There is 1 way to get from Cape Town to Cocos Islands by plane
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Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Cape Town to Cocos Islands is to fly which costs $550 - $1,800 and takes 41h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Cape Town to Cocos Islands is to fly which takes 41h 6m and costs $550 - $1,800.
The distance between Cape Town and Cocos Islands is 9122 km.
It takes approximately 41h 6m to get from Cape Town to Cocos Islands, including transfers.
Cocos Islands is 4h 30m ahead of Cape Town. It is currently 7:16 PM in Cape Town and 11:46 PM in Cocos Islands.
There are eight+ hotels available in Cocos Islands.
What companies run services between Cape Town, South Africa and Cocos Islands?
South African Airways, Qantas, and Safair fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) 3 times a week.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Cape Town International Airport to Christmas Island Airport via Johannesburg, Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 40m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,700
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