Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from Nairobi to Cape Town, TAAG or Ethiopian Air?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Nairobi to Cape Town are TAAG and Ethiopian Air. With an average price for the route of R8 533 and an overall rating of 6,0, TAAG is the most popular choice. Ethiopian Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R10 083 and an overall rating of 7,2.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Nairobi to Cape Town take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights cover the 6 593 km separating Nairobi to Cape Town in about 5h 45m.

Question 3

How many flights are there between Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and Cape Town per day?

Accepted Answer

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and lands in Cape Town, with an average flight time of 5h 45m. The most common departure time is 1:00 and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 2 flights.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town was R5 025 for a one-way ticket and R7 857 for a return.

Question 5

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Nairobi to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

For Nairobi to Cape Town, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Wednesday is the most expensive. Flying from Cape Town back to Nairobi, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Friday being the most expensive.

Question 6

What’s the earliest departure time from Nairobi to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport at 1:15 and will be landing in Cape Town at 6:00.

Question 7

What’s the latest departure time from Nairobi to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town jets off at 17:25 and lands at 22:10.

Question 8

Which airlines fly direct between Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town direct and that is Kenya Airways. The best return deal found from Kenya Airways for the route is R8 029.

Question 9

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Nairobi to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Nairobi to Cape Town flight route.

Question 10

Which airline alliances offer flights from Nairobi to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Nairobi and Cape Town, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

Question 11

On which days can I fly direct from Nairobi to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

You can catch a direct flight from Nairobi to Cape Town on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday.

Question 12

What is the cheapest month to fly from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town is October, where tickets cost R6 865 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R13 170 and R12 674 respectively.

Question 13

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Nairobi to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Nairobi to Cape Town.

Question 14

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Nairobi to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from Nairobi is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 15

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Nairobi to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to Nairobi with another airline.

Question 16

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Nairobi to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cape Town from Nairobi up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 17

How often are flights from Nairobi to Cape Town delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Nairobi and Cape Town historically see delays in approximately 31% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 226 minutes.

Question 18

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Nairobi to Cape Town flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Kenya Airways have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 31% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 19

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Thursday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Saturday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 20

What is the most punctual flight time for Nairobi to Cape Town flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the evening tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the morning have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 21

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport and Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 22

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Nairobi to Cape Town were found on TAAG (R7 857) and Air Tanzania (R8 801).

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Question 24

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of R8 029, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Question 25

How much is a return flight from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.Flights to Cape Town from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport usually cost between R7 585 and R13 914 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R7 857 on TAAG (Nov 20–Nov 28).

Question 26

What are the most popular airlines flying to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Cape Town is TAAG, followed by Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways.

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