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Cape Town Nairobi
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Tue., 15 Oct. CPT - NBO
Sat., 19 Oct. NBO - CPT
$1217 $1182
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Cape Town Nairobi
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Sat., 12 Oct. CPT - NBO
$560 $544
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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
33% Trains in Nairobi are 33% cheaper than in Cape Town.
Cape Town $1.69
Nairobi $1.14
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
55% A meal in Nairobi is 55% cheaper than a meal in Cape Town.
Cape Town $12.66
Nairobi $5.71
Exchange rate
1 AUD = 87.24 KES
1 KES = 0.02 AUD
Last checked on 04 October 2024
Distance: 4107 kms
Cape Town airports
Cape Town International Airport (CPT) How far from city centre: 18 kms
Nairobi airports
Jomo Kenyatta Internatonal (NBO) How far from city centre: 16 kms
Wilson Arpt (WIL) How far from city centre: 5 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Cape Town to Nairobi

How long does the flight take to go from Cape Town to Nairobi?
The total flight time between Cape Town and Nairobi is of around 09:01 hours on average, considering an average distance of 5,549 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Cape Town to Nairobi at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Cape Town to Nairobi is $544. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Nairobi expensive to visit compared to Cape Town?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Nairobi costs an average of 2.28 AUD, 35% more expensive than Cape Town, with a fare of 1.69 AUD, while train tickets costs 33% less in Nairobi: 1.14 AUD against 1.69 AUD in Cape Town. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 5.71 AUD in Nairobi, 55% less than the 12.66 AUD in Cape Town. The price of the coffee is around 8% more expensive in Nairobi, with an average of 3.46 AUD , while in Cape Town the coffee costs 3.19 AUD.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Cape Town to Nairobi?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Kenya may apply when travelling from Cape Town. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Nairobi compared to Cape Town?
While in Cape Town the temperatures can reach an average of 28.98 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 9.0 mm ,Nairobi's temperatures can go up to 30.06 ºC during the hot season, with 6.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 9.29 ºC in Nairobi, compared to the 4.54 ºC average degrees reported in Cape Town. During the winter period, Cape Town can register 12.0 mm precipitation, while Nairobi have an average of 2.3 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between Cape Town and Nairobi?
The main airport route flying between Cape Town and Nairobi is: Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Jomo Kenyatta Internatonal (NBO). This route is covered by the following airline(s):
  • Kenya Airways.

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