town (CPT) 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 Nairobi from Cape Town by air?
The great-circle distance between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Cape Town International Airport is 4,101 km (2,548 miles), a long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Nairobi to Cape Town?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the NBO–CPT 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 Nairobi to Cape Town cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on NBO–CPT was $610 USD with Kenya Airways (nonstop), departing 16 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 Nairobi to Cape Town?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in January 2027 were cheapest, from $338 one-way, against $384 for November 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Nairobi to Cape Town?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $338 with 2 stops against $610 nonstop, a saving of $272. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Kenya to South Africa?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter South Africa 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 Cape Town?
South Africa 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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