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$352+ Cheap flights from Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) to Cape Town (CPT)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NBO — CPT
Jan 15 — Jan 221
Thu 1/15
Thu 1/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Cape Town Intl are usually found in October or September, booked 39 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

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This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/243:45 amNBO - CPT
1 stop10h 15mEthiopian Air
Wed 12/312:35 pmCPT - NBO
1 stop10h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/13$629
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:30 pmNBO - CPT
1 stop20h 30mEthiopian Air
Thu 1/153:25 pmCPT - NBO
1 stop9h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/15$655
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:30 pmNBO - CPT
1 stop22h 05mEthiopian Air
Wed 1/282:35 pmCPT - NBO
1 stop10h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/15$673
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/265:30 pmNBO - CPT
1 stop22h 05mEthiopian Air
Mon 12/292:35 pmCPT - NBO
1 stop10h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/15$692
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3111:50 pmNBO - CPT
2 stops18h 55mAir Tanzania
Thu 1/156:55 pmCPT - NBO
1 stop10h 15mAir Tanzania
Deal found 12/15$718
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/153:50 pmNBO - CPT
2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/196:00 amCPT - NBO
1 stop10h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/13$728
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:30 pmNBO - CPT
1 stop20h 30mEthiopian Air
Sun 1/111:50 pmCPT - NBO
1 stop22h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/15$735
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3111:50 pmNBO - CPT
2 stops18h 55mAir Tanzania
Sun 1/116:55 pmCPT - NBO
1 stop10h 15mAir Tanzania
Deal found 12/15$736
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/266:10 amNBO - CPT
2 stops17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/76:00 amCPT - NBO
1 stop10h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$743
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/1611:45 amNBO - CPT
3 stops11h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/196:30 amCPT - NBO
3 stops11h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$758
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/305:30 pmNBO - CPT
2 stops15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/142:25 pmCPT - NBO
1 stop6h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$763

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Round-trip from

$355
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$352
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$778

Good round-trip deal

$778 or less

Good one-way deal

$510 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Jomo Kenyatta Intl

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NairobiCape Town

NBO - CPT

NBOCPT

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 12/24

3:45 am-1:00 pm

1 stop10h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/31

2:35 pm-1:40 am

1 stop10h 05m

$629

NairobiCape Town

NBO - CPT

NBOCPT

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 4/16

3:45 am-1:45 pm

1 stop11h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/21

3:25 pm-1:40 am

1 stop9h 15m

$629

NairobiCape Town

NBO - CPT

NBOCPT

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 1/7

5:30 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop20h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/13

3:25 pm-1:40 am

1 stop9h 15m

$662

NairobiCape Town

NBO - CPT

NBOCPT

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 1/14

3:45 am-1:00 pm

1 stop10h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/18

1:50 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$662

NairobiCape Town

NBO - CPT

NBOCPT

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 1/26

3:45 am-2:35 pm

1 stop11h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/5

1:50 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$662

NairobiCape Town

NBO - CPT

NBOCPT

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 1/21

3:45 am-1:00 pm

1 stop10h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 1/26

2:35 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$662

NairobiCape Town

NBO - CPT

NBOCPT

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 3/2

3:45 am-1:00 pm

1 stop10h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/24

3:25 pm-1:40 am

1 stop9h 15m

$692

NairobiCape Town

NBO - CPT

NBOCPT

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 1/26

3:45 am-1:00 pm

1 stop10h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/21

1:50 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$695

NairobiCape Town

NBO - CPT

NBOCPT

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 2/12

3:45 am-1:45 pm

1 stop11h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/21

1:50 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$695

NairobiCape Town

NBO - CPT

NBOCPT

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 4/17

3:45 am-1:00 pm

1 stop10h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 4/25

1:50 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$719

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Cape Town in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport-Cape Town flights, users find the pricing of Gotogate to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Gotogate Users can find the same prices on Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport-Cape Town flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Gotogate >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport-Cape Town flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport-Cape Town flights, Cheapflights users trust Gotogate the most. Gotogate has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport-Cape Town flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town

How far ahead should I book a flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 39 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town (average of $320). Flying from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $593). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NBO to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 16, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 16% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

The best insider tips for Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town flights

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Airports
NBO

For a smooth departure from NBO, use a meet-and-greet service to access priority lines at check-in and security.

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CPT

Use Uber or Bolt for convenient and cost-effective transport from CPT to Cape Town. Avoid unauthorized taxis for safety.

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Richard Holmes

Based in Cape Town, Richard Holmes is a freelance travel writer who spends plenty of time at 35 000 feet. He’s deeply in love with the Okavango Delta, and has Antarctica at the top of his travelling bucket-list. When he’s not on another plane, you’ll find him running the trails of Table Mountain or surfing his local break.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated December 16, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Airlink, South African, and Ethiopian Air from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8.5
Very good
83 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

8.0

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Airlink
8.5
Very good
83 reviews
Airlink
8.5
Very good
83 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

8.0

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
South African
7.4
Good
49 reviews
Airlink
8.5
Very good
83 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

8.0

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
911 reviews
Airlink
8.5
Very good
83 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

8.0

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Kenya Airways
6.8
Okay
287 reviews
Airlink
8.5
Very good
83 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

8.0

Overall

8.5

Entertainment

6.4

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl?

    Cape Town Intl (CPT), located 9.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Cape Town. 5 airlines have flights to Cape Town Intl from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Cape Town Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 1 inbound flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl per day.

  • How long is the flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town?

    Departing from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town will take you 10h 15m. The distance between Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and Cape Town is about 2546 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town round-trip?

    Flying on TAAG is currently your cheapest option to Cape Town, with prices starting at $317. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $561 and $692, respectively. You may be able to fly from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town for 55% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for TAAG. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $365. Users have also found prices from $407 and $482 on Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town?

    While on average a flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town is generally $668, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $508. When looking at the most popular route, (Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl - Cape Town Intl), you can expect to pay $700 for that flight.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town?

    Flights departing from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and landing in Cape Town layover in Addis Ababa most frequently.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town flights?

    Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town flights have a layover in Johannesburg least often.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town (average of $320). Flying from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $593). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Cape Town

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Jomo Kenyatta Intl to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
TAAGCheapest$317Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time58%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$561Average$632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$694Average$790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
AirlinkCheapest$714Average$741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
South AfricanCheapest$956Average$1,101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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