Cheap flights from Nairobi to Cairo from $291 NBO, WIL → CAI, SPX
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), Wilson Airport (WIL) → Cairo International Airport (CAI), Giza Sphinx (SPX)
The cheapest return found recently is $499 with Ethiopian Airlines, 7 Dec – 11 Dec, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $291 with Gulf Air, 17 Jan 2027, found 3 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $291, Gulf Air, found 3 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $499, 7 Dec to 11 Dec
- Usual return price
- $529 to $551
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $499 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Egyptair
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 5 h 15 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $529 to $551.
Cheapest return found recently
$499
7 Dec – 11 Dec · Ethiopian Airlines
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Leaves 5:25 p.m. · Return leaves 2:20 a.m. · 18 h 45 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
found 4 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$555
21 Nov – 3 Dec · Egyptair
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Leaves 5:55 a.m. · Return leaves 10:59 p.m. · 9 h 56 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 6 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$499 7 Dec – 11 Decfound 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $434 to $545.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates from 15 Nov to 12 Jan 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 4-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 7 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
63 fares on 4 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov – 19 Nov | $539 | Gulf Air | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Cairo International Airport (CAI) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Nov – 3 Dec | $555 | Egyptair | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Cairo International Airport (CAI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Dec – 11 Dec | $499 | Ethiopian Airlines | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Cairo International Airport (CAI) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Jan 2027 – 15 Jan 2027 | $549 | Saudia | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Cairo International Airport (CAI) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $499.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Gulf Air, Egyptair, Ethiopian Airlines, Saudia.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $285 to $307.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$291
17 Jan 2027 · Gulf Air
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Leaves 8:20 a.m. · 20 h 15 min trip
1 stop · via Bahrain International Airport (BAH) · 12 h connection
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$308
17 Jan 2027 · Egyptair
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Leaves 4:20 a.m. · 5 h 15 min trip
nonstop
found 3 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$291 17 Jan 2027found 3 days agoOpen this trip
$278 21 Decfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $242 to $463.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates from 20 Dec to 17 Jan 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 17 Jan 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
46 fares on 3 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Dec | $323 | Etihad Airways | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Cairo International Airport (CAI) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 21 Dec | $278 | Gulf Air | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Cairo International Airport (CAI) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 17 Jan 2027 | $291 | Gulf Air | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) → Cairo International Airport (CAI) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $278.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Gulf Air, Etihad Airways.
Premium cabin fares from Nairobi to Cairo
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 7 Dec – 11 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 17 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Nairobi to Cairo?
Return
The cheapest fares were 90 to 179 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $493 | $484 | +3% | 15 |
| 7–13 days | $555 | $493 | +16% | 15 |
| 14–29 days | $503 | $472 | +5% | 32 |
| 30–59 days | $497 | $491 | +4% | 42 |
| 60–89 days | $538 | $434 | +12% | 38 |
| 90–179 days | $480 | $434 | Cheapest seen | 31 |
One-way
The cheapest fares were 14 to 29 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | $255 | $253 | Cheapest seen | 9 |
| 30–59 days | $299 | $249 | +17% | 33 |
| 60–89 days | $319 | $291 | +25% | 27 |
| 90–179 days | $276 | $263 | +8% | 34 |
| 180+ days | $321 | $321 | +26% | 9 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 7 Dec – 11 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Nairobi to Cairo?
The cheapest return found recently is $499 with Ethiopian Airlines, 7 Dec to 11 Dec, found 4 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $529 to $551.
How much is a one-way flight from Nairobi to Cairo?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $291 with Gulf Air, 17 Jan 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $278 with Gulf Air, 21 Dec, found 7 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $285 to $307.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Nairobi to Cairo?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $499, 7 Dec to 11 Dec, found 4 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $278, 21 Dec, found 7 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Nairobi to Cairo?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares were cheapest 90 to 179 days before departure. One-way fares were cheapest 14 to 29 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Nairobi to Cairo?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $555 with Egyptair, 21 Nov to 3 Dec, found 6 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $308 with Egyptair, 17 Jan 2027, found 3 days ago.
How long is the flight from Nairobi to Cairo?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Egyptair on 17 Jan 2027, takes 5 h 15 min from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Cairo International Airport (CAI). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Gulf Air on 17 Jan 2027, takes 20 h 15 min with 1 stop, including a 12 h connection.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Cairo?
Between 15 Nov and 12 Jan 2027, Gulf Air has the cheapest return on 1 of the 4 departure dates we hold, Egyptair on 1 and Ethiopian Airlines on 1. Between 20 Dec and 17 Jan 2027, Gulf Air has the cheapest one-way on 2 of the 3 departure dates we hold, and Etihad Airways on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work
