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How to get fromAuckland to Cape Townby plane or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Auckland to Cape Town by plane or bus

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  1. Fly Auckland to Cape Town International Airport

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    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane AKL - CPT
    26h 5m
    R 11,337–18,414

  2. Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly to Cape Town International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus bus
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane WRE - CPT
    30h 42m
    R 13,428–39,791

  3. Bus to Kerikeri Airport, fly to Cape Town International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Kerikeribus bus
    2. Fly from Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane KKE - CPT
    36h 25m
    R 13,689–40,174

  4. Bus to Hamilton International Airport, fly to Cape Town International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Hamilton - Centralbus bus
    2. Fly from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane HLZ - CPT
    34h 31m
    R 19,473–60,543

  5. Fly Auckland to George Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to George Airport (GRJ)plane plane AKL - GRJ
    2. Take the bus from George Railway Stn to Cape Townbus bus
    35h 37m
    R 12,662–36,854

Auckland (AKL) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration24h 6mAverage Duration
TicketR 10,389Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,797.8 km
  • Duration: 26h 5m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Cape Town, South Africa?

Qantas, Airlink, and two other airlines fly from Auckland (AKL) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) twice daily.

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