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How to get fromCairns to Cape Townby plane, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Cairns to Cape Town by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Cairns

    best
    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane CNS - CPT
    23h 32m
    R 14,434–38,438

  2. Train to Townsville Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain train
    2. Fly from Townsville Airport (TSV) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane TSV - CPT
    33h 36m
    R 12,745–50,048

  3. Bus to Cooktown Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Cairns to Cooktownbus bus
    2. Fly from Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane CTN - CPT
    32h 48m
    R 13,662–36,215

Cairns (CNS) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration22h 6mAverage Duration
TicketR 10,857Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,088.7 km
  • Duration: 23h 32m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Cape Town, South Africa?

Singapore Airlines, Jetstar, and two other airlines fly from Cairns (CNS) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) once daily.

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