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How to get fromCape Town to Hawaiʻi Islandby plane, taxi, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Cape Town to Hawaiʻi Island by plane, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane CPT - ITO
    2. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    30h 17m
    $956–2,999

  2. Fly to Kona International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane CPT - KOA
    2. Take the bus from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole to Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Villagebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Village to Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Parkbus bus
    33h 3m
    $826–2,594

  3. Fly to Waimea-Kohala Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)plane plane CPT - MUE
    2. Take the taxi from Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    35h 43m
    $856–2,689

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Hilo International Airport (ITO) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration31h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$822Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 11,429.9 mi
  • Duration: 30h 17m

What companies run services between Cape Town, South Africa and Hawaiʻi Island, HI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cape Town to Hawaiʻi Island. However, you can take the taxi to Capetown-Airport-CPT airport, fly to Hilo International Airport (ITO), then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Capetown-Airport-CPT airport, fly to Kona International Airport (KOA), walk to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole, take the bus to Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Village, take the bus to Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Park, then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island.

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