Nairobi Airport (NBO) Flights to Cape Town International Airport Airport (CPT)

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

The flight from Nairobi to Cape Town takes5 Hours 57 Minutes.

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Returns from £927.50

One-way from £412.58

Kenya Airways is the only airliner who offers flights between Jomo Kenyatta International and Cape Town International. The official airport code for Jomo Kenyatta International is NBO and for Cape Town International it is CPT.

The exact cost of the flight we vary quite significantly base on the dates you travel, the time of day you will depart and how long in advance you pre book the flights. If you know the dates you wish to travel then book you flights as soon as you can. The earlier you book your lights the cheaper they will be. You can get saving of up to 50% of you book 2 or 3 months in advance! We recommend our viewers to pay and reserve the seats in advance. This ensures you get the best seats on the plane at the cheapest prices.

The time zone at Cape Town International is different from Jomo Kenyatta International, so please be aware of this when making travel arrangements.

If you are renting a car at Cape Town International Airport (CPT) it is recommended to fill up the fuel tank before returning the vehicle at the nearest fuel station to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in order to avoid incurring additional costs. *Please check your rental agreement to understand the fuel policy for your vehicle.

Ensure your arrival at Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is as stress-free as possible by pre-booking your onward transport - booking early may also save you money:

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Please see below the airlines that fly from Jomo Kenyatta International (NBO) to Cape Town International (CPT) and the amount of daily flights in operation.

Flights Chart

Airliner	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
Kenya Airways	0	1	0	1	0	1	0	21:40	21:40	VIEW FLIGHTS

Most people choose to fly with Kenya Airways. They offer the largest number of flights so they have times which are most likely to suite you. The flights they offer will go by the flight numbers KQ784 with times between 21:40 and 21:40.

If you would like to find out more information on availably, flight times or if you would like to book your flight, you can visit Kenya Airways direct at kenya-airways.com.

The flight time for the selected route vary based on the month you will travel, but below we has summarised the most common times they will fly. We recommend you only take these times as guidance and check with appropriate airline for the exact times for the date you depart.

Flights Time In WeekDays

Day

Flight Times

Flights

Tuesday

21:40

Airline	Flight No
Kenya Airways	KQ784

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Thursday

21:40

Airline	Flight No
Kenya Airways	KQ784

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Saturday

12:55

Airline	Flight No
Kenya Airways	KQ784

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Please remember to leave plenty of time to get though customers when you are departing form the airports. Flights regulations are getting very strict these days so getting through customs can take in excess of 1 hour in some cases.

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Flight Price FAQ - Nairobi (NBO) to Cape Town (CPT)

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What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Nairobi NBO to Cape Town CPT?

The cheapest direct flight one way from Nairobi NBO to Cape Town CPT is £412.58 ($516 €496.52)

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What is the cheapest direct return flight from Nairobi NBO to Cape Town CPT?

The cheapest direct return flight from Nairobi NBO to Cape Town CPT is £927.50 ($1160 €1116.21)

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What is the cheapest flight one way from Nairobi NBO to Cape Town CPT?

The cheapest flight one way from Nairobi NBO to Cape Town CPT is £294.24 ($368 €354.11)

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What is the cheapest return flight from Nairobi NBO to Cape Town CPT?

The cheapest return flight from Nairobi NBO to Cape Town CPT is £561.30 ($702 €675.50)

£561.30

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