On this page, you can find and purchase flight tickets for the route from Cape Town to Nairobi. The distance between the cities is 4,089 km, and flight frequency is maintained at 4 flights per week.
Flights are operated by Kenya Airways (KQ). Before booking, we recommend checking the price chart and reviewing information on how to get to Cape Town airport and the available ways to travel from Nairobi airport to your destination.
The table shows direct flights Cape Town → Nairobi on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 6 h 50 min. Regular flights are operated by Kenya Airways. Departures from Cape Town International Airport airports, arrivals at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Wilson Airport.
For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Cape Town — Nairobi by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 1,096 in e, and the most expensive are around AED 1,702 in r. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Cape Town → Nairobi, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 1,909 | medium | May | AED 1,537 | low | Sep | AED 2,096 | high |
| Feb | AED 1,723 | low | Jun | AED 1,816 | medium | Oct | AED 1,863 | medium |
| Mar | AED 1,677 | low | Jul | AED 2,236 | high | Nov | AED 1,630 | low |
| Apr | AED 1,583 | low | Aug | AED 2,189 | high | Dec | AED 2,282 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The climate in Nairobi is most favorable in February and March, when daytime temperatures reach 26.8°C. The coolest and rainiest period is April, with precipitation levels up to 162.82 mm, which may affect travel comfort.
In terms of savings, the most cost-effective time to fly is in October or December — ticket prices in these months start AED 1,097 and AED 1,097 respectively. The highest fares are recorded in March and April, when the price increases AED 1,236.
October is considered the optimal time for booking, offering a balance between dry weather and minimum cost. It is recommended to avoid flying in April and May due to the peak rainy season and high airfares.
Direct flights between the cities are provided by Kenya Airways (KQ), which is the primary carrier on this route. A total of about 4 flights per week are operated on the route. To see the exact departure times on specific days of the week and review flight details, check the interactive schedule in the list below.
Flights Cape Town — Nairobi depart from Cape Town International Airport and arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Wilson Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The estimated travel time on a direct flight is approximately 5 hours, as the distance between the cities exceeds 4,000 km.
Regular flights from South Africa to Kenya on this route are operated by Kenya Airways (KQ).
Yes, direct flights are available, with a frequency of approximately 4 times a week.
Flights arrive at Nairobi International Airport (NBO), named after Jomo Kenyatta.
Ticket prices change constantly depending on demand. You can check the current minimum prices for your dates in the low price calendar on this page.
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