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One-way fare
- Lowest observed
- €315, departing 21 Mar 2027 (Last checked: 14 Oct 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 83Check live prices for this route
- Airlines seen
- Air Tanzania, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, TAAG Angola
- Reported fastest flight
- 6h 05m
- Non-stop
- Yes
About this route
Explore the fares we observed from Cape Town to Nairobi. Prices move often, so pick your dates to see the latest options.
- Route distance
- 4,103 km
- Reported fastest flight
- 6h 05m
- Airlines seen
- Air Tanzania, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, TAAG Angola
- Seen on fares with a connection
- Ethiopian Airlines, Air Tanzania, Kenya Airways
- Alternative airports
- WIL
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
A clearer picture of your fare
Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Cape Town International Airport (CPT) → Cape Town, city gazetteer reference point (-33.9249, 18.4241): ≈ 18 km.
- Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) → Nairobi, city gazetteer reference point (-1.2833, 36.8167): ≈ 4 km.
- Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Nairobi, city gazetteer reference point (-1.2833, 36.8167): ≈ 13 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest fare by departure month
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | €326 | 11 |
| November 2026 | €319 | 14 |
| December 2026 | €318 | 22 |
| January 2027 | €316 | 29 |
| February 2027 | €320 | 6 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest day of the week from Cape Town to Nairobi: Sunday, from €315 (checked 14 Oct 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €320 | 11 |
| Tuesday | €320 | 12 |
| Wednesday | €316 | 12 |
| Thursday | €318 | 13 |
| Friday | €320 | 12 |
| Saturday | €320 | 11 |
| Sunday | €315 | 12 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Lowest fare by days before departure
Lowest fare from Cape Town to Nairobi by days until departure (61 days or more): €315 (checked 14 Oct 2026).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 7 days | €344 | 8 |
| 8 to 30 days | €319 | 17 |
| 31 to 60 days | €318 | 10 |
| 61 days or more | €315 | 48 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest stored fare for that distance to departure, not a price forecast.
Fares for different departure dates, checked now; not a guide to when to book.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Cape Town to Nairobi?
The lowest fare we have observed is €315, found on 14 Oct 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Nairobi?
In our observations March 2027 is the cheapest month so far, at €315.
Which airlines fly from Cape Town to Nairobi?
These are the carriers we have seen on the route: Air Tanzania, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, TAAG Angola.
How many of the observed Cape Town to Nairobi fares were non-stop?
63 of the 85 fares we observed were non-stop; the rest included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
Which day of the week is cheapest from Cape Town to Nairobi?
Cheapest day of the week from Cape Town to Nairobi: Sunday, from €315 (checked 14 Oct 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide
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Last checked: 14 Oct 2026